Urethral Stricture Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Ugur Aferin specializes in urology with a strong research background, focusing on complex urological conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

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

Prof. Dr. Özgür Haki Yüksel brings 23 years of urology expertise, specializing in complex urethral stricture cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at University of Michigan under Prof. J. Stuart Wolf
• Performs advanced endourology and robotic surgery techniques
• Published 34 international research papers on urological conditions
• Board-certified by European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Faculty member at Bahçeşehir University's urology department

Dr. Zengin brings over 22 years of urology experience, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital.

• Specializes in urethral stricture treatments
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Worked at Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital for advanced urology cases

Expert in lower urinary tract and male urology surgery – Dr. Vilches leads the Urology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Specialized in urethral stricture and pelvic floor surgery
• Co-founder of the Urologic Surgery Institute of Malaga
• Member of the Renal Transplant Unit at Carlos Haya Hospital

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).

Prof. Ilter Alkan brings over 30 years of urology expertise, specializing in urethral stricture treatments at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in laparoscopic urology and endourology in Austria
• Professor of Urology at Yeditepe University
• Member of European Association of Urology and Endourological Society
• Performs advanced urethral stricture procedures

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.

Prof. Dr. Abdullmutalip Simsek specializes in reconstructive urology and robotic surgery at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura Hospital.

• Trained at University of Sheffield under Professor Christopher Chapple
• Focuses on innovative techniques for urethral reconstruction
• Member of American Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery
• Associate professor since 2015 with multiple research publications

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.

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk specializes in urology with a focus on innovative treatments at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Published 25+ research articles on urological conditions
• Developed a minimally invasive technique for female stress urinary incontinence
• Expert in treating complex cases like Fournier's gangrene
• Faculty member at Yeni Yüzyıl University

Dr. Lee Chunyong is a urologist with a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University College of Medicine. His clinical focus includes kidney and urinary stones (ESWL), prostate diseases (BPH, prostate cancer, prostatitis), sexual dysfunction, vasectomy, cystitis, urinary incontinence, and voiding dysfunction.

He has served as Director of Hanyang University Hospital. He was Chairman and Chief Professor of the Department of Urology at Hanyang University College of Medicine. He served as President and later Honorary President of the Korean Endourological Society. He was also a Board Member of the Société Internationale d'Urologie.

His international roles include Visiting Fellow at UCLA and Visiting Professor at the University of Tübingen. He was featured twice on EBS “Best Doctors,” covering prostatic diseases and kidney and urinary stones.

Dr. Temel specializes in urological surgeries, including urethral stricture treatments, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)
• Performs open and closed prostate surgeries
• Treats urinary incontinence and infertility
• Skilled in urological cancer surgeries

The doctor is a highly experienced urology specialist serving as the Head of the Urology Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja since 2017. With a medical degree and specialization from Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany, the doctor has extensive clinical experience dating back to 2007. The doctor's expertise encompasses oncological urology, prostate diseases, and complex urinary tract conditions.

A key focus of the doctor's practice is robotic urological surgery, specifically utilizing the Da Vinci surgical system for prostate cancer procedures. The doctor has contributed to academic literature, including chapters in Differentialdiagnose Urologie, and maintains a strong focus on providing high-quality care for both local and international patients.

Dr. Zohar Dotan heads the Urology Department at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He is a primary pioneer of robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery. He specializes in treating complex cancers of the kidney, prostate, and bladder. Dr. Dotan leads the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society and holds a PhD in Genetics.

• Completed a specialized uro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
• Performs robotic radical nephrectomy and da Vinci robotic prostatectomy.
• Authored over 50 scientific publications on advanced urologic cancer treatments.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th best hospital globally by Newsweek.

Dr. Jang Hyun Kyung is a board-certified urologist. She completed her residency and clinical fellowship at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. She later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at Korea University Ansan Hospital and at International St. Mary’s Hospital.

Her clinical interests include BPH, urolithiasis, urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction, and urinary tract infections. She also focuses on male urology, pediatric urology, and urologic ultrasound.

Professional memberships: Full member of the Korean Urological Association, the Korean Continence Society, the Korean Society of Pediatric Urology, the Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation, and the Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound. Current affiliation: Urologist, Gibbeum Hospital.

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.

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.

Specializes in complex urological surgeries – Sakir Aydogan offers advanced procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in treating urethral strictures alongside other urological conditions
• Performs RIRS (laser stone breaking) and prostate surgeries
• Skilled in urinary incontinence and infertility treatments