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Seref Basal

Urologist-surgeon

4.5

4 reviews

Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical experience: over 30 years

Craig Betham

penis lengthening

I underwent rhinoplasty, body liposuction, and a neck lift with Dr. Ramazan, along with penile enlargement and enhancement procedures performed by Dr. Seref. I am beyond satisfied with the results and would confidently recommend both surgeons.

The clinic staff were exceptional—professional, attentive, and incredibly supportive. Although I was initially apprehensive, their expertise and welcoming approach quickly eased my concerns. The aftercare service provided was outstanding, with daily follow-ups during my stay in Turkey and continued support after returning home to ensure everything was progressing well and to answer any questions.

I wholeheartedly recommend Quartz and extend my gratitude to the entire incredible team.

30/11/2024

Yaşar ESIN

Urological surgery

Very pleased with Dr. Sheref. During our stay on the 4th floor, the nurses and staff were incredibly attentive and caring. Their friendliness and smiles made us feel empowered. We are grateful to all the staff and are glad we chose this clinic. We wish you success in your future endeavors!

03/04/2023

Alihan Aht

Urological surgery

We would like to express our gratitude to the esteemed Dr. Sheref Başal who performed my surgery flawlessly. We would also like to thank the receptionist Gönül Hanım, ambulance nurse Zahide, as well as the head of the department on the 5th floor and the whole team for their professionalism. With respect, the family of Seçkin MR.

16/03/2023

Arzu Manici

Urological treatment

We are very grateful to Dr. Sheref Bashal and all the nurses and staff of the clinic for their excellent work. Everything went at the highest level, thank you very much!

17/02/2023

Urologist-surgeon

Clinical experience: over 30 years

Achievements and awards

Certified urologic surgeon.

Received the title of associate professor in 2010.

Organizer and participant of courses on laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

Author of more than 37 publications in national and international journals.

Regularly speaks at international conferences on urology.

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About the doctor

Specialization

The physician specializes in:

urologic, urologic-oncologic and andrologic surgeries
Laser and minimally invasive surgery
genital aesthetic surgery
pediatric urology.

Sheref Basal treats diseases and performs procedures:

Laser prostate surgeries (HOLEP).
Closed operations on renal and ureteral stones (percutaneous nephrolithotomy, ureterorenoscopy, flexible ureteroscopy).
Andrological interventions (Peyronie’s disease treatment, penile prosthesis implantation, urethroplasty, PRP therapy, stem cell therapy).
Treatment of early ejaculation (radiofrequency therapy, prolotherapy).
Genital aesthetic surgery (lengthening, thickening of the penis – fillers, biofillers, lipofilling).
Pediatric urology (surgery for undescended testicles, hypospadias).
Uro-oncological surgeries (robotic and laparoscopic surgery).

Education

1988-1994: Received medical education at GATA Military Medical Academy, completed in 1994.

Courses

First Aid Course – 1995.
Microscopic surgery course – 2001.
Urologic laparoscopic courses and symposiums – 2007-2009.
Robotic surgery training – USA, 2010-2011.
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy course (coordinator) – 2015.
Mini fellowship in laparoscopic surgery (supervisor) – 2016.
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (instructor) – 2017.
Laparoscopic course with live practice (coordinator, instructor) – 2017.
Laparoscopic courses on porcine model (instructor) – 2018, 2017.

Licenses

2011: Console Surgeon certification in robotic surgery (da Vinci), Hackensack University Center.

Clinical experience

1994-1995: Internship at GATA Teaching Hospital.
1995-1996: Chief physician at the Regional Command of the Gendarmerie of Siirt.
1996-1997: Chief physician at the Regional Command of the Gendarmerie of Batman.
1997-2001: Urology residency at the Urology Clinic of GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, specialization in urology.
2002-2003: Urologist at the dispensary of J. Anıttepe.
2003-2006: Urologist at Beytepe Military Hospital.
2010-2011: Clinical fellowship in urologic oncology and robotic surgery at Columbia University Cancer Center, New York, USA
2016-2017: Urologist at Sultan Abdülhamit Han Hospital, Istanbul.
2017-2018: Educational supervisor at Haseki Eğitim Hospital, Istanbul.
2021-2022: Urologist physician at Pendik 100 Yıl Hospital, a private hospital.
2022-2023: Urologist physician at Kurtköy Ersoy Hospital, a private hospital.

Academic Experience

2006-2010: Assistant professor at the Department of Urology at GATA.
2013-2016: Assistant professor of the department of urology at GATA Haydarpasha.
2018-2021: Faculty member of the Department of Urology at SBU.
2021: Emeritus assistant professor of the Department of Urology at SBÜ.

Scientific activities and publications

More than 37 international publications.
Co-author of textbooks in urology.
Research leadership at several research and teaching hospitals from 2013 to 2021.

Main research areas:

1. Innovative surgical techniques: