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Dr.Gabor Katona (ENT doctor)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation
Prof. Dr. Gábor Katona, PhD is a leading pediatric ENT specialist based in Budapest, Hungary, currently working at Liv Duna Medical Center. He brings over 45 years of dedicated experience in pediatric otolaryngology and audiology, recognized for his expertise in complex ear, nose and throat conditions in children.
- Full name: Prof. Dr. Gábor Katona, PhD
- Main specialty: Pediatric otolaryngology (ENT) and audiology
- Years of experience: Approximately forty-five years
Educational Background
- Studied human medicine at Semmelweis University, Budapest (1974–1980)
- Specialization in pediatrics followed by otolaryngology and audiology (1984)
- Defended PhD thesis in 2003 and completed habilitation in 2013 at University of Pécs
- Appointed university professor at University of Pécs in 2013
Professional Experience
- Current chief physician, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Liv Duna Medical Center, Budapest
- Former head of ENT at Heim Pál Children’s Hospital (2000–2020)
- Performed over twenty thousand surgical procedures in pediatric ENT
- Led Heim Pál’s ENT department, advancing clinical protocols and mentoring junior specialists
Academic Contributions
- Professor and lecturer at University of Pécs and Semmelweis University
- Delivered training courses and presented at international pediatric ENT conferences
- Research focus includes pediatric hearing loss, sleep-disordered breathing, and cholesteatoma surgery
- Author of the textbook “Children’s Otolaryngology”
Areas of Expertise
- Surgery and rehabilitation for cleft lip and palate
- Diagnostics and treatment of pediatric hearing loss
- Endoscopic sinus surgery and pediatric rhinology
- Microsurgery for chronic ear infections and cholesteatoma
- ENT care for children with sleep-related breathing disorders
Publications and Research
Prof. Katona has authored numerous scientific publications and clinical studies in the field of pediatric otolaryngology. His works are cited in international journals and cover advanced surgical techniques and ENT-related childhood disorders.
- Research on middle ear pressure regulation in children with chronic infections
- Studies on behavioral effects of sleep-disordered breathing in pediatric patients
- Development of surgical protocols for cholesteatoma removal using bony obliteration techniques
He is cited frequently in academic databases and has contributed to Hungarian and international ENT research communities.
Patient Care Philosophy
- “The triple unity of interest, empathy, and expertise leads to successful healing.”
- Values patient trust and clear, compassionate communication with both children and their families
- Believes in individualized treatment and shared decision-making with parents
- Open to international patients and offers consultations in English
- Highly rated by patients for professionalism, calm approach, and effective outcomes
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Association of Hungarian Otorhinolaryngologists
- Member, Hungarian Association of Pediatricians
- Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
- Former board member, European Pediatric Otolaryngology Society
- Holds official PhD and habilitated professor status in Hungary
FAQs
- Is Dr. Gábor Katona board-certified?
- Yes. He is certified in both pediatrics and otolaryngology in Hungary.
- What types of surgeries does he perform?
- He performs cleft lip and palate surgeries, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, cholesteatoma surgery, and endoscopic sinus procedures in children.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes. International patients are welcome, and consultations in English are available.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- For standard ENT surgeries in children, the hospital stay usually ranges from one to two days.
- What languages does he speak?
- Hungarian and English.
- Does he offer online consultations?
- Yes. Online consultations can be arranged through Liv Duna Medical Center, especially for follow-up and second opinions.
- How many surgeries has he performed?
- He has performed more than twenty thousand ENT procedures in children over his career.
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