Nephrectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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

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

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 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. Son Dong-wan specializes in urologic oncology, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. He performs laser prostate surgery. He provides robotic and laparoscopic treatment for cancers of the prostate, bladder, ureter, and kidney. He also treats ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

His minimally invasive practice includes laparoscopic nephrectomy and prostatectomy. He performs cystoscopic TURBT and TURP. He offers ureteroscopic laser stone removal and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. He treats BPH, prostatitis, urinary stones, testicular cancer, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB), and male infertility.

Prof. Hyun Moo Lee specializes in pediatric surgery and GI tract disorders with of experience at Samsung Medical Center.

• Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including Korean Surgical Society
• Expert in liver, gall bladder, bile duct, and pancreas surgeries
• Published research on gallbladder cancer and pediatric cholecystectomy
• Recipient of multiple awards from The Korean Association of HBP Surgery

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

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.

Head of Samsung Department of Urology – Dr. Choi specializes in urologic oncology with a focus on nephrectomy.

• Oncosurgeon with extensive experience in kidney cancer surgery
• Leads a top-tier urology department at Samsung Medical Center
• Specializes in complex urologic oncology cases

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.

Doctor Brenda Pastrana is a board-certified surgical oncologist at Galenia Hospital, specializing in nephrectomy and cancer surgery.

• Trained at Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre and IMSS
• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020
• Double board-certified by Conacem

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

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

Dr. Cervantes specializes in nephrology with high specialty training in transplant nephrology at leading institutions.

• Graduated with honors from Autonomous University of Chiapas
• Specialist in Nephrology from National Autonomous University of Mexico
• Trained at National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition 'Salvador Zubirán'
• Member of the Mexican Transplant Society

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

• Associate Professor with 20 years of experience 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 one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Holds an international patent for improving percutaneous kidney surgery – Dr. Calarco specializes in minimally invasive urological techniques at Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy.

• Expert in tumor ablation and complex reconstructive procedures
• National Head of Urology for SPIGC since 2015
• PhD in Oncological Urology focusing on prostate cancer research
• Trained in Sweden and the UK at renowned institutions
• Active in clinical trials for hormone-refractory prostate cancer

Dr. Baris Nuhoglu brings over 34 years of experience 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