Nephrectomy Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Alaettin Celik is a triple-qualified specialist who established the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He currently leads complex cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and sits on the Council of Children's Tumours.

• Specialises in general surgery, paediatric surgery, and paediatric urology for complex kidney removals
• Trained as a registrar at The Hospital for Sick Children at the University of London
• Authored definitive textbooks on newborn and paediatric surgery used by fellow specialists
• Managed a dedicated 30-bed surgical unit and intensive care centre for young patients
• Member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Paediatric Surgery Society

Professor Semih Ayyan is a US-licensed urologist who completed his clinical fellowship in minimally invasive urological oncology at the University of Chicago.

• Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in paediatric urology at Harvard University
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for removing kidney tumours to improve survival rates
• Holds an American Medical Licence (USMLE) and deep international surgical experience
• Focuses on kidney-sparing approaches for both complex oncology and congenital anomalies
• Has performed over 1,100 successful urological treatments

Professor Abdullmutalip Simsek is a senior robotic and reconstructive urologist who completed advanced PhD training in the United Kingdom at the University of Sheffield.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy for complex kidney tumours
• Former Administrative Manager and current Education Officer at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Member of both the European Association of Urology and the American Urological Association
• Extensive academic background with research focusing on comparative outcomes in robotic versus laparoscopic surgeries

Assistant Professor Oguzhan Parlak has performed 1,100 surgical treatments, specialising in complex kidney and urinary tract conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in uro-oncology for the surgical management of kidney tumours
• Expertise in endourology, focusing on minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Background in paediatric urology for managing congenital kidney issues in children
• Completed specialist urology training at Taksim Training and Research Hospital

Professor Ozgur Haki Yuksel is a highly qualified urologist who held an advanced clinical observership at the University of Michigan, specializing in complex kidney care.

• Holds FEBU Board certification – a recognized mark of specialist excellence across Europe
• Expert in endourology, focusing on robotic and laparoscopic techniques for kidney removal
• Current faculty member at Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Completed specialized robotic surgery training at the Acibadem University CASE Centre

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Dr. Kurshad Zengin is a urological surgeon at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. He holds four patents for medical innovations and has completed 14 scientific projects. Dr. Zengin specializes in surgical treatments for kidney stones, prostate disorders, and male infertility. He also performs stem cell therapy for erectile dysfunction.

• Published 18 articles in international refereed journals.
• Performs robotic nephrectomy and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate.
• Expert in microsurgical varicocele intervention and flexible ureteroscopy.
• Treats complex conditions like urethral stricture and bladder leukoplakia.

Dr Mumin Temel focuses on urological cancer surgeries and advanced kidney stone treatments at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Specialises in urological cancer surgeries including kidney tumour removal
• Performs both open and minimally invasive closed surgical techniques
• Expertise includes Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) using laser technology
• Treats complex conditions including male infertility and urinary incontinence
• Practises at a major international hospital centre in Turkey

Prof. Dr. Kadir Önem is a Professor of Urology at Medical Park Hospital in Samsun. He earned his MD and completed his urology residency at Istanbul University. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in neuro-urology, reconstructive urology, and urologic oncology. He treats complex neuro-urological and reconstructive cases in adults and children. He has developed surgical techniques.

He is a principal investigator in several international Phase III–IV trials on neurogenic bladder and bladder cancer. He has more than 70 publications and book chapters. He serves as a reviewer for multiple journals.

Leadership and affiliations: President, Turkish Urological Association – Western Black Sea Branch (2025). ISCoS Prevention Committee (2025). EAU Neurourology Group (2023–2025). ICS Neurourology Committee (2023–2025). INUS Board (2023). Awards: TUA (2016, 2017, 2020, 2022) and ICS (2020).

Dr. Hasan Anıl Atalay is a urologist focused on uro‑oncology, reconstructive urology, and stone disease. He has expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and Istanbul Training & Research Hospital. He completed advanced training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2010–2011) and World Laparoscopy Hospital (2019–2020).

He has authored more than 30 peer‑reviewed papers (2016–2021). Topics include CT texture to predict ESWL outcomes, VI‑RADS in bladder cancer, renal function after partial nephrectomy, PCNL fluoroscopy and stone metrics, sexual dysfunction, urosepsis biomarkers, and 3D models for PCNL and patient education. He is a member of the European Urology Association, the Turkish Urology Association, and the Urological Surgery Association.

Dr. Bora Uslu is a nephrologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir in Istanbul. He specializes in kidney transplants, chronic kidney disease, and dialysis. Dr. Uslu treats complex conditions including nephrotic syndrome and hereditary kidney diseases. He works at a university hospital reporting a 91.7% donor organ acceptance rate.

• Specializes in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and hypertension management.
• Performs specialized procedures like nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, and kidney biopsy.
• Maintains a research presence with various publications in international medical journals.
• Practices at a facility where the transplant team has completed 5,000+ kidney transplants.

Dr Özcan Uzun is a dedicated nephrology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with advanced expertise in managing renal failure and complex kidney disorders.

• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University – a leading Turkish medical research institution
• Specialises in managing acute and chronic renal failure cases
• Expert in treating diabetic kidney disease and glomerulonephritis
• Member of the Turkish Nephrology Association
• Provides comprehensive care for patients with vasculitis affecting kidney function

Dr. Serkan Deveci is a urologist and oncosurgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, Istanbul. He specializes in treating prostate, kidney, and testicular cancers. Dr. Deveci holds a professorship and is a member of the American Urology Association. He has authored over 20 international publications on sexual medicine and uro-oncology.

• Expertise includes nephrectomy and specialized biopsy procedures for various conditions.
• Section Editor for UpToDate, a clinical decision support resource used worldwide.
• Member of the American Urological Association abstract reviewer team.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medical Park Göztepe, which holds a Robotic Surgery Center certification.

Dr Sakir Aydogan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on complex urological cancer surgeries and surgical kidney care.

• Specialises in both open and closed surgical techniques for kidney tumours
• Expertise in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) using laser technology
• Handles oncological cases requiring partial or radical kidney removal
• Member of the Association of Urological Surgery
• Treats a high volume of international patients for reconstructive urology

Associate Professor Cem Basatac is a specialist urological surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital who focus on laparoscopic techniques for kidney surgery.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery to support faster recovery and smaller incisions
• Served as a senior clinician at Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains academic standing as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Bilim University
• Board-certified urologist with formal speciality training from Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Gurkan Ozkan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on surgical treatments for complex kidney and bladder tumours.

• Specialises in surgical management of kidney tumours and urinary tract malignancies
• Current Professor of Urology training the next generation of specialists
• Expertise includes treating both stones and oncological masses in the renal system
• Manages comprehensive care for prostate and bladder diseases

Dr. Ozkan Onuk is an associate professor of urology at Hermes Clinics in Ankara. He performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP). Dr. Onuk treats Peyronie's disease, varicocele, and urolithiasis at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs kidney-sparing surgery and nephrectomy for renal conditions.
• Uses High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for tissue ablation.
• Specializes in reconstructive procedures like uretheroplasty and vasectomy.
• Performs flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS) for kidney stones.

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Gokhan Yilmaz is an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – part of one of Turkey's largest and most respected medical groups.

• Holds a Doctorate from the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Built clinical expertise over eight years at major public teaching hospitals
• Handles surgical cases at the JCI-accredited Medipol University Pendik Hospital
• Specialises in general surgical oncology and complex abdominal procedures
• Active in medical education and training future surgical specialists

Dr. Cevper Ersoz is a urologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for urological cancers. Dr. Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He completed an observership in urologic surgery at the University of Michigan, USA.

• Author of over 130 national and international peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Treats benign prostate hyperplasia using HoLEP, TuLEP, and Rezum techniques.
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for stone diseases, including PCNL and URS.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses the da Vinci robotic system.