Best Varicocelectomy doctors in Istanbul: TOP 21 doctors

PhD. Sökmen graduated from Eskişehir Kılıçoğlu High

School in 2002 and studied at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa

University Medical School in the same year,

graduating in 2008.

Later, he specialized in urology at Bakırköy Urology

Clinic of Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research

Hospital was the only clinic in Turkey with European

Accreditation (FEBU) accreditation at the time and

was appointed as Urology Specialist in 2014.

Since becoming a specialist, he has actively

participated in trainings and conferences in the fields

of urological oncology, robotic surgery, renal

transplantation and andrology, and has participated in

numerous surgeries with leading professors from

around the world.

In recent years, he has become particularly interested

in “men’s sexual health and sexual aesthetics” and has

been performing surgeries in this area since 2017.He

continues to perform surgeries and research, including

penile enlargement and regenerative treatments for

erectile dysfunction, penile implant implantation,

chronic prostatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and

chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

PhD. Sökmen has been a member of the European

Association of Urology since 2009. He has also

organized and served as an instructor for many

accredited training courses for the organization.

2021 Ph.D. Sökmen introduces unique andrology

trends in the field of urology with its portfolio of

treatments, patented devices and regenerative

therapies.He is currently conducting scientific research

and patient examinations at the Andro Expertise

Center for Men’s Health and Aesthetics, which was

opened in 2022 with his colleague Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya

with the same vision. He treats patients in his own

clinic and performs surgeries in affiliated hospitals.

Dr. Altin specializes in varicocelectomy with over 15 years of urology experience, including training at Cleveland Clinic's renowned urology department.

• Completed uro-oncology and robotic surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic
• Former urologist at Medicana Ataköy and Liv Hospitals
• Specialized in minimally invasive techniques for male reproductive health
• Educated at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty

Specializes in male infertility treatments, including varicocelectomy, using advanced laser techniques for bloodless procedures.

• Urology specialist trained at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in minimally invasive laser surgeries
• Focuses on male infertility and related conditions

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk specializes in urology with extensive experience in varicocelectomy procedures.

• Over 12 years of urology practice, including specialized procedures
• Published multiple research papers on urological conditions like varicocele
• Associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, a leading facility
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for better patient recovery

Dr. Ugur Aferin specializes in varicocelectomy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with a strong academic background in urology.

• Graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Published multiple research papers on urological conditions
• Co-authored studies on bladder outlet obstruction and prostate cancer biomarkers
• Presented at international urology congresses
• Authored a chapter on muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış is a renowned urologist with expertise in minimally invasive procedures, including varicocelectomy.

• Over 15 years of urology experience
• Trained in laparoscopic and robotic urology at Heidelberg University
• Board member of the Endourology Society
• Published more than 100 articles in national and international journals
• Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries, including varicocelectomy, at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 20 years of experience in urology
• Trained in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Performs all types of endourological surgeries
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

Specializes in treating infertility and urinary tract conditions, offering expert care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in treating prostate diseases and bladder stones
• Provides comprehensive care for urinary incontinence
• Skilled in circumcision and undescended testicle treatment

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. Bugra Cetin, MD, PhD, is a board-certified urologist. He specializes in penile prosthesis surgery, genital reconstruction, and male sexual health. He has performed hundreds of penile implant and reconstructive procedures. His patients report high satisfaction and safety rates.

Dr. Cetin uses advanced surgical techniques to treat erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and premature ejaculation. He is skilled in inflatable and malleable implants, plaque excision, grafting, and penile denervation. He also performs urooncologic, endourologic, and reconstructive surgeries. He has achieved excellent results in complex cases.

Dr. Cetin is accredited by IICPI and holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine. He is an active member of ISSM, ESSM, EAU, and the Turkish Association of Urology. His memberships show his dedication to excellence and innovation in urology.

Professor of Urology at Bilim University and Head of the Department of Urology – Dr. Ozdemir specializes in minimally invasive urology techniques.

• Trained in HIFU treatment at Haarlaking Clinic in Munich
• Honored for research on robot-assisted laparoscopic procedures
• Member of the European Association of Urology
• Clinical Fellow at European Oncology Center in Milan

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 completed his medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and his urology residency at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology. He worked as an assistant professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology between June 2009 and November 2012. Between May 2012 and November 2012, he worked as a fellow in robotic and laparoscopic surgery in urologic cancers for 6 months in the Urology Department of “The Netherland Cancer Institute-AVL hospital”. He started to work at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital in November 2012. In September 2014, he completed the necessary academic qualifications and received the title of “Associate Professor”. After working in a private hospital in Ankara between 2015-2020, he continued his services in his private practice in Ankara until 2020 when he started Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

In 2015, he was the chairman of the organizing committee of the first course on ‘Fluorescence Imaging in Urological Surgery’ in the field of urology in Turkey. In the following years, he chaired many urology and multidisciplinary courses on ICG fluorescence imaging under the umbrella of Urology Associations. In 2017, for the first time in Turkey, he started to apply Bipolar Prostate Enucleation in benign prostate enlargement in his clinic. Later, he started to use his increasing experience in surgeries such as HOLEP and THUFLEP.

In his career, Dr. Acar, who is especially interested in Urological Cancers, Urinary System Stones, HOLEP, THUFLEP, Endourology, and Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgeries, has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 500 urological cancer surgeries, over 250 HOLEP surgeries, countless endoscopic stone surgeries, and numerous robotic and laparoscopic surgeries.

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTEREST

• Localized Prostate Cancer Treatments
• Quality of Life in Urological Cancers
• Sentinel Lymph Node Dissections in Prostate Cancer
• Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Techniques in Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
• Prostate Enucleations in BPH (HOLEP, BIPOLEP, THULEP)
• Urinary System Stone Disease

Dr. Ozkan Onuk is a skilled urologist with expertise in urooncology, endourology, female urology, andrology, laparoscopic surgery, pediatric urology, and incontinence. He is known for performing complex procedures such as nephrectomy, robotic da Vinci prostatectomy, bladder removal, and vasectomy.

Dr. Onuk earned his medical degree and MSc from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Ph.D. in Urology at Taksim E.A.H. In 2020, he became an Associate Professor at New Century University. He has a strong academic background and extensive surgical experience, especially in minimally invasive and robotic urological surgeries.

Specializes in varicocele surgeries – a key treatment for male infertility. Dr. Erguney brings decades of urology expertise to Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• 30+ years in urology with focus on male reproductive health
• Performs endoscopic and minimally invasive procedures
• Former Chief Physician at multiple state hospitals
• Trained at Selcuk University's urology department

Prof. Dr. Yüksel specializes in varicocelectomy with expertise in andrology and infertility at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 15+ years of urology experience with advanced training at University of Michigan
• Performs laparoscopic and robotic surgeries for varicocele repair
• Published 34 international research papers on urological conditions
• Member of European Urology Association and Turkish Urology Association
• Faculty member at Bahçeşehir University's Department of Urology