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Prof. Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a leading urologist and a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1997. He specializes in endourology and urooncology. He received advanced training at IRCAD Strasbourg and gained international experience at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele IRCCS Hospital.

He became a professor in 2018. He has received several awards, including the 2015 Urooncology Research Award. He also won best oral presentation at the AUA Congress in 2008 and the EAU Congress in 2009. Dr. Kurtuluş has published widely in international journals. He is an active member of the EAU, Endourological Society, Turkish Association of Urology, and Urooncology Association.

Education

Faculty of Medicine Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) 2000-2006
Residency Obstetrics and Gynecology Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) 2006-2011
Subspecialty Gynecologic Oncology Eskişehir Osmangazi Faculty of Medicine 2012-2015

Experience

Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Istanbul Süleymaniye Semiha Şakir Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital 2011 - 2011
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist (Reserve Officer) Hakkari Military Hospital 2011 - 2012
Gynecological Oncology Surgery Assistant Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine 2012 - 2016
Gynecological Oncology Surgery Specialist Health Sciences Universityniversitesi Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital 2016 - 2018
Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Specialist İzmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Medicine Atatürk Training and Research Hospital 2018 - 2018 2021
Assistant Professor İzmir Tınaztepe University Faculty of Medicine 2021 - 2022
Assistant Professor Istinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa 2022-2024

Scientific Memberships

Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology (TRSGO)
European Society of Gynecologic Oncolgy (ESGO)

Medical Intrests 

• Ovarian Cancer
• Uterine Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• CIN Treatment
• Colposcopy
• Advanced Endometriosis
• Risky Pregnancies
• Endoscopic Operations
   

Medical Intrests

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• Detailed ultrasound
• Fetal ECHO
• Doppler Ultrasound
• Risky Pregnancy Follow-up
• Complications of Twin Pregnancy
• Fetal Invasive Procedures (Amniocentesis CVS Cordocentesis)

Education

• Subspecialization: Perinatology, I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2015
• Specialization in Medicine: Obstetrics and Gynecology, I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2002-2008
• Undergraduate: Department of Medicine, I.Ü. Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, 1996-2002

Experience

• Faculty Member: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, August 2020-present
• Subspecialist: Private clinic, February 2019-present
• Faculty Member: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Sciences University Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, May 2017-February 2019
• Training Assistant: Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Department of Perinatology, June 2016-May 2017
• Subspecialist: Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Department of Perinatology, June 2015-June 2016
• Research Assistant Specialist Doctor: I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology, July 2013-June 2015
• Research Assistant Specialist Doctor: University of British Columbia Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology, April 2013-July 2013
• Research Assistant Specialist Doctor: I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology, November 2011-April 2013
• Chief Assistant Specialist: Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, May 2011-November 2011
• Chief Assistant Specialist Doctor: Istanbul Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Istanbul Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, August 2010-April 2011
• Specialist Doctor: Private Istanbul Hospitalium Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, October 2009-August 2010
• Specialist Doctor: Besni State Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 2008-September 2009
• Research Assistant Doctor: I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, November 2003-February 2008
• Research Assistant Dr: I.Ü. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2002-November 2003

Associate Professorship Date: 11.3.2015

Professorship Date: 10.8.2020

Overseas Experience: University of British Columbia, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology (2013)

Scientific Memberships
 

• Turkish Medical Association Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Society
• Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Association
• Association of Perinatology Specialists

Education

Undergraduate Karadeniz Technical University 2001

PhD: Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery 2009

Experience

Konya Doğanhisar Başköy health center 2001-2002

Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital 2004-2010

Agri State Hospital (Compulsory service) 2010-2011

Arnavutkoy State Hospital 2011-2012

Bakirkoy Sadi Konuk EAH 2012-2014

Istanbul Kanuni Training and Research Hospital 2015-2020

Başakşehir çam Sakura City Hospital 2020-2024

In 2009, I completed my specialty training in Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital and worked as a specialist doctor at Istanbul Bakırköy Sadi Konuk EAH, Kanuni EAH and Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital affiliated to the University of Health Sciences. I have been working in the field of pediatric neurosurgery for 9 years. In 2024, I started to work as a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery.

Scientific Membership

Turkish Neurosurgical Society Membership
Pediatric Neurosurgery Group Membership
Turkish Medical Association

Medical Intrests

• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Neurooncological Surgery
• Spina Bifida and Congenital Anomalies
• Hydrocephalus
• Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery

Education

• Medical School: Hacettepe University Medical Faculty (English), 1988-1995
• Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Gazi University Medical Faculty, 1995-2000
• The Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, 2004-2005
• Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Training: Acıbadem University, April 2016

Experience

• Assistant Professor: Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001-2002
• Assistant Professor: Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2002-2006
• Clinical Research Fellow: The Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, 2004-2005
• Associate Professor, Unit Director: Bursa Acıbadem Hospital, IVF Unit, 2006
• Associate Professor, Department Director: Bursa Medical Park Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006-2009
• Associate Professor, Part-time: Bursa Pembe Mavi IVF Center, 2008-2013
• Associate Professor, Part-time: Bursa ART IVF Center, 2014-2016
• Professor, Department Head: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Hospital, 2016-2019
• Professor, Unit Director: Acıbadem International Hospital, IVF Unit, 2019-2023
• Professor, Unit Director: Momart IVF Center, 2023-2025.

Medical Intrests

• Infertility
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Treatment
• Laparoscopic Surgeries
• Hysteroscopic Surgeries
• Reproductive Endocrinology

KTU Faculty of Medicine 2005-2011

Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2011-2017 Erzincan BY University Faculty of Medicine

2017-2023 Izmir University of Economics Medicalpark Hospital

 

AREAS OF INTEREST AND TREATMENT METHODS USED;

Spine Surgery

Lumbar hernias, (fully closed herniated disc surgery, microsurgery herniated disc surgery)

Cervical hernias (fully closed cervical disc herniation surgery, microsurgery cervical disc herniation surgery)

Spinal Fracture Treatment (open surgery and fully closed surgery = kyphoplasty vertebroplasty)

Scoliosis (Spine Curvatures)

Ankylosing Spondylitis (Hunchback)

Spine Tumors

Nerve Compression

Endoscopic (Closed Method) Brain Tumor Surgeries

Brain tumor surgery with neuronavigation

Brain Hemorrhages

Pain Intervention Procedures (Radiofrequency, Laser)

Hydrocephalus (accumulation of water in the brain)

Congenital Anomalies

Minimally Invasive Procedures and Head Traumas.

Prof. Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay is a board-certified urologist with more than 30 years of medical experience. He has specialized in urology for over 25 years. He currently serves as Professor of Urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Akay earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his urology residency at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine. In 2005, he received advanced training in Endourology and Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Rochester in the USA.

He has worked at several leading institutions. These include Dicle University, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Memorial Diyarbakır Hospital, Veni Vidi Hospital, and Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Akay’s expertise includes uro-oncology, endourology, minimally invasive procedures, stone surgeries, male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and BPH. He has published over 100 scientific articles and is an active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU).

During his career, Dr. Covaro has a continuous participation in international meetings and contributed to several articles published in scientific magazines. Dr. Covaro is a member of several professional organizations, including the Spanish Society of Orthopedics, AOspine, GEER and Eurospine.

Currently, Dr. Covaro attends his patients at the Institut Universitari Dexeus and the Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, in Barcelona. To make an appointment with Dr. Augusto Covaro, contact ICATME, Institut Universitari Dexeus

Areas of Interests

• Pregnancy follow-up and birth
• Vaginal Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Women's Cancer Screening and Cervical Cancer Vaccination
• Menopause Follow-up
• Family Planning (Spiral, implant, etc.)
• Recurrent pregnancy losses and miscarriages
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Diagnosis and treatment of infertility
• Vaccination
• Genital Warts and Treatment
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
• Hysteroscopic surgery and Laparoscopic surgery (Closed method)
• Myoma Surgeries
• Ovarian Cysts
• Genital aesthetics (labioplasty, vaginoplasty, tightening, sagging operations)

Education

• Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Heidelberg University - Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Clinic
• Agaplesion General Hospital Hagen - Gynecology Clinic
• Poland Poznan Medical Faculty - Gynecology Clinic
• Muenster Westfealische Wilhelms-Universitat
• Muenster Raphael Clinic - Emergency Department

Experience

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Doğubeyazıt Dr. Yaşar Eryılmaz State Hospital
• Keşan Community Health Center

Research: 

• Kubra Karakolcu, Burak Bayraktar, Meric Balikoglu Leydig cell ovarian tumor in pregnancy: a case report. 1st International TRNC Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress
• Kubra Karakolcu, Ozge Cakir Nemli Management of a Fourth Degree Laceration After Vaginal Delivery.  4th ECIC: European Congress on Intrapartum Care
• Kubra Karakolcu, Halil Gursoy Pala, Deniz Tas Comparison of Bishop Score and Intrapartum Ultrasound Score in Prediction of Birth Results. 14th TAJEV Congress
• Oral presentation on Intrapartum Ultrasonography. 20th National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress-TJOD 2023
• Oral presentation on Oocyte and Embryo freezing. 2nd National In Vitro Fertilization and Infertility Association Congress-TUBİD 2023

Publications: 

• Kayapinar A, Çetin D, Pakoz Z, KARAKOLCU K, Ertas I, Kamer E (2022). Short and long term results of anatomical reconstruction of perineal body and sphincter complex in obstetric anal sphincter injuries. Turkish Journal of Surgery, 38(2), 159 - 168. 10.47717/turkjsurg.2022.5528

Areas of Interests

• Ureteroscopic Stone Surgery
• Robot Assisted Urological Procedures
• Robot Assisted Surgery
• Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
• Prostatectomy
• Prostate Biopsy
• Robotic Surgery
• Bladder Cancer Closed Surgery
• Laser Prostate Surgery

Education

• 2000-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty (Urology)
• 2007-2012 Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty (Urology Department, urology specialist)
   

Work Experience

• 2012- 2013 Cleveland Clinic (Ohio, USA) Prof. Dr. Robert Stein worked on robotic urology.
• 2014-2021 ASG Urology Specialist at Acibadem Atakent Hospital

Scientific Publications

• The use of self-retaining barbed suture for inner layer renorrhaphy significantly reduces warm ischemia time in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: outcomes of a matched-pair analysis.J Endourol. 2013 Apr;27(4):452-8. doi: 10.1089/end.2012.0574. Epub 2013 Feb 5. Erdem S, Tefik T, Mammadov A, Ural F, Oktar T, Issever H, Nane I, Sanli O.
• Preoperative and intraoperative observations may differ during laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery.J Endourol. 2011 Aug;25(8):1315-21. doi: 10.1089/end.2011.0072. Epub 2011 Jul 11. Sanli O, Tefik T, Mammadov A, Guzelburc V, Oktar T, Erdem S, Kucukdurmaz F.
   

Scientific Publications

• IV Eurasian Andrology Symposium; May 30-31, 2009 (Sochi)
• 23rd National Urology Congress; October 16-19 2014 (Antalya)
• XII Eurasian Andrology Symposium; June 16-17, 2016 (Mongolia)
• 25th National Urology Congress; October 6-9, 2016 (Girne, Cyprus)
• EAU Congress; March 24-28, 2017 (London)
• AUA Congress; May 12-16 2017 (Boston)
• AUA Congress; May 18-21, 2018 (San Francisco)
• AUA Congress; May 3-6, 2019 (Chicago)
• 28th National Urology Congress October 10-13 (Antalya)

Dr. Aby Madan is a urologist at Aster Cedars Hospital, Jebel Ali. He holds an MBBS from Trivandrum Medical College and an MS in General Surgery from Kottayam Medical College. He also earned the MRCSEd from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and an M.Ch in Urology from Calicut Medical College.

Dr. Madan specializes in laparoscopic surgery, endourology, urinary stone management, and prostate disease. He has worked at leading medical centers and is known for his advanced surgical skills. He is committed to patient care and has a strong record of successful outcomes in complex urological cases.