Urology Doctors in Turkey — Page 6

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior specialist at Ümran Medical Centre with clinical expertise from Çukurova University. He manages both medical and surgical skin health cases.

• Treats chronic conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and severe acne
• Performs dermato-oncology for benign and malignant skin tumours
• Provides non-invasive rejuvenation using fillers and chemical peels
• Uses laser therapies for vascular lesions and pigment disorders
• Offers specialised care for geriatric and chronic skin diseases

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a dedicated dietician at Ümran Tıp Merkezi specializing in clinical nutrition and metabolic health. She designs evidence-based nutrition programs tailored to individual clinical needs and long-term wellness.

• Provides clinical nutrition for metabolic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disorders
• Develops personalised weight management programs for healthy body composition
• Offers paediatric and adolescent nutrition to support growth and healthy habits
• Uses a patient-centred approach to achieve sustainable lifestyle changes

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a surgical specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on minimally invasive techniques for abdominal and endocrine conditions.

• Performs adrenal gland operations to treat hormonal imbalances and tumours
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery which uses small incisions for faster recovery
• Manages complex cases involving the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal systems
• Trained at the prestigous Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an eye surgery specialist with over two decades of clinical experience in ophthalmology. He focuses on restoring and preserving vision through precise microsurgical techniques at the Ümran Medical Centre.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs phacoemulsification – a technique using ultrasound to remove cataracts
• Treats diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration to manage retinal health
• Provides surgical and medical management for glaucoma to prevent vision loss
• Uses laser techniques for refractive surgery to correct myopia and astigmatism

Dr Cevat Azeroglu is a radiology specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on diagnostic and interventional imaging for urological and oncological conditions.

• Performs interventional radiology, using imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures
• Provides ultrasound imaging for detailed abdominal and soft tissue assessments
• Uses MRI and CT scans for staging and monitoring urological cancers
• Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning

Urologist, specialist in oncourology and endoscopy

20 years

• Completed advanced training in laparoscopy in Strasbourg.
• He completed an internship in oncology and uro-oncology at the San Rafael Clinic in Italy and the Heilbronn Clinic in Germany.
• Proficient in the technique of percutaneous nephrolithotomy with preoperative 3D tomographic measurements.
• Treats bladder outlet obstruction and intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP).

Professor Karaman is a distinguished urologist who completed his fellowship at the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. He currently serves as a senior specialist at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted prostatectomy and complex prostate cancer surgeries
• Founder of the Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology and the Euroasian Urooncological Association
• Published 300+ academic papers with over 1,000 international citations in urology
• Former Chief of Urology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Emrah Yuruk is a leading specialist in endourology at HEC Turkey. He specialises in minimally invasive surgery to treat kidney stones and urological cancers with less pain.

• Focuses on endourology – use of small cameras and tools to treat the urinary tract without large incisions
• Associate Editor of the Turkish Journal of Urology
• Performs minimally invasive surgical techniques for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer
• Organises international training workshops for surgeons on modern stone disease treatments

Dr Tansu Turgut is a senior urologist at Ekol International Hospitals, specialising in complex laser and robotic-assisted surgeries for kidney and prostate conditions.

• Performs HOLEP laser treatment – a minimally invasive alternative to traditional prostate surgery
• Expert in RIRS kidney stone removal using flexible telescopic tools and lasers without external incisions
• Skilled in ileal bladder surgery – creating an artificial bladder after cancer removal
• Member of the European Urology Association and Turkish Urology Association

Associate Professor Akbulut has performed over 1,100 urological procedures and holds a prestigious fellowship from the University of Michigan Medical School.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci system for prostate and kidney conditions
• Expert in miniaturised percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) for less invasive stone removal
• Focuses on kidney-sparing surgery (partial nephrectomy) with excellent trifecta outcomes
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed studies on advanced urology techniques and treatments

Dr Bulent Celik is a key member of the urology team at Aktip Hospital who has published significant research on improving patient recovery after laparoscopic kidney surgery.

• Specialises in keyhole surgery for kidney removal, focusing on reducing postoperative pain
• Researched how incision placement affects patient satisfaction and quality of life
• Trained at the prestigious Hacettepe University and Ankara Yüksek İhtisas Hospital
• Contributes to the Endourology Bulletin with studies on minimally invasive surgical outcomes