Varicocele Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a distinguished urologist who previously served as Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and Chief of Urology at a major Turkish training hospital.

• Specialises in male infertility and microsurgical varicocele repair to improve sperm quality
• Holds a subspecialty licence in paediatric urology for managing adolescent cases
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for the Société Internationale d'Urologie
• Published over 300 academic papers with more than 1,000 international citations
• Completed a clinical fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in the United States

Professor Ege Can Serefoglu is a globally recognised andrology expert who holds a PhD in Embryology and Histology to better treat male fertility issues.

• Specialises in microsurgical varicocele repair to improve sperm quality with minimal recovery time
• Completed an andrology fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine in the United States
• Serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Impotence Research
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines committee
• Authored over 275 scientific publications on male reproductive health and sexual medicine

Dr Unal Oztekin is a specialised urologist at System Hospital who focuses on minimally invasive surgery for complex male health conditions.

• Treats varicocele using laparoscopy – a closed surgical method that involves smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Trained at the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, a major Turkish medical institution
• Specialises in laser-based stone treatments and laparoscopic adrenalectomy (kidney gland surgery)
• Manages sexual health concerns including impotence and penile prosthesis applications

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with over two decades of specialised experience in urological surgery and endourology.

• Specialises in laparoscopy – uses keyhole techniques for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Holds FEBU certification, the gold standard for urology practice across Europe
• Member of the Turkish Andrology Association, focusing on male reproductive health and fertility
• Trained in advanced surgical techniques at the IRCAD centre in Strasbourg
• Recipient of multiple international awards from the American Urological Association for his clinical research

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay leads urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital and offers training in laparoscopic surgery from the University of Rochester.

• Specialises in male infertility and microsurgical varicocele repair
• Uses minimally invasive endourology to ensure smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Published over 100 scientific papers on urological outcomes and techniques
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Former Associate Professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

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.

Dr Tansu Turgut specialises in microsurgical varicocele repair at Ekol International Hospitals, focusing on improving male fertility and testosterone levels.

• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious English-language medical schools
• Member of the European Association of Urology, adhering to international surgical safety standards
• Uses plasma kinetic and laser technology for minimally invasive urological procedures
• Specialises in treating both varicocele and related male infertility issues

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a highly regarded urology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with extensive academic and clinical training from the University of Michigan.

• Specialises in andrology and male fertility, focusing on microsurgical techniques for varicocele repair
• Former Chief Resident at Haseki Training and Research Hospital, where he led complex urological cases
• Contributed significant research to the European Association of Urology on male reproductive health
• Published over 30 peer-reviewed papers on surgical outcomes and minimally invasive 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.