He graduated in Medicine at the Malaga University and specialised in Urology at the Carlos Haya Hospital in the same province.
He travelled to the United States in 2012 for a study stay at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre in New York. Specifically, at the Oncology Unit leaded by Dr Karim Touijer.
Years later, he consolidated his training with specialist courses in lower urinary tract surgery, advanced renal surgery, urinary incontinence and pelvic floor surgery, male urology surgery at the Cardenal Herrera University in Valencia and a Master in the Update of Urologic Surgery at the Cardenal Herrera University.
Professional Experience
• Urology Consultant at the Poniente Hospital 2016.
• Urology Consultant in Área Sanitaria Norte 2016-2017
• Urology Consultant. Carlos Haya Hospital, Malaga 2017-2020.
• Member of the Renal Transplant Unit of the Carlos Haya Hospital, Malaga 2017-2020.
• Co-founder of the Urologic Surgery Institute of Malaga 2019
• Head of the Urology Unit at the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital 2019- currently
Scientific/ research activities
• Clinical Mentor of medical students of the Faculty of Medicine of Malaga. 2016-2020
• Author of multiple articles for national and international journals, contributions and editor of the “Manual of Basic Urologic Pathologies in Primary Care and A&E”.
The Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital Urology Unit deals with the study, diagnosis and treatment of the conditions affecting the urinary system, the suprarenal glands and the retroperitoneum of both male and female patients, as well as the male reproductive system.
The team of experts and the nursing team in this Unit have vast expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of the various pathologies treated by this speciality.
We cover all the medical, preventative and surgical aspects in order to offer early detection, an adequate diagnosis and an accurate treatment. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality in humane treatment and scientific knowledge with a clear and decisive vocation of patient service.
The Urology Unit performs its activities at the A&E Unit (helping with any urologic emergency 24 hours a day and 365 days a year) and at the Outpatient Consultations Unit (helping patients with an appointment from Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon)
Education
2002 Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine
1990 Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine
Experience
2019 - 2019 Okan University Hospital
2018 - 2019 Ibn Sina Hospital
2003 - 2018 Pendik State Hospital
1997 - 2003 Haydarpasa Numune Hospital
1990 - 1994 Erzincan State Hospital
Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital
Kartal Health Group Presidency
Yıldırım Beyazıt Mother and Child Health Physician
1998 - Undergraduate (Medicine): Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
2004 - Master’s Degree: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
2005 - 2011 - PhD (Urology): Taksim Training and Research Hospital
2020 - Associate Professor: Yeni Yüzyıl University
2011 to 2013 - Urology Specialist: Kastamonu Dr. Münif Islamoğlu State Hospital
2013 to 2014 - Urology Specialist: Izmir Private Marine Hospital
2014 to 2014 - Urology Specialist: Istanbul Murat Kölük State Hospital
2014 to 2016 - Urology Specialist: Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospital
2016 to 2020 - Faculty Member: Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital
2020 - Associate Professor: Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital
Articles Published in International Refereed Journals: A1
1)NUHOĞLU BARIŞ, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, AYDIN MEMDUH, HAZAR İSMET, ONUK ÖZKAN, TAŞ TUNCAY, FİKRİ ONUR (2011). The Role of Bipolar Transurethral Vaporization in the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Urologia Internationalis.
2)BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, TAŞ TUNCAY, HAZAR İSMET, AYDIN MEMDUH, ONUK ÖZKAN, ÇAKIROĞLU BASRİ, INTELLECTUAL HONOR, ÖZKAN ARİF, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2014). Applicability and Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Simulator Training in Urologic Surgery: A Double-Blind Randomized Study. NOBEL MEDIUS.
3)ONUK ÖZKAN, TAŞ TUNCAY, ŞENTÜRK AB, ORHUN SINANOĞLU, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, ÇELİK O, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2014). Right-Sided Bochdalek Hernia with Intrathoracic Ectopic Kidney in an Advanced-Age Adult: A Case Report. Urologia Internationalis.
4)ONUK ÖZKAN, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, HAZAR İSMET, TAŞ TUNCAY, ÖZKAN ARİF, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2015). Giant Bladder Stone in a Young Woman. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.
5)DİNÇER MUHAMMET MURAT, ONUK ÖZKAN (2015). Phalloplasty and Penile Prosthesis Implantation for Micropenis. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine
6)ONUK ÖZKAN, ARSLAN BURAK, HAZAR İSMET, ÖZKAN ARİF, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2016). Clinical Course of a Case with Sarcomatoid Renal Cell Carcinoma. International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Research.
7)BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, ONUK ÖZKAN, HAZAR İSMET, ÖZKAN ARİF, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, ARSLAN BURAK, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2016). Incidental Prostate Cancer Frequency and Features of Patients Undergoing Radical Cystoprostatectomy. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.
8)HİRİK ERKAN, BOZKURT ALİSEYDİ, KARABAKAN MEHMET, ONUK ÖZKAN, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, AYDIN MEMDUH, ÇAKAN MURAT, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2016). Results of Tadalafil Treatment in Patients Following an Open Nerve-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy. Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia.
9)ARSLAN BURAK, AKBULUT MEHMET, ONUK ÖZKAN, HAZAR İSMET, ÖZKAN ARİF, GEZMİŞ CEM TUĞRUL, ÇETİN BUĞRA, AYDIN MEMDUH (2016). Risk Factors Affecting the Outcomes of Docetaxel-Prednisone Combination in the Treatment of Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research.
10)ONUK ÖZKAN, ARSLAN BURAK, YANARAL FATİH, HAZAR İSMET, ÖZKAN ARİF, GEZMİŞ TUĞRUL, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2016). Management of Gunshot Injury of Glans Penis that Extends to Anterior Urethra: A Rare Case Report. Haseki Medical Bulletin.
11)ARSLAN BURAK, AKBULUT MEHMET FATİH, ONUK ÖZKAN, KÜÇÜKTOPCU ONUR, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, ÖZKAN ARİF, YAZICI GÖKHAN (2017). A Comparison of Amplatz Dilators and Metal Dilators for Tract Dilatation in Mini-Minute Nephrolithotomy. International Urology and Nephrology.
12)ARSLAN BURAK, ONUK ÖZKAN, EROĞLU ALİ, GEZMİŞ TUĞRUL, AYDIN MEMDUH (2017). Female Sexual Function Follows a Novel Transobturator Sling Procedure without Paraurethral Dissection (Modified-TOT). International Braz J Urol.
13)ARSLAN BURAK, ONUK ÖZKAN, HAZAR İSMET, AYDIN MUAMMER, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, EROĞLU ALİ, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2017). Prognostic Value of Endocan in Prostate Cancer: Clinicopathologic Association Between Serum Endocan Levels and Biochemical Recurrence after Radical Prostatectomy. Tumori Journal.
14)ONUK ÖZKAN, ÇİSELİS NUSRET CAN, HAZAR İSMET, GÖZMÜŞ TUĞRUL, ÖZCANLI YUSUF TURUSHAN, DİNÇER MUHAMMET MURAT, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2016). Treatment of Giant Ureteral Fibroepithelial Polyp: A Case Report Using an Endoscopic Approach. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.
15)YANARAL FATİH, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, OZGÖR FARUK, ŞİMŞEK ABDULMUTALİP, ONUK ÖZKAN, AYDIN MUAMMER, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2017). Comparison of Conventional Dressings and Vacuum-Assisted Closure in the Wound Therapy of Fournier's Gangrene. Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia.
16)ONUK ÖZKAN (2018). A Minimally Invasive Modified Technique for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence: Transobturator Tape without Paraurethral Dissection. Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques.
17)HAZAR İSMET, ONUK ÖZKAN, ÖZKAN ARİF, KIR GÜLAY, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2018). Treatment of Primary Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair with Bladder Mucosal Flap: A Report of Initial Case Series. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.
18)ONUK ÖZKAN, ARSLAN BURAK, GEZMİŞ TUĞRUL, ÇETİN BUĞRA, GÖV TAHA, YAZICI GÖKHAN, GÜRKAN OKAN, ÖZDEMİR ENVER (2018). Is the Plasma Endocan Level a Reliable Predictor for the Severity of Erectile Dysfunction?. International Urology and Nephrology.
19)ÖZKAN ARİF, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, KALKANLI ARİF, GÜNSEVEN KADIR ÖMÜR, ONUK ÖZKAN, HAZAR İSMET, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN (2018). Comparison of Local Anesthetic Efficacy of Lidocaine Gel and Lidocaine Gel-Intramuscular Diclofenac Combination in Patients Undergoing Flexible Cystoscopy. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.
20)ARSLAN BURAK, GÖNÜLTAŞ SERKAN, GÖKMEN ERSİN, ÖZMAN OKTAY, ONUK ÖZKAN, YAZICI GÖKHAN, GÖV TAHA, ÖZDEMİR ENVER (2019). Does YouTube Include High-Quality Resources for Training on Laparoscopic and Robotic Radical Prostatectomy?. World Journal of Urology.
21)ONUK ÖZKAN, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ, ÖZKAN ARİF, TAŞ TUNCAY, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, HAZAR İSMET, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN (2019). Comparison of Caveolin-1 and PSA in Prostate Adenocarcinoma. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.
22)ONUK ÖZKAN, ÖZKAN ARİF, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, KALKANLI ARİF (2019). Vacuum-Assisted Treatment in Fournier Gangrene. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.
23)LOVMIS M, ONUK ÖZKAN, AKTAŞ S, ALKARA U, MERCİLESS O, LOVMIS S (2020). Two Renal Transplants From Living Donors With Horseshoe Kidneys. Urology.
24)ALİ EROĞLU, MUAMMER AYDIN, ÖZKAN ONUK, NUSRET CAN ÇİLESİZ, BARIŞ NUHOĞLU (2020). Investigation of Sexual Dysfunction in Premenopausal Women with Urinary Incontinence. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.
25)TUNCAY TAŞ, BASRİ ÇAKIROĞLU, ERSAN ARDA, ÖZKAN ONUK, BARIŞ NUHOĞLU (2021). Early Clinical Results of the Tolerability, Safety, and Efficacy of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Administration in Erectile Dysfunction. Sexual Medicine,.
26)ÖZKAN ONUK, NUSRET CAN ÇİLESİZ, ARİF ÖZKAN, ELBRUS ZARBALİYEV, NURTEN DAYIOĞLU, BARIŞ NUHOĞLU (2020). Urological Injuries in the Civil War of Libya.
Publications and articals goes on.
Experience
2019 - 2022
University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara
2017 - 2019
University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
2012 - 2017
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
2012 - 2017
T.R. Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2006 - 2006
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
2001 - 2006
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
1996 - 2001
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
Education
2017 Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2006 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic
2001 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Cardiology
1996 Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine
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Experience
On his return from London, he organized and directed the Arrhythmia Unit of the Cardiology Service of the University Hospital Nuestra Señora del Pino in Las Palmas until 2000.
He later became Deputy Director of the Arrhythmia Department and Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory at the Jimenez Diaz Foundation in Madrid.
Professor of Cardiology at the Autonomous University and Director of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Society) Fellowship Program, positions he held for 6 years before moving to the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid in 2006.
Dr. Cabrera has been head of the cardiology department at the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid since its opening in 2006.
Since January 2013, he has also been Head of the Cardiology Department at the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital Complex and, in 2022, Head of Service at the new Olimpia Center.
He is a professor at the European University of Madrid, where he heads the Department of Clinical and Fundamental Translational Cardiology.
Qualification
Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Granada. From 1994 to 1996 he completed postgraduate training as an interventional cardiologist in the Arrhythmia Unit (Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory) of the Jiménez Díaz Foundation in Madrid.
Senior Research Fellow. National Heart and Lung Institute. Royal Brompton. Paediatric Heart Morphology under the direction of Prof. Robert H. Anderson in London (UK) in 1997.
Research and Teaching
Member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology, SEC Arrhythmia Section, European Society of Cardiology, Arrhythmia Working Group, European Heart Rhythm Association, North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology.
He serves on numerous committees for the selection and monitoring of fellowships and research projects of various national and international cardiology and cardiac arrhythmia societies.
Reviewer of articles for publication in the most relevant journals in the specialty. Journal of the Spanish Society of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm, Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, PACE, Europace, Heart Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Electrophysiology of Circulation, Journal of Interventional Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.
Member of the European Society of Cardiology
Member of the Arrhythmia Working Group
European Society of Cardiology
Member of the Arrhythmia Section of the Spanish Society of Cardiology.
Member of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association.
Member of the Selection and Control Committee of the Spanish Society of Cardiology. Post-Residency Research Training Fellowships 2001-2002/2002-2003.
Evaluator and member of the selection committee for research, technological development and innovation projects of the Government of Extremadura. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (2001-2004).
Member of the Spanish research group. Integrated Action Programme between Spain and the United Kingdom. Directorate General of Higher Education and Research (reference HB 1998-0030). Project title: Anatomical study of the cavities of the human heart and its application to clinical electrophysiology.
Member of the Spanish research group. Integrated Action Programme between Spain and Austria. Directorate General for Higher Education and Research (reference HU 1999-0002). Project title: Electromorphological analysis of the terminal crest and posterior pectineus muscle. Its importance as a morphological substrate in different types of supraventricular tachycardias.
Participation in the clinical commission and protocol of the study AZIMILIDE versus SOTALOL on programmed cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation. 2001-2003.
Experience
2018 - 2022
Health Sciences University – Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
2016 - 2018
Diyarbakır Memorial Dicle Hospital Cardiology Clinic
2010 - 2010
Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2010 - 2016
Private Veni Vidi Hospital, Cardiology Clinic Supervisor
2006 - 2010
Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2005 - 2006
Urfa State Hospital
1999 - 2005
Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
1998 - 1999
Duruca Health Center
Education
2018
Health Sciences University, Cardiology
2010
Dicle University, Department of Cardiology
2005
Cardiology Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Medical Specialization
1998
Ege University, Faculty of Medicine
Experience:
2023 -
Medipol Bahçelievler
2017 - 2023
Özel İstinye Üniv. Gaziosmanpaşa Medical Park Hopspital
2015 - 2017
DPÜ Evliya Çelebi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2012 - 2015
Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi
2008 - 2011
Kırıkkale Devlet Hastanesi
2007 - 2007
Elazığ Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2007 - 2008
Eskişehir Asker Hastanesi
2005 - 2007
Elazığ Karakoçan Devlet Hastanesi
2001 - 2001
Batman Beşiri İkiköprü Sağlık Ocağı
2001 - 2005
Dicle Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi İç Hastalıkları Ana Bilim Dalı
Education:
2015
Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Nephrology
2005
Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
2000
Ege University, Faculty of Medicine
Title: Prospective Surveillance Study For Risk Factors Of Central Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections.
Title: Serum C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels And Insulin Resistance In Non-Obese Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, And Effect Of Bicalutamide On Hirsutism, CRP Levels And Insulin Resistance.
Title: Spontaneous Rupture Of The Spleen In A Hemodialysis Patient.
Title: The Effects Of Viral Cirrhosis On Cardiac Ventricular Function.
Title: Multipl Atrial Thrombus Developing in a Splenectomized Thalassemia Major Patient.
Title: Fenofibrate Treatment In Two Adults With Crigler-Najjar Syndrome Type II.
Title: Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia Presenting with Thalassemia Minor and Lead Intoxication.
Title: The Effects Of Allopurinol On Metabolic Acidosis And Endothelial Functions In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.
Title: Vaginal Leakage Of Peritoneal Dialysate In A Peritoneal Dialysis Patient.
Title: The Effect Of Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions On Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio.
Title: Utility Of Serum Creatinine/Cystatin C Ratio In Diagnosis Of Kidney Dysfunction In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.
Title: The Relationship Between Serum C-Reactive Protein Levels And Insulin Resistance In Non-Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Title: The Effects Of Viral Cirrhosis On Cardiac Ventricular Function.
Title: Multipl Atrial Thrombus Developing in a Splenectomized Thalassemia Major Patient.
Title: Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia Presenting with Thalassemia Minor and Lead Intoxication.
Title: The Effects Of Allopurinol On Metabolic Acidosis And Endothelial Functions In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.
Title: Vaginal Leakage Of Peritoneal Dialysate In A Peritoneal Dialysis Patient.
Title: The Effect Of Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions On Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio.
Title: Utility Of Serum Creatinine/Cystatin C Ratio In Diagnosis Of Kidney Dysfunction In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.
Experience
2017 - 2022 Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professor
2017 - 2022 Haseki Training and Research Hospital
2013 - 2017 Haseki Training and Research Hospital
2013 - 2017 Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Chief Resident
2010 - 2013 Silivri State Hospital (Compulsory Service Obligation)
2008 - 2008 University of Michigan Medical School
2005 - 2010 Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Urology
Education
2010 Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Urology
2004 Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty
Publications
International Peer-Reviewed Journals:
Culpan M, Atis G, Sanli O, Bozkurt Y, Atmaca AF, Semerci B, Kutsal C, Canda AE, Akbulut F, Tugcu V, Boylu U, Erturhan S, Koca O, Ateş F, Halis F, Soyupek S, Turna B, Cakmak S, Sahin S, Erdem S, Yildirim A. "Comparison of Tumor Enucleation and Standard Partial Nephrectomy According to Trifecta Outcomes: A Multicenter Study by the Turkish Academy of Urology, Uro-Oncology Working Group." J Invest Surg. 2022 May;35(5):1112-1118.
Sahan M, Sarilar O, Akbulut MF, Demir E, Savun M, Sen O, Ozgor F. "Flexible ureterorenoscopy and laser lithotripsy with regional anesthesia vs general anesthesia: A prospective randomized study." Int Braz J Urol. 2020 Nov-Dec;46(6):1010-1018.
Cubuk A, Yanaral F, Savun M, Ayranci A, Erbin A, Yazici O, Akbulut MF, Sarilar O. "Modified autologous transobturator tape surgery - evaluation of short-term results." Ginekol Pol. 2020;91(2):51-56.
Kandemir E, Savun M, Sezer A, Erbin A, Akbulut MF, Sarilar Ö. "Comparison of Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Secondary Patients: A Randomized Prospective Study." J Endourol. 2020 Jan;34(1):26-32.
Ucpinar B, Erbin A, Ayranci A, Caglar U, Alis D, Basal S, Sarilar O, Akbulut MF. "Prediction of recurrence in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer patients. Do patient characteristics matter?" J BUON. 2019 Jul-Aug;24(4):1659-1665.
Ozdemir H, Erbin A, Sahan M, Savun M, Cubuk A, Yazici O, Akbulut MF, Sarilar O. "Comparison of supine and prone miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of lower pole, middle pole and renal pelvic stones: A matched pair analysis." Int Braz J Urol. 2019 Sep-Oct;45(5):956-964.
Erbin A, Ucpinar B, Cubuk A, Yazici O, Uysal H, Savun M, Basal S, Akbulut MF. "The Impact of Sheath Size in Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Adult Patients; A Matched-pair Analysis." Urol J. 2019 Dec 24;16(6):536-540.
Güler A, Erbin A, Ucpinar B, Savun M, Sarilar O, Akbulut MF. "Comparison of miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of large kidney stones: a randomized prospective study." Urolithiasis. 2019 Jun;47(3):289-295.
Yanaral F, Ozgor F, Savun M, Agbas A, Akbulut F, Sarilar O. "Shock-wave Lithotripsy for Pediatric Patients: Which Nomogram Can Better Predict Postoperative Outcomes?" Urology. 2018 Jul;117:126-130.
Arslan B, Akbulut MF, Onuk O, Küçüktopçu O, Çilesiz NC, Ozkan A, Yazıcı G. "A comparison of Amplatz dilators and metal dilators for tract dilatation in mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy." Int Urol Nephrol. 2017 Apr;49(4):581-585.
Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Kandemir E, Ucpinar B, Ozgor F, Simsek A, Arslan B, Erbin A, Yanaral F, Binbay M, Gurbuz G. "Efficacy and safety of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy in obese patients." Springerplus. 2016 Jul 22;5(1):1148.
Sancak EB, Oguz S, Akbulut T, Uludag A, Akbas A, Kurt O, Akbulut MF. "Female sexual dysfunction in androgenetic alopecia: Case-control study." Can Urol Assoc J. 2016, July;10(7-8):E251-256.
Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Kandemir E, Sonmezay E, Simsek A, Ozgor F, Binbay M, Muslumanoglu AY, Gurbuz G. "Comparison of flexible ureterorenoscopy and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy in treatment of lower calyceal stones smaller than 2 cm." Ren Fail. 2016;38(1):163-7.
Tok A, Akbulut F, Buldu I, Karatag T, Kucuktopcu O, Gurbuz G, Istanbulluoglu O, Armagan A, Tepeler A, Tasci AI. "Comparison of microperc and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for medium-sized lower calyx stones." Urolithiasis. 2016 Apr;44(2):155-9.
Akbulut F, Tok A, Penbegul N, Daggulli M, Eryildirim B, Adanur S, Gurbuz G, Celik H, Utangac MM, Dede O, Bodakcı MN, Tepeler A, Sarica K. "Colon perforation related to percutaneous nephrolithotomy: from diagnosis to treatment." Urolithiasis. 2015 Nov;43(6):521-6.
Ozluk Y, Sari S, Guzel NT, Firat P, Akbulut F, Kilicaslan I. "Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor of the kidney with sarcomatous transformation metastatic to the lung: A case report." Anal Quant Cytopathol Histpathol. 2015 Jun;37(3):199-205.
Ozgor F, Kucuktopcu O, Sarilar O, Toptas M, Simsek A, Gurbuz ZG, Akbulut MF, Binbay M. "Does previous open renal surgery or percutaneous nephrolithotomy affect the outcomes and complications of percutaneous nephrolithotomy." Urolithiasis. 2015 Nov;43(6):541-7.
Ugurlu İM, Akman T, Binbay M, Tekinarslan E, Yazıcı Ö, Akbulut MF, Özgör F, Müslümanoğlu AY. "Outcomes of retrograde flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for stone disease in patients with anomalous kidneys." Urolithiasis. 2015 Feb;43(1):77-82.
Simsek A, Ozgor F, Kirecci SL, Akbulut MF, Sonmezay E, Yuksel B, Kucuktopcu O, Gurbuz ZG. "Results of tension-free vaginal tape for recurrent stress urinary incontinence after unsuccessful transobturator tape surgery." J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2014 Jun;40(6):1764-9.
Simsek A, Kirecci SL, Kucuktopcu O, Ozgor F, Akbulut MF, Sarilar O, Ozkuvanci U, Gurbuz ZG. "Comparison of paroxetine and dapoxetine, a novel selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in the treatment of premature ejaculation." Asian J Androl. 2014 Sep-Oct;16(5):725-7.
Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Sonmezay E, Simsek A, Ozgor F, Gurbuz ZG. "Partial penectomy after debridement of a Fournier's gangrene progressing with an isolated penile necrosis." Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2014 Sep;20(5):385-8.
Simsek A, Ozgor F, Yuksel B, Kucuktopcu O, Kirecci SL, Toptas M, Sarilar O, Berberoglu AY, Gurbuz ZG, Mimaroglu S, Akbulut F, Baykal M, Arslan B, Savun M, Ucpinar B. "Female sexual function after transobturator tape in women with urodynamic stress urinary incontinence." Springerplus. 2014 Sep 30;3:570.
Akbulut F, Akman T, Salabas E, Dincer M, Ortac M, Kadioglu A. "Neurovascular bundle dissection for Nesbit procedure in congenital penile curvature patients: medial or lateral?" Asian J Androl. 2014 May-Jun;16(3):442-5.
Kadioglu A, Sanli O, Akman T, Canguven O, Aydin M, Akbulut F, Kucukdurmaz F. "Factors Affecting the Degree of Penile Deformity in Peyronie's Disease: An Analysis of 1001 Patients." J Androl. 2011 Sep-Oct;32(5):502-8.
Akman T, Sanli O, Uluocak N, Akbulut F, Nane I, Demir S, Kadioglu A. "The most commonly altered type of Peyronie's disease deformity under oral colchicine treatment is lateral curvature that mostly shifts to the dorsal side." Andrologia. 2011 Feb;43(1):28-33.
Akbulut MF, Sanli O, Kadioglu A. "Editorial Comment on: Are Infertile Men Less Healthy than Fertile Men? Results of a Prospective Case-Control Survey." Eur Urol. 2009 Dec;56(6):1032.
Acar O, Akinci M, Uluocak N, Akbulut F, Kilicaslan I, Gokce O. "Paratesticular metastasis of malignant melanoma: a case report." Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2008 Jun;24(6):315-8.
Çubuk A, Erbin A, Savun M, Ayranci A, Üçpınar B, Yanaral F, Sarılar Ö, Basal Ş, Akbulut MF. "Autologous transobturator midurethral sling." Turk J Urol. 2018 Dec 21;45(3):230-232.
Sarılar Ö, Özgör F, Küçüktopçu O, Uçpınar B, Akbulut MF, Savun M, Gürbüz ZG, Binbay M. "Is standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy still the standard treatment modality for renal stones less than three centimeters?" Turk J Urol. 2017 Jun;43(2):165-170.
Akbulut F, Savun M, Ucpinar B, Sahan M, Arslan B, Ozgor F, Simsek A, Berberoglu AY, Baykal M, Binbay M. "Duplicated Renal System with H Shaped Ureter: An Extraordinary Anomaly." Case Rep Urol. 2016;2016:4062515.
Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Kandemir E, Sonmezay E, Simsek A, Ucpinar B, Ozgor F, Gurbuz G. "Comparison of efficacy of laser lithotripter with ultrasonic lithotripter in mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy." Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2016 Jan 14;87(4):276-9.
Ozgor F, Simsek A, Aydogdu O, Kucuktopcu O, Sarilar O, Berberoglu AY, Akbulut MF, Binbay M. "Bleeding during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: Can a hemostatic matrix help to improve hemostasis?"
Experience
2019 - 2022 Medipol University
2010 Private Nisa Hospital
2008 - 2010 Kaman State Hospital
Education
2008
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
2002
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Experience
1989 - 1990
Diyarbakır Kulp Merkez Sağlık Ocağı
1990
Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine
1995
Konya State Hospital
1995
Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine
1997
600-Bed Golcuk Naval Hospital
1999
Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
2005
Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
2011
Selçuk University Selçuklu Faculty of Medicine
2020
Özel Bower Hospital
Education
1994 Selçuk University, Thoracic Surgery
1989 Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine
1989 Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Binnur Simsek is a gastroenterology specialist. She has experience in liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver transplantation, and viral hepatitis (B, C, Delta). She also treats alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, and inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s colitis.
She completed her medical and gastroenterology training at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Simsek has worked at Istanbul University, Sanlıurfa Education and Research Hospital, Liv Hospital, and Istinye University. She is a member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver and the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology.
An expert in microbial resistance and optimisation of the use of antimicrobials, he leads the Infectious Disease Unit of this hospital in Malaga.
Dr Javier Moreno Izarra is habitually involved in national and international scientific events. At the same time, he gives presentations that are specially focused on infectious disease in the area of antimicrobial resistance and in medical forums dedicated to the development of programs to optimise the use of antimicrobials.
Professional Experience:
• Head of the Internal Medicine Unit. Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital
• Head of the Internal Medicine Unit. Quirón Campo de Gibraltar Hospital
• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Alto Guadalquivir Hospital
• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Andújar Hospital
• Medical Coordination of the A&E Unit and Hospitalisation. High- resolution Hospital in Puente Genil
• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Costa del Sol Hospital
A member of:
• Spanish Society of Internal Medicine
• Spanish Society of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology
• Spanish Society of Palliative Care
The Internal Medicine speciality is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions of adult patients. Internists of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital are experts in the comprehensive health care of their patients as they manage a broad range of medical conditions. The team of specialists of our Marbella hospital stands out for its comp rehensive approach and deep knowledge and skills relating to chronic disease. Their objective is to provide a high-quality medical service while guiding the patient and coordinating the actions against their diseases in close cooperation with the other specialists, if necessary, in order to obtain an adequate diagnosis and treatment. One fundamental part of the work of an internist is the management of chronical diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart and lung disease, amongst others.
These conditions often require follow-ups and adjustments to the treatment throughout time.
The Internal Medicine team does not only focus on the treatment of diseases, but also on their prevention. Internists work with their patients to identify the risk factors and promote healthy habits.
Dr. Ertuğrul Ercan is a Professor of Cardiology. He completed his training at Ege University and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. His main areas of expertise are interventional cardiology, atherosclerosis, valve diseases, and coronary artery disease. He also focuses on inflammation and coagulation, cardiovascular immunology, and stem cell therapy.
Dr. Ercan has held key academic and administrative positions. He served as Head of Cardiology and Dean at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. He was also the Medical Director at İzmir Medical Point Hospital. He gained international experience at the Cleveland Clinic and in Melbourne, Australia.
He holds the European Cardiologist Diploma and is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ercan is also a member of several national and international cardiology associations and working groups.
Dr. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist who graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He has broad experience in treating complex heart conditions. His expertise includes arrhythmias, atrial septal defect (ASD), atrial fibrillation, AVRT, AVNRT, bradycardia, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart diseases.
He is skilled in advanced interventional procedures. These include ASD, PDA, and VSD closure, EPS-ablation, ICD-CRT-D implantation, and percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions. Dr. Dogdus worked at Karaman State Hospital and Uşak University Training and Research Hospital cardiology clinics from 2017 to 2022.
He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Cardiovascular Academy. He also holds board and working group positions in several national and international cardiology organizations.
Dr. Humayun Kakar is a cardiologist. He earned his medical degree from Eskişehir Osmangazi University between 2007 and 2014. He completed his cardiology residency at İzmir Dokuz Eylül University from 2015 to 2020. In 2024, he received advanced training in heart failure at the University of Zurich in Switzerland.
He has worked at İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi Medical Point Hospital and Konya Cihanbeyli State Hospital. He also took part in advanced heart failure education at the University of Zurich.
Dr. Kakar is a member of several professional organizations. These include the European Society of Cardiology, Turkish Society of Cardiology, Heart Failure Association, American College of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Academy Association, and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI).
Dr. Ugur Taskin is a specialist in interventional cardiology. He treats conditions such as high cholesterol, heart valve diseases, heart failure, and coronary artery disease. He received his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Taskin worked at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine from 2009 to 2014, where he gained valuable experience. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Izmir Medical Chamber. These memberships show his dedication to high standards in cardiology.
In 2007 he joined the Costa del Sol Hospital and left this position when he obtained an international scholarship that would take him back to San Francisco. In 2010 he moved to Japan to complete his training in the submucosal endoscopic dissection technique that he would later on introduce in Andalusia in 2011, thus becoming one of the pioneers in the performance of this technique in Spain. In 2011 he became the first medical professional in the world to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent in pancreatic fluid collection drainage. In 2018 he began to perform gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stent in patients with pancreatic cancer and bowel obstruction, thus becoming a pioneer in Andalusia to perform such technique.
He is a coauthor of the reference guides of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy on the endoscopic treatment of chronic pancreatitis and non-variceal gastrointestinal haemorrhage.
Professional Experience
Over 24 years' experience
1999 - Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Malaga University, Spain.
2003 to 2006 - Medical Residency in the Digestive System at the Virgen Macarena Hospital in Seville, Spain.
2006 - International Scholar at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, USA.
2007 – Digestive System Specialist at the Costa del Sol Hospital, Marbella. Spain.
2008 - California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, USA.
2009 - Top Reviewer Award received from the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Journal.
2011 – Pioneer in Spain in the introduction of the submucosal endoscopic dissection technique.
2011 – First professional in the world to use the AXIOS (15mm) stent for pancreatic fluid collection drainage.
2016 - Gold Medal of the Andalusian Society for Digestive Disease (SAPD, in its Spanish abbreviation).
2017 - Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG).
2018 - Pioneer in Andalusia to perform gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stent to treat bowel obstruction.
2019 - Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE).
The Digestive System Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital offers a patient service portfolio that includes all the clinical aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology, biliary duct and pancreatic disease, as well as the diagnostic and treatment techniques used in this speciality such as abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy and other functional tests.
Our specialists have solid professional backgrounds and the team is highly qualified for the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases such as conditions related to acidity (gastric ulcers, helicobacter pylori, gastroesophageal reflux disease), enteropathies (Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis; coeliac disease...), viral hepatitis, hepatic cirrhosis, pancreatic disease...
The Digestive System Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is a pioneer in the implementation of a specific check-up programme for digestive disease with special attention to the diagnosis and treatment of colon precancerous lesions.
Diseases, treatments and techniques:
• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound
• Endoscopic resection techniques (mucosectomy/submucosal dissection)
• Submucosal or third-space endoscopy (POEM and variants)
• Bariatric endoscopy (Apollo Method)
Dr. Mehmet Yigit is an internal medicine specialist. He focuses on diabetes, metabolic syndrome, thyroid diseases, and hypertension. He also treats gastrointestinal problems such as dyspepsia, gastritis, and irritable bowel syndrome. In addition, he manages spondylitis and connective tissue diseases.
Dr. Yigit graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 2007. He completed his internal medicine training at Adnan Menderes University in 2013. He has worked as Assistant Chief Physician at Liv Hospital Ulus. He has held Medical Director roles at Recordati Rare Diseases and Alexion Pharmaceuticals. He has also held leadership positions at Abbvie and Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Yigit has served as an internal medicine physician at Manisa State Hospital. He has contributed to research as an assistant at ADU.