Varicocele Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Kavukcu is a urology specialist with over 22 years of experience, including managing the ESWL Unit at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.

• Board-certified by the European Association of Urology (FEBU)
• Specializes in urology with a focus on varicocele treatments
• Managed the Urology Clinic at Van Regional Training Hospital
• Currently practices at Avicenna International Hospital

The doctor is a highly trained urology specialist who completed extensive medical education and clinical training, including a degree from Azerbaijan Medical University and a comprehensive specialization in urology at the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. With a solid foundation in clinical practice gained during an internship at the Baku Republican Clinical Hospital, the doctor possesses deep expertise in the field.

The doctor's clinical focus encompasses a wide range of advanced urological disciplines, including endourology, urooncology, and andrology. Furthermore, the doctor is proficient in performing complex surgical interventions, with a specific emphasis on laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as pediatric urology.

Dr. Oguzhan Parlakkci is a urologist and pediatric surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and kidney-sparing surgery. Dr. Parlakkci treats conditions such as polycystic kidney disease and Peyronie's disease. He works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with 297 beds and 87 doctors.

• Practices pediatric urology and adult urological surgery.
• Performs High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) ablation for prostate conditions.
• Treats male fertility and reproductive health issues like azoospermia and varicocele.
• Performs surgical treatments for kidney stones and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

The doctor is an accomplished academic and surgeon specializing in endourology, uro-oncology, robotic surgery, and andrology. With a medical degree from Gazi University and specialized training from Ankara Training and Research Hospital, the doctor attained the rank of professor in 2022. The clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive techniques, including robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, HoLEP, RIRS, and PNL for conditions such as kidney stones, prostate and bladder cancers, and male reproductive health.

An active educator and researcher, the doctor serves as an instructor for advanced surgical techniques and holds certifications in da Vinci robotic technology. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Association of Urology.

Prof. Dr. Ege Can Şerefoğlu specializes in male reproductive health, with a focus on varicocele and microsurgical techniques at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience in urology and andrology
• Clinical fellowship in andrology at Tulane University School of Medicine
• Authored 275+ scientific publications in the field
• Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Impotence Research
• Active member of ESSM and ISSM scientific committees

Dr. Deniz Hoto is a urological surgeon at Egemed Hospitals in Izmir. He performs procedures including nephrectomy and bladder reconstruction. He treats surgical and medical urological conditions.

• Performs microsurgical interventions for varicocele and urethroscopic lithotripsy for stones.
• Treats benign prostatic hyperplasia using transurethral resection and incision techniques.
• Clinical work includes kidney-sparing surgery, pyeloplasty, and ureteral stenting.
• Works at Egemed Hospitals, a facility that treats 100,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Unal Öztekin specializes in advanced urological treatments, with expertise in minimally invasive surgeries.

• Specializes in laparoscopic procedures for kidney cancer
• Experienced in treating sexual impotence
• Skilled in laser stone treatment
• Performs ureteroscopic stone surgeries

Prof. Ahmet Cag Cal trained at top global institutions like Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the Mayo Clinic. He brings decades of urology expertise to Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Professorial urology role at Ege University since 2007
• Specialized fellowships in oncology at UCLA and Mayo Clinic
• Oversees complex urological cases requiring advanced techniques
• Balances academic research with clinical practice

Prof. Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay specializes in minimally invasive urologic procedures with over 35 years of focused expertise. He brings extensive experience to varicocele treatment at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Board-certified urologist with 35 years in medical practice
• Trained in Endourology and Laparoscopic Surgery at University of Rochester
• Professor of Urology at Başkent University
• 100+ scientific publications in urology
• Active member of European Association of Urology

Assoc. Prof. Orhan Ünal Zorba, MD, is a urologist focused on andrology and endourology. He has about 25 years of experience. He currently sees patients at Private TUSA Hospital. He started there on 8 June 2026.

His academic work includes 29 international and 13 national publications and 7 book chapters. He has given at least 9 presentations at international congresses. His studies have been presented at EAU, ESSM, ICS, and EULIS meetings. He served as Assistant and Associate Professor of Urology from 2009 to 2016. He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Association of Urology, the Turkish Society of Andrology, and the Eastern Black Sea Association of Urologists.

Key areas include male infertility (micro‑TESE; outcomes in 191 patients with non‑obstructive azoospermia), microsurgical varicocele repair, prostate surgery (HoLEP, TURP), endoscopic stone surgery (URS, PCNL), and uro‑oncology. He speaks English.

Dr. Yener Gultekin is a urologist at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He performs surgeries including nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and kidney-sparing procedures. Dr. Gultekin treats conditions such as kidney stones, polycystic kidney disease, prostatitis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Medicana Sivas Hospital has 219 beds and treats over 113,000 patients annually. Dr. Gultekin performs reconstructive and corrective urology, including procedures for varicocele, Peyronie's disease, and bladder leukoplakia.

Dr. Sahin Kilic is a urologist in Antalya. He treats urological oncology and performs minimally invasive reconstruction. Dr. Kilic uses robotic and laparoscopic techniques for adrenal, kidney, and bladder surgery. He uses MR-TRUS fusion technology for targeted prostate biopsies.

• Performs robotic radical prostatectomy and Retzius-sparing procedures for prostate cancer.
• Uses Holmium and Thulium laser platforms for HoLEP and flexible ureteroscopy.
• Treats kidney stones using percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and laparoscopic methods.
• Creates metabolic risk assessments to prevent urinary stones from returning.

Dr. Gokce Gokhan is a urological surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He treats kidney cysts, prostate cancer, and bladder diseases. Dr. Gokhan specializes in surgical oncology and pediatric urology. He works at a facility that treats over 110,000 patients annually.

• Performs nephrectomy and kidney-sparing surgery.
• Treats male infertility and sexual health issues such as azoospermia and varicocele.
• Performs prostate treatments including HoLEP and prostatectomy.
• Performs flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS) for kidney stone removal.

Prof. Dr. Hasan Biri specializes in robotic surgery for urological conditions, with extensive experience in uro-oncology and andrology at Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Over 39 years of experience in urology
• Trained at University of Southern California in uro-oncology
• Published 80+ national and international papers
• Founding president of Koru Healthcare Group
• Specializes in robotic surgery for prostate, bladder, and kidney conditions

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with extensive experience in urology, specializing in varicocele treatment.

• Graduated from Istanbul University and completed residency at Taksim Teaching Hospital
• Specialized in endourology and urooncology, with training in Strasbourg and Heidelberg
• Received the Urooncology Research Award in 2015
• Published high-impact articles in the Journal of Endourology
• Member of the European Association of Urology and Turkish Association of Urology

Dr. Bora Ozveren is a urologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in Istanbul. He performs robotic surgeries for prostate and kidney conditions using the da Vinci system. He manages oncology and reconstructive urology, including bladder reconstruction and kidney-sparing procedures.

• Performs robotic-assisted prostatectomies and nephrectomies for cancer treatment.
• Treats conditions such as Peyronie's disease, varicocele, and urolithiasis.
• Performs surgical corrections including pyeloplasty and urethroplasty.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international standards for surgical safety.

Specializes in microsurgical varicocele surgery – a precise technique for better outcomes. Prof. Akman leads urology at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• 24 years of experience in urology and microsurgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs both laparoscopic and open urological procedures
• Expert in male reproductive health conditions

Dr. Orhan Koca is a urological surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and kidney cysts. Dr. Koca performs robotic prostatectomies using the da Vinci system to preserve healthy tissue and shorten recovery time. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).
• Conducts microsurgical interventions for varicocele and artificial sphincter implantation.
• Treats urolithiasis and Peyronie’s disease using surgical correction.
• Performs kidney-sparing surgery and robotic nephrectomy.