Best Nephrectomy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at 19 Mayıs University in 1994 and completed a residency at Taksim Teaching and Research Hospital in 2002. The doctor has contributed to numerous international and local journals, showcasing expertise in the fields of endourology, pediatric urology, urooncology, andrology, and infertility. The doctor has worked at various health centers and hospitals, including the T.R. Ministry of Health Samsun Ayvacik Health Center, Samsun Carsamba Health Center, Taksim Training and Research Hospital, and Giresun Şebinkarahisar State Hospital.

The doctor is an Urological Oncologist specializing in Minimal Invasive Surgery, Neo-Bladder Reconstruction, and Urological Cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. With a Bachelor Degree from Istanbul University and a Residency in Urology from Marmara University, the doctor has been recognized with several awards, including the Science Encouragement Award for Residency Students in 2008 and the Young Academic Presentation Award in 2012.

The doctor is an Executive Board Member of the Association of Urooncology and Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group. Additionally, the doctor is a member of the International Bladder Cancer Network, European Association of Urology, and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr Bugra Cetin is a board-certified urological surgeon and PhD holder who specialises in minimally invasive laparoscopic nephrectomies at Uroaesthetic.

• Performs advanced laparoscopic nephrectomy and adrenalectomy using minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Highly experienced in complex uro-oncologic surgery, including radical nephrectomy for kidney cancer
• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine, integrating the latest cellular insights into urological patient care
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Turkish Association of Urology
• Completed specialized urology residency training at Taksim Training and Research Hospital

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

Dr. Tunc Ozdemir is a leading urologist in Istanbul. He specializes in uro-oncology, focusing on prostate cancer and kidney tumor treatment. He is a pioneer in robotic surgery. Dr. Ozdemir helped establish Turkey’s first robotic urologic surgery program. He also performed the country’s first robotic sacrocolpopexy operations.

He is Professor and Head of Urology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and Bilim University. Dr. Ozdemir has received several international awards. These include the Karl Storz Second Prize at SEEM 2010 and Best Video Presentation at ERUS 2010. He is a member of the European Association of Urology and Turkish Urology societies. His work shows a strong commitment to advancing urologic care.

Dr. Ramazan Altin is a urologist. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (English) in 2000. He completed his urology specialization there in 2005.

He advanced his expertise in uro-oncology and robotic surgery in 2013 at Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital. He continued this training in 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute.

He has worked at Medicana Ataköy Hospital (2023–2024), İstinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital (2017–2020), and İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center (2011–2017). He also has experience in state, private, and military hospitals.

Professor Gokhan Yilmaz is an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – part of one of Turkey's largest and most respected medical groups.

• Holds a Doctorate from the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Built clinical expertise over eight years at major public teaching hospitals
• Handles surgical cases at the JCI-accredited Medipol University Pendik Hospital
• Specialises in general surgical oncology and complex abdominal procedures
• Active in medical education and training future surgical specialists

Associate Professor Mehmet Sarier is a leading urology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with an extensive academic background in surgical oncology.

• Awarded the title of Associate Professor in 2020 for his expertise in urological surgery
• Serves as a faculty member at İstinye University specialise in teaching modern urology
• Focuses on surgical oncology cases involving complex kidney tumours
• Published researcher in international medical journals focusing on urological outcomes

Professor Murat Savas is a highly accomplished urological surgeon who completed a prestigious fellowship at Berlin University Charité Hospital, one of Europe's largest medical institutions.

• Performed 900+ successful urological procedures at leading clinical centres
• Holds an IRCAD Advanced Laparoscopic Urology certificate for keyhole surgery
• Specialises in uro-oncology and laparoscopic kidney surgery at Medical Park Antalya
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society
• Earned the TÜYK Competency Certificate in recognition of his surgical expertise

Professor Senol Erguney brings high-level surgical leadership to Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, having previously served as Chief Physician and Provincial Health Director. He focuses on complex urological interventions including endoscopic and oncological procedures.

• Specialises in endoscopic stone crushing and bladder wall surgery
• Published research on specialised treatments for inoperable bladder tumours
• Former General Secretary for Kocaeli Public Hospitals, overseeing regional surgical standards
• Trained at Uludag University Faculty of Medicine and Selcuk University
• Expertise includes male fertility and reconstructive urological surgery

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