Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zülfü Sertkaya – Urologist and Andrologist
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zülfü Sertkaya is a urologist and andrologist in Istanbul and the medical specialist behind Male Hospital. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU, 2017) and an Associate Professor of Urology (2020), and his practice is dedicated to men’s sexual and reproductive health: penile prosthesis surgery, Peyronie’s disease, premature ejaculation and male infertility.
- Urology specialist since 2014 (Turkish Ministry of Health)
- Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU), 2017
- Associate Professor (Doçent) of Urology, 2020
- Titan® Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Center of Excellence certificate – Coloplast, 2024
- Member of EAU, ESSM and ISSM
Education and qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara (2001–2008)
- Urology residency, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2009–2014)
- Urology Specialist Certificate, Turkish Ministry of Health (2014)
- Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU), 2017
- Associate Professorship in Urology, Interuniversity Council of Turkey (2020)
Clinical experience
| Years | Position |
|---|---|
| 2022–present | Founder and andrologist, men’s health and aesthetic clinic, Zeytinburnu, Istanbul |
| 2020–2022 | Urologist, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul |
| 2020 | Urologist, Istanbul Esenyurt State Hospital |
| 2018–2020 | Urologist, Memorial Dicle and Memorial Diyarbakır Hospitals |
| 2017–2018 | Urologist, Sante Plus Istanbul Hospital |
| 2016–2017 | Urologist, Istanbul Medipol University Esenler Hospital |
| 2014–2016 | Urologist, Kelkit State Hospital |
| 2009–2014 | Urology resident, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul |
Areas of focus
- Penile implant (penile prosthesis) surgery for erectile dysfunction that does not respond to medication
- Peyronie’s disease and congenital penile curvature
- Premature ejaculation
- Erectile dysfunction
- Male infertility, including micro-TESE
- Penile aesthetic procedures, including penile and glans fillers
Research
Dr. Sertkaya publishes in international peer-reviewed journals. His research covers infection risk in penile prosthesis surgery, penile enlargement techniques and implant complications, premature ejaculation (including selective dorsal cryoneurolysis and anogenital distance), male infertility (micro-TESE, hormonal changes and semen parameters), experimental testicular torsion and endourology.
A recent example: Basaga Y, Albayrak AT, Sertkaya Z, Serefoğlu EC. Clinical outcomes of selective dorsal cryoneurolysis in patients with lifelong premature ejaculation: a retrospective cohort of 108 men. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2026 (see his publications on PubMed).
Professional memberships
- European Association of Urology (EAU)
- European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM)
- International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM)
- Turkish Urological Association
- Turkish Society of Andrology
- Eurasian Uro-oncology Association
Medical review on Male Hospital
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