Dr. Ingeborg Dhooge

Dr. Ingeborg Dhooge is an ENT specialist in Ghent, Belgium, known for pediatric otolaryngology and audiology.

Dr. Ingeborg Dhooge is an ENT specialist practicing in Ghent, Belgium. She is known for otology, pediatric hearing loss, cochlear implantation and balance disorders.

Head of the Ear, Nose and Throat Department at Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent) and Full Professor in the Department of Head and Skin, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, since 2014.

About Dr. Ingeborg Dhooge: Profile and Identity

Full Name: Professor Ingeborg Dhooge
Credentials: MD, PhD
Specialty: Otorhinolaryngology
Subspecialty: Otology, including pediatric hearing and balance disorders
New Patients: Not publicly confirmed; contact UZ Gent ENT
Telehealth: Not publicly confirmed
NPI: Not applicable. NPI numbers are issued only to US providers.

Address and Contact

Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent), Department of Otorhinolaryngology

Address: De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Ghent, Belgium (address used on her publications)
Professional Email: Ingeborg.Dhooge@UGent.be (listed as trial contact)

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

Her published areas of care and procedures include:

Hearing loss in children and adults
Cochlear implantation, including pediatric implantation
Tinnitus
Balance (vestibular) disorders, including in hearing-impaired children
Genetics of deafness and balance dysfunction
Rare craniofacial and ENT conditions (European Reference Network CRANIO)

Education and Training

Degrees: MD, PhD
Details: Medical school and training years were not shown on the sources reviewed; being confirmed

Certifications, License and Affiliations

Specialist Registration: Not captured; confirm with the Belgian health professional register
Hospital Affiliation: Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent)
Academic Appointment: Full Professor, Department of Head and Skin, Ghent University (since 2014)

Insurance

No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

Principal investigator of Vestibular Infant Screening-Flanders (VIS-Flanders, NCT05061069), funded by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO)
Co-founder of the Ghent Auditory Science Platform (GASP, 2016)
Her group takes part in the European Reference Network CRANIO
Lead editor of the special issue Pearls and Pitfalls in Cochlear Implantation (International Journal of Otolaryngology, 2011)

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Ingeborg Dhooge known for?

Dr. Ingeborg Dhooge is known for otology, pediatric hearing loss, cochlear implantation and balance disorders.

Where does Dr. Ingeborg Dhooge practice?

She works at Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent) in Ghent, Belgium, where she heads the ENT department.

How can I book with Dr. Ingeborg Dhooge?

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Dr. Ingeborg Dhooge