Best Urolithiasis Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Bugra Cetin, MD, PhD, is a board-certified urologist. He specializes in penile prosthesis surgery, genital reconstruction, and male sexual health. He has performed hundreds of penile implant and reconstructive procedures. His patients report high satisfaction and safety rates.

Dr. Cetin uses advanced surgical techniques to treat erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and premature ejaculation. He is skilled in inflatable and malleable implants, plaque excision, grafting, and penile denervation. He also performs urooncologic, endourologic, and reconstructive surgeries. He has achieved excellent results in complex cases.

Dr. Cetin is accredited by IICPI and holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine. He is an active member of ISSM, ESSM, EAU, and the Turkish Association of Urology. His memberships show his dedication to excellence and innovation in urology.

Associate Professor Basri Cakiroglu has performed 900+ successful urological treatments and serves as a lead specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in endourology, using minimally invasive techniques to treat kidney stones without large incisions
• Develops personalised treatment plans for urolithiasis by personally reviewing all patient imaging and history
• Expertise includes paediatric urology, providing specialised care for children with kidney stone disease
• Continues to contribute to international journals on the latest techniques in urological stone management

Professor Abdulmuttalip Simsek is a senior urological surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with over 900 successful treatments under his belt.

• Specialises in surgical management of stone disease using minimally invasive techniques
• Completed international fellowship training in reconstructive urology at Sheffield University
• Expertise in laser-based HoLEP procedures for kidney and bladder stone cases
• Former attending surgeon at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Personally reviews all patient files to develop tailored surgical plans

The doctor is a highly regarded urology specialist with expertise in treating kidney, prostate, and bladder cancers. Internationally certified in robotic surgery, the doctor has performed over 600 robotic urology-oncology surgeries. Scholarly contributions include over 70 articles published in international journals, cited more than 1,500 times.

Education includes a Medical Doctorate from Istanbul University and advanced training in endourology and laparoscopic-robotic surgery at institutions such as Duke University and University Hospital Leuven.

Associate Professor Zulfu Sertkaya is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) who specialises in surgical stone management at his own centre.

• Earned prestigious European Board certification after passing rigorous oral and written proficiency exams
• Practises at Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics where he fokuses on male urological health
• Completed urology training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish surgical centre
• Uses surgical interventions to treat stones when non-invasive methods are not suitable

Professor Tunc Ozdemir is a high-volume surgeon who has performed over 1,100 urological treatments and currently leads the Urology Department at Istanbul Bilim University.

• Specialises in endo-urology – using minimally invasive techniques to treat kidney stones with smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endo-urology and the European Association of Urology
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the European Oncology Center in Milan
• Recognised with the Karl Storz prize for surgical excellence at the South Eastern European Meeting
• Provides expert care for complex urolithiasis cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Ramazan Altin is a urologist. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (English) in 2000. He completed his urology specialization there in 2005.

He advanced his expertise in uro-oncology and robotic surgery in 2013 at Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital. He continued this training in 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute.

He has worked at Medicana Ataköy Hospital (2023–2024), İstinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital (2017–2020), and İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center (2011–2017). He also has experience in state, private, and military hospitals.

Associate Professor Mehmet Sarier is a leading urology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex who balances high-level clinical practice with academic research.

• Specialises in managing complex urolithiasis cases using minimally invasive techniques
• Appointed as Associate Professor in 2020 after extensive academic contributions
• Serves as a faculty member at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained urology specialists at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on kidney stone removal with faster recovery times

Professor Murat Savas is a highly credentialed urology specialist at Medical Park Antalya who completed a prestigious fellowship at Berlin's Charité Hospital.

• Holds specialist certification in endourology – performing surgery through internal channels to avoid large incisions
• Completed postgraduate training in laparoscopic surgery for kidney and bladder conditions
• Registered member of the European Association of Urology and the International Endourological Society
• Serves as a Professor of Urology, training the next generation of specialist surgeons
• Published extensive research on robotic and minimally invasive surgical techniques

Dr Senol Erguney specializes in endoscopic stone treatments at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for kidney and urinary tract stones.

• Performs endoscopic stone crushing – breaks down kidney stones using lasers without needing external incisions
• Specialises in urological endoscopy – uses small cameras to navigate and treat the urinary tract for faster recovery
• Experienced in TUR methods – precise endoscopic surgery for bladder and prostate issues
• Former Chief Physician and Health Director – held senior leadership roles overseeing public urology clinics
• Published researcher – contributed to clinical studies on bladder tumours and urological health

Professor Selcuk Silay is a multi-award-winning paediatric urologist who has performed over 300 closed kidney stone surgeries for children.

• Specialises in minimally invasive stone removal including laparoscopy and robotic-assisted surgery
• Recipient of the Crystal Matula Award from the European Association of Urology
• Trained in paediatric robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital in the USA
• Former Head of Paediatric Urology at two major Turkish training hospitals
• Has published over 80 scientific articles on paediatric urological conditions

Education:

1997 – 2003    Hacettepe University

2004 – 2009     Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital

2016 – 2019     Afyon Kocatepe University

Experience:

2022 – Still       Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital

2019 – 2022     Private Meddem Hospital

2018 – 2019      Afyon Kocatepe University

2015 – 2018      Afyon Kocatepe University

2012 – 2015      Bozok University Faculty of Medicine

2010 – 2012     Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital

2009 – 2010      TSK Rehabilitation and Care Center Presidency

2004 – 2009     Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urology. His robotic work includes radical prostatectomy (conventional and Retzius-sparing), radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. His laparoscopic work includes radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection, radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. He also performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, all endourological surgeries (stone surgery and endoscopic procedures), HOLEP, and female incontinence surgery.

Education: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1990–1996. Specialization: S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1997–2002. Experience: Yozgat State Hospital, 2002–2006 and 2012–2016; Yozgat Private Hospital, 2006–2011; S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2016–2019; Bilkent City Hospital, 2019–2024.

Associate Professor Cenk Acar has performed over 1,100 successful urological procedures and currently leads surgical care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in endoscopic stone surgery, a minimally invasive technique for removing kidney stones without large incisions
• Completed a prestige fellowship in robotic and laparoscopic surgery at the Netherlands Cancer Institute
• Chaired the first academic course on fluorescence imaging in urological surgery in Turkey
• Performs HOLEP laser prostate surgery, offering faster recovery times compared to traditional methods

Professor Semih Ayyan is a Harvard-trained urology expert who has held senior academic positions at leading institutions in the US and Turkey.

• Specialises in minimally invasive urological surgery – uses smaller incisions for faster patient recovery
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Chicago focused on keyhole surgical techniques
• Holds an American Medical Licence (USMLE) following intensive training in Boston
• Manages complex kidney and bladder issues using laparoscopic surgery to reduce post-operative pain

Professor Abdullmutalip Simsek is a reconstructive urology expert who serves as the Education Officer at the Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital.

• Completed a PhD in reconstructive urology at the University of Sheffield in England
• Uses robotic-assisted surgery for precise treatment of complex urological conditions
• Specialises in reconstructive techniques to restore normal urinary function
• Member of the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology
• Recognised with multiple awards from the Turkish Andrology Association for his research

Ugur Aferin is a faculty member at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialised in urology at one of Turkey's top medical institutions.

• Treats kidney and bladder stones using minimally invasive techniques
• Expertise in paediatric urology including rare conditions and surgical management
• Published researcher on urological biomarkers and surgical outcomes in international journals
• Contributor to medical textbooks focusing on uro-oncology and bladder health protocols

Professor Rahim Horuz is a specialist urologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest and most modern medical facilities.

• Treats urolithiasis using minimally invasive laser techniques to break down kidney and bladder stones
• Specialises in endourology – use of small cameras and tools through natural body openings for faster recovery
• Holds a senior academic position as Professor at Medipol Mega University
• Performs urological procedures at a JCI-accredited institution in Istanbul

Assistant Professor Oguzhan Parlak is a specialist urologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on endourology – using cameras and tiny instruments to treat kidney stones without major incisions.

• Trained at Taksim Training and Research Hospital’s dedicated urology clinic
• Specialises in andrology and uro-oncology for complex stone-related complications
• Offers minimally invasive options for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Actively participates in international urological meetings to track global treatment standards