Ilter Alkan

Prof. Ilter Alkan is a Professor of Urology who trained in laparoscopic and endourological techniques. He completed fellowships at Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen in Austria and University College London. The specialist currently treats patients at Memorial Bodrum Hospital in Turkey.

Specialization & Approach

Prof. Alkan focuses on urological care using minimally invasive methods. He addresses conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system. The specialist treats the following conditions:

• Prostatic hyperplasia and BPH — an enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary issues
• Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation
• Urolithiasis (kidney stones)
• Kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease
• Testicular tumors and hydrocele — a buildup of fluid around a testicle
• Urinary incontinence and cystitis — inflammation of the bladder
• Azoospermia and varicocele — enlarged veins within the scrotum
• Urethral strictures and phimosis

Work Experience

• 2025 – Present: Urology Specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, Turkey
• 2021 – 2025: Urology Specialist at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2014 – 2021: Urology Specialist at Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
• 2010 – 2014: Urology Specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
• 2005: Fellow in Laparoscopic Urology and Endourology at Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen, Austria
• 2002: Clinical training at University College London, Institute of Urology and Nephrology, UK
• 1996 – 2010: Urology Specialist in private sector hospitals, Ankara, Turkey

Education & Training

• 2024: Earned Professor of Urology title at Yeditepe University, Istanbul
• 2019: Became Associate Professor of Urology through the University of Health Sciences, Istanbul
• 1995: Completed Urology Residency at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• 1990 – 1995: Earned Medical Degree from Ege University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

Prof. Alkan is active in several international and national medical organizations:

• Société Internationale d’Urologie (SIU)
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Endourological Society
• Turkish Urological Association (Türk Üroloji Derneği)
• Urological Surgery Society (Ürolojik Cerrahi Derneği)