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Buğra Çetin MD, PhD                                                                                                                  

Urological Surgeon

Altinbas University Bahçelievler Medicalpark Hospital

Dr. Buğra Çetin is a pioneer in the field of urology, particularly renowned for his groundbreaking work in cellular therapies. With a deep commitment to advancing medical science, Dr. Çetin has been at the forefront of developing and applying cutting-edge treatments that harness the body's own cellular potential to restore and enhance urological health. His innovative approaches have opened new avenues for patients suffering from conditions previously deemed untreatable, offering them renewed hope and improved quality of life. By integrating the latest advancements in cellular medicine into his practice, Dr. Çetin provides his patients with access to the most promising and effective treatments available today. His dedication to exploring and implementing these therapies reflects his unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standard of care and transforming lives.

Clinical Skills:

Dr. Buğra Çetin possesses extensive expertise in Aesthetic Penoscrotal Surgery, having performed hundreds of successful procedures with a consistently high rate of patient satisfaction. His clinical skills encompass a wide array of advanced surgical techniques, including circumcision, penile curvature correction, penile and testicular implant placement, penile lengthening and enlargement, pubic lipectomy, and liposuction. Additionally, he is proficient in penoscrotal web correction, hypospadias surgery, and hydrocelectomy, ensuring that each procedure adheres to the highest standards of safety and efficacy.

In the realm of Urooncologic Surgery, Dr. Çetin has achieved excellent outcomes in complex procedures such as radical retropubic prostatectomy, radical cystoprostatectomy, radical nephrectomy, and radical orchiectomy. His expertise extends to pelvic lymph node dissection, ileal conduit urinary diversion, and transurethral bladder cancer resection, where he applies meticulous surgical precision to optimize patient recovery and outcomes.

Dr. Çetin is also highly skilled in Endourologic Surgery, performing a wide range of procedures using advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques. His proficiency in laparoscopic nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, pyeloplasty, and ureterolithotomy allows for minimally invasive surgeries that promote faster recovery and reduced patient discomfort. Additionally, his experience includes percutaneous nephrolithotomy, flexible ureteroscopy, and transurethral prostatectomy, all executed with a commitment to excellence.

In Reconstructive Urologic Surgery, Dr. Çetin handles complex urethral strictures, urogenital fistula operations, and urinary incontinence surgeries for both male and female patients, ensuring a comprehensive and compassionate approach to urological health.

Professional Experiences:

Dr. Buğra Çetin's illustrious career as a Urological Surgeon is marked by his dedication to excellence and patient care across multiple esteemed institutions. Beginning his journey at Dr. Yusuf Azizoğlu State Hospital in Diyarbakır from 2019 to 2020. His pursuit of advanced medical practices led him to Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul, where from 2020 to 2023, he contributed to groundbreaking research and performed complex surgeries with precision and care. Currently, Dr. Çetin continues to make significant strides at Bahçelievler Medicalpark Hospital in Istanbul, where he remains committed to providing cutting-edge treatments and compassionate care to his patients. His journey through these prestigious institutions reflects his relentless dedication to advancing the field of urology and improving patient outcomes.

Educations:

Dr. Buğra Çetin's educational journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence and his relentless pursuit of knowledge. He embarked on his medical career with a strong foundation, earning his MD from Firat University in 2007. His passion for urology led him to pursue specialized training at Taksim Training and Research Hospital, where he completed his Urology Residency Program in 2019, distinguishing himself through his dedication and eagerness to learn. Not content with just clinical practice, Dr. Çetin ventured into the realm of advanced research, and in 2024, he successfully completed his PhD in Molecular Medicine at Health Science University, earning the esteemed title of PhD. This rigorous academic path reflects his deep-seated enthusiasm and determination to be at the forefront of medical innovation, always striving to provide the best possible care for his patients.

Certifications:

- Board Certified Urologist

-IICPI Certification ‘’Advenced Level Sexuallity, Sexual Therapy, and Sexual Treatments Training Participation Certificate’’

Memberships;

-ISSM (International Sociaty for Sexual Medicine)

-ESSM (European Sociaty for Sexual Medicine)

-Europena Urology Association of Urology

-Turkish Association of Urology

PhD. Sökmen graduated from Eskişehir Kılıçoğlu High

School in 2002 and studied at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa

University Medical School in the same year,

graduating in 2008.

Later, he specialized in urology at Bakırköy Urology

Clinic of Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research

Hospital was the only clinic in Turkey with European

Accreditation (FEBU) accreditation at the time and

was appointed as Urology Specialist in 2014.

Since becoming a specialist, he has actively

participated in trainings and conferences in the fields

of urological oncology, robotic surgery, renal

transplantation and andrology, and has participated in

numerous surgeries with leading professors from

around the world.

In recent years, he has become particularly interested

in “men’s sexual health and sexual aesthetics” and has

been performing surgeries in this area since 2017.He

continues to perform surgeries and research, including

penile enlargement and regenerative treatments for

erectile dysfunction, penile implant implantation,

chronic prostatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and

chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

PhD. Sökmen has been a member of the European

Association of Urology since 2009. He has also

organized and served as an instructor for many

accredited training courses for the organization.

2021 Ph.D. Sökmen introduces unique andrology

trends in the field of urology with its portfolio of

treatments, patented devices and regenerative

therapies.He is currently conducting scientific research

and patient examinations at the Andro Expertise

Center for Men’s Health and Aesthetics, which was

opened in 2022 with his colleague Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya

with the same vision. He treats patients in his own

clinic and performs surgeries in affiliated hospitals.

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

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.

Specializations 

Specialist in urology and general surgery Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate diseases Description The first Polish urologist certified as an Ablatherm® HIFU operator, the only doctor in Central and Eastern Europe who trains doctors and medical teams in the HIFU method. Promoter of innovative treatment methods and surgical techniques.

Professional education 

Dr. Filipek is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine of the Medical Academy in Krakow, where he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in 1977, in 1980 he obtained the first degree of specialization in general surgery, and in 1986 the second degree in urology. In 1999 he obtained the degree of doctor of medical sciences. 

Professional experience 

Dr. n. med. Marek Filipek serves as the Head of the Urology Department of the Independent Specialist Western Hospital in Grodzisk Mazowiecki. He created from scratch one of the most modern and best equipped urology departments in Poland. For many years, Dr. Filipek was associated with the Urology Clinic of the Jagiellonian University Medical College, where he worked as a senior assistant and lecturer. In the years 2000-2006, he was the head of the Urology Department of the St. Luke Provincial Hospital in Tarnów.

Certificates 

He participated in many scientific and advanced courses. He spent internships and scholarships in many prestigious foreign urology centers, including the Professor F. Debruyne Urology Clinic in Nijmegen. In 2014, Dr. Filipek completed training in Focal-One HIFU, with Dr. Albert Gelet, at the Hospices Civils de Lyon Edouard Herriot Hospital, in Lyon, France. In the same year, in April, the doctor also participated in the course of the European School of Urology “Focal therapy in prostate cancer” in Stockholm. 

Scientific activity

Dr. n. med. Marek Filipek is a member of the Polish Urological Society (in 1997 he was the Vice-President of the Krakow Branch of the PTU). He is also a full member of the European Urological Society. He has also been awarded many times for his scientific activity and achievements in the field of urology (winner of, among others, the 1st PTU award and the Prof. Zew Wajsman award). The scientific achievements of Dr. n. med. Marek Filipek include several dozen publications and papers presented at Polish and foreign congresses and conferences. He is the author of over 30 publications and papers published, among others, in Urologia Polska or presented at the congresses of the Polish Urological Society and the European Urological Society. He has also participated in international, multi-center clinical trials many times. Every year Dr. Filipek also participates in the meetings of the American Urological Association.

Academic degree, name, and surname: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahadır Topuz Activity direction: Urology Medical areas of interest:  Laser Prostate Enucleation Surgery (HoLEP, ThuFLEP)  Rezum (Water Vapor to Prostate) Surgery  Urooncology  Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery  Andrology  Penile Prosthesis Surgeries  In  Pediatric Urology Education:  Primary School – Güventürk Primary School, Kayseri, Türkiye (1989-1994)  Secondary School – Gözübüyük Secondary School, Kayseri, Türkiye (1994-1997)  High School – Melikgazi Super High School, Kayseri, Türkiye (1997-2001)  University – GATA, Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara, Türkiye (2001-2007)  Specialization – GATA Urology department, Ankara, Türkiye (2010-2015) Experience:  2007-2008: General Practitioner, GATA Intern and Course Company, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2008-2010: General Practitioner, 3rd Armored Brigade Infantry Battalion, Çerkezköy, Tekirdağ, Türkiye  2010-2015: Urology Specialization Student, GATA Urology Department, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2015-2016: Urology Specialist, GATA Urology Department, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2016-2022: Urology Specialist, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2022-2023: Associate Professor Doctor, Urology Specialist, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2023-Present: Private Urology Center, Şişli, Istanbul, Türkiye and Liv Bona Dea Hospital, Baku, Azerbaijan 

Specialties

Kidney and urinary tract endoscopic stone crushing treatment

Endoscopic Prostate and Bladder Surgery (TUR Method)

Diagnosis and surgery of testicular diseases

Diagnosis and treatment of in in men (Varicocele surgeries)

Diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions

Treatment of urinary incontinence in women

Treatment of nocturnal incontinence in children

Treatment of undescended testicle in children

Circumcision

Experience

1995-1999 Bilecik State Hospital Urology Clinic

1999-2002 Kocaeli Gölcük State Hospital Urology Clinic

2002-2006 Sakarya Karasu State Hospital Urology Clinic and Chief Physician

2006-2012 Kocaeli State Hospital Urology Clinic and Chief Physician

2012-2015 Kocaeli State Hospital Urology Clinic

2015-2018 Kocaeli Public Hospitals Secretary General

2018-2021 Kocaeli Provincial Health Director

2021-2023 Kocaeli Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic

2023- 2024 Kocaeli Gölcük Necati Çelik State Hospital Urology Clinic

2024 Private Darıca Büyük Anadolu Hospital

Education

Uludag University Faculty of Medicine (graduation) 1988

Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine (specialization) 1994

1982-1988 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

1990 -1994 Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology (Specialization)

Scientific Publications

Acar A., Sert I. Ü., Gürbüz R., Ergüney Ş: Submucosal methotrexate applications in inoperable bladder tumors.  S.Ü.T.F. Journal. 1993; 9(1):39-41

Acar A., Sert İ.Ü., Gürbüz R., Arslan E.M., Ergüney Ş. , : Bladder wall and prostate

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Dr. Sılay is an experienced pediatric urologist practicing in Turkey.

Specialty

Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Sılay specializes in robotic surgery for urology conditions in children.

Dr. Selçuk Sılay has provided over:

• 300 pediatric laparoscopic surgeries
• 100 pediatric robotic surgeries
• 300 closed kidney stone surgeries in children.

Work experience

• Since 2018 – Urologist in Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
• 2017-2018 – Pediatric urology robotic surgery specialist in Mehmet Akif Ersoy Training and Research Hospital
• 2016-2018 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department in Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• 2011-2016 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department at the Bezmialem Foundation University
• 2009 – Urology Specialist in Diyarbakir Bismil State Hospital
• 2006-2007 – Urology and Robotic Surgery Specialist.

Education

• 1997-2003 – Ankara University Medical School – Degree in general medicine
• 2003 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Training in urology
• 2004-2009 – Istanbul Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Education And Research Hospital – Training in urology
• 2006-2007 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Internship in urology
• 2014-2015 – Texas Children's Hospital (USA) – Pediatric Urology Robotic Surgery Training (USA).

Awards

• 2016 Young Academician of the Year Award by the 24th National Urology Congress in Cyprus
• 2018 Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year.

Scientific activity

Prof. Selçuk Sılay provides research in robotic surgery in children. Has written over 80 articles.

Membership in organizations

• The Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
• The European Association of Urology
• The European Society for Paediatric Urology
• The Turkish Association of Urology.

Academic degree, name and surname: Assoc.Prof.Dr.Murat Zor Activity direction: Urology Medical areas of interest:  Urooncology  Robotic Urology and Endourology  Laser Technologies and Laser Prostate Surgeries (HoLEP, ThuFLEP)  MRI Transrectal/Transperineal Ultrasonography Prostate Fusion Biopsy  Endoscopic Stone Surgery Education:  Gülhane Military Medical Academy Experience:  Liv Ulus Hospital  Kolan International Hospital  Gülhane Training and Research Hospital  Gülhane Military Medical Faculty  University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine Memberships:  Turkish Association of Urology  Endourological Association  European Association of Urology (EAU)  American Urological Association (AUA)  Endourological Society Awards: Turkish 

In his professional career, Dr. Sarıer began working as a urology specialist at Özel Antalya Yaşam Hospital from 2005 to 2008, and then served at Gümüşsuyu Asker Hospital between 2008 and 2009. Since 2009, he has been employed at Medical Park Antalya Hospital, where he received the title of associate professor in 2020. Additionally, he served as a faculty member in the Department of Urology at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine from 2016 to 2017, and has been continuing his academic career as a faculty member in the Department of Urology at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine since 2021.

Education and Specialization

• Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, 1990 /1996
• Ph.D. / Medical Specialization: Urology, Akdeniz University, 1997/2002
• Associate Professor / Professor: Urology, Harran University, 2012/ 2013
• Professor: Urology, Istanbul Gelişim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2019/ 2023

Professional Experience

• Research Assistant: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Antalya (1997/ 2002)
• Urology Specialist: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Antalya (March 2002 / October 2002)
• Lecturer: Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Şanlıurfa (2003/ 2006)
• Assistant Professor: Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Şanlıurfa (2006 / 2010)
• Associate Professor: Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Şanlıurfa (2012 /2013)
• Associate Professor: Ministry of Health Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic, Antalya (2013 /2018)
• Associate Professor: Memorial Antalya Hospital, Urology Clinic, Antalya (2018 /2019)
• Professor: Memorial Antalya Hospital, Urology Clinic, Antalya & Istanbul Gelişim University, Faculty of Health Sciences (2019/ 2023)
• Professor: Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex (2023 / Present)

International Experience

• Berlin University, Charité Hospital – Fellowship in Urology (February 1 - March 31, 2006, Berlin, Germany)
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Urology Clinic – Postgraduate Education in Laparoscopic Surgery by Endourology Association (May 1 - June 12, 2008, Antalya, Turkey)

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Andrology Association
• Turkish Endourology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• European Association of Urology
• Endourological Society
• Urological Surgery Association
• Eurasian Urooncology Association
• Turkish Pediatric Urology Association
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• TÜYK Competency Certificate
• "Recent Advances in Laparoscopic Urology" & "Urodynamics and Neuro-Uropharmacology" (October 8, 2000, Izmir)
• IRCAD Advanced Laparoscopic Urology Course Certificate (February 13-15, 2008)
• Laparoscopic Training Program Certificate (Endourology Association, 2008, Antalya)
• Experimental Animal Usage Certificate (January 26 - February 4, 2009)

Education/Academic Experience

Apr 1995 – Oct 2001                Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Mar 2007                                   IELTS Certificate (Overall Band Score 7.5)

Feb 2011                                    CCST in Urology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

June 2012                                  Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)

Sept 2014                                  Fellow in Andrology/Reconstructive Surgery (Mr Giulio Garaffa,         UCLH / Mid-Essex)

Apr 2016                                   Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS Eng)

Oct 2018                                   Honorary Senior Lecturer St Andrews University

Sep 2019                                   Urology ChM Tutor in Andrology and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIMS) University of Edinburgh

Aug 2020                                  European Union Expert Panel Member of Medical Devices (EU EXPAMED)

Current and Previous appointments

Current appointment

May 2022- Present         Consultant Urologist German Oncology Centre, Limassol, Cyprus

Previous appointments

Nov16- May 2021       Consultant Urological Surgeon Victoria/ Queen Margaret Hospital Fife, Scotland.

Nov 2012 - Oct 2016      Consultant Urologist Broomfield Hospital, Mid-Essex Hospitals Trust 

Jan 2011 - Oct 2012      Urology Clinical Research Fellow, Spelialist Registrar Level), Bristol Royal Infirmary, United Bristol Hospitals Trust

Dec 2009 -Dec 2010      Urology Resident G. Gennimatas Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Duties

• Performing routine and major Penile / Urethral Reconstruction as well as Core Urology procedures twice weekly at Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospitals (Green light prostatectomy, Urolift Service lead, Prostate template biopsies, General urology)

Consultant Urologist providing and supervising the services of andrology and urethral reconstruction surgery. Also covering a general urology one stop outpatient clinics three times per week (Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospitals).

Participation in once weekly local cancer and once monthly specialist male uro-genital reconstruction MDT meetings (Honorary contract at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh) as well as grand ward rounds.

Undergraduate student trainer and member of examiners panel at St Andrews University, Scotland.

Participation in 1:9 on call Urology Consultant rota.

Research

• Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy (NHS Fife) lead investigator. A prospective, multicentre study with subgroup randomisation into MRI-U/S image fusion guided prostate biopsies and routine transrectal U/S guided biopsies.  (MULTIPROS Study)
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• Broomfield Hospital (MEHT) sub-investigator. A pragmatic multicentre randomised superiority trial of open urethroplasty versus endoscopic urethrotomy. (OPEN Study)
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• Broomfield Hospital (MEHT) sub-investigator. A Multicentre randomised controlled trial of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, as first treatment option, compared with direct progression to ureteroscopic treatment, for ureteric stones. (TISU
• Study)
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• Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator. A Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial of the Use of Drug Therapy in the Management of Symptomatic Ureteric Stones in Hospitalised Patients. (SUSPEND Study)
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• Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator. A Multicentre Prospective Single Arm Intervention Trial Evaluating Focal Therapy using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (Sonablate 500) for Localised Prostate Cancer. (HIFU INDEX Study)
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• Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator, A Randomised Controlled Trial to Determine the Effect of Decapeptyl on Reduction of Prostate Volume Pre-Radiotherapy Compared with Standard Therapy (Zoladex). (EDVART Study)

Teaching Experience

Fife Simulation BPH Course Fascilitator (Scottish Urology Training Programme, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dumfermline Fife)

Urology Simulation boot camp Faculty member (St James's University Hospital, Leeds)

General Practitioner Urology Training Programme Fascilitator (ScotGem)

Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessor (St Andrews University Medical School)

Teaching (case-based discussions) and trainee supervision in theatres (East Anglia / East of   Scotland Deaneries trainees)

FY1 Doctors Urology teaching Bristol Royal Infirmary (University Bristol Hospitals Trust)

Undergraduate teaching of medical students in General Hospital of the city of Drama, Greece

Anatomy, Physiology and First Aid to Undergraduate nursing students