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Clinical experience

Residency in Urology Bellvitge University Hospital (2007/2012)

Urologist Bellvitge University Hospital. (May 2012/November 2021)

Head of Andrology Department, Bellvitge University Hospital. (February 2015/November 2021)

Head of Andrology Department Hospital Clínic of Barcelona (December 2021 present)

Director of the Institute of Andrology and Sexology. Quironsalud Group. (October 2015 January 2018).

Head of Andrology Department Teknon Medical Centre (November 2017 present)

Editor of the International Journal of Andrology (July 2016 present)

Clinical practice in the field of Reproductive Medicine and Sexology Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York City (USA) (March 2016 May 2016)

Education

Doctor of Medicine (Universitat de Barcelona) degree with honors, 2006

Specialization in Urology Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, 2006 2012

Associate Professor of Clinical Andrology (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), 2014

Participant of the European Board of Urology (Bruselas UEMS), 2012

Member of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine (Estambul UEMS), 2014

Dr. Stefan W. Czarniecki was born in the USA, where he began his education, which he continued at McGill University in Montreal and at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. In addition to medicine, he studied art history, political science, and physics.

He runs the only comprehensive diagnostic and robotic treatment center for prostate cancer in Central Europe. He collaborates clinically with centers in the USA, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Germany, and France. Active in committees and sections of the European Association of Urology, he lectures internationally. He is the co-author of numerous scientific publications, including multi-center international analyses of the use of liquid biopsies in selective diagnostics of prostate cancer.

He specializes in oncological urology, personalized diagnostics and therapies, focal treatment, and modern active surveillance of prostate cancer. For over 10 years, he has been conducting robotic therapies in the treatment of prostate cancer using the HIFU method, and has performed >2,500 fusion biopsies of the prostate, ranking among the world's leaders. Since the beginning of his professional career, he has had a significant impact on the quality of Polish prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment as well as on media communication regarding this disease.

Dr. Georg Schatzl is a urologist and andrologist. He specializes in men’s health, including erectile dysfunction, infertility, prostate diseases, and urinary tract disorders. He has performed thousands of procedures. Dr. Schatzl is known for his skill in both clinical and surgical urology.

He is an Extraordinary University Professor and a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). Dr. Schatzl has published nearly 100 articles in international journals. His work has an impact factor of over 521 and a high h-index. He has given more than 500 presentations at national and international conferences. He also reviews articles for leading urology journals.

Dr. Schatzl has received awards such as the Mauermayerpreis (2003) and the Pfizer Prostate Award (1998). He leads the Prostate Work Group of the Austrian Board of Urology. He also has experience in quality assurance and medical management.

5. Academic Appointments:

Appointed as Faculty Member: 28.03.2022

Associate Professorship: ---

Full Professorship: ---

6. Supervised Theses:

Master's Theses: None listed

Doctoral Theses: None listed

7. Publications:

7.1. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals (SCI, SSCI, Arts & Humanities):

"Urodynamic Curve Patterns May Predict Female Bladder Outlet Obstruction and Detrusor Underactivity." Urology, 2022. (Co-authored)

"Are Elevated Mitochondrial DNA Fragments in Prostatic Inflammation a Potential Biomarker for Prostate Cancer?" Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia, 2023. (Co-authored)

7.2. Articles Published in Other International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

"A Case Report of Pediatric High-Flow Priapism: The Management of a Rare Condition." European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021.

"Unusual Presentation of Classical Kaposi Sarcoma: Penile Involvement in an HIV Seronegative Patient." European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2023.

7.3. Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings:

Multiple presentations at international urology congresses. (Details available upon request.)

7.4. International Book Chapters:

Aferin U. "Approach to Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer," in Current Perspective in Urooncology, Akademiyen Kitabevi, 2022. ISBN: 978-625-8259-52-0, p.147

7.5. Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals:

"Massive Inguinoscrotal Bladder Hernia and Bladder Tumor: A Very Rare Case." J Urol Surg, 2018.

"Testicular Torsion: Experience in a Tertiary Urology Referral Centre." Journal of Urological Surgery, 2021.

"Association Between Prostate Biopsy Results and Serum Vitamin D Levels." Bulletin of Urooncology, 2021.

"Surgical Treatment in Localized Prostate Cancer." Cancer Agenda Journal, 2022.

7.6. Papers Presented at National Scientific Meetings (with Proceedings):

Participated and presented in multiple national urological congresses on topics including penile plication, robotic nephrectomy, and pediatric urological conditions. (Full list available upon request.)

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)

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urology. His robotic work includes radical prostatectomy (conventional and Retzius-sparing), radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. His laparoscopic work includes radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection, radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. He also performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, all endourological surgeries (stone surgery and endoscopic procedures), HOLEP, and female incontinence surgery.

Education: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1990–1996. Specialization: S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1997–2002. Experience: Yozgat State Hospital, 2002–2006 and 2012–2016; Yozgat Private Hospital, 2006–2011; S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2016–2019; Bilkent City Hospital, 2019–2024.

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Urological Cancers (Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery)
• Stone diseases
• Benign prostate hyperplasia
• Minimally invasive prostate treatments (HoLEP, TuLEP, Rezum, TUR-P,..)
• Kidney Diseases
• Prostate Diseases
• Bladder Diseases
• Testis Diseases
• Sexual Dysfunctions - Infertility
• Infections

Education

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 2006
• PhD: Urology, Bezmialem Vakıf University, 2012

Professional and Observational Experience in Medicine

• Research Assistant, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, 10/2006 - 03/2007
• Research Assistant, Bezmialem Valide Sultan Foundation Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic, 08/2007 - 10/2010
• Research Assistant, Bezmialem University, Department of Urology, 10/2010 - 08/2012
• Observer, University of Michigan, Department of Urology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 05/2011 - 06/2011
• Specialist, Idil State Hospital, Idil, Şırnak, 11/2012 - 08/2014
• Specialist, Giresun Dr. A. İlhan Özdemir State Hospital, Giresun, 09/2014 - 2015
• Associate Professor, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Department of Urology, 2015 - 2024
• Associate Professor, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, 2024 - Present

Awards Received

• Effects of Sildenafil Citrate and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors on the Expression of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase, Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase, Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase, and Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 Alpha in Pulmonary Hypertension-Induced Rat Cavernous Tissues. Ilbey Y.Ö, Şimşek A, Özcan L, Cilli M, Polat E.C, Ersöz C, Somay A, Özbek E. 8th National Andrology Congress (International Participation), İzmir, Turkey, May 20-23. Congress Abstract Book; 22: SS-01 (2009). (Male Sexual Health Alpay Kelami Award)
• Extraperitoneal (EXPERT-ONOL) Sacrocolpopexy in the Treatment of Advanced Uterovaginal and Vaginal Prolapse: Intermediate-Term Results. Önol Ş.Y, Armağan A, Tepeler A, Başıbüyük İ, Ersöz C, Erdem M.R. 22nd National Urology Congress (International Participation), Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, May 02-06. Congress Abstract Book, 369: V-021 (2012).

Certificates

• Prof. Cevper Ersöz has over 130 national and international publications.

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Pediatric Urology Association
• Turkish Endourology Association
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• European Society of Endourology

Education and Experience

Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış, born in Istanbul in 1978, graduated from Cağaloğlu Anatolian High School in 1996. He completed his medical education at Çapa Faculty of Medicine in 2002. Between 2002 and 2008, he received his specialization training at the Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Department of Urology, and obtained the title of Urology Specialist in February 2008. After working at Edremit Military Hospital between 2008 and 2009, he started working as a Urology specialist at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 2009. In 2011, he underwent a 3-month Laparoscopy-Robotic Urology training at Heidelberg University Heillbronn Clinic. Between 2009 and 2014, he conducted numerous scientific research studies, especially in the field of endourology, and obtained the title of Associate Professor in September 2014. In 2017, he was elected as a board member of the Endourology Society and has been serving in this position since then. Since 2018, he has been actively involved in the Endourology working group of the European Association of Urology, Young Academic Urologists (EAU-YAU) Committee for a period of 2 years. In January 2021, he was appointed as a Professor at the Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology.After that started working at Şişli Memorial Hospital in 2022. Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış, has more than 100 articles published in national and international journals.

• 1996 - 2002, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
• 2002 - 2008, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital/Istanbul, Specialization in Medicine
• 2014, Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professorship
• 2021, Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology, Professorship

Administrative Duties

• Editor of Endourology Bulletin
• Board Member of Endourology Society (Secretary General)

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Endourology Association
• Turkish Andrology Association
• Eurasian Urooncology Association
• Turkish Medical Association

EDUCATION:

2000 - SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, .

1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2017 - 2019 - Private Adatıp Kurtköy Hospital

2005 - 2017 - Private Avicenna Umut Hospital

2003 - 2005 - SSK Yalova Regional Hospital

2002 - 2003 - Kayseri Military Hospital

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?"

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

• Wang He Tian
• Head of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Executive Director of the Beijing Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Deputy Director of the Working Committee on the Inheritance and Development of Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medical Association
• Deputy Director of the Professional Committee of Chinese Medicine, Chinese Geriatric Society
• Secretary General of the Geriatric Committee of the Beijing Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Permanent Member of the Professional Andrology Committee of Beijing Association of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
• Executive Director of the Andrology Department of the Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Director of Beijing Medical Preventive Association
• Leading expert of the Beijing Group of Experts on Chinese Medicine
• Beijing's leading expert on traditional Chinese medicine and inheritance of academic experience
• Achievement Assessment Expert of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Medical Director of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University
• Author and co-author of more than 10 clinical books on traditional Chinese medicine.
• Winner of the Beijing Science and Technology Commission Award for Scientific and Technological Progress in Clinical Research
• Deputy Director of the Department of Medical Affairs of Beijing Municipal Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Achieved outstanding success in the treatment of the following pathologies:

• chronic inflammatory processes
• chronic dystrophic-degenerative processes
• diseases of the digestive system
• diseases of the spleen
• kidney disease
• prostate diseases
• sexual dysfunction
• female infertility
• urological diseases
• andrological diseases
• pathological processes accompanied by circulatory disorders and blood stagnation
• bedsores
• spinal diseases
• complex clinical cases
• intractable diseases
• rehabilitation treatment

Dr. Castaño currently works in the field of Functional Urology at the CES University Clinic in Medellin Colombia. He completed his residency in urology at the same University in 2005. He has been working on educational projects for the Colombian Society of Urology in the Department of Urodynamics and Incontinence (former director 2013/2015) and also served as Director in the Urodynamics, Pelvic Floor and Incontinence working group of the American Confederation of Urology between 2014 and 2018.

He is currently an active member of the Neuro-Urology promotion committee and the neuro-urology school of the International Continence Society (ICS).

In addition to general urology, his field of action focuses mainly on the treatment of men and women with functional and anatomical alterations of the lower urinary tract and who present with urinary incontinence (stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and urinary incontinence after prostate surgery) or urinary retention (prostate growth, functional obstruction of the lower urinary tract, urethral stricture).

Dr. Castaño is internationally recognized for his work related to Neuromodulation and Neurostimulation in idiopathic and neurogenic dysfunction of the lower urinary tract and continues to actively participate in the education of fellows and residents, conferences, clinical research and publication in medical journals, also as a reviewer for some indexed medical journals such as Neurourology and Urodynamics.

IMPORTANT INFO:

• 24 years of experience.
• He is internationally recognized for his work related to Neuromodulation and Neurostimulation in Idiopathic and Neurogenic Dysfunction of the Lower Urinary Tract.
• Functional Urology. CES University Clinic. Current.
• Educational Projects. Colombian Society of Urology (SCU) - Department of Urodynamics and Incontinence.
• Resident. CES University Clinic. Urology. 2005

SPECIALIZATION

• Urology

MEMBER OF PRIVATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS

• International Continence Society (ICS)
• American Confederation of Urology (CAU)
• International Neuro-Urology Society (INUS)
• American Urology Association (AUA)
• Colombian Society of Urology (SCU)
• International Society of Urology – Internationale Societe d´Urologie (SIU)

POSITIONS IN ORGANIZATIONS

• Former Director. Colombian Society of Urology (SCU). 2013 and 2015
• Director. Urodynamics, Pelvic Floor and Incontinence Working Group. American Confederation of Urology (CAU). 2014 – 2018
• Active Member of the Promotion Committee. Neuro-Urology. International Continence Society (ICS)
• National Delegate for Colombia. International Society of Urology – (Internationale Societe d´Urologie (SIU). Since 2014

Through rigorous training and practical experience, they have developed a deep understanding of Urology, earning recognition for their diagnostic skills and effective treatment approaches. Dr. Ahmet Tevfik Albayrak is a distinguished member of the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM), a testament to their expertise and dedication in the field of sexual health. As a member of the ESSM, Dr. Ahmet Tevfik Albayrak remains connected to a network of professionals dedicated to advancing the field of sexual medicine. Their contributions to research, education, and clinical practice have earned them recognition from their peers and gratitude from the patients they serve. Furthermore, through their involvement with the ESSM, Dr. Ahmet Tevfik Albayrak stays abreast of the latest developments in sexual medicine, ensuring that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to provide the highest quality of care to their patients. Their commitment to excellence and their compassionate approach to patient care continue to make a meaningful impact on the field of sexual health.

Specializations

Prostate Diseases Treatment

Kidney, Urinary Tract, Bladder Stone and Tumor Treatment

Infertility, Treatment of Sexual Diseases

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Circumcision, Undescended Testicle Treatment

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

Education

• Kadir Has High School / 1992 - High School
• Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine / 1998 - Faculty of Medicine
• Göztepe Education and Research Hospital / 2004 - Neurology

Work Experience

• Dr. Siyami Ersek Gkdc Hospital Chest Surgery Clinic
• Göztepe Education and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic
• Samsun Bafra Kızılırmak Devler Hospital
• Erzincan Military Hospital
• Özel Ersoy Hospital, İstanbul
• Florence Nightingale Hospital, İstanbul
• Erdem Hospital, İstanbul
• Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine Neurology Clinic
• Emsey Hospital, İstanbul
• Adatıp Hospital İstanbul
• Central Hospital Ataşehir İstanbul
• Özel Yüzyıl Hospital Gebze Kocaeli

Areas of Interest

• Endorology
• Occupational Oncology Surgery
• Pediatric Orthology
• Gynecology

Courses-Seminars and Certificates Received

• Certification course for experimental animal use
• Training of the trainer certification course
• Occupational medicine certification course