Alaattin Yildiz
- Specialization: Nephrologist
- 30 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
- First Prize in Oral Presentation of Turkish Society of Nephrology (twice)
Dr. Alaattin Yildiz is a nephrologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a two-time winner of the Turkish Society of Nephrology oral presentation prize. He focuses on kidney transplants, dialysis, and diabetic kidney disease.
- Completed a clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School in Massachusetts.
- Studied podocyte biology as an ISN fellow at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- Performs specialized procedures including kidney biopsy and urethroscopic lithotripsy.
- Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 70 specialized departments.
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Qualifications
Prof. Alaattin Yildiz is a nephrologist at Biruni University Hospital. He twice earned the First Prize in Oral Presentation from the Turkish Society of Nephrology. Dr. Yildiz completed fellowships at Harvard Medical School and Vanderbilt University.
Specialization and Areas of Interest
The doctor treats complex kidney conditions and autoimmune nephropathies. He researches podocyte biology and diabetic kidney disease. His clinical practice includes:
- Kidney Transplant
- Haemodialysis
- Diabetic Kidney Disease
- Glomerular Diseases
- Clinical Nephrology
Dr. Yildiz performs specialized procedures such as kidney biopsies and pyeloplasty — a surgery to clear blockages where the kidney joins the ureter. He also conducts urethroscopic lithotripsy for stone removal. This approach integrates diagnostic MRI scans with health check-ups.
Work Experience
- 2003–present — Professor at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 2001–2004 — ISN Fellow at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA
- 1996–2003 — Associate Professor at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1995–1996 — Clinical Nephrology and Transplantation at Harvard Medical School, USA
- 1992–1996 — Nephrology Specialist at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1987–1992 — Internal Medicine Specialist at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Education and Academic Training
Prof. Yildiz earned his medical degree from Istanbul University in 1992. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the same institution. Later, he specialized in nephrology within the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. During his fellowship at Harvard, he worked at Massachusetts General Hospital.
His tenure at Vanderbilt involved research into podocyte biology and diabetes. This training focused on how specialized kidney cells function during illness.
Awards and Recognition
- First Prize in Oral Presentation (First Award), Turkish Society of Nephrology
- First Prize in Oral Presentation (Second Award), Turkish Society of Nephrology
- International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Fellowship Award
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