Varicocele Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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

Professor Tolga Akman leads the urology department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he performs microsurgical varicocele repairs to improve male fertility.

• Specialises in microsurgical varicocelectomy – a precision technique that uses a microscope to protect arteries and lymphatics
• Maintains high success rates with lower recurrence compared to traditional open surgery
• Appointed as Professor of Medicine at Istanbul University
• Expertise in laparoscopic urology and uro-oncology
• Trained at the Istanbul University School of Medicine

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

Dr Anar Mammadov is a robotic surgery specialist who refined his expertise at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in robot-assisted urological procedures for precise surgical outcomes
• Practices at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul using modern surgical technology
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of the region's top medical faculties
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Regularly presents research at international congresses in London, Boston, and San Francisco

Dr Unal Oztekin is a specialised urologist at System Hospital who focuses on minimally invasive surgery for complex male health conditions.

• Treats varicocele using laparoscopy – a closed surgical method that involves smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Trained at the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, a major Turkish medical institution
• Specialises in laser-based stone treatments and laparoscopic adrenalectomy (kidney gland surgery)
• Manages sexual health concerns including impotence and penile prosthesis applications

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

Professor Hasan Biri leads Koru Healthcare Group and specialises in micro-surgical and robotic urology. He trained at the University of Southern California to master complex surgical techniques for male reproductive health.

• Specialises in andrology and male infertility, focusing on restoring reproductive function
• Performs robotic-assisted procedures for precise surgical outcomes and faster recovery
• Published over 80 scientific papers on urological surgery and oncology
• Former Chief Physician and Head of Urology at Gazi Ankara Hospital
• Founding President of Private Koru Ankara Hospital

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

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. Bulent Celik is a urological surgeon at Aktip Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in kidney stone treatment, prostate surgery, and penile prosthesis implantation. Dr. Celik conducted clinical research on patient quality of life after laparoscopic nephrectomy. He treats erectile dysfunction, infertility, and urological tumors.

• Published research in the Endourology Bulletin on surgical extraction techniques.
• Treats complex conditions like polycystic kidney disease and urethral strictures.
• Practices at Aktip Hospital, which treats over 200,000 patients annually.
• Former research assistant at the prestigious Hacettepe University Neurosurgery Clinic.