Polycystic Kidney Disease Doctors Worldwide

Professor of Urology with extensive experience in laparoscopic and endourological procedures – Dr. Alkan practices at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Over 30 years of urology practice across Turkey and Europe
• Fellowship-trained in laparoscopic urology at Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen, Austria
• Member of European Association of Urology and Endourological Society
• Professor at Yeditepe University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Dr. Antonio Allona is the Director of Urology at Hospital Ruber Internacional. He specializes in prostate cancer, reconstructive urology, and andrology. Dr. Allona is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology. He served as General Secretary of the Spanish Association of Urology for eight years.

• Earned his PhD cum laude for research on bladder replacement techniques.
• Served as a member of Spain’s National Commission of Urology.
• Treats complex conditions including urological cancers, azoospermia, and urethral strictures.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hospital Ruber Internacional, a Forbes-ranked top hospital in Spain.

Dr. Navarro Vilches specializes in advanced renal surgery and leads the Urology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre in New York
• Co-founder of the Urologic Surgery Institute of Malaga
• Member of the Renal Transplant Unit at Carlos Haya Hospital
• Author of multiple articles on urologic pathologies

Dr. Kurshad Zengin brings over 22 years of specialized experience in urology, currently treating patients at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University's prestigious medical program
• Completed advanced training at Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital
• Exceptional knowledge of chronic kidney conditions
• Serves as a trusted physician at one of Turkey's leading healthcare facilities

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.

Dr. Nir Kleinmann directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a pioneer in kidney-sparing laser surgery for complex tumors. Forbes and ResultMed named him among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025 and 2026. Dr. Kleinmann uses a unique dual-laser system to preserve organ function during cancer treatment.

• Completed urological fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University and McMaster University.
• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for UTUC, kidney stones, and prostate cancer.
• Served as a researcher in the OLYMPUS trial for non-surgical chemoablation.
• Fellow of the American Endourology Society with over 60 scientific publications.

Professor Luca Carmignani has performed over 10,000 urinary system surgeries and leads the Urology Department at Policlinico San Donato Research Hospital.

• Specializes in kidney, prostate, and bladder oncologic surgery
• President of the Foundation of the Italian Society of Urology
• Expert in endoscopic laser surgery and robotic laparoscopy
• Published over 100 research materials in urologic surgery

Dr. Dorit Zilberman is a senior urologist at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. She is a pioneer of robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery. Dr. Zilberman treats kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers. She helped launch the da Vinci robotic surgery program at Sheba. Forbes Israel recognized her among the nation's best doctors.

• Authored over 160 scientific publications in urologic oncology and endourology.
• Completed fellowship training at Duke University Medical Center in the US.
• Performs robotic prostatectomy, laser lithotripsy, and kidney-sparing surgery.
• Member of the American and European Urological Associations and the Endourological Society.

With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Yutkin provides specialized medical care at Hadassah Medical Center.

• His core expertise is in the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders.
• He earned his medical degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
• He is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian for patient communication.

Wang He Tian is a leading expert in traditional Chinese medicine, specializing in kidney disease treatment at Yanda International Hospital.

• Head of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Winner of the Beijing Science and Technology Commission Award for Scientific and Technological Progress
• Author of more than 10 clinical books on traditional Chinese medicine
• Deputy Director of the Working Committee on the Inheritance and Development of Chinese Medicine

Associate Professor Cem Basatac specializes in urology with a focus on laparoscopic surgery, currently practicing at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Performed urological surgeries at multiple hospitals including Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Specialized in urology at Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

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

• Expert in urological cancer surgeries
• Skilled in urinary incontinence treatment
• Proficient in infertility treatments

Dr. Gurkan Ozkan specializes in kidney and urinary tract conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating kidney stones and tumors
• Skilled in managing urinary incontinence
• Provides comprehensive care for prostate diseases

Dr. Maciej Zbrzezniak is a urologist with FEBU certification (2000). He earned a PhD in medical sciences in January 2004. His dissertation was “Usefulness of urodynamic studies in qualifying patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia for surgical treatment,” supervised by Prof. Andrzej Borówka. He graduated from the Medical Academy in Warsaw (1986–1993).

Clinical focus includes kidney and ureteral stone management (PCNL, RIRS, URSL) and urodynamic diagnostics. He also treats BPH conservatively and with TURP, manages urinary incontinence in women and men (suburethral sling, BOTOX™, laparoscopic colposuspension), and performs TURBT.

Experience: Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, CMKP Warsaw (since 2004). Senior Research and Teaching Assistant (1999–2004). Assistant, SPSK1 CMKP Department of Urology (1994–1999).

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 is a FEBU-certified urologist specializing in Andrology, with a focus on men's health and complex urological conditions.

• Associate Professor of Urology since 2020
• Completed urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Founder of Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center
• Performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals

The doctor is a highly experienced urology specialist with an extensive career spanning over three decades. After graduating from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed a specialization program in urology in 1997. The doctor attained the rank of Associate Professor in 2006 and achieved the title of Professor in 2011.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held numerous leadership roles, including serving as the Head of the Urology Department at multiple university hospitals and acting as an Education and Administrative Supervisor at major training and research hospitals. The doctor possesses deep expertise in clinical urology, having served in various state and private medical institutions across Turkey.