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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Karabay Urology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Karabay

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Karabay

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10+ years experienceLanguages: Turkish, EnglishOnline consultationAcibadem Kartal Hospital · İstanbul
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Karabay
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About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Karabay

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Karabay is a urologist at Acibadem Kartal Hospital in İstanbul with more than 10 years of experience.

He treats erectile dysfunction, female sexual dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, lower urinary tract obstruction, primary bladder cancer, and kidney stone disease, and performs procedures including partial nephrectomy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, retrograde intrarenal surgery, laparoscopic pyeloplasty, and pyelolithotomy. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.

Assoc. Prof. Emre Karabay is a dedicated urologist with a strong clinical and academic background. He completed his urology training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital in 2016 and currently practices with Acibadem Health Group (joined 2025). His work spans general urology, endourology, and uro-oncology, with a focus on delivering patient-centered care and evidence-based treatments.

He is an active member of several professional societies, including the Turkish Urology Association, Urological Surgery Association, Urooncology Association, Endourology Association, and the European Association of Urology. These memberships reflect his commitment to ongoing education, collaboration, and advancement in urologic practice.

Clinical Focus

Areas of Expertise

Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.

Erectile dysfunctionFemale sexual dysfunctionBenign prostatic hyperplasiaLower urinary tract obstructionPrimary bladder cancerKidney stone diseasePartial nephrectomyPercutaneous nephrolithotomyRetrograde intrarenal surgeryLaparoscopic pyeloplastyPyelolithotomy
Background

Education

  • 2016Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Urology
  • 2010Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Career

Professional Experience

  • 2025Acibadem Health Group
  • 2022Acibadem Health Group
  • 2021–2022Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital – Associate Professor of Urology – Education Officer
  • 2017–2022Haydarpasa Numune Hospital – Urology Specialist
  • 2016–2017Yüksekova State Hospital – Urologist
Affiliations

Professional Memberships

  • Turkish Urology Association
  • Turkish Urology Association
  • Urological Surgery Association
  • Urooncology Association
  • Endourology Association
  • European Association of Urology
Research

Selected Publications

  • Evaluation of the Sexual Functioning of Individuals Living in Turkey During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Internet-Based Nationwide Survey Study Sexual Medicine, 9(1), 1-7., Doi: 10.1016/j.esxm.2020.10.007 (Publication No: 6988660) KARSIYAKALI NEJDET, Şahin Yusuf, Ateş Hüseyin Aytaç, Okucu Emrah, KARABAY EMRE
  • Identifying the predictors of estimated glomerular filtration rate after partial nephrectomy with a nonlinear regression model International Journal of Clinical Practice, 75(3), 1-9., Doi: 10.1111/ijcp.13763 (Publication No: 6988665) (2021) KARABAY EMRE, Tosun Çağatay, KARSIYAKALI NEJDET, Kayar Kemal, AYKAN SERDAR, ASLAN AHMET RÜKNETTİN, Yücebaş Ömer Ergin, ÖZTÜRK METİN İSHAK
  • NEUTROPHIL GELATINASE-ASSOCIATED LIPOCALIN IS AN EARLY MARKER OF RENAL DAMAGE IN LOWER URINARY TRACT OBSTRUCTION IN RATS ARCHIVOS ESPANOLES DE UROLOGIA, 73(6), 554-560. (Publication No: 6574808) KARABAY EMRE,Yucetas Ugur,Aytac Ates Huseyin,Behzatoglu Kemal,Yucetas Esma,KARSIYAKALI NEJDET,KADIHASANOĞLU MUSTAFA,Erkan Erkan
  • Change in Frequency and Predictors of Erectile Dysfunction With Changes in the International Index of Erectile Function-Erectile Function Domain Score in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Prospective, Longitudinal Study JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE, 17(6), 1101-1108., Doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.03.002 (Publication No: 6574764) (2020) KARABAY EMRE,Karsiyakali Nejdet,Cinier Goksel,Zeren Gonul,Duvar Serdar,Simsek Baris,Aslan Ahmet Ruknettin,Karabay Can Yucel
  • Renal pelvis urine Gram stain as a traditional, but new marker in predicting postoperative fever and stone culture positivity in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: an observational, prospective, non-randomized cohort study WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, Doi: 10.1007/s00345-020-03381-y (Publication No: (2020) KARSIYAKALI NEJDET,Yucetas Ugur,Karatas Aysel,KARABAY EMRE,Okucu Emrah,Erkan Erkan
  • Evaluation of Nephrolithometric Scoring Systems to Predict Outcomes of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Urology Journal, 17(4), 346-351., Doi (2020) KARSIYAKALI NEJDET, KARABAY EMRE, ERKAN ERKAN, KADIHASANOĞLU MUSTAFA
  • Clinical features and outcomes of COVID-19 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia in ageing male: A retrospective study of 18 cases INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE, 74(8), 1-6., Doi (2020) TOPAKTAŞ RAMAZAN,Tokuc Emre,KUTLUHAN MUSAB ALİ,Akyuz Mehmet,KARABAY EMRE,Caliskan Selahattin
  • PREDICTIVE VALUE OF PROGNOSTIC NUTRITIONAL INDEX ON TUMOR STAGE IN PATIENTS WITH PRIMARY BLADDER CANCER. ARCHIVOS ESPANOLES DE UROLOGIA, 73(2), 132-139. (Publication No: (2020) KARSIYAKALI NEJDET,KARABAY EMRE,Yucetas Ugur
  • Evaluation of sexual functions in female rosacea patients: a prospective, case-control study International Journal of Impotence Research, 32(6), 628-634., Doi: 10.1038/s41443 (2020) AKTAŞ KARABAY EZGİ, KARSIYAKALI NEJDET, KARABAY EMRE
  • Comparison of the outcomes of laparoscopic pyeloplasty with and without concomitant pyelolithotomy. INTERNATIONAL BRAZ J UROL, 45(5), 965-973., Doi: 10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2018.0781 (Publication No: 6574791) (2019) KADIHASANOĞLU MUSTAFA,Yucetas Ugur,KARABAY EMRE,Sonmezay Erkan
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What is Dr. Emre Karabay's specialty?
Dr. Emre Karabay is a specialist in Urology at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
Which hospital does Dr. Emre Karabay practise at?
Dr. Emre Karabay sees patients at Acibadem Kartal Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Emre Karabay?
Consultations with Dr. Emre Karabay are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Emre Karabay?
You can request an appointment with Dr. Emre Karabay using the appointment form on this page, or by contacting the Acibadem international patient team by phone or WhatsApp. After you share your details, the team checks availability and confirms your appointment, usually within 24 hours.
Is an online video consultation available with Dr. Emre Karabay?
Yes. Dr. Emre Karabay offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
How many years of experience does Dr. Emre Karabay have?
Dr. Emre Karabay has around 10 years of professional experience in Urology. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Emre Karabay?
Yes. Acibadem supports international patients end to end — from the first consultation and treatment planning through appointment scheduling, interpretation during the stay and follow-up after returning home. Sharing your case for an initial assessment is free of charge.
How do I get a second opinion involving Dr. Emre Karabay?
You can request an independent review of your diagnosis and proposed treatment. Share your medical reports through the consultation or "Ask a Doctor" form on this site, and the team will arrange a specialist review and explain the available options.
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