Urolithiasis Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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.

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.

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with international recognition for his research into kidney stone removal techniques.

• Awarded by the European Association of Urology for his work on 3D tomography for percutaneous nephrolithotomy
• Specialises in endourology, using minimally invasive scopes to treat stones without large incisions
• Completed clinical training at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital
• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU), meeting the highest continental standards
• Member of the Endourological Society, focusing on closed surgical techniques

Professor Karaman is a distinguished specialist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and lead urologist at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital.

• Specialises in kidney stone disease using minimally invasive techniques for faster patient recovery
• Holds a subspecialty consultant title in paediatric urology for treating stones in children
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in the United States
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for the Societe Internationale d'Urologie
• Edited major medical textbooks used to train other urological surgeons

Professor Tolga Akman leads the urology department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he applies surgical expertise to manage kidney stones and complex urinary issues.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology – uses small' keyhole' incisions for precision and faster recovery times
• Expert in treating urolithiasis and kidney stone complications through minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Holds the rank of Professor of Medicine at a major university-affiliated hospital
• Experienced in paediatric urology, including specialist surgery for reflux and congenital conditions

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal holds senior academic rank and completed research at the world-leading Mayo Clinic and UCLA in the United States.

• Specialises in endoscopic stone surgery – avoids large incisions for quicker recovery and less pain
• Former Vice Dean at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Gained specialist training at Ege University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Conducted research in immunology and molecular genetics in Los Angeles
• Expert in managing complex urinary tract stone cases at Medicana Bursa Hospital

Dr Unal Oztekin specialises in treating kidney and bladder stones using precise laser techniques at System Hospital.

• Performs ureteroscopic stone surgery to remove blockages without making any external incisions
• Uses high-precision lasers to break down kidney stones into tiny fragments for easier passage
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery for complex urological conditions and kidney health management
• Trained at the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine urology department