Best Ureteral Stenting Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Bugra Cetin is a board-certified urological surgeon and molecular medicine specialist who uses advanced endourologic techniques at Bahcelievler Medicalpark Hospital.

• Specialises in minimally invasive endourology to manage complex ureteral and kidney stone cases
• Performs flexible ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy with a focus on patient recovery
• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Health Science University for research into cellular therapies
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the International Society for Sexual Medicine

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at 19 Mayıs University in 1994 and completed a residency at Taksim Teaching and Research Hospital in 2002. The doctor has contributed to numerous international and local journals, showcasing expertise in the fields of endourology, pediatric urology, urooncology, andrology, and infertility. The doctor has worked at various health centers and hospitals, including the T.R. Ministry of Health Samsun Ayvacik Health Center, Samsun Carsamba Health Center, Taksim Training and Research Hospital, and Giresun Şebinkarahisar State Hospital.

Dr. Tunc Ozdemir is a leading urologist in Istanbul. He specializes in uro-oncology, focusing on prostate cancer and kidney tumor treatment. He is a pioneer in robotic surgery. Dr. Ozdemir helped establish Turkey’s first robotic urologic surgery program. He also performed the country’s first robotic sacrocolpopexy operations.

He is Professor and Head of Urology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and Bilim University. Dr. Ozdemir has received several international awards. These include the Karl Storz Second Prize at SEEM 2010 and Best Video Presentation at ERUS 2010. He is a member of the European Association of Urology and Turkish Urology societies. His work shows a strong commitment to advancing urologic care.

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

• Holds a faculty position in the Department of Urology at Istinye University
• Appointed Associate Professor in 2020 following a decade of service at Medical Park
• Provides expert care for complex urological obstructions and drainage issues
• Previously served as a faculty member at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Senol Erguney specializes in endoscopic urology at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for kidney and urinary tract conditions.

• Expert in endoscopic stone crushing and urinary tract surgeries
• Former Chief Physician and Health Director with senior clinical leadership experience
• Specialised training from Selcuk University in advanced urological procedures
• Published researcher in bladder tumour treatments and urological pathology
• Manages complex cases involving the bladder, prostate, and urinary drainage

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 Bugra Bilge Keseroglu is an expert in endourological surgeries and robotic-assisted urology at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi.

• Specialises in all endourological procedures for stone surgery and obstruction repair
• Expert in robotic radical cystectomy and laparoscopic nephrectomy techniques
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish specialist centre
• Serves as an Associate Professor at Istinye University, training the next generation of surgeons
• Focuses on minimally invasive approaches for faster patient recovery times

Professor Baris Nuhoglu is the Head of the Urology Department at Biruni University Hospital and a recognised specialist in endourology. He has contributed to over 100 scientific publications focusing on advanced urological interventions.

• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourology Association
• Holds a Professorship in Urology since 2011 from Uludag University
• Previously served as Clinic Chief at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for urinary tract issues

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology who specialises in minimally invasive endourology and kidney stone management.

• Performed extensive research with over 130 peer-reviewed scientific publications on urological techniques
• Completed a surgical observership at the University of Michigan in the United States
• Recognised with the National Urology Congress award for his studies in surgical techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Endourology Society and the European Association of Urology
• Highly skilled in rigid and flexible ureteroscopy procedures for complex stone diseases

Prof. Ramazan Gökhan ATIŞ, M.D.

Languages: English

Urology

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Paediatric Urology
• Robotic Surgery
• Endourology
• Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery
• Urological Oncology
• Urological Neurology
   

Education

• Cağaloğlu Anatolian High School, Istanbul – Graduated in 1996
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) – M.D., 2002
• Urology Residency, Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital – 2002–2008
• Laparoscopy and Robotic Urology Training, Heidelberg University, Heilbronn Clinic – 2011

Career

• Urology Specialist, Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital – 2009–2014
• Associate Professor Title Achieved – September 2014
• Executive Board Member, Endourology Society – Since 2017
• Member, European Association of Urology – Young Academic Urologists (EAU-YAU), Endourology Working Group – 2018–2020
• Professor of Urology, Istanbul Medeniyet University – Appointed in January 2021
• Urologist, Şişli Memorial Hospital – Since August 1, 2022
   

Born in 1978 in Istanbul, Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan ATIŞ completed his medical degree at Istanbul University’s Faculty of Medicine in 2002. He pursued his urology specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital and became a certified urologist in February 2008. Following his military service at Edremit Military Hospital, he began working at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 2009.

In 2011, he received training in laparoscopic and robotic urology at Heidelberg University’s Heilbronn Clinic. Between 2009 and 2014, he conducted numerous scientific studies, especially in the field of endourology, earning the title of Associate Professor in 2014.

Since 2017, he has served on the board of the Endourology Society. In 2018, he was selected to the European Association of Urology’s Young Academic Urologists (EAU-YAU) Endourology Working Group, actively serving for two years. In January 2021, he was appointed as a Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University. Since August 1, 2022, he has continued his clinical practice, initially at Şişli Memorial Hospital and currently at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital.

Mumin Temel focuses on laser and endoscopic urology at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, providing precise solutions for urinary tract obstructions.

• Specialises in RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) for laser stone treatment
• Expertise in both open and closed urological surgical techniques
• Focuses on kidney and urinary oncology surgical cases
• Treats complex urological conditions including urinary incontinence

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk is a senior urology specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler who specialises in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for complex urinary conditions.

• Performed successful endoscopic removals of giant ureteral polyps using advanced internal imaging
• Specialises in managing complicated urological injuries and ectopic kidney cases
• Associate Professor at Yeni Yuzyil University – involved in training the next generation of urologists
• Extensively published researcher with over 25 papers in international medical journals
• Expert in virtual reality simulator training for improving precision in urologic surgery

Associate Professor Cem Basatac is a specialist in urology and laparoscopic surgery at the Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialised in laparoscopic surgery for minimally invasive urological procedures
• Completed advanced medical training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Practised at several major Turkish institutions including Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on urological subspecialties that use high-precision surgical techniques

Dr Gurkan Ozkan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex disorders of the urinary tract and kidneys.

• Specialises in treating kidney and bladder stones that often require stent placement
• Manages urinary tract obstructions caused by tumours or structural issues
• Expert in bladder dysfunction and urinary incontinence treatments
• Focuses on both adult and paediatric urological conditions

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a highly regarded urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with specialised training from the University of Michigan Medical School.

• Published extensive research on robotic and laser techniques for stone disease and urinary tract anomalies
• Expert in managing complex renal systems, including rare congenital ureteral malformations
• Former Chief Resident and Associate Professor at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Lead author on numerous international studies focused on improving surgical outcomes in uro-oncology

Dr Sakir Aydogan leads urological care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in laser stone removal and stone-related obstructions.

• Focuses on RIRS laser stone breaking for kidney and ureter issues
• Manages both routine and complex urological cancer surgeries
• Uses closed surgical techniques for less invasive prostate treatments
• Treats urinary incontinence using evidence-based medical protocols
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary care for male infertility and reproductive health

Dr Sercan Yilmaz is a surgery specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with a background in advanced urological oncology and reconstructive procedures.

• Maintains membership with the American Urological Association and European Society of Urology
• Specialises in urethral stenosis surgeries and complex graft urethroplasty
• Expertise includes robotic and laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive patient recovery
• Researched bladder outlet obstruction and tissue histopathology through TUBITAK-funded projects
• Trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy department of urology

Education

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Urology Residency, 1992-1997, Ankara/Turkey

Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1982-1988, Bursa/Turkey

Experience

Taksim Training and Research Hospital, 2009-2016, Istanbul/Turkey

Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, 2007-2009, Istanbul/Turkey

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2000-2007, Ankara/Turkey

Bergama State Hospital, 1997-2000, Izmir/Turkey

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1992-1997, Ankara/Turkey

Scientific Memberships

• Turkish Urology Association
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• European Association of Urology
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• Turkish Urological Association North Marmara
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• American Urological Association

Prof. Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a leading urologist and a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1997. He specializes in endourology and urooncology. He received advanced training at IRCAD Strasbourg and gained international experience at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele IRCCS Hospital.

He became a professor in 2018. He has received several awards, including the 2015 Urooncology Research Award. He also won best oral presentation at the AUA Congress in 2008 and the EAU Congress in 2009. Dr. Kurtuluş has published widely in international journals. He is an active member of the EAU, Endourological Society, Turkish Association of Urology, and Urooncology Association.

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay is a stone surgery specialist who refined his skills in minimally invasive endourology at the University of Rochester in the United States.

• Serves as Professor of Urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
• Specialises in endourology and advanced stone surgeries using minimally invasive techniques
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and contributed to major urology textbooks
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Previously served as Associate Professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine