Circumcision Doctors Abroad — Page 6

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. Sevil Bilir is an associate professor and pediatrician at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a PhD in pediatrics from Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Bilir has worked extensively in both public university hospitals and private medical centers. She treats children and teens for a variety of general and specialized health conditions.

• Performs specialized procedures including umbilical cord stem cell therapy and Vojta therapy.
• Treats neurological and psychiatric conditions such as epilepsy and schizophrenia in children.
• Held an academic role as an assistant professor at Abant Izzet Baysal University.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with 50 specialized medical departments.

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a highly qualified urologist who trained at the University of Michigan Medical School – a globally top-ranked medical institution.

• Specialises in aesthetic and functional urology, ensuring professional results for adult and paediatric cases
• Spent five years as a senior specialist at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Published over 30 peer-reviewed papers on complex urological surgeries and patient outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Academy of Urology with extensive experience in penile anatomy and reconstruction

Dr. Bora Ozveren is a urologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in Istanbul. He performs robotic surgeries for prostate and kidney conditions using the da Vinci system. He manages oncology and reconstructive urology, including bladder reconstruction and kidney-sparing procedures.

• Performs robotic-assisted prostatectomies and nephrectomies for cancer treatment.
• Treats conditions such as Peyronie's disease, varicocele, and urolithiasis.
• Performs surgical corrections including pyeloplasty and urethroplasty.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international standards for surgical safety.

Dr. Hong Jung Lee is the director of Yonsei Sarangmoa Women’s Hospital in Seoul. He is recognized as a pioneer in robotic gynecological surgery in South Korea. Dr. Lee performs procedures using the da Vinci Surgical System. He specializes in reproductive endocrinology, infertility treatments, and complex gynecological oncology.

• Serves as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University and Korea University.
• Performs IVF, embryo transfers, and advanced genetic testing for aneuploidy.
• Expert in surgical treatments for uterine fibroids and adenomyosis.
• Member of the Korean Gynecologic Oncology Colposcopy Society.

Professor Tolga Akman is a senior urology specialist at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital with expertise in both adult and paediatric surgical care.

• Specialises in functional urological conditions and corrective genital surgery
• Performs delicate hypospadias and urethral opening repairs for children
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to improve patient recovery times
• Member of the Turkish Association of Urology following training at Istanbul University
• Handle various complex penile and scrotal procedures for all age groups

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a highly credentialed urologist and a Fellow of the European Board of Urology based at Estophia Hospital. He uses his extensive university-level training to perform routine and complex urological procedures with exceptional precision.

• Holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Completed advanced surgical training at IRCAD in Strasbourg and Heidelberg University
• Received the Urooncology Research Award for his work on surgical accuracy
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society
• Former instructor at Taksim Training and Research Hospital, mentoring future urologists

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.

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a consultant surgeon and co-founder of the Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology. He specialises in pediatric conditions at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Holds a formal subspecialty title in pediatric urology surgery
• Co-founded the Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology to improve surgical standards
• Former Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and lead clinical educator
• Authored over 300 academic papers with 1,000 plus international citations
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for Société Internationale d'Urologie

Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay is a board-certified urology professor at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in uro-oncology and minimally invasive stone surgeries. Dr. Akay completed training in endourology and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester, USA. He treats complex conditions like prostate cancer, male infertility, and bladder disorders.

• Authored over 100 scientific publications and academic textbook chapters.
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU).
• Performs specialized procedures like HoLEP and microsurgical varicocelectomy.
• Practices at a university hospital with a 94% kidney transplant success rate.