Dr. Semih Ayan

Dr. Semih Ayan

Urologist

Fellowship, MBBS, MD

Medical Park Group, Istanbul – Turkey Medical Park Group, Istanbul – Turkey

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About Dr. Semih Ayan

Dr. Semih Ayan is a Senior Consultant Urologist with over 29 years of experience in adult and pediatric urology, robotic uro-oncology, and stone disease in Istanbul, Turkey. With Harvard and University of Chicago fellowship credentials, he is one of the most internationally trained Urologist specialists for international patients seeking advanced robotic prostate, kidney, and pediatric urology care in Turkey.

  • 29+ years of clinical experience in adult and pediatric urology, with US fellowship credentials
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School / Children's Hospital Boston (1999)
  • Minimally Invasive Urological Oncology Clinical Fellow at University of Chicago (2014–2015)
  • Holds USML license and European Board of Urology Certificate
  • Multiple PubMed-indexed publications in BJU Int, Urol Oncol, Anesth Analg, and Scand J Urol Nephrol

Qualifications & Credentials

**Medical Degrees**
  • MD — Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey
  • Specialization in Urology — Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
  • **Fellowships & Special Training**
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Pediatric Urology — Harvard Medical School, Children's Hospital Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1999
  • Minimally Invasive Urological Oncology Clinical Fellow — University of Chicago, Department of Surgery, Section of Urology, Illinois, USA, 2014–2015
  • **Certifications & Accreditations**
  • USML License (United States Medical Licensing Examination)
  • European Board of Urology Certificate (FEBU)
  • Turkish Medical Council Registration
  • Member — American Urological Association (AUA)
  • Member — European Association of Urology (EAU)
  • Member — Turkish Urologic Surgery Society
  • Member — Turkish Urooncology Society
  • Areas of Expertise

    **Major Conditions Treated**
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Kidney Stones & Urinary Stone Disease
  • UPJ Obstruction
  • Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
  • Hypospadias
  • Undescended Testis
  • Neonatal Hydronephrosis
  • Partial Ureteral Obstruction
  • **Sub-specialties**
  • Robotic Uro-Oncology: Robotic radical prostatectomy and robotic partial nephrectomy for prostate and kidney cancer — making him a leading Urologist specialist in Istanbul, Turkey for international patients seeking the best robotic urology doctor abroad.
  • Pediatric Urology: Harvard-trained surgical care for VUR, hypospadias, undescended testis, and neonatal hydronephrosis.
  • Endourology & Stone Disease: Minimally invasive PCNL, RIRS, and ureteroscopy with laser fragmentation.
  • **Advanced Procedures & Treatments**
  • Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
  • Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
  • Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy
  • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
  • Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) with Laser
  • Pediatric Pyeloplasty
  • Hypospadias Repair & Orchiopexy
  • Endoscopic VUR Treatment
  • List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Semih Ayan can be consulted

    Professional Experience

    **Current Affiliation**
  • Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital / Istanbul Aydın University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Senior Consultant Urologist (Present)
  • **Past Affiliations**
  • University of Chicago, Department of Surgery, Section of Urology, USA — Minimally Invasive Urological Oncology Clinical Fellow (2014–2015)
  • Harvard Medical School, Children's Hospital Boston, USA — Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Pediatric Urology (1999)
  • Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey — Faculty / Urology Specialist
  • **Academic & Research Roles**
  • Clinical Faculty — Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Medicine
  • Author — multiple PubMed-indexed publications in international peer-reviewed journals
  • **Key Achievements**
  • 29+ years of urology clinical practice
  • Harvard and University of Chicago fellowship-trained — rare US dual-credential urologist in Turkey
  • USML licensure and European Board of Urology Certificate
  • Multiple PubMed-indexed publications in BJU Int, Urol Oncol, Scand J Urol Nephrol, Anesth Analg, and Bosn J Basic Med Sci
  • Awards & Recognitions

    **National & International Awards**
  • Information not publicly available.
  • **Professional Memberships**
  • American Urological Association (AUA)
  • European Association of Urology (EAU)
  • Turkish Urologic Surgery Society
  • Turkish Urooncology Society
  • Research & Publications

    **Published Papers (Selected)**
  • Multiple peer-reviewed publications in BJU International on robotic and minimally invasive urological oncology.
  • Peer-reviewed articles in Urologic Oncology on prostate and kidney cancer outcomes.
  • Publications in Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology on stone disease and endourology.
  • Articles in Anesthesia & Analgesia on perioperative urology.
  • Publications in Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences on pediatric urology.
  • **Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests**
  • Robotic prostate and kidney cancer surgery
  • Pediatric urology — VUR, hypospadias, hydronephrosis
  • Endourology and stone disease (PCNL, RIRS)
  • Minimally invasive uro-oncology
  • Estimated Treatment Costs

    Procedure / ConsultationEstimated Cost (INR)Estimated Cost (USD)
    Urology Consultation₹5,000 – ₹12,000$60 – $145
    Robotic Radical Prostatectomy₹6,50,000 – ₹13,00,000$7,800 – $15,600
    Robotic Partial Nephrectomy₹6,00,000 – ₹12,00,000$7,200 – $14,400
    Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy₹4,50,000 – ₹8,50,000$5,400 – $10,200
    RIRS / PCNL for Kidney Stones₹1,80,000 – ₹3,50,000$2,150 – $4,200
    Pediatric Urology Surgery (e.g. Pyeloplasty)₹2,50,000 – ₹5,00,000$3,000 – $6,000

    *Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Semih Ayan use in Urologist treatment?

    Dr. Semih Ayan uses advanced robotic surgical platforms for radical prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy, laparoscopic uro-oncology, Holmium laser RIRS / PCNL for stone disease, and modern paediatric urology surgical techniques developed at Harvard Children's Hospital. International patients can access virtual second opinions through Cancer Rounds.

    2. What conditions does Dr. Semih Ayan specialize in treating?

    Dr. Semih Ayan specializes in prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), kidney stones, UPJ obstruction, vesicoureteral reflux, hypospadias, undescended testis, and neonatal hydronephrosis — making him a leading Urologist specialist in Istanbul, Turkey.

    3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Semih Ayan?

    Appointments with Dr. Semih Ayan can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

    4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Semih Ayan?

    Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Semih Ayan, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

    5. What support is available for international patients?

    International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

    6. Does Dr. Semih Ayan offer second opinions for Urologist cases?

    Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their urological diagnosis or surgical plan with an expert Urologist specialist in Istanbul, Turkey.

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