Best Doctors for Bladder Cancer in Turkey

Spec. Dr. Mustafa Solak is a top-rated Medical Oncologist at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul. 
Spec. Dr. Mustafa Solak received his medical degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine followed by specialized learning from İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital.
Afterward, Spec. Dr. Mustafa Solak did Minor Specialty training from Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. 

• Dr. Ibrahim Tek is a reputed Medical Oncologist with an experience of more than 24+ years in the field.
• He is an active member of the Internal Medicine Specialists Association, Turkish Oncology Group Association, Medical Oncology Association, Turkish Hematology Association, Hemapheresis Association, and Academic Geriatrics Association.
• He graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine (1990-1996), Ankara University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program (1996-2001), and Health Science Institute Hemapherasis Ph.D. Program, Ankara University (2001-2003).
• Dr. Tek specializes in Kidney Tumors, General Medical Oncology, Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcoma Cancer), Urological Tumors, Breast cancer, Digestive System Tumors, Laryngeal Cancers, Skeletal System Tumors, Diagnostic Methods, etc.
• Fulfilling his compulsory service as a Medical Oncologist in Samsun, Assoc. Dr. İbrahim TEK has been continuing his professional studies at Medicana International Ankara Hospital since 2008.
• He has written various research papers and publications such as "Endoscopic Evaluation of Acute Intestinal Graft-versus-Host Disease After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation"; "Influence of febrile neutropenia period on plasma viscosity at malignancy"; "IgA lambda oligoclonal gammopathy in multiple myeloma", etc.

• Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu is a well-renowned Medical Oncologist having over 30+ years of experience.

• He completed his graduation from Istanbul Medical School, in the year 1985.

• He did his specialization in Thoracic Surgery at Yedikule Thoracic Surgery Center Royal Brompton Hospital, London.

• Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu performs a wide variety of procedures for cancer treatment such as Tracheal Surgery, Emphysema Surgery, Metastasectomy, Lung Cancer, and Extended Resections.

• Some Surgical Techniques described by him include a novel technique for bronchopleural fistula closure: an hourglass-shaped stent, End-to-side bronchial anastomosis using the continuous suture technique, and Pleural flap to prevent lobar torsion: A novel technique, A quick technique for division of the first rib using a posterior approach.

• During his medical career, he gained various certificates including 1st EACTS Course on Thoracic Robotic Surgery, Advanced Course on Chest Tumours, London; Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery, Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion, Lund University.
   

• Dr. Merih Kalamanoglu Balci is one of the leading Oncologists in Istanbul, Turkey.
• She has over 22 years of experience in her field.
• She completed her graduation from Ondokuz May University, Faculty of Medicine, and Specialization from Marmara University.
• The doctor has performed a large number of successful procedures for cancer treatment, with a high success rate.
• Dr. Merih Kalamanoglu Balci has received worldwide recognition for their patient-centric approach and holistic approach.
• Some procedures performed by her include Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Meningiomas, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Mixed Gliomas, and Skin Cancer.
• She is well versed in performing minimally invasive surgeries such as laser surgery, cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, and cryosurgery.

• Prof. Dr. Remzi Saglam is a reputed Urologist with 42+ years of experience in the field.
• He is the General Manager and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He was a founding member and chairman of the Endourology Association and the editor of the Journal of Endourology.
• He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty in 1970 and after working as an Intern at Gülhane Military Medical Academy between 1970-1971, he was appointed as an Air Force in Eskişehir.
• He completed the Flight Medicine course for three months at the Physiological Training Center and went on to do a specialization in GATA Urology Clinic and became a Urology Specialist in June 1977.
• Dr. Saglam's expertise lies in areas such as Urodynamics, neurogenic bladder, (PNL) Percutaneous Lithotripsy, URS (Ureterorenoscopy), fURS (Flexible Ureterorenoscopic Laser Lithotripsy), Laser Treatment of Kidney Stones with Robot, Evaporation of Prostate with Greenlight Laser, HoLEP (Removal of Prostate with Holmium Laser in Patients with Urinary Incontinence) Sphincter, Penile Prosthesis, etc.
• He has attended different congresses in Turkey and abroad with his papers, and has 63 scientific publications and 60 papers, as well as 18 meetings and panels.

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cagri Guneri is a respected Urologist with 22 years of experience.
• His fields of interest are treating Painful Bladder, Testicular Cancer, Kidney Cancer, and Bladder Cancer.
• He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2002 and post-graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Urology Department in 2008.
• Dr. Cagri is a respected member of the Ankara Chamber of Medicine and the Turkish Society of Urology.

• Prof. Dr. Ziya Akbulut is a prominent Urologist with 36 years of experience.
• He specializes in treating kidney stone, prostate enlargement, prostate cancer, ureter stone, testicular cancer, and kidney diseases.
• He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1988.
• He completed his specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• With more than 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Murat Binbay is an accomplished Urologist.
• He has performed 3000+ Urological Cancer surgeries and 2500+ Robotic and Laparoscopic surgeries.
• He focuses on treating Uro-oncology and Urinary system stone diseases.
• He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Urology Association, the American Urology Association, the Balkan Union of Oncology, the Turkish Andrology Association, and the International Young Urologists Society.
• Dr. Murat Binbay gained his MBBS (1999) from Istanbul University, Istanbul. 
• He did his specialization in Urology (2005) at Haseki Training and Research Hospital.
• Dr. Murat Binbay is the author of several publications and articles.

• Dr. Mustafa Yektaoglu is a renowned Andrologist and Urologist, based in Istanbul with extensive 21+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise lie in Pediatric Urology and Andrology, management of the Enlarged prostate, Erectile dysfunction, Infertility, Painful bladder syndrome or interstitial cystitis, Kidney diseases, Urinary tract infections, etc.
• He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and has both national and international publications under his credit in accredited indexed journals.
• Dr. Mustafa has completed his graduation from Hacettepe University, followed by post-graduation from Istanbul University. Later, he did a fellowship from the prestigious University of Germany.

• Prof. Dr. Fatih Kurtulus is a prominent Istanbul-based Urologist with 24+ years of experience in the field.
• He is an active member of the various reputed organizations such as the European Association of Urology (EAU), Endourological Society, Turkish Urology Association, Urological Surgery Association, and Turkish Andrology Association.
• His expertise lies in areas such as Kidney stone, Prostate Enlargement, Bleeding in urine, (PNL) Percutaneous Lithotripsy, URS (Ureterorenoscopy), Laser Treatment of Kidney Stones with Robot, Reconstruction of new bladder, Evaporation of Prostate with Greenlight Laser, Sphincter, Penile Prosthesis, etc.
• He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of English Medicine in 1997 and completed his residency in Taksim Teaching and Training Hospital, Urology clinic in 2002.
• Dr. Kurtulus also received advanced laparoscopy training in Strasbourg (IRCAD) in 2008 and increased his experience in the field of uro-oncology, endourology, and female urology at the Milan San Raffaele IRCCS Hospital and Heidelberg University, Heilbronn clinic in 2009.
• He has received several awards in the field such as Urooncology Research Award 2015, 2008 Best oral presentation - 2008 AUA Congress, and more.
• He has numerous scientific papers and well-researched articles in national and international publications.

• Dr.Semih Ayan is a renowned Urologist with extensive 20+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in the management of prostate cancer, bladder cancers, kidney tumors, congenital anomalies such as renal outlet obstruction, urinary reflux to the kidney, and hypospadias treatment, Urological oncology, etc.
• Dr. Ayan completed his education at Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, followed by Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard University in the field of Pediatric Urology.
• He has the American Medical License (USML) and is a member of the Pediatric Urology Society, and Urological Oncology Society. He has worked at the University of Chicago, Harvard University, Medical park, etc.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's and worldwide conferences to talk about Urological disorders.

• Dr. Turhan Çaşkurlu is a urologist with 28+ years of experience.
• His clinical interests include Small bowel prolapse (enterocele), Overactive bladder, Pelvic organ prolapse, Kidney stones, Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Bladder cancer and more.
• Dr. Çaşkurlu has won many awards, including Best Paper Award in 2017, Best Paper in Endourology, Second Prize in Health Sciences and more.
• He has 77 publications in international journals, 1 chapter in international book, 92 publications in national journals, 17 chapters in national books and 3 national books under his name.
• He is a member of the Turkish Urology Association, Endourology Association, Eurasia Urooncology Association, Turkish Andrology Association, European Urology Association (EAU), World Endourology Association (SIU), American Urology Association (AUA) and Turkish Medical Association.