Prof. Dr. Can Obek is a consultant urologist and one of the prominent names in robotic surgery and urologic oncology. He has extensive academic and professional experience gained through his work at prestigious medical institutions in Turkey and abroad, in addition to advanced training in the United States in urologic oncology, endoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery.
Prof. Dr. Can Obek focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of kidney, prostate, and urinary tract diseases, supported by a distinguished academic record and published research contributions in specialized medical journals.
Education
- 2011 – Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine / Professor
- 2003 – 2004 – Endourology, Laparoscopic Surgery and Robotic Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States, Dr. James R. Porter / Endourology Fellowship
- 2003 – Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 1998 – 1999 – University of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States, Prof. Mark S. Soloway / Urologic Oncology Fellowship, Clinical Training
- 1995 – 1996 – University of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States, Prof. Mark S. Soloway / Urologic Oncology Fellowship, Basic Research
- 1995 – Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine / Urology
- 1989 – Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Prof. Dr. Can Obek professional experience
- 2008 – 2015 – Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology
- 2011 – Acibadem Healthcare Group
- 2006 – 2008 – Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine / Founding Head of Department
- 1989 – 2006 – Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology
Professional Memberships
- Urological Surgery Association
- Minimally Invasive Urology Association
- Secretary General of the 30th World Congress of the Endourological Society
- Coordinator of the Prostate Diseases Working Group of the Urooncology Association
- International Society of Urology
- American Urological Association
- European Association of Urology
