Best Prostatitis Doctors in Turkey for Australians

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

• Specialises in endourology using minimally invasive techniques for internal urological repairs
• Focuses on uro-oncology for the management of complex prostate and bladder conditions
• Published numerous articles in international medical journals on urological care and outcomes
• Completed residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical centre

Dr Bugra Cetin is a pioneer in cellular therapies for urology, holding a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Health Science University.

• Specialises in regenerative cellular medicine to restore urological health in complex cases
• Uses minimally invasive endourologic techniques for faster recovery and less discomfort
• Member of the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM)
• Board-certified urological surgeon with over 900 successful treatments performed
• Focuses on male sexual health and advanced reconstructive urologic surgery

The doctor is an Urological Oncologist specializing in Minimal Invasive Surgery, Neo-Bladder Reconstruction, and Urological Cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. With a Bachelor Degree from Istanbul University and a Residency in Urology from Marmara University, the doctor has been recognized with several awards, including the Science Encouragement Award for Residency Students in 2008 and the Young Academic Presentation Award in 2012.

The doctor is an Executive Board Member of the Association of Urooncology and Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group. Additionally, the doctor is a member of the International Bladder Cancer Network, European Association of Urology, and the American College of Surgeons.

Professor Abdulmuttalip Simsek is a senior urological surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with a record of over 900 successful treatments.

• Specialises in reconstructive urology to restore normal function and comfort
• Trained at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in the UK for specialist reconstructive techniques
• Uses minimally invasive approaches for complex prostate and urinary tract issues
• Serves as a Professor of Urology, contributing to surgical education and research

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 focuses specifically on andrology and male health.

• Specialises in andrology – the study of male reproductive and urological health.
• Earned FEBU status after passing rigorous European Association of Urology exams.
• Founder of Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics Center in Turkey.
• Operates on complex cases alongside leading international professors in his field.
• Holds academic rank as Associate Professor of Urology since 2020.

Dr Dogukan Sokmen specialises in regenerative therapies for chronic prostatitis and pelvic pain at the Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics centre.

• Trained at the FEBU-accredited Bakırköy Urology Clinic – the only Turkish facility with European Board of Urology accreditation at the time
• Uses patented devices and regenerative treatments to manage long-term prostate inflammation
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU) since 2009
• Instructs accredited training courses for international urology organisations
• Focuses on the intersection of chronic prostatitis and male sexual health

Professor Ozdemir is the Head of Urology at Bilim University and a leading expert in robot-assisted surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in HIFU treatment – highly focused ultrasound to treat prostate tissue without surgery
• Served as a clinical fellow at the European Oncology Center in Milan
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Association of Continence
• Awarded for research into nocturia and pelvic nerve preservation during robotic procedures

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 provides specialist urological care at Medical Park Antalya Hospital, bringing academic rigour to the treatment of chronic prostate conditions.

• Serves as a faculty member at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
• Published academic research on urological health and inflammatory conditions
• Formerly taught urology at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in managing complex urological cases within a multidisciplinary hospital setting

Professor Murat Savas is a leading urology specialist at Medical Park Antalya who completed a prestigious fellowship at Berlin's Charité Hospital, Europe's largest university clinic.

• Specialises in endourology and minimally invasive treatments for chronic prostate inflammation
• Holds a Turkish Urology Competency Certificate for high standards of surgical practice
• Uses laparoscopic techniques to reduce recovery times and postoperative discomfort
• Served as Head of Urology during his tenure at Harran University
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society

Dr Senol Erguney is a highly senior urologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, having successfully performed over 1,100 surgical and clinical treatments.

• Specialises in endoscopic prostate surgery using the TUR method, a key procedure for managing prostate health issues
• Served as a Chief Physician and Provincial Health Director, overseeing regional medical standards and urology clinics
• Published scientific research on prostate and bladder wall pathologies in Turkish medical journals
• Focuses on male reproductive health, including the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction and infertility

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.

Dr. Sılay is an experienced pediatric urologist practicing in Turkey.

Specialty

Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Sılay specializes in robotic surgery for urology conditions in children.

Dr. Selçuk Sılay has provided over:

• 300 pediatric laparoscopic surgeries
• 100 pediatric robotic surgeries
• 300 closed kidney stone surgeries in children.

Work experience

• Since 2018 – Urologist in Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
• 2017-2018 – Pediatric urology robotic surgery specialist in Mehmet Akif Ersoy Training and Research Hospital
• 2016-2018 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department in Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• 2011-2016 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department at the Bezmialem Foundation University
• 2009 – Urology Specialist in Diyarbakir Bismil State Hospital
• 2006-2007 – Urology and Robotic Surgery Specialist.

Education

• 1997-2003 – Ankara University Medical School – Degree in general medicine
• 2003 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Training in urology
• 2004-2009 – Istanbul Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Education And Research Hospital – Training in urology
• 2006-2007 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Internship in urology
• 2014-2015 – Texas Children's Hospital (USA) – Pediatric Urology Robotic Surgery Training (USA).

Awards

• 2016 Young Academician of the Year Award by the 24th National Urology Congress in Cyprus
• 2018 Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year.

Scientific activity

Prof. Selçuk Sılay provides research in robotic surgery in children. Has written over 80 articles.

Membership in organizations

• The Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
• The European Association of Urology
• The European Society for Paediatric Urology
• The Turkish Association of Urology.

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

Associate Professor Cenk Acar is a leading urological surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who pioneered bipolar prostate enucleation techniques in Turkey.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in robotic and laparoscopic surgery at the Netherlands Cancer Institute–AVL hospital
• Expert in endourology and minimally invasive techniques for complex prostate and urinary conditions
• Chaired the first national course on fluorescence imaging for urological surgery in Turkey
• Performs HOLEP and THUFLEP procedures which offer faster recovery times and less bleeding than traditional surgery

Dr Ugur Aferin is an academic urologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who conducts specialised research into the biomarkers of prostatic inflammation.

• Published research in peer-reviewed journals on prostatic inflammation and its links to broader prostate health
• Faculty Member at Istanbul University – Cerrahpasa, one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions
• Specialises in uro-oncology with expertise in managing complex prostate and bladder conditions
• Contributed academic chapters on surgical management and treatment protocols for urological disorders

Professor Semih Ayyan brings international expertise to chronic urological care, having completed fellowship training at both Harvard University and the University of Chicago.

• Specialises in minimally invasive urology to reduce recovery time and post-operative pain
• Holds an American Medical Licence (USML) after extensive clinical training in the United States
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for targeted treatment of complex inflammatory urological conditions
• Former Associate Professor at Sivas Cumhuriyet University with deep academic background in clinical urology
• Focuses on improving life quality through technology-led diagnostic and surgical applications

Professor Selami Albayrak serves as a senior urology specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest private medical institutions.

• Specialises in treating inflammation and infection of the prostate gland
• Expertise includes managing both acute and chronic prostatitis cases
• Focuses on targeted antibiotic therapy and pain management protocols
• Member of the European Association of Urology

Professor Abdullmutalip Simsek is a reconstructive urology expert who serves as an Education Officer at the prestigious Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital.

• Completed a PhD in reconstructive urology at the University of Sheffield in the UK
• Specialises in robotic and reconstructive surgery to restore urinary and sexual function
• Recipient of the Alpay Kelami award for research in men's sexual health
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the American Urological Association
• Published extensive research on pelvic floor repair and urethral reconstruction methods