Nephrectomy Doctors in Turkey

Prof. Dr. Semih Ayan specializes in urological oncology with international training from Harvard and University of Chicago.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery for kidney tumors
• Completed fellowship in Pediatric Urology at Harvard University
• Professor of Urology with extensive experience in urological oncology
• Surgeon trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques for nephrectomy

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Celik specializes in pediatric urology with over 49 years of experience, including founding the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

• Expert in pediatric surgery and urology with extensive clinical research
• Author of multiple pediatric surgery textbooks
• Member of Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society
• Continues to work at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

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. Parlak specializes in urology with a focus on andrology, endourology, and urooncology, bringing over 26 years of experience to his practice.

• Graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 2001
• Completed specialization in urology at Taksim Training and Research Hospital
• Attended numerous national and international medical meetings
• Worked in various hospitals, gaining broad clinical experience

Dr. Sait Aygün is a Urologist and Urological Surgeon currently seeing patients at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital.

Education & Certifications: Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English program, 2017) and completed his Urology residency at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Department of Urology (2024). He also holds the international Bristol Urodynamics Certificate.

Experience: Completed clinical residency training at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital (2018–2024), served at Hakkari State Hospital (2024–2025), and joined the medical team at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital in 2025.

Core Expertise:
- Andrology & Sexual Health: Penile prosthesis implantation, surgical correction of penile curvature (plication and grafting), Peyronie’s disease surgery, male aesthetic procedures (penile lengthening and girth enhancement), and cryoablation/hyaluronic acid injections for premature ejaculation.
- Male Infertility & Men’s Health: Erectile dysfunction management, microscopic varicocelectomy, and undescended testicle surgery.
- Endourology & Stone Surgery: Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), ureterorenoscopy (URS), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and laparoscopic/open ureterolithotomy and pyelolithotomy.
- Urological Oncology: Laparoscopic radical/partial nephrectomy for kidney and ureteral tumors, radical cystectomy for bladder cancer, radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, and orchiectomy for testicular tumors.
- General & Reconstructive Urology: Urethroplasty for urethral strictures, benign prostatic hyperplasia treatments (TUR-P, open prostatectomy), and medical circumcision.

Academic Publications: Contributed to clinical research on reconstructive urology, including published work on ventral-approach augmented non-transected anastomotic (vANTA) urethroplasty for bulbar urethral strictures.

Combining evidence-based clinical practices with minimally invasive and reconstructive surgical techniques, Dr. Aygün provides comprehensive urological care, serving his patients fluently in both Turkish and English.

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

• 23 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)

Dr. Ozatli is an Associate Professor specializing in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Experienced in internal medicine and oncology
• Practiced at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Specializes in advanced cancer 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 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. 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

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. 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

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

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

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

Dr. Ozkan Onuk is an associate professor of urology at Hermes Clinics in Ankara. He performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP). Dr. Onuk treats Peyronie's disease, varicocele, and urolithiasis at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs kidney-sparing surgery and nephrectomy for renal conditions.
• Uses High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for tissue ablation.
• Specializes in reconstructive procedures like uretheroplasty and vasectomy.
• Performs flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS) for kidney stones.

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