From Türkiye to Cleveland Clinic Ohio, USA and the University of Freiburg, Germany — a journey where an academic career meets clinical medicine.
Dr. Tonyalı graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2009, then completed his urology residency at the Department of Urology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.
During his residency, he spent two months as an observer in the departments of urology and general surgery at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, in the United States. His specialty training focused mainly on endourology, laparoscopic urology, uro-oncology and kidney transplantation.
In 2015, in Brussels, Belgium, he passed the examination and earned the FEBU (Fellow of European Board of Urology) title of the European Association of Urology. After his specialty training, he worked at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital and Ankara Bilkent City Hospital as a specialist physician, performing many successful operations.
Since 2019 he has served as a faculty member at the Department of Urology, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. In 2020 he earned the title of Associate Professor from the Interuniversity Council. In 2022–2023 he worked on HoLEP surgery and lasers at Universitätsklinikum Freiburg in Germany.
Dr. Tonyalı has 105 articles published in international scientific journals and an h-index of 18. He also has numerous articles in Turkish journals as well as book chapters. He is also the editor of the book 'Current Endourology', published by Springer Nature. Teaching his residents and students and preparing them for the art of medicine is his greatest source of motivation.
"Our aim is to provide world-class medical care to the people of our country by offering current scientific and technological practices to the right patients in the best and most reliable way."
A 17-year journey of education, specialization, academia and international research experience.
Ankara University · Faculty of Medicine
Completed his medical education with distinction, then decided to pursue a career in urology.
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Specialization in endourology, laparoscopic urology, urologic oncology and kidney transplantation. Trained at one of Türkiye's long-established academic urology clinics.
Ohio, United States
Two months in one of the world's leading observership programs in urology and general surgery — first-hand exposure to US clinical protocols and robotic applications.
European Association of Urology · Brussels, Belgium
Passed the Fellow of European Board of Urology examination, earning a specialist credential valid across Europe.
Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas TRH · Ankara City Hospital
Clinical practice in urology, endourology, laparoscopy and robotic surgery at tertiary public hospitals.
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine — Çapa
Began his academic career as a faculty member in the Department of Urology of Türkiye's most established medical faculty.
Interuniversity Council (ÜAK)
Earned the title of Associate Professor by meeting the criteria for scientific publications, academic contribution and teaching.
Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
With a one-year research scholarship from the European Association of Urology, focused on HoLEP surgery and laser technologies in Germany.
İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı (part-time)
He continues his duties in education, research and clinical service at both institutions.
National and international scientific societies — the assurance of continuous professional development and current standards.
Active member of the European Association of Urology. Holder of the FEBU certificate and an EAU research scholarship.
Member of Turkey's most established urology association. Active participation in congresses and training programs.
Active member in the fields of endourology and minimally invasive surgery.
Member of the working group tracking the integration of laser surgery, robotics and new technologies into urology (2019–2025).
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