Prof. Veli Yalçın, MD

Prof. Veli Yalçın, MD is a urologist at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital in İstanbul, where he practices in the Urology unit. His subspecialty is the diagnosis and treatment of prostate diseases, and his areas of expertise also include uro-oncology. With more than 51 years in medicine, he sees patients with a broad range of urological conditions, with a particular focus on disorders of the prostate and on urological cancers.

Dr. Yalçın graduated from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1975 and completed his specialty training in urology at the same faculty in 1982. He has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2000. He is a member of the Turkish Urology Association, the Üroonkoloji Association and the Türk Endokroloji Association.

Clinical focus

The core of Dr. Yalçın’s work is the evaluation and management of prostate diseases. This includes assessing men who present with urinary symptoms or abnormal test results, establishing a diagnosis and discussing the treatment options that may be appropriate for the individual patient. Because prostate conditions range from benign to malignant, the diagnostic step is approached carefully before any treatment decision is made, and not every patient will require active treatment. For patients who wish to read about one of the prostate treatments described on this site, information on Prostate HIFU (Focal Therapy) is available.

His expertise in uro-oncology concerns the urological management of cancers affecting the urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. Recommendations in this area depend on the type and extent of disease, the patient’s general health and personal preferences. Dr. Yalçın reviews the available findings, including prior imaging and pathology, before outlining possible next steps, and he explains the reasoning behind each option so that patients can take part in the decision. Beyond oncology, he also manages general urological conditions within the scope of the Urology unit.

How Dr. Yalçın works with international patients

Dr. Yalçın consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, for example MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit itself. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options. Video consultation is available for international patients who would like to discuss their situation remotely before deciding whether to travel; what can be assessed by video is limited, and an in-person examination or further tests may still be recommended before a treatment plan is finalized.