Urology
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Urology
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Best urologists in Turkey: TOP 148 doctors

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Erkut Attar
Obstetrician-gynecologist
33 years of experience
3.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital

Erkut Attar

Obstetrician-gynecologist
33 years of experience
Dr. Erkut Attar is a renowned specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on ctive endocrinology, in, and ctive immunology. He has an extensive academic background with degrees from Istanbul University, Yale University, and Northwestern University. He has held significant positions in both clinical and academic settings and has been recognized with multiple awards like the American Society for Rive Medicine Rive Immunology Special Interest Group Prize and the American Society for Rive Immunology Travel Award. He is also the founder and current president of the Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Society of Turkey.Read more
Dr. Erkut Attar is a renowned specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on ctive endocrinology, in, and ctive immunology. He has an extensive academic background with degrees from Istanbul University, Yale University, and Northwestern University. He has held significant positions in both clinical and academic settings and has been recognized with multiple awards like the American Society for Rive Medicine Rive Immunology Special Interest Group Prize and the American Society for Rive Immunology Travel Award. He is also the founder and current president of the Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Society of Turkey.
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Faruk Yencilek
Urologist
23 years of experience
3.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital

Faruk Yencilek

Urologist
23 years of experience
Dr. Faruk Yencilek is a renowned urologist and urooncologist, proficient in laparoscopic urology and endourology. His significant achievements include the successful pulverization of a 6 cm kidney stone using minimally invasive techniques, and the application of the focal therapy approach for early stages of prostate cancer. He has received multiple certificates and awards, and is an active member of several professional associations.Read more
Dr. Faruk Yencilek is a renowned urologist and urooncologist, proficient in laparoscopic urology and endourology. His significant achievements include the successful pulverization of a 6 cm kidney stone using minimally invasive techniques, and the application of the focal therapy approach for early stages of prostate cancer. He has received multiple certificates and awards, and is an active member of several professional associations.
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Murat Arslan
Urologist
20 years of experience
4.4
10 reviews

Murat Arslan

Urologist
20 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Okan University Hospital
4.4
10 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Microsurgical intervention for Varicocele $5390 - $7500
Transurethral resection of the bladder $5500 - $7500
Prostatectomy
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Hasan Biri
Urologist
38 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Hasan Biri

Urologist
38 years of experience

As a urology specialist providing medical services, Prof. Dr. Hasan Biri graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He started his residency in urology at Gazi University Hospital in 1987 and completed his specialization in 1992, becoming a urology specialist. Dr. Biri completed his compulsory service between 1993-1995. In 1995, he was appointed as an assistant professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. Between 1997-1998, he participated in research in many areas of uro-oncology such as radical prostatectomy and radical cystectomy at the University of Southern California Kneed Norris Uro-oncology Center, and was involved in many clinical practices. He successfully passed the associate professorship exam in 1998 and continued his education and training activities as an associate professor at Gazi University. Between 2000-2003, he served as the head of urology and chief physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital. In 2004, he became a professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. Throughout his academic career, he has published over 80 national and international publications and presented papers. As the founding president of Koru Healthcare Group, Prof. Dr. Hasan Biri currently provides medical services to his patients at Özel Koru Ankara Hospital. Prof. Dr. Hasan Biri is particularly specialized in robotic surgery, and his medical interests include:

• Uro-oncology

· Prostate Cancer

· Bladder Cancer

· Kidney Cancer

· Testicular Cancer

• Andrology

• Robotic Surgery (Prostate, Bladder, Kidney, Renal Artery Stenosis)

• Endourology

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

• Kidney Stone Disease

• In.

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As a urology specialist providing medical services, Prof. Dr. Hasan Biri graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He started his residency in urology at Gazi University Hospital in 1987 and completed his specialization in 1992, becoming a urology specialist. Dr. Biri completed his compulsory service between 1993-1995. In 1995, he was appointed as an assistant professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. Between 1997-1998, he participated in research in many areas of uro-oncology such as radical prostatectomy and radical cystectomy at the University of Southern California Kneed Norris Uro-oncology Center, and was involved in many clinical practices. He successfully passed the associate professorship exam in 1998 and continued his education and training activities as an associate professor at Gazi University. Between 2000-2003, he served as the head of urology and chief physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital. In 2004, he became a professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. Throughout his academic career, he has published over 80 national and international publications and presented papers. As the founding president of Koru Healthcare Group, Prof. Dr. Hasan Biri currently provides medical services to his patients at Özel Koru Ankara Hospital. Prof. Dr. Hasan Biri is particularly specialized in robotic surgery, and his medical interests include:

• Uro-oncology

· Prostate Cancer

· Bladder Cancer

· Kidney Cancer

· Testicular Cancer

• Andrology

• Robotic Surgery (Prostate, Bladder, Kidney, Renal Artery Stenosis)

• Endourology

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

• Kidney Stone Disease

• In.

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Bulent Celik
Urological surgeon
21 years of experience
Turkey, Bartin
Aktip Hospital

Bulent Celik

Urological surgeon
21 years of experience
Dr. Bulent Celik is a skilled urology specialist with expertise in kidney and urinary sy stone diseases, in treatment, urological tumor surgery, prostate surgery, and sexual dysfunctions and penile prosthesis implantation. He has contributed to the medical field with his research, particularly with a study on patient satisfaction in laparoscopic nephrectomy.Read more
Dr. Bulent Celik is a skilled urology specialist with expertise in kidney and urinary sy stone diseases, in treatment, urological tumor surgery, prostate surgery, and sexual dysfunctions and penile prosthesis implantation. He has contributed to the medical field with his research, particularly with a study on patient satisfaction in laparoscopic nephrectomy.
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Gülyüz Öztürk
Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
33 years of experience
4.1
7 reviews

Gülyüz Öztürk

Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
33 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
Emrah Yuruk
Urologist
13 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
HEC Turkey

Emrah Yuruk

Urologist
13 years of experience
Dr. Emrah Yuruk is a professor of Urology with over a decade of experience, specializing in prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction. He has contributed to various research projects and has been published in numerous international journals.Read more
Dr. Emrah Yuruk is a professor of Urology with over a decade of experience, specializing in prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction. He has contributed to various research projects and has been published in numerous international journals.
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Fatih Kurtuluş
Urologist
28 years of experience
4.3
41 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Estophia Hospital

Fatih Kurtuluş

Urologist
28 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a Urologist and FEBU (Fellow of European Board of Urology) who graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (English), in 1997. He has experience in the fields of endourology and urooncology and has been a professor of Urology since 2018. He has been involved in various organizations and research projects and has published various articles in international refereed journals. He is also a member of various Associations such as the European Association of Urology, Endourological Society, Turkish Association of Urology, and Urooncology Association.

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Prof. Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a Urologist and FEBU (Fellow of European Board of Urology) who graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (English), in 1997. He has experience in the fields of endourology and urooncology and has been a professor of Urology since 2018. He has been involved in various organizations and research projects and has published various articles in international refereed journals. He is also a member of various Associations such as the European Association of Urology, Endourological Society, Turkish Association of Urology, and Urooncology Association.

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4.3
41 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Prostatectomy $4000 - $14000
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy $12000 - $14000
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Ali Seydi Ozgul
Cardiologist
17 years of experience

Ali Seydi Ozgul

Cardiologist
17 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
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Ekrem Keskin
Plastic surgeon
12 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Ekrem Keskin

Ekrem Keskin

Plastic surgeon
12 years of experience

Surgeon Ekrem Keskin was born in 1986 in Istanbul. He completed his education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2010, and was awarded the title of Medical Doctor. During his residency training he was instructed in nose, facial and breast aesthetics under the supervision of James Zins, MD and Raffi Gurunluoglu, MD, at Cleveland Clinic Plastic and Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Cleveland, OHIO-USA in 2016. After 5 years of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery training, he completed his specialization and became a Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist.

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Surgeon Ekrem Keskin was born in 1986 in Istanbul. He completed his education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2010, and was awarded the title of Medical Doctor. During his residency training he was instructed in nose, facial and breast aesthetics under the supervision of James Zins, MD and Raffi Gurunluoglu, MD, at Cleveland Clinic Plastic and Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Cleveland, OHIO-USA in 2016. After 5 years of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery training, he completed his specialization and became a Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist.

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Assoc Prof Dr Ozkan Onuk
Urologist
27 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews

Assoc Prof Dr Ozkan Onuk

Urologist
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics
Ihsan Karaman
Urologist
34 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medistate Hospital Istanbul

Ihsan Karaman

Urologist
34 years of experience

Prof. Dr. M. İhsan KARAMAN is a urologic surgeon and professor of Urology with a specialization in Prostate Growth, Prostate cancer, Urinary Incontinence, Sexual Dysfunction, Kidney Stone Disease, Male In, and Pediatric Urology. He has held various positions, including Chief of Urology Clinic at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital and President of Istanbul Medeniyet University, and has served on various national and international committees. He is also a member of several global civil society organizations. He speaks English and understands Arabic.

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Prof. Dr. M. İhsan KARAMAN is a urologic surgeon and professor of Urology with a specialization in Prostate Growth, Prostate cancer, Urinary Incontinence, Sexual Dysfunction, Kidney Stone Disease, Male In, and Pediatric Urology. He has held various positions, including Chief of Urology Clinic at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital and President of Istanbul Medeniyet University, and has served on various national and international committees. He is also a member of several global civil society organizations. He speaks English and understands Arabic.

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Prof Bulent Erol Md
Urologist
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Bahceci

Prof Bulent Erol Md

Urologist
22 years of experience

Prof. Bülent Erol, MDE

Education

• 2017- - Title of Profesor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2012-2017 - Associate professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2011-2012 - Associate professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2006-2010 - Assistant professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 1997-2003 - Expertise in Medicine, İstanbul University, İstanbul Medical Faculty, Urology
• 1991-1997 - İstanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Master's Degree

Experience

• 2003 – 2006 - V.K.V Amerikan Hospital, Urology/ Centre
• 2006 – 2007 - Gülhane Military Medical Academy Urology
• 2007-2010 - Assistant professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2011-2012 - Associate Professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2012-2017 - Associate Professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2017-2019 - Title of Professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2019- Bahçeci Fulya Centre / İstanbul

Rewards

EROL B., 25ci National Urology Congress Endourology sub-branch Best Paper Award, Turkish Urolgoy Association, October 2016
EROL B., Academic encouragement medical faculty winner, Istanbul Medeniyet University Rector, April 2016

Patent

Erol B., Patent, Türkiye 2014.
Erol B, Patent, Avrupa 2019
DEVELOPMENT OF MAGNETIC-MICRO PARTICLES THAT PROVIDE CONTROLLED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN (GAG) RELEASE AND THE INTRAVESICAL USAGE OF IT IN INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS

Certificates, Courses and Trainings

Neururology: Sacral, Pudendal and Tibial Neuromodulation, Trigger Point Injections-. Beaumont Hospital, Detroit-Michigan, USA, 2019
Female Urology, Pelvic Reconstruction & Neururology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 2011
Urological Minimally Invasive Surgery and Laparoscopy, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Glickman Urological Institute, Minimal Invasive Surgery, 2008
Urological Minimally Invasive Surgery and Laparoscopy, Charité Hospital, Berlin, Department of Urology, 2006
Male and Female Sexual Health, Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, 1999-2000

Courses Given

2006-2019

Male In

Male Sexual Dysfunction

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Nöroüroloj of-Urodynamics

Urinary Incontinence in Male and Female

Pevic Organ Prolapse in Women

Pelvic Pain

Bladder Pain Syndrome-Interstitial Cystitis

Supported Projects

KALCIOĞLU M. T. , SAMASTI M., EROL B., KÜRÜM E., ATIŞ G., KARA M. A. , OVALI H. F. , Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, Medeniyet Medical Journal isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınının sürdürülmesi 2, 2016 - 2019

SAMASTI M., KALCIOĞLU M. T. , AKALIN İ., IRAZ M., EROL B., POYANLI O., KÜRÜM E., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, Medeniyet Medical Journal isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınının sürdürülmesi, 2015 - 2016

KARAMAN M. İ. , YILMAZ S. N. , EROL B., ÇAŞKURLU T., EFİLOĞLU Ö., AKALIN İ., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, AGRESİF PROSTAT KANSERİ ETYOLOJİSİNDE miRNA VE TREG İLİŞKİSİNİN ARAŞTIRILMASI, 2015 - 2016

SAMASTI M., POYANLI O. Ş. , KALCIOĞLU M. T. , IRAZ M., EROL B., AKALIN İ., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, "Medeniyet Medical Journal" isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınlanması, 2015 - 2015

Activities in Scientific Journals

SM Journal of Urology, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues

Turkish Journal of Urology, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues

International Archives of Urology and Complications, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues

Journal of Nephrology Research Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues

MEDICAL JOURNAL Civilizations, Editorial Board Member, 2014 - Continues

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The ghrelin and orexin activity in testicular tissues of patients with idiopathic non-obstructive azoospermia

 

 

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Prof. Bülent Erol, MDE

Education

• 2017- - Title of Profesor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2012-2017 - Associate professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2011-2012 - Associate professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2006-2010 - Assistant professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 1997-2003 - Expertise in Medicine, İstanbul University, İstanbul Medical Faculty, Urology
• 1991-1997 - İstanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Master's Degree

Experience

• 2003 – 2006 - V.K.V Amerikan Hospital, Urology/ Centre
• 2006 – 2007 - Gülhane Military Medical Academy Urology
• 2007-2010 - Assistant professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2011-2012 - Associate Professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2012-2017 - Associate Professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2017-2019 - Title of Professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2019- Bahçeci Fulya Centre / İstanbul

Rewards

EROL B., 25ci National Urology Congress Endourology sub-branch Best Paper Award, Turkish Urolgoy Association, October 2016
EROL B., Academic encouragement medical faculty winner, Istanbul Medeniyet University Rector, April 2016

Patent

Erol B., Patent, Türkiye 2014.
Erol B, Patent, Avrupa 2019
DEVELOPMENT OF MAGNETIC-MICRO PARTICLES THAT PROVIDE CONTROLLED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN (GAG) RELEASE AND THE INTRAVESICAL USAGE OF IT IN INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS

Certificates, Courses and Trainings

Neururology: Sacral, Pudendal and Tibial Neuromodulation, Trigger Point Injections-. Beaumont Hospital, Detroit-Michigan, USA, 2019
Female Urology, Pelvic Reconstruction & Neururology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 2011
Urological Minimally Invasive Surgery and Laparoscopy, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Glickman Urological Institute, Minimal Invasive Surgery, 2008
Urological Minimally Invasive Surgery and Laparoscopy, Charité Hospital, Berlin, Department of Urology, 2006
Male and Female Sexual Health, Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, 1999-2000

Courses Given

2006-2019

Male In

Male Sexual Dysfunction

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Nöroüroloj of-Urodynamics

Urinary Incontinence in Male and Female

Pevic Organ Prolapse in Women

Pelvic Pain

Bladder Pain Syndrome-Interstitial Cystitis

Supported Projects

KALCIOĞLU M. T. , SAMASTI M., EROL B., KÜRÜM E., ATIŞ G., KARA M. A. , OVALI H. F. , Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, Medeniyet Medical Journal isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınının sürdürülmesi 2, 2016 - 2019

SAMASTI M., KALCIOĞLU M. T. , AKALIN İ., IRAZ M., EROL B., POYANLI O., KÜRÜM E., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, Medeniyet Medical Journal isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınının sürdürülmesi, 2015 - 2016

KARAMAN M. İ. , YILMAZ S. N. , EROL B., ÇAŞKURLU T., EFİLOĞLU Ö., AKALIN İ., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, AGRESİF PROSTAT KANSERİ ETYOLOJİSİNDE miRNA VE TREG İLİŞKİSİNİN ARAŞTIRILMASI, 2015 - 2016

SAMASTI M., POYANLI O. Ş. , KALCIOĞLU M. T. , IRAZ M., EROL B., AKALIN İ., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, "Medeniyet Medical Journal" isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınlanması, 2015 - 2015

Activities in Scientific Journals

SM Journal of Urology, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues

Turkish Journal of Urology, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues

International Archives of Urology and Complications, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues

Journal of Nephrology Research Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues

MEDICAL JOURNAL Civilizations, Editorial Board Member, 2014 - Continues

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The ghrelin and orexin activity in testicular tissues of patients with idiopathic non-obstructive azoospermia

 

 

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Unal Oztekin
Urologist
14 years of experience
Turkey, Kayseri
SYSTEM HOSPITAL

Unal Oztekin

Urologist
14 years of experience
Dr. Unal Öztekin is a urologist from Sarıoğlan KAYSERİ with expertise in kidney cancer laparoscopic surgeries, sexual impotence treatment, stone treatment with laser, penile prosthesis application, laparoscopic adrenalectomy, and ureteroscopic stone surgery.Read more
Dr. Unal Öztekin is a urologist from Sarıoğlan KAYSERİ with expertise in kidney cancer laparoscopic surgeries, sexual impotence treatment, stone treatment with laser, penile prosthesis application, laparoscopic adrenalectomy, and ureteroscopic stone surgery.
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Doctor's visit price on request
Prostatectomy $3000
Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) $2000
Transurethral resection of the bladder
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Doctor Burak Demir
Dentist
12 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
NATURAL CLINIC

Doctor Burak Demir

Dentist
12 years of experience
Dr. Burak Demir is a dentist who started his professional career in 2022. He completed his education at Çukurova University, Department of Dentistry. He has participated in multiple congresses and workshops and holds various awards and memberships.Read more
Dr. Burak Demir is a dentist who started his professional career in 2022. He completed his education at Çukurova University, Department of Dentistry. He has participated in multiple congresses and workshops and holds various awards and memberships.
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Doctor Hasret Demirci
Dentist
8 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
NATURAL CLINIC

Doctor Hasret Demirci

Dentist
8 years of experience
Dr. Hasret Demirci is a dentist specializing in operative surgery with academic competence.Read more
Dr. Hasret Demirci is a dentist specializing in operative surgery with academic competence.
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Yilmaz Salman
Urologist
24 years of experience

Yilmaz Salman

Urologist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medistanbul Hospital
Doctor's visit price on request
Prostatectomy $4400 - $6750
Nephrectomy $3550 - $7150
Vasectomy $900 - $1600
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Halil Bozkurt
Urological surgeon
21 years of experience
4.4
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Private Çevre Hospital

Halil Bozkurt

Urological surgeon
21 years of experience
Dr. Halil Bozkurt is a highly experienced urologist with over 30 years of practice. He has a strong background in treating genital diseases, prostate and kidney problems, and is specialized in procedures including penis enlargement surgery, penis fat injections, and penile prosthesis. He is a member of several professional associations including the Turkish Urology Association and the Turkish Endourology Association.Read more
Dr. Halil Bozkurt is a highly experienced urologist with over 30 years of practice. He has a strong background in treating genital diseases, prostate and kidney problems, and is specialized in procedures including penis enlargement surgery, penis fat injections, and penile prosthesis. He is a member of several professional associations including the Turkish Urology Association and the Turkish Endourology Association.
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