Best Nephrectomy doctors in Istanbul: TOP 17 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Basri Çakıroğlu specializes in urooncology and endourology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Over 20 years of experience in urology
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Authored articles published in international and local journals
• Trained at Taksim Teaching and Research Hospital

Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – Dr. Solak brings specialized oncology expertise to nephrectomy cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialized in gastrointestinal and urologic cancers
• Trained at prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Completed residency at İstanbul Şişli Etfal – Turkey's leading teaching hospital

Specializes in breast pain diagnosis and treatments, hemorrhoid surgeries using laser techniques, and laparoscopic procedures for pilonidal sinus.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Marmara University General Surgery Department
• Authored articles in local and international journals
• Participated in numerous local and international congresses

Professor Tunc Ozdemir heads the Urology Department at Bilim University and specializes in advanced urologic surgeries at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 20 years of urology experience
• Trained in HIFU treatment in Munich and uro-oncology in Milan
• Member of European Association of Urology
• Multiple award-winning research in uro-oncology techniques

Dr. Altin trained at Cleveland Clinic's Glickman Urological Institute – a global leader in kidney and uro-oncology surgery.

• 20+ years specializing in urology and robotic surgery
• Fellowship-trained in uro-oncology and robotic techniques
• Performs nephrectomies at Medicana Ataköy Hospital
• Member of Turkish Urological Association

Accepting patients in the Urology medical unit of Florya Hospital, Prof. Dr. Semih Ayan completed his education at Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and received the title of Urology Specialist. In 1999, he became a Postdoctoral Fellow in Pediatric Urology at Harvard University; He became Associate Professor of Urology in 2003 and Professor of Urology in 2009. In 2015, he completed his Minimal Invasive Urological Oncology (Clinical Fellow) studies at the University of Chicago and crowned his professional education and experience with international studies.

In the field of Urological Oncology, which is one of the physician's areas of interest, surgical treatment of prostate cancer, bladder cancer and kidney tumors provides a significant increase in the survival rate and the chance of surviving cancer. In the field of Pediatric Urology, which is another area of interest, congenital anomalies such as renal outflow stenosis, urinary reflux to the kidney and hypospadias are corrected by using innovative surgical applications and a lifelong contribution is provided to the patients.

Medical equipment required for medical diagnosis, treatment and surgical treatment to be given in the areas specified in our urology units, laparoscopic surgeries and all kinds of equipment suitable for the use of new surgical techniques are available in our hospital. With the treatment and operations performed in our hospitals by making use of the best facilities offered by medical technology, a significant increase in the quality of life is achieved while the patients are healed.

prof. Dr. Semih Ayan received almost all of his medical education and certificates from the leading institutions of America and Europe, and gained deep knowledge and international experience in many advanced specialties of urology. prof. Dr. Among the trainings and certificates Ayan has received internationally;

American Medical License (USML)

Pediatric Urology Fellow (1999-2000/Boston, USA)

Urological Oncology Fellow (2014-2015/USA).

Dr. Yilmaz specializes in nephrectomy procedures with a strong academic and practical background in general surgery.

• Over 8 years of experience in general surgery
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Currently practices at Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Specializes in kidney and urinary tract treatments, including endoscopic stone crushing and TUR prostate surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Over 25 years of urology experience
• Former Chief Physician at multiple state hospitals
• Trained at Selcuk University's Department of Urology
• Published research on bladder tumor treatments

Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Sılay specializes in robotic surgery for urology conditions in children, with over 100 pediatric robotic surgeries performed.

• 300+ pediatric laparoscopic surgeries completed
• 300+ closed kidney stone surgeries in children
• Trained in pediatric urology robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital (USA)
• Member of The European Association of Urology and The Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
• Recipient of the 2018 Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year

Dr. Ilker Tinay specializes in minimal invasive urological oncology at Anadolu Medical Center, focusing on preserving patient quality of life during complex procedures.

• Urological oncologist with expertise in neo-bladder reconstruction
• Executive board member of the Association of Urooncology
• Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group
• Fluent in English and German for international patients

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. Buğra Çetin has performed hundreds of successful radical nephrectomies and specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Bahçelievler Medicalpark Hospital.

• Board-certified urologist with extensive training in laparoscopic nephrectomy
• PhD in Molecular Medicine – integrates research into clinical practice
• Performs complex urooncologic surgeries including adrenalectomy and pyeloplasty
• Member of European Urology Association and Turkish Association of Urology

Assist. Op.Dr.Oğuzhan Parlakkılıç graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 2001.

He started his specialization in the urology clinic of Taksim Training and Research Hospital in 2002. Having completed his specialization training in 2007, Dr. Oğuzhan Parlakkılıç attended many national and international meetings. He has studies in andrology, endourology and urooncology.

Between 2007 and 2009, he completed his duty of public service obligation at Sivelek State Hospital.

Between 2009 and 2010, he worked as a urology specialist in the General Command of Mapping Dispensary. 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cenk Acar specializes in robotic and laparoscopic nephrectomies, with over 500 urological cancer surgeries performed.

• Trained in robotic and laparoscopic surgery at The Netherland Cancer Institute
• Pioneer of fluorescence imaging techniques in urological surgery
• Performs advanced procedures like HOLEP and THUFLEP
• Associate Professor with extensive academic contributions

Prof. Dr. Abdullmutalip Simsek specializes in robotic and reconstructive urology, bringing innovative techniques to nephrectomy procedures at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura Hospital.

• Trained in reconstructive urology at University of Sheffield
• Focuses on robotic-assisted surgeries for precise outcomes
• Member of European Association of Urology and American Urological Association
• Associate professor with extensive research in urooncology

Prof. Dr. Ozgur Haki Yuksel specializes in urological oncology and robotic surgery, performing procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 15+ years of experience in urology
• Trained at University of Michigan under Prof. J. Stuart Wolf
• Published 34 international papers on urological topics
• Board-certified by European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Member of European Urology Association (EAU)