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Zülfü Sertkaya
  • Medical Unit: Urology, Andrology
  • Turkey, Istanbul
  • 17+ Years Experience
  • 4.9
    (26 reviews)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zülfü Sertkaya is an Istanbul urologist who focuses on andrology. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2008, completed his urology residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, and holds the FEBU title (2017). He worked at state, university and private hospitals, including Memorial Diyarbakır and Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital. Since 2022 he has run his own clinic in Zeytinburnu, focusing on penile prosthesis, Peyronie's disease, premature ejaculation and male infertility.

Professional Profile

+About

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zülfü Sertkaya is an Istanbul urologist who focuses on andrology. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2008, completed his urology residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, and holds the FEBU title (2017). He worke...

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zülfü Sertkaya is an Istanbul urologist who focuses on andrology. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2008, completed his urology residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, and holds the FEBU title (2017). He worked at state, university and private hospitals, including Memorial Diyarbakır and Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital. Since 2022 he has run his own clinic in Zeytinburnu, focusing on penile prosthesis, Peyronie's disease, premature ejaculation and male infertility.

+Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara (2001–2008)
  • Urology residency, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2009–2014)
  • Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU), 2017
  • Associate Professor (Doçent) of Urology, 2020

+Experience

  • Urology resident, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2009–2014)
  • Urologist, Kelkit State Hospital (Gümüşhane) (2014–2016)
  • Urologist, Istanbul Medipol University Esenler Hospital (2016–2017)
  • Urologist, Sante Plus Istanbul Hospital (private) (2017–2018)
  • Urologist, Memorial Dicle Hospital and Memorial Diyarbakır Hospital, Diyarbakır (2018–2020)
  • Urologist, Istanbul Esenyurt State Hospital (2020)
  • Urologist, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul (2020–2022)
  • Founder, andrologist, Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetic Clinic, Zeytinburnu, Istanbul (2022–present)
  • Urology resident, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2009–2014)
  • Urologist, Kelkit State Hospital (Gümüşhane) (2014–2016)
  • Urologist, Istanbul Medipol University Esenler Hospital (2016–2017)
  • Urologist, Sante Plus Istanbul Hospital (private) (2017–2018)
  • Urologist, Memorial Dicle Hospital and Memorial Diyarbakır Hospital, Diyarbakır (2018–2020)
  • Urologist, Istanbul Esenyurt State Hospital (2020)
  • Urologist, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul (2020–2022)
  • Founder, andrologist, Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetic Clinic, Zeytinburnu, Istanbul (2022–present)

+Memberships

  • Türk Üroloji Derneği (Turkish Urological Association)
  • Türk Androloji Derneği (Turkish Society of Andrology)
  • European Association of Urology (EAU)
  • European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM)
  • International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM)
  • Avrasya Üroonkoloji Derneği (Eurasian Uro-oncology Association)
  • Türk Üroloji Derneği (Turkish Urological Association)
  • Türk Androloji Derneği (Turkish Society of Andrology)
  • European Association of Urology (EAU)
  • European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM)
  • International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM)
  • Avrasya Üroonkoloji Derneği (Eurasian Uro-oncology Association)

+Research

  • Penile prosthesis surgery: infection risk and operating-room factors
  • Penile enlargement techniques and implant complications
  • Premature ejaculation: selective dorsal cryoneurolysis, anogenital distance
  • Male infertility: micro-TESE and hormonal changes, semen parameters
  • Testicular torsion and ischemia-reperfusion injury (experimental)
  • Endourology and BPH: ureteral access sheath, alpha-blockers
  • Penile prosthesis surgery: infection risk and operating-room factors
  • Penile enlargement techniques and implant complications
  • Premature ejaculation: selective dorsal cryoneurolysis, anogenital distance
  • Male infertility: micro-TESE and hormonal changes, semen parameters
  • Testicular torsion and ischemia-reperfusion injury (experimental)
  • Endourology and BPH: ureteral access sheath, alpha-blockers

+International Papers

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. J Sex Med. 2026. PMID: 42747863; DOI: 10.1093/jsxmed/qdag284 Albayrak AT, Basaga Y, Sokmen D,...

  • 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. J Sex Med. 2026. PMID: 42747863; DOI: 10.1093/jsxmed/qdag284
  • Albayrak AT, Basaga Y, Sokmen D, Ucak SC, Aktas A, Sertkaya Z, Serefoğlu EC. Impact of operating room personnel density on aerobiome-related infection risk in penile implant surgery. J Sex Med. 2026. PMID: 41569075; DOI: 10.1093/jsxmed/qdag003
  • Sertkaya Z, Albayrak AT, Başağa Y, Sökmen D. A retrospective evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of an innovative penile enlargement approach: the Hardrock Sandwich Technique. Int J Impot Res. 2026. PMID: 40983673; DOI: 10.1038/s41443-025-01172-w
  • Sökmen D, Albayrak AT, Başağa Y, Sertkaya Z. The first reported case of suprapubic migration of the Penuma penile implant as a post-operative complication: A case report. Urol Case Rep. 2025. PMID: 39925742; DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2025.102951
  • Sökmen D, Albayrak AT, Sertkaya Z, Başağa Y, Serefoglu EC. Artificial intelligence meets medical rarity: evaluating ChatGPT's responses on post-orgasmic illness syndrome. Int J Impot Res. 2025. PMID: 41193866; DOI: 10.1038/s41443-025-01200-9
  • Sertkaya Z, Akan S, Özdemir H, Ertaş K, Korkmaz E, Tokuç E, Şimşek A. Effect of sexual arousal on semen parameters during abstinence. Andrologia. 2022. PMID: 35770301; DOI: 10.1111/and.14513
  • Sertkaya Z, Tokuç E, Özkaya F, Ertaş K, Kutluhan MA, Çulha MG. Acute effect of microdissection testicular sperm extraction on blood total testosterone and luteinising hormone levels. Andrologia. 2020. PMID: 32458480; DOI: 10.1111/and.13655
  • Sertkaya Z, Ertaş K, Tokuç E. The relationship between premature ejaculation and anogenital distance. Andrologia. 2020. PMID: 32201974; DOI: 10.1111/and.13571
  • Sertkaya Z, Ozkaya F. Silodosin Has Nocebo Effect on Sexual Adverse Effects: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Eurasian J Med. 2019. PMID: 31692743; DOI: 10.5152/eurasianjmed.2019.19139
  • Sertkaya Z, Koca O, Ozturk M, Akyuz M, Gumrukcu G, Kutluhan MA, Karaman MI. Protective Effect of Udenafil Against Ischemia Reperfusion Injury Due to Testicular Torsion/Detorsion in Rat Model. Eurasian J Med. 2020. PMID: 32612416; DOI: 10.5152/eurasianjmed.2020.19229
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Videos

Penile Prosthesis Surgery and Inguinal Hernia Repair

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zülfü Sertkaya explains a combined penile prosthesis surgery with inguinal hernia repair, and what to expect during the recovery process.

Penile Prosthesis: The First 24 Hours

What happens in the first 24 hours after penile prosthesis surgery? Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zülfü Sertkaya walks through the early recovery period and the care needed right after the operation.

Penile Prosthesis: Day 90

Three months after penile prosthesis surgery. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zülfü Sertkaya discusses the results at day 90, when recovery is largely complete and normal life resumes.

Penile Prosthesis: Day 28

Four weeks after penile prosthesis surgery. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zülfü Sertkaya describes the changes patients notice by day 28 and how the healing process is progressing.

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Certificates

Doctor of Medicine Diploma – Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (2008)
Doctor of Medicine Diploma – Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (2008)
Titan® Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Center of Excellence Certificate – Coloplast (2024)
Titan® Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Center of Excellence Certificate – Coloplast (2024)
Associate Professorship Certificate in Urology – Interuniversity Council of Turkey (2020)
Associate Professorship Certificate in Urology – Interuniversity Council of Turkey (2020)
Urology Specialist Certificate – Turkish Ministry of Health (2014)
Urology Specialist Certificate – Turkish Ministry of Health (2014)
AMS Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Center of Excellence Certificate – AMS 700 (2025)
AMS Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Center of Excellence Certificate – AMS 700 (2025)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zülfü Sertkaya: Andrology and Penile Prosthesis Surgery in Istanbul

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Tariq Al-Hassan

Oct 25, 2026
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I traveled from Dubai for the himplant surgery with Dr. Zulfu. The surgery itself was a massive succ...

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Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Dear Tariq, thank you for your honest feedback and for trusting me with your surgery all the way from Dubai. I am very glad to hear that the procedure was a success and that you are happy with the results. I sincerely apologize for the organization issues and the wait time you experienced. We will share your feedback with our team to improve our processes. Wishing you all the best and great health! - Dr. Zulfu

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Christian Becker

Oct 24, 2026
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Hab mein himplant machen lassen.. echt lebensverändernd op war gut, schmerzen danach waren ok mit de...

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Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Lieber Christian, es ist wunderbar zu hören, dass die Operation lebensverändernd für Sie war. Danke für Ihre Empfehlung! Ich wünsche Ihnen weiterhin beste Gesundheit. - Dr. Zulfu

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Stefan Wagner

Oct 24, 2026
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Alles bestens, sehr zufrieden.

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Hallo Stefan, herzlichen Dank für Ihr Vertrauen in mich. Ich freue mich, dass alles zu Ihrer vollsten Zufriedenheit verlaufen ist. - Dr. Zulfu

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Markus Schmidt

Oct 24, 2026
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war mega nervös wegen der penisprothese tbhh. aber der doc is n echter profi und nimmt einem die ang...

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Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Lieber Markus, vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung. Es ist mir sehr wichtig, dass sich meine Patienten sicher und gut aufgehoben fühlen. Ich freue mich über Ihr positives Ergebnis! - Dr. Zulfu

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Andreas Weber

Oct 24, 2026
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Top klinik in istanbul! danke dr sertkaya 😎

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Hallo Andreas, danke für das tolle Feedback! Es freut mich sehr, dass Sie mit meiner Arbeit so zufrieden sind. Liebe Grüße. - Dr. Zulfu

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Thomas Müller

Oct 24, 2026
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Ich habe mich nach langer Überlegung für ein Himplant bei Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya entschieden. Die Kommun...

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Lieber Thomas, vielen Dank, dass Sie Ihre ausführliche Erfahrung teilen. Es freut mich sehr zu hören, dass die Penisprothese einwandfrei funktioniert und Sie Ihr Selbstvertrauen zurückgewonnen haben. Ich wünsche Ihnen alles Gute! - Dr. Zulfu

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Ali Nasser

Oct 24, 2026
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دكتور زلفو ممتاز جدا بس كان في شوية تأخير يوم العملية.. النتيجة روعة والالم يروح بعد اسبوعين تقريبا ...

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

أهلاً علي، شكراً لملاحظتك ولصبرك. أنا سعيد جداً بأن النتائج كانت رائعة وأنك تعافيت تماماً. مع تمنياتي لك بدوام الصحة! - دكتور زلفو

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Hassan Saeed

Oct 24, 2026
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شغله نظيف يعطيه العافية

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

شكراً جزيلاً يا حسن على توصيتك وثقتك بي. أنا سعيد جداً برضاك عن النتائج. أطيب التحيات. - دكتور زلفو

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Tariq Mahmoud

Oct 24, 2026
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عملية himplant غيرت حياتي. المستشفى نظيف والترجمة ممتازة، انصح اي حد محتاج زراعة يروح له.

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

مرحباً طارق، يسعدني جداً أن العملية غيرت حياتك للأفضل وأنك راضٍ عن النتيجة. شكراً لاختيارك لي! - دكتور زلفو

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Omar Khalid

Oct 24, 2026
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دكتور فنان وتعامله راقي جدا 🌹

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

أهلاً بك يا عمر. شكراً لثقتك بي ولهذه الكلمات الطيبة. مع خالص تحياتي. - دكتور زلفو

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Ahmed Al-Farsi

Oct 24, 2026
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عانيت لسنوات من ضعف الانتصاب وجربت كل الأدوية بدون فايدة. شفت تجارب عن الدكتور زلفو وقررت اسافر تركي...

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

عزيزي أحمد، شكراً جزيلاً لمشاركتك هذه التجربة المفصلة. أنا سعيد جداً بأنك استعدت ثقتك وحياتك الطبيعية بعد زراعة الدعامة. أتمنى لك دوام الصحة والعافية! - دكتور زلفو

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Vladimir Kuznetsov

Oct 24, 2026
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Операция - лучшее решение. оч боялся, но зря. врач профи, клиника отличная 🤩

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Здравствуйте, Владимир! Большое спасибо за вашу рекомендацию и высокую оценку. Желаю вам отличного самочувствия и здоровья! - Доктор Зюльфю

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Sergey Petrov

Oct 24, 2026
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Лучший врач.

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Спасибо за ваш отзыв, Сергей! Мне очень приятно читать такие слова. Благодарю за ваш выбор. - Доктор Зюльфю

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Alexey Volkov

Oct 24, 2026
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установили протез 3 месяца назад. сначала сомневался ехать ли в турцию.. но др. серткая реально крут...

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Алексей, благодарю вас за доверие! Очень рад слышать, что полет нормальный и вы довольны моей работой. Желаю всего наилучшего! - Доктор Зюльфю

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Dmitry Sokolov

Oct 24, 2026
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Все прошло супер. спасибо док 🙏

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Здравствуйте, Дмитрий! Спасибо за ваш теплый отзыв. Я рад, что вы остались довольны результатом. С наилучшими пожеланиями. - Доктор Зюльфю

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Igor Makarov

Oct 24, 2026
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Долго не мог решиться на фаллопротезирование, читал кучу форумов. В итоге выбрал доктора Зюльфю и кл...

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Уважаемый Игорь, большое спасибо, что поделились своей историей! Я очень рад, что операция прошла успешно и вы вернулись к полноценной жизни. Желаю вам крепкого здоровья! - Доктор Зюльфю

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Alejandro Vargas

Oct 24, 2026
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Viajé desde Madrid a Estambul solo para esto. La coordinación del viaje, los traslados y el hospital...

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Estimado Alejandro, fue un verdadero placer recibirle desde Madrid. Me complace saber que mi atención cumplió con sus expectativas. ¡Le deseo lo mejor! - Dr. Zulfu

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Jose Ramos

Oct 24, 2026
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todo muy bien cn mi implante. ya stoy al 100

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

¡Qué buena noticia, José! Me alegra saber que su recuperación va de maravilla y que ya se encuentra al 100%. Gracias por elegirme como su médico. - Dr. Zulfu

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Miguel Angel Fernandez

Oct 24, 2026
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Me opere con el dr zulfu de una protesis de pene... el hospital de primera y el traductor siempre ay...

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Estimado Miguel, gracias por confiar en mí. Me alegra saber que le brindé la confianza que necesitaba para la cirugía. ¡Un abrazo! - Dr. Zulfu

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Luis Garcia

Oct 24, 2026
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Excelente doctor 🙌

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

¡Hola Luis! Muchas gracias por su recomendación. Me enorgullece saber que tuvo una excelente experiencia conmigo. Saludos. - Dr. Zulfu

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Carlos Mendoza

Oct 24, 2026
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Llevaba años dudando si operarme o no porque me daba mucho miedo el tema de la prótesis. Vi testimon...

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Estimado Carlos, muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia tan detallada. Me alegra enormemente saber que el himplant superó sus expectativas y que ha recuperado su autoestima. ¡Un cordial saludo! - Dr. Zulfu

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James Clark

Oct 24, 2026
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recovery was a bit rough the first few days but totally worth it. Dr Z answered all my messages. gre...

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Hi James, thank you for your kind words! I am glad I could assist you promptly during your recovery. Wishing you well. - Dr. Zulfu

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Robert Brown

Oct 24, 2026
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10/10 would recommend.

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Thank you for your perfect rating and recommendation, Robert! I appreciate your feedback and wish you great health! - Dr. Zulfu

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David Wilson

Oct 24, 2026
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Flew to turkey for my penile implant last year. Surgery was quick and pain was manageable. prosthesi...

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Dear David, it was a pleasure having you as my patient in Turkey. I am delighted that your prosthesis is working exactly as promised. Thank you for trusting me! - Dr. Zulfu

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Michael Smith

Oct 24, 2026
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Best decision ever. Dr sertkaya is a wizard! 🔥

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Hi Michael, thank you for your wonderful feedback! I am so glad you had a great experience with me. Best regards. - Dr. Zulfu

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John Davis

Oct 24, 2026
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I had been suffering from ED for over 5 years and it completely ruined my confidence. I did a ton of...

Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya
Assoc. Prof Zülfü Sertkaya Oct 25, 2026

Dear John, thank you so much for sharing your detailed journey. I am thrilled to hear that you have your life and confidence back. Wishing you all the best! - Dr. Zulfu

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