Prof. Dr. Semih Ayan
Professor of Urology; Senior Consultant / Urology Specialist.
VM Medical Park Florya HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
29+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- Specialist in Urology — graduated from Cumhuriyet University (Sivas, Turkey), Urology Specialist, 1997.
- Post‑doctoral Research Fellow in Pediatric Urology — Harvard Medical School / Children’s Hospital, Boston, USA (1999–2000).
- Associate Professor of Urology (2003).
- Professor of Urology (since 2009).
- Clinical Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Urologic Oncology — University of Chicago, USA (2014–2015).
- Holds credentials: US Medical License (USMLE), European Board of Urology certification.
Overview:
Prof. Dr. Semih Ayan is an internationally trained and highly experienced urologist, with special expertise in urologic oncology, pediatric urology, and minimally invasive (laparoscopic/ endoscopic/ percutaneous) urological surgeries. Over two decades of practice — combined with fellowships at renowned institutions such as Harvard Medical School and University of Chicago — equip him with advanced skills in diagnosing and treating complex urinary tract and urogenital conditions. And his Specialties / Area of interests:
- Urologic oncology: kidney cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, other urinary tract tumors.
- Pediatric urology: congenital urinary disorders (e.g. vesicoureteral reflux, ureteropelvic junction obstruction), urinary tract malformations, pediatric urological diseases.
- Urinary stone disease: kidney, ureter, bladder stones — endoscopic & percutaneous stone removal surgeries.
- Benign urological conditions: prostate enlargement/hyperplasia, urinary outlet obstruction, urinary reflux, urinary incontinence, urethral strictures, hypospadias, etc.
He has authored multiple peer‑reviewed research publications — especially in areas like pediatric urology, urologic oncology, and pathophysiology of urogenital disorders.
Conditions Treated:
- Kidney cancer / Kidney tumors / Renal cell carcinoma.
- Bladder cancer / Bladder tumors / Urothelial cancer.
- Prostate cancer / Prostate enlargement / Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) / Prostate diseases.
- Urinary stone disease — kidney stones, ureteral stones, bladder stones.
- Pediatric urinary tract conditions: vesicoureteral reflux, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, urinary reflux to kidney, hydronephrosis, hypospadias, congenital urinary malformations.
- Urinary tract infections, urinary outlet obstruction, urinary incontinence, urethral strictures, varicocele, hydrocele, male infertility / fertility‑related issues via urology.
Procedures Performed:
- Tumor surgeries: nephrectomy/nephron‑sparing surgery for kidney cancer, bladder tumor surgeries, radical prostatectomy / prostate cancer surgeries.
- Endoscopic & percutaneous interventions: stone removal (kidney, ureter, bladder), percutaneous nephrolithotomy, ureteroscopy, cystoscopy.
- Laparoscopic surgeries (minimally invasive urologic surgeries) — for tumors, prostate, urinary tract surgeries.
- Pediatric urological corrective surgeries — e.g. for vesicoureteral reflux, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, congenital anomalies, hypospadias, undescended testes, pediatric urinary tract reconstruction.
- Surgeries related to benign urological conditions: prostate surgeries for BPH, bladder outlet obstruction surgeries, reconstructive urology, urinary tract reconstruction, treatments for strictures, hydrocele, varicocele, male infertility surgeries, etc.
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FAQs
You can directly contact I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul to request an appointment with Prof. Ayan. Alternatively, since you're an international patient, you may reach out to HOSPIDIO — email: [email protected] or WhatsApp/Call: +91‑9870538337 — and we will help facilitate scheduling, visa support, travel, and treatment arrangements.
He treats a wide range of urological conditions — including kidney, bladder and prostate cancers; urinary stone disease; benign prostate enlargement; pediatric urinary tract disorders; congenital urinary anomalies; urinary incontinence; male infertility related surgeries; and other urogenital issues.
Yes — Prof. Ayan has extensive international training and certifications (USA & Europe) and vast experience with cases involving complex urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgeries. Through HOSPIDIO’s medical travel support, international patients can get full assistance for consultation, treatment, hospital stay, language support, and after‑care coordination.
For stone diseases, Dr. Ayan performs minimally invasive endoscopic or percutaneous procedures for stone removal — such as ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), cystoscopy — tailored to stone type and location, ensuring effective treatment and quicker recovery.
Yes — Prof. Ayan has pediatric urology training (post‑doctoral fellowship in pediatric urology at Harvard), and handles pediatric urinary tract conditions including vesicoureteral reflux, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, congenital urinary anomalies, hypospadias, undescended testes, and other childhood urology disorders.