Ali Ferruh Akay

Ali Ferruh Akay is a board-certified urologist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He has authored over 100 scientific publications during his clinical career. Furthermore, he is an active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU).

Clinical Specialization and Focus

Dr. Akay treats a wide variety of urological conditions. He focuses on uro-oncology, covering prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers. Additionally, he treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and kidney cysts. He also treats male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation.

Surgical Expertise

Dr. Akay performs specialized procedures to treat stones and urinary issues. He uses endourology and minimally invasive urologic surgeries. His surgical repertoire includes prostatectomy and bladder removal with reconstruction. The specialist also performs nephrectomy and various laser lithotripsy techniques.

Professional Experience

Dr. Akay is a Professor of Urology in Istanbul. He has held positions at several healthcare institutions throughout Turkey. These roles include work at Memorial Diyarbakır Hospital and Veni Vidi Hospital. He also served as an Associate Professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine. Earlier in his career, he practiced at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital.

• Professor of Urology – Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
• Urologist & Associate Professor – Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Urologist – Memorial Diyarbakır Hospital
• Urologist – Veni Vidi Hospital
• Urologist – Istanbul Training and Research Hospital

Education and Advanced Training

Dr. Akay earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylul University. He then completed a urology residency at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine. In 2005, he moved to the USA for training. He studied Endourology and Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Rochester. This training focused on minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgery.

Research and Academic Contributions

The doctor contributes to medical literature and education. He has written chapters for academic textbooks in the urology field. Dr. Akay frequently serves as a speaker at medical conferences. He also acts as a session chair for national and international events.

Professional Memberships

• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Turkish Urological Association
• Various Turkish national urological organizations