Nephrectomy Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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).

Dr. Alemdar specializes in nephrectomy with a strong background in internal medicine and medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with extensive training at Akdeniz University
• Over 20 years of experience in various hospitals, including Akdeniz University Hospital
• Expertise in managing complex cases requiring multidisciplinary approaches

Specializes in RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney) and urological cancer surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Performs both open and closed prostate surgeries
• Expert in urinary incontinence treatment
• Skilled in infertility treatments

Dr. Zengin brings 22 years of surgical experience, specializing in nephrectomy procedures at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs both open and minimally invasive nephrectomy techniques
• Current faculty member at Afyon Kocatepe University

Specializes in nephrology with fellowship training in critical care nephrology and transplantation at San Bortolo Hospital, Italy.

• Board-certified in nephrology with subspecialty training
• Member of multiple international nephrology societies
• Associate professor at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in English medical education at Hacettepe University

Dr. Hasan Anıl Atalay is a urologist focused on uro‑oncology, reconstructive urology, and stone disease. He has expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and Istanbul Training & Research Hospital. He completed advanced training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2010–2011) and World Laparoscopy Hospital (2019–2020).

He has authored more than 30 peer‑reviewed papers (2016–2021). Topics include CT texture to predict ESWL outcomes, VI‑RADS in bladder cancer, renal function after partial nephrectomy, PCNL fluoroscopy and stone metrics, sexual dysfunction, urosepsis biomarkers, and 3D models for PCNL and patient education. He is a member of the European Urology Association, the Turkish Urology Association, and the Urological Surgery Association.

Prof. Dr. Bora Uslu has 19 years of experience in nephrology, specializing in kidney transplants and complex kidney diseases at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir.

• Expert in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
• Specializes in hereditary kidney diseases
• Published in international and national journals

Specializes in nephrology with extensive training at top institutions. Özcan Uzun focuses on complex kidney conditions.

• Trained in nephrology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Specialist in glomerulonephritis and diabetic kidney disease
• Member of the Turkish Nephrology Association
• Provides hemodialysis and hypertension treatment

Prof. Serkan Deveci is a urology professor with extensive international research and clinical experience, including training in the USA.

• Specializes in urological surgeries and treatments
• Member of the American Urology Association and other prestigious societies
• Published over 20 international research papers on urology
• Section Editor of UpToDate and reviewer for the Journal of Sexual Medicine

Specializes in urological cancer surgeries, including nephrectomy, with expertise in advanced techniques like RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney).

• Performs both open and closed prostate surgeries
• Experienced in urinary incontinence and infertility treatments
• Works at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, known for its comprehensive urology department

Dr. Ozkan specializes in kidney and urinary tract treatments, including nephrectomy, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in kidney and urinary tract stone and tumor treatments
• Skilled in prostate diseases and urinary incontinence
• Provides comprehensive care for infertility and sexual diseases

Associate Professor specializing in laparoscopic nephrectomy at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in laparoscopic urology surgery
• Works at a leading hospital in Turkey
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Sertkaya specializes in urology with a focus on Andrology, earning the prestigious FEBU title from the European Association of Urology.

• Urology specialist since 2014 with a focus on Andrology
• Performs surgeries with leading Andrology professors
• Associate Professor of Urology since 2020
• Founder of Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center

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

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Currently practices at Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic nephrectomy at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital – a leader in minimally invasive urological surgery.

• Associate Professor with 20 years of urology experience
• Trained at University of Michigan's Department of Urology
• Over 130 national and international publications
• Member of European Association of Urology
• Recipient of Male Sexual Health Alpay Kelami Award

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is among the first five experts globally to publish data on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic urology at Heidelberg University, Germany.

• Pioneered combined PRP and stem cell penile therapy in Turkey.
• Developed a certified surgical technique for penile circumference improvement.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries for cancer treatment.
• Serves as an instructor for the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Dr. Baris Nuhoglu brings over 34 years of urology experience, specializing in nephrectomy procedures at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Urology
• Also affiliated with the American Urological Association
• Extensive experience across multiple Turkish hospitals

Dr. Emir Nekay is a skilled general surgeon with specialized training in hepatobiliary and trauma surgery.

• Completed general surgery residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
• Experience in trauma and emergency surgery
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital

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