Best Nephrectomy Doctors Abroad

Specializes in nephrology with fellowship training in critical care nephrology and transplantation at San Bortolo Hospital, Italy.

• Board-certified in nephrology with subspecialty training
• Member of multiple international nephrology societies
• Associate professor at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in English medical education at Hacettepe University

Prof. Jack Baniel performs cancer surgeries with nerve preservation, backed by over 100 scientific articles and global clinical research.

• 39 years specializing in uro-oncology
• Founder of oncourological Department at Beilinson Hospital
• Member of prestigious organizations including European Association of Urology
• Performs reconstructive bladder surgery and robotic prostatectomy

Dr. Parlak specializes in urology with a focus on andrology, endourology, and urooncology, bringing over 26 years of experience to his practice.

• Graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 2001
• Completed specialization in urology at Taksim Training and Research Hospital
• Attended numerous national and international medical meetings
• Worked in various hospitals, gaining broad clinical experience

Dr. Hughes Hyun specializes in minimally invasive and robotic nephrectomy at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Board-certified surgeon with extensive experience
• Focuses on advanced robotic surgery techniques
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers

Dr. Avi Beri specializes in kidney stones treatment and other urological procedures at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in prostatectomy and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
• Provides comprehensive urology consultations
• Offers treatments for various urological conditions

Dr. Sofer specializes in nephrectomy with advanced training in endo-urology and uro-oncology. He leads the Department of Endo-Urology at Ichilov-Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained in endo-urology at University Hospital of Western Ontario
• Completed uro-oncology fellowship at University of Miami
• Senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Medicine
• Published 50 scientific articles on urology
• Member of European and International Urology Associations

Leading expert in pediatric urology – Dr. Jacob won the Israeli Urological Association's top prize for laparoscopic techniques in children.

• Specializes in kidney conditions including cancer and hydronephrosis
• Trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital in pediatric urology
• Chairman of Israeli Pediatric Urology Union
• Published research in reputable journals
• Member of American and Israeli urological associations

Board-certified nephrologist trained at Siriraj Hospital – Dr. Mukdaloy specializes in kidney-related procedures at Intrarat Hospital.

• Diploma in Nephrology from Thailand's top medical school
• Published research on kidney transplant medication protocols
• Member of The Royal College of Physicians of Thailand
• Performs both surgical and non-surgical kidney treatments

Prof. Dr. Ozgur Haki Yuksel specializes in urological oncology and robotic surgery, performing procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 23 years of experience in urology
• Trained at University of Michigan under Prof. J. Stuart Wolf
• Published 34 international papers on urological topics
• Board-certified by European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Member of European Urology Association (EAU)

Dr. Fan Yu is the Director of Kidney Transplantation at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He led a team that completed 112 kidney transplants within two years. His center has ranked first in Fujian Province for transplant volume three years running. Dr. Yu pioneered the diagnosis of chronic and subclinical rejection in China.

• Completed over 110 successful kidney transplants and one combined liver–kidney procedure.
• Served as Director or Deputy Director at major Shanghai transplant centers.
• Vice Chairman of the Transplant Surgeon Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.
• Published over 30 SCI-indexed papers and led 10 national research grants.

Dr. Ozatli is an Associate Professor specializing in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Experienced in internal medicine and oncology
• Practiced at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Specializes in advanced cancer treatments

Dr. Zengin brings 22 years of surgical experience, specializing in nephrectomy procedures at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs both open and minimally invasive nephrectomy techniques
• Current faculty member at Afyon Kocatepe University

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

• Performs both open and closed prostate surgeries
• Expert in urinary incontinence treatment
• Skilled in infertility treatments

Head of Nephrology at Quirónsalud Marbella with 30 years of experience – Dr. Marañés specializes in renal diseases linked to diabetes.

• Leads the Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit with 20 dialysis stations
• Expert in renal transplants and pancreatic islet transplants
• Published extensively on diabetic nephropathy and renal disease
• Participates in major research projects on renal morbidity

Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre in New York – Dr. Navarro Vilches specializes in advanced renal surgery at Quirónsalud Marbella.

• Head of the Urology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella since 2019
• Co-founder of the Urologic Surgery Institute of Malaga
• Member of the Renal Transplant Unit at Carlos Haya Hospital
• Specialist in lower urinary tract and pelvic floor surgery

Specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Quirónsalud Hospital Barcelona, with a strong foundation in innovative techniques and patient care.

• Trained in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital
• Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• Holds a Master's in Aesthetic Medicine and Health from the University of Barcelona
• Author of scientific publications in plastic surgery

Prof. Dr. Bora Uslu has 19 years of experience in nephrology, specializing in kidney transplants and complex kidney diseases at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir.

• Expert in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
• Specializes in hereditary kidney diseases
• Published in international and national journals

Head of General & Digestive Surgery at Hospital Ruber Internacional – Dr. Canales specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic nephrectomy techniques.

• 30+ years of surgical experience
• Expert in Da Vinci robotic surgery system
• Forbes-listed among Spain's top 100 doctors
• Author of 70+ scientific publications
• Leads multidisciplinary team for complex cases

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).

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.