Kurt Schlemmer

Dr. Schlemmer obtained his primary medical qualification (MBChB) from the University of Pretoria followed by a Masters in ENT from the University of Kwazulu Natal and the Fellowship of the College of Otorhinolaryngology of South Africa FCORL (SA)(with distinction). He has more than 14 years of experience in the field of otorhinolaryngology and has a special interest in Otology and Neurotology as well as Lateral Skull Base and Head and Neck surgery.

He has travelled extensively to learn from international experts such as Professors H Fisch and T Linder (Switzerland), Professor M Sanna(Italy), Professors Officers and AZarowski(Belgium), Professor J Müller (Germany), Mr. B Hartley (UK), Dr. L Hofmeyr (South Africa) and many others.

Dr. Schlemmer was the co-ordinator of the Durban Cochlear Implant Program for the last 8 years, and he is an honorary lecturer in the Department of ENT at UKZN and research associate at the University of Pretoria Department of Audiology Speech and Language Pathology.

Qualification

• MBChB (Pret)Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Pretoria.
• DA (SA)Diploma in Anesthesia, Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
• MMED ORL (UKZN)Master of Medicine Otorhinolaryngology, University of KwazuluNatal.
• FCORL (SA)Fellow of the College of Otorhinolaryngologists, Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
• Coordinator of the Durban Cochlear Implant Program (DCIP) 2014 - 2021.
• Member of the ENT Society of South Africa.
• Member of the South African Head and Neck Oncology Society.
• Member of the South African Cochlea Implant Group (SACIG).
• Member of the Allergy Association of South Africa (ALLSA).

Research & Publications

• Recognized reviewer for International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology and Cochlear Implants International with 27 reviews
• Intracapsular Tonsillectomy vs Extracapsular Tonsillectomy: A Safety ComparisonNaidoo J, Schlemmer KD. Journal of Laryngology and Otology. 2021 Sep 29:1-18
• Tympanoplasty in Chronic Otitis Media with an Intact Stapes SuperstructureSchlemmer K, Liu Q, Linder T, Journal of International Advanced Otology 2021: 17(4): 282-287
• Health-related quality of life in South African children who use cochlear implantsBrewis B, le Roux T, Schlemmer K,NautaLVinckB. International Journal of Audiology 2019 Sep 13:1-8
• Parent perceived challenges related to the paediatric cochlear implant process in South Africa and support service receivedBhamjeeA, le Roux T, Schlemmer K, Perold J, Cass N, Schroeder K, Schlesinger D,CeronioD,VinckB. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 126 (2019) 1096635
• Complicated sinusitis in a developing country, a retrospective reviewSchlemmer KD, Naidoo SK. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 77 (2013) 1174-1178 

Clinical Expertise & Services

• Head and Neck surgery including thyroid and parathyroid procedures
• Lateral skull base surgery for cholesteatoma, paragangliomas, vestibular schwannomas and other benign and malignant pathology
• Otology and Neurotology procedures including stapedotomy, Superior Semi-Circular Dehiscence (SSCD) occlusion and endolymphatic sac decompression (ESD)
• Cochlear implantation and other active middle ear and bone conduction implants
• Endoscopic sinus surgery
• Pediatric ENT including congenital neck masses and airway pathology