Ali Ferruh Akay
- Specialization: Urologist
- 35 years of experience
- Speaks:German, English, Kurdish, Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
Prof. Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay brings over 35 of medical experience, with 25 specializing in urology, including advanced treatment for polycystic kidney disease.
- Professor of Urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
- Trained in Endourology and Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Rochester
- Authored over 100 scientific publications
- Member of the European Association of Urology
Doctor's services
- Prostatectomy
- Operation Marmara (microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy)
- Bladder removal
- Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT)
- Sling procedure
- Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
- Embolization of varicocele
- Bladder removal with reconstruction
- Ureteral Stenting
- Circumcision
- Vasectomy
- Urethroplasty
- Hydroselectomy
- Transthoracic flexible URS with laparoscopic pyelolitotomy
- Flexible ureteroscopy
- Peniflex
- Penile paraffinoma surgery
- High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)
- Nephrectomy
- Vaporization (with GreenLight Laser)
- Transurethral resection of the bladder
- Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)
- Medication therapy for urinary incontinence
- Medication treatment for cyctitis
- Microsurgical intervention for Varicocele
- Artificial urinary sphincter implantation
- Urethroscopic lithotripsy
- Kidney-sparing surgery
- Pyeloplasty
- Penile curvature correction (surgical treatment for Peyronie's disease)
- Uretheroplasty
- Varicocelectomy
- Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) (Sacral Neuromodulation (SNM))
- Laser Surgery for Genital Warts
- Transurethral Water Vapour Ablation
- Laser Lithotripsy
- Botox for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Stapler circumcision
- Seamless circumcision
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Hypospadias repair
- MRI of the abdominal cavity
- Online Consultation with Urologist
- Testicular Biopsy
- PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA)
- Male Check-up
- Basic check-up
How are we doing?
Qualifications
Ali Ferruh Akay is a board-certified urologist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He has authored over 100 scientific publications during his clinical career. Furthermore, he is an active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU).
Clinical Specialization and Focus
Dr. Akay treats a wide variety of urological conditions. He focuses on uro-oncology, covering prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers. Additionally, he treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and kidney cysts. He also treats male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation.
Surgical Expertise
Dr. Akay performs specialized procedures to treat stones and urinary issues. He uses endourology and minimally invasive urologic surgeries. His surgical repertoire includes prostatectomy and bladder removal with reconstruction. The specialist also performs nephrectomy and various laser lithotripsy techniques.
Professional Experience
Dr. Akay is a Professor of Urology in Istanbul. He has held positions at several healthcare institutions throughout Turkey. These roles include work at Memorial Diyarbakır Hospital and Veni Vidi Hospital. He also served as an Associate Professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine. Earlier in his career, he practiced at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital.
- Professor of Urology – Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
- Urologist & Associate Professor – Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
- Urologist – Memorial Diyarbakır Hospital
- Urologist – Veni Vidi Hospital
- Urologist – Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
Education and Advanced Training
Dr. Akay earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylul University. He then completed a urology residency at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine. In 2005, he moved to the USA for training. He studied Endourology and Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Rochester. This training focused on minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgery.
Research and Academic Contributions
The doctor contributes to medical literature and education. He has written chapters for academic textbooks in the urology field. Dr. Akay frequently serves as a speaker at medical conferences. He also acts as a session chair for national and international events.
Professional Memberships
- European Association of Urology (EAU)
- Turkish Urological Association
- Various Turkish national urological organizations
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