Best Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 11

Dr. Hasan Cem is a Professor of Urology at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in pediatric urology, male infertility, and laparoscopic surgery. The doctor completed his medical training and PhD at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He gained international experience at Duke University Hospital in the USA.

• Authored over 40 international and 15 national peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Recipient of 9 academic and scientific awards in the urology field.
• Treats complex conditions including men’s sexual health and urinary system stones.
• Works at Lokman Hekim, a JCI-accredited center serving 10,000+ patients annually.

Prof. Dr. Kadir Önem is a Professor of Urology at Medical Park Hospital in Samsun. He earned his MD and completed his urology residency at Istanbul University. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in neuro-urology, reconstructive urology, and urologic oncology. He treats complex neuro-urological and reconstructive cases in adults and children. He has developed surgical techniques.

He is a principal investigator in several international Phase III–IV trials on neurogenic bladder and bladder cancer. He has more than 70 publications and book chapters. He serves as a reviewer for multiple journals.

Leadership and affiliations: President, Turkish Urological Association – Western Black Sea Branch (2025). ISCoS Prevention Committee (2025). EAU Neurourology Group (2023–2025). ICS Neurourology Committee (2023–2025). INUS Board (2023). Awards: TUA (2016, 2017, 2020, 2022) and ICS (2020).

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk specializes in urology with extensive research in minimally invasive techniques at Yeni Yüzyıl University.

• Over 21 years of urology experience
• Published 25+ articles in international refereed journals
• Expert in PCNL and other stone removal techniques
• Faculty member at Yeni Yüzyıl University

With over 34 years of urology experience, Prof. Baris Nuhoglu specializes in complex kidney stone treatments at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Urology
• Expertise in minimally invasive kidney procedures
• Also holds membership in the American Urological Association

Prof. Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay brings over 35 years of specialized urology experience, focusing on minimally invasive stone surgeries like percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

• Performs PCNL and other endourological procedures with precision
• Trained in advanced techniques at the University of Rochester
• Published over 100 scientific papers in urology
• Active member of the European Association of Urology