Cystitis Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with extensive expertise in managing complex bladder and urinary tract conditions.

• Awarded by the European Association of Urology for his research into bladder health parameters
• Uses endourology techniques to treat urinary obstructions with minimally invasive methods
• Completed specialist training in laparoscopy at IRCAD in France for precise surgical repairs
• Held senior positions at major institutions including Milan San Raffaele IRCCS Hospital
• Member of the Endourological Society and the European Association of Urology

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a distinguished urologist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and has contributed to over 300 academic papers.

• Specialises in managing complex urinary tract issues including chronic inflammation and urinary incontinence
• Expertise in paediatric urology, providing gentle care for developmental bladder and urinary conditions
• Former Chief of Urology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for the Société Internationale d'Urologie

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay leads the urology department at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital and holds advanced training from the University of Rochester in the USA.

• Specialises in endourology – using small cameras and instruments to treat urinary tract issues without major incisions
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Published over 100 scientific papers on urological conditions and treatments
• Former lead specialist at major Istanbul training and research hospitals

Professor Tolga Akman leads the urology department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, focusing on complex bladder and urinary tract disorders.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology – minimally invasive keyhole surgery for faster recovery and less pain
• Expertise in female urinary incontinence surgery to restore bladder control
• Published research on vesicoureteral reflux – preventing urine from flowing backward into kidneys
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital – trains high-level surgical teams
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine urology residency programme

Professor Unal Oztekin is a specialised urologist at System Hospital who focuses on laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery.

• Specialises in ureteroscopic stone surgery – uses a thin scope to treat stones without incisions
• Trained at the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on laparoscopic surgery – uses small cuts for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in laser-based treatments for urological conditions
• Manages complex cases involving the bladder and urinary tract

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a distinguished urology specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital with extensive international training from leading American institutions. He served as a Professor at Ege University, where he trained future specialists in managing complex bladder and urinary conditions.

• Completed research at UCLA in immunology and molecular genetics
• Observed clinical protocols at the Mayo Clinic and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
• Served as Vice Dean of the Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in managing persistent and treatment-resistant urinary tract infections

Assoc. Prof. Orhan Ünal Zorba, MD, is a urologist focused on andrology and endourology. He has about 25 years of experience. He currently sees patients at Private TUSA Hospital. He started there on 8 June 2026.

His academic work includes 29 international and 13 national publications and 7 book chapters. He has given at least 9 presentations at international congresses. His studies have been presented at EAU, ESSM, ICS, and EULIS meetings. He served as Assistant and Associate Professor of Urology from 2009 to 2016. He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Association of Urology, the Turkish Society of Andrology, and the Eastern Black Sea Association of Urologists.

Key areas include male infertility (micro‑TESE; outcomes in 191 patients with non‑obstructive azoospermia), microsurgical varicocele repair, prostate surgery (HoLEP, TURP), endoscopic stone surgery (URS, PCNL), and uro‑oncology. He speaks English.

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a leading urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, having served as Chief Resident at the prestigious Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in surgical management for recurrent stress urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction
• Uses TVT and autologous sling procedures to repair pelvic floor issues with faster recovery
• Completed specialist urology research at the University of Michigan Medical School in the USA
• Published over 30 peer-reviewed papers on bladder health and minimally invasive urological surgery

The doctor is an accomplished academic and surgeon specializing in endourology, uro-oncology, robotic surgery, and andrology. With a medical degree from Gazi University and specialized training from Ankara Training and Research Hospital, the doctor attained the rank of professor in 2022. The clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive techniques, including robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, HoLEP, RIRS, and PNL for conditions such as kidney stones, prostate and bladder cancers, and male reproductive health.

An active educator and researcher, the doctor serves as an instructor for advanced surgical techniques and holds certifications in da Vinci robotic technology. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Association of Urology.

The doctor is a highly trained urology specialist who completed extensive medical education and clinical training, including a degree from Azerbaijan Medical University and a comprehensive specialization in urology at the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. With a solid foundation in clinical practice gained during an internship at the Baku Republican Clinical Hospital, the doctor possesses deep expertise in the field.

The doctor's clinical focus encompasses a wide range of advanced urological disciplines, including endourology, urooncology, and andrology. Furthermore, the doctor is proficient in performing complex surgical interventions, with a specific emphasis on laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as pediatric urology.

Professor Hasan Biri treats complex bladder conditions at Private Koru Ankara Hospital after intensive research at the University of Southern California uro-oncology centre.

• Specialises in robotic surgery for bladder and kidney disorders – ensures high precision and smaller incisions
• Performs endourology procedures using telescopic instruments to treat urinary tract issues with no external cuts
• Authored over 80 medical publications on urological health and surgical outcomes
• Founding president of Koru Healthcare Group and former head of urology at Gazi University