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Dr. Can Obek

Dr. Can Obek

Male Fertility Specialist ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

Can Obek is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

About Dr. Can Obek

Conditions treated by Dr. Can Obek

Kindly see the various conditions that Dr. Can Obek treats.:

  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Kidney Failure
  • Stones in the Kidney or Ureter
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Kidney Stones
  • Glomerulonephritis

In patients suffering from urological issues, Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Urinary incontinence have a routine occurrence. A patient usually endures incontinence because of any of these reasons:

  1. diabetes
  2. pregnancy or childbirth
  3. overactive bladder
  4. enlarged prostate
  5. weak bladder muscles
  6. weak sphincter muscles (muscles supporting the urethra)
  7. urinary tract infections
  8. diseases including Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis
  9. injury to the spinal cord
  10. severe constipation

Obstructive to the flow of urine, smaller kidney or uretral stones are sometimes removed from your body with no medical assistance but the larger stones need to be removed with surgical or medical assistance. When patients have issues such as erectile dysfunction (ED), bladder cancer and prostate cancer, even then the urologist is the one who provides adequate treatment to the patients.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Can Obek

Please do have a look at the various signs and symptoms that suggest a urological condition.:

  • Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
  • Presence of blood in the urine, a condition also called hematuria
  • A strong, persistent urge to urinate
  • Burning sensation or pain during urination
  • Urine that appears cloudy
  • A recurring need to urinate urgently
  • Difficulty urinating

Changed urination frequency and the need to urinate with empty bladder are signs that point towards a urological issue. When their is an issue with filtering and carrying urine then you can be rest assured that it is a urological condition which affects people of all ages and genders..

Operating Hours of Dr. Can Obek

The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 4 pm from Monday to Friday and 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Going above and beyond to assist the patients is a normal for the doctor and it is no wonder that the doctor is considered as an exceptional medical professional.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Can Obek

Kindly see the many popular procedures that are performed by Dr. Can Obek:

  • Kidney Transplant

Vasectomy and Vasectomy reversal are two popular procedures as they are done for contraception and reversal of the contraception in men. A Urologist performs a procedure in cases of cancer when they have to remove tumors or complete prostate or bladder as well. Removing a kidney part, getting repairs done post trauma as well as break up of and removal of kidney stones are all urological operations.

Qualification

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine Urology

Work Experiences

  • 1989 - 2006 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine Urology Department
  • 2006 - 2008 Yeditepe University School of Medicine
  • 2008 - 2015 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine Urology Department

Certifications (1)

  • Miami University, Miami, FL. ABD, Prof. Mark S Soloway Endourology, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Washington University, Seattle, WA, USA James R. Porter

Memberships (7)

  • Society of Urological Surgery in Turkey
  • Minimally Invasive Urology Association
  • World Society of Endourology
  • Society of Urologic Oncology
  • International Society of Urology
  • American Urological Association
  • European Association of Urology

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Procedures Performed

Adrenalectomy
Bladder Augmentation (Cystoplasty)
Burch Colposuspension
Cystolitholapaxy
Genitourinary Reconstruction
Hydrocele Surgery (Hydrocelectomy)
Kidney Transplant
Optical Urethrotomy
Orchidectomy
Orchidopexy
Pyeloplasty
Radical Cystectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Can Obek is a specialized Urologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Can Obek is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 30 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Urologist

This doctor has the expertise in providing the best possible treatment to patients with issues in the urinary tract as well for condition of the male reproductive system. A referral to a urologist is forthcoming from your doctor if the health condition is of adrenal glands, bladder, kidneys, urethra or ureters. The expertise of these doctors in treating conditions of seminal vesicles, penis, epididymis, prostate, and testes in men is well known and lauded. Also, they are responsible for treatment of cancers in bladder, kidneys, prostate gland, testicles as well as bladder prolapse and enlarged prostate.

Let us have a look at the routinely done Urology tests:

  • Pyelogram
  • Cystography
  • CT scan
  • Ultrasound of the kidney, prostate/rectal sonogram

Before beginning the physical exam the doctor begins the process by asking you questions regarding your medical history and going through the reports. The physical exam consists of checking the urinary tract, penis or testicles as well if need be and doing the digital rectal exam. The blood and urine tests are an essential component of the consultation with the doctor and give a complete picture of the various conditions or cancers. Imaging techniques like X-ray scans, Ct scan and Ultrasound assist hugely in the diagnoses of the health condition of the patient.

Here is a list of urinary difficulties which can necessitate a visit to the urologist.:

  1. Frequent urination during day or night time
  2. Burning or pain while urinating
  3. Difficulty in initiation of urine
  4. Poor stream of urine
  5. Sensation of incomplete voiding

Other important reasons that should prompt you to visit a urologist are:

  1. Deranged PSA test results
  2. Blood in urine
  3. Pain in the flanks or back
  4. Urinary stone disease
  5. Testicular swelling or pain
  6. Urinary tract infections
  7. Pain in the penis
  8. Sexual dysfunction
  9. Male infertility

When any urological condition is troubling you, it is wise to not waste any more time as your health may become serious in the process and get yourself evaluated by the urologist. It is only post consultation with the urologist that the path forward regards the treatment and the extent of the problem whether acute or chronic can be decided.

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