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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr. Hakan Cakir

Kindly see the various conditions that Dr. Hakan Cakir treats.:

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

Conditions such as Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Urinary incontinence are very common conditions in patients. Here is a comprehensive list of reasons because of which a patient can suffer from incontinence.:

  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 Hakan Cakir

It is the signs and symptoms mentioned below that are obvious when their is a urological condition in the patient.:

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

Changed urination frequency and the need to urinate with empty bladder are signs that point towards a urological issue. The urological conditions can affect anyone irrespective of age and gender, and are linked to filtering and carrying urine in our body..

Operating Hours of Dr. Hakan Cakir

On Saturday and Sunday the operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 1 pm and Monday to Friday they are 10 am to 4 pm. The doctor is known to be a thorough professional and often goes beyond the call of duty to help patients.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Hakan Cakir

The procedures performed by Dr. Hakan Cakir are outlined here for your perusal.:

  • Prostate Cancer Treatment
  • Kidney Transplant

The importance of sterilization or permanent contraception in men cannot be stressed enough and thus procedures like Vasectomy gain prominence and even so Vasectomy reversal. The complete prostate or bladder or related parts of the body can be removed as well as just the tumor by a Urologist. Whether it is to get rid of portion of kidney, perform repairs post a trauma, or breaking up or removing stones of kidney, all of these are considered urological procedures.

Qualification

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
  • Fatih Sultan Mehmet Egitim ve Arastirma Hospital Urology

Past Experiences

  • 2006 - 2007 Assoc. Dr. Yasar Eryilmaz State Hospital
  • 2008 - 2009 Konya Military Hospital Urology Clinic
  • 2009 - 2010 Istanbul Surgical Hospital
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (4)

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Association of Urology
  • Turkish Andrology Association
  • European Association of Urology

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Prostate Cancer Treatment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Hakan Cakir have?
Dr. Hakan Cakir is a specialized Urologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Hakan Cakir offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Hakan Cakir have?
Dr. Hakan Cakir is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 13 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Urologist

What does a Urologist do?

A urologist is a specialist who treats issues in relation to the male reproductive system as well as of the urinary tract. A referral to a urologist is forthcoming from your doctor if the health condition is of adrenal glands, bladder, kidneys, urethra or ureters. In addition to this, they also hold the expertise in treating issues of epididymis, seminal vesicles, penis, prostate, and testes in men. The doctors take care of bladder prolapse and enlarged prostate as well as provide the right treatment for cancer of bladder, kidneys, prostate gland, testicles.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Urologist?

We have outlined here for you the various tests recommended by Urologists.:

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

The doctor has to do a thorough physical exam of the patient which includes checking the urinary tract and basis need, the penis or testicles and the digital rectal exam. This is done after the doctor has gone through the medical history and reports and asked the right questions to the patient. It goes without saying that blood and urine tests are an important component of the consultation process with the urologist as they help in figuring out what has gone wrong with the patient vis a vis the urological system. Imaging techniques like X-ray scans, Ct scan and Ultrasound assist hugely in the diagnoses of the health condition of the patient.

When should you go to see a Urologist?

You would have to take the decision to see a urologist if urinary difficulties are troubling you such as:

  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

The conditions mentioned here are to be evaluated and diagnosed by a doctor specialising in urology before their are any further complications. A consultation with the urologist becomes necessary to judge whether the health condition is acute or chronic and to decide upon the right treatment path.