Cystitis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay leads the urology department at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital and holds advanced training from the University of Rochester in the USA.

• Specialises in endourology – using small cameras and instruments to treat urinary tract issues without major incisions
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Published over 100 scientific papers on urological conditions and treatments
• Former lead specialist at major Istanbul training and research hospitals

Professor Unal Oztekin is a specialised urologist at System Hospital who focuses on laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery.

• Specialises in ureteroscopic stone surgery – uses a thin scope to treat stones without incisions
• Trained at the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on laparoscopic surgery – uses small cuts for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in laser-based treatments for urological conditions
• Manages complex cases involving the bladder and urinary tract

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.

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.

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.

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a leading urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, having served as Chief Resident at the prestigious Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in surgical management for recurrent stress urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction
• Uses TVT and autologous sling procedures to repair pelvic floor issues with faster recovery
• Completed specialist urology research at the University of Michigan Medical School in the USA
• Published over 30 peer-reviewed papers on bladder health and minimally invasive urological surgery