Varicocele Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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

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 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 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.

Dr. Attapol Mahalelakul (Dr. Do) is a board-certified urologist at Menscape Clinic in Bangkok. He earned his MD from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, in 2018. He received board certification in Urological Surgery from Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, in 2025. He provides care in English and Thai.

Clinical focus: general urologic evaluation and testing; erectile dysfunction assessment and treatment; prostate screening and management; preventive men’s health; male sexual health consultations.

Dr. Oner Sanli is a urological surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He treats kidney cysts, Peyronie’s disease, and benign testicular tumors. Dr. Sanli performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and is a pediatric urologist.

• Performs kidney-sparing surgery and nephrectomy for renal conditions.
• Treats male infertility and reproductive issues like azoospermia and varicocele.
• Uses High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for non-invasive tissue ablation.
• Practices at Estophia Hospital, a facility with 290+ beds and 80+ doctors.

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a former Vice Dean and senior urologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital with extensive international training from the Mayo Clinic and UCLA.

• Completed research fellowships at the Mayo Clinic and UCLA in the United States
• Served as a Professor of Medicine at Ege University for over a decade
• Experienced in microsurgical techniques for treating enlarged veins in the scrotum
• Broad expertise in urological oncology and immunology-molecular genetics
• Member of the Turkish Association of Urology and the American Urological Association

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

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

Dr. Orhan Koca is a urological surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and kidney cysts. Dr. Koca performs robotic prostatectomies using the da Vinci system to preserve healthy tissue and shorten recovery time. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).
• Conducts microsurgical interventions for varicocele and artificial sphincter implantation.
• Treats urolithiasis and Peyronie’s disease using surgical correction.
• Performs kidney-sparing surgery and robotic nephrectomy.