Peyronie's Disease Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cenk Acar completed his medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and his urology residency at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology. He worked as an assistant professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology between June 2009 and November 2012. Between May 2012 and November 2012, he worked as a fellow in robotic and laparoscopic surgery in urologic cancers for 6 months in the Urology Department of “The Netherland Cancer Institute-AVL hospital”. He started to work at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital in November 2012. In September 2014, he completed the necessary academic qualifications and received the title of “Associate Professor”. After working in a private hospital in Ankara between 2015-2020, he continued his services in his private practice in Ankara until 2020 when he started Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

In 2015, he was the chairman of the organizing committee of the first course on ‘Fluorescence Imaging in Urological Surgery’ in the field of urology in Turkey. In the following years, he chaired many urology and multidisciplinary courses on ICG fluorescence imaging under the umbrella of Urology Associations. In 2017, for the first time in Turkey, he started to apply Bipolar Prostate Enucleation in benign prostate enlargement in his clinic. Later, he started to use his increasing experience in surgeries such as HOLEP and THUFLEP.

In his career, Dr. Acar, who is especially interested in Urological Cancers, Urinary System Stones, HOLEP, THUFLEP, Endourology, and Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgeries, has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 500 urological cancer surgeries, over 250 HOLEP surgeries, countless endoscopic stone surgeries, and numerous robotic and laparoscopic surgeries.

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTEREST

• Localized Prostate Cancer Treatments
• Quality of Life in Urological Cancers
• Sentinel Lymph Node Dissections in Prostate Cancer
• Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Techniques in Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
• Prostate Enucleations in BPH (HOLEP, BIPOLEP, THULEP)
• Urinary System Stone Disease

Professor Abdullmutalip Simsek is a dual-award winner for his work in men's sexual health and serves as a lead specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Performed 1,100+ urological procedures with a focus on reconstructive surgery
• Holds a PhD in Reconstructive Urology from the University of Sheffield in England
• Specialises in robotic-assisted repair to improve precision and reduce recovery times
• Member of the American Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery
• Recognised by the Turkish Andrology Association for excellence in male sexual health

Professor Semih Ayyan is a Harvard-trained specialist who brings elite international expertise to the treatment of complex urological conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University in the United States
• Specialises in minimally invasive surgery which allows for smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Holds an American Medical Licence (USMLE) reflecting his high standard of clinical knowledge
• Trained as a Clinical Fellow in urological oncology at the University of Chicago
• Uses innovative surgical applications to correct structural and congenital urological issues

Dr Ugur Aferin is an andrology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who focuses on penile reconstructive surgery and male sexual health.

• Performs penile plication – a surgical procedure to straighten the penis by placing internal sutures to correct curvature
• Specialises in treating rare and complex penile conditions, including priapism and penile lesions
• Published researcher in international medical journals on urological biomarkers and surgical outcomes
• Trained at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa – one of the regions most prestigious medical faculties

Assistant Professor Oguzhan Parlak is a urology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with focused research in andrology – the study of male reproductive health.

• Trained at Taksim Training and Research Hospital in urology and surgical care
• Specialises in andrology to manage conditions involving penile curvature and function
• Focuses on endourology using minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Regularly contributes to international urology meetings on surgical outcomes

Professor Baris Nuhoglu is a highly regarded urology specialist who leads the Urology Department at Biruni University Hospital. He oversees complex surgical cases and academic research at one of Turkey's major teaching institutions.

• Holds a Professorship in Urology from one of Turkey's prominent medical universities
• Published over 100 scientific papers, with 58 appearing in international medical journals
• Member of the European Association of Urology, ensuring treatment follows global standards
• Former Clinic Chief at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Expertise in endourology, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery

Professor Ozgur Haki Yuksel is a FEBU-certified urologist who completed an observership at the University of Michigan, one of the top clinical programs in the USA.

• Holds European Board of Urology (FEBU) certification, a gold standard for urological specialist training
• Expert in andrology and reconstructive urology, focusing on male reproductive and sexual health
• Teaches the next generation of urological surgeons as a Faculty Member at Bahceşehir University
• Member of the European Urology Association (EAU), staying current with international clinical guidelines

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz is an award-winning urology specialist who received the Alpay Kelami Award for his contributions to male sexual health and andrology.

• Holds a Fellowship of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Specialises in treating sexual dysfunction and male infertility at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Published over 130 peer-reviewed scientific papers focusing on andrology and urological surgery
• Completed a specialist observership at the University of Michigan in the United States
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)