Best nephrologists in Turkey: TOP 40 doctors

Nephrologist

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EDUCATION

2022

Associate Professor

2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

2013, Istanbul/Turkey

AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

Dr. Ozden Gul is a general surgeon trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. She has decades of surgical experience and is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, GI disorders). She also treats endocrine conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease, both benign and malignant. She manages emergency and trauma cases. She offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

She has worked at Haydarpaşa Numune, Bakırköy, Taksim First Aid, Uzunköprü State, Keşan State, Beykoz Medical Center, and Medivia Hospital. She is known for meticulous technique and patient-centered care.

Education and Expertise

• 1997 – 2003 – ULUDAĞ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2003 – 2008 – IZMIR ATATURK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
• 2009 – 2012 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DIVISION OF NEPHROLOGY
• 2015 – HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY IZMIR BOZYAKA EAH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
• 2021 – UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, IZMIR FACULTY OF MEDICINE, PROFESSORSHIP

Diseases

• Kidney Transplant
• Diabetic Kidney Disease
• Glomerulonephritis
• Hypertension
• Chronic Renal Failure

Treatment Methods

• Kidney Transplantation, Preparation and Follow-up
• Diabetic Kidney Disease Treatment
• Glomerulonephritis Treatment
• Hemodialysis
• Hypertension Treatment
• Peritoneal (Abdominal) Dialysis

Experience

• Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Specialist Position
• Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital Nephrology Clinic Specialist Position
• Izmir Bozyaka Education and Research Hospital Nephrology Clinic Administrative Responsibility
• Health Sciences University, Izmir Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine Lecturer

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Society of Nephrology
• Turkish Internal Medicine Association
• ERA EDTA vest

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine and Nephrology Specialist

2018 - 2023, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Nephrology Specialist

2013 - 2018, Eskisehir/Eskisehir/Türkiye

ESKİŞEHİR OSMANGAZİ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Nephrology Specialist

2011 - 2013, Batman/Batman/Türkiye

BATMAN STATE HOSPITAL

Nephrology Specialist

2008 - 2011, Eskisehir/Eskisehir/Türkiye

ESKİŞEHİR OSMANGAZİ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Nephrology Specialist

2007 - 2008, Eskisehir/Eskisehir/Türkiye

ESKISEHIR STATE HOSPITAL

Compulsory Service

2001 - 2002, Artvin/Artvin/Türkiye

ARHAVI DERECIK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Compulsory Service

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Sinangil is a nephrologist with expertise in kidney failure. She has authored 30 international publications. She has also presented at 19 international scientific meetings.

Dr. Sinangil graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her specialization at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2004. In 2012, she finished a minor specialization at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital. She is a member of the Turkish Society of Nephrology, ERA, and EDTA. Dr. Sinangil is dedicated to ongoing professional development in nephrology.

Areas of Interests

• Pediatric Genitourinary Reconstrictive Surgery
• Hypospadias
• Circumssion
• Oncological Surgery
• Congenital Abnormalities of Upper and Lower Urinary System
• Newborn Surgery
• Pediatric Abdominal Surgery

Education
 

• 1997 -  19 Mayıs University
• 1998 National Pediatric Surgery Congress Best Reearch Study
• 2001-  Kocaeli University
• 2007 – Kosova Government
• 2009 – Yeditepe University
• 2009 – Suudi Arab be Congeress Best Clinical Study

Experience
 

• FMV Işık Highschool
• İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Zeynep Kamil Childrens Hospital
• Kocaeli University Medical Faculty
• UT Southwestern Medical Center Pediatric Urology, Dallas, USA
• Ege University Medical Center Pediatric Urology
• Yeditepe University

Prof. Dr. Selami Sozubir has authored 65 scientific publications, which have received over 11,000 reads and nearly 1,000 citations, reflecting his strong contribution to the field of pediatric surgery and urology.

Areas of Interests

• Chronic kidney disease
• Hypertension
• Healthy life
• Nephritis
• Blood pressure measurement and devices
• Salt
• Chronic patient management
• Renal transplantation/Dialysis

Education

• Tarsus American College (1971-1978)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Student (1978-1984)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Resident at Internal Medicine (1987-1991)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Resident at Nephrology (1991-1993)
   

Experiences
 

• Liv Hospital-Ulus/İSTANBUL (2013-)
• İstinye University School of Medicine, Professor (2016-)
• Bahçeşehir University School of Medicine, Professor (2013-2015)
• Eczacıbaşı/Baxter RTS Renal A.Ş. (2012-2012)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Professor (2000-2012)
• Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, ABD) (2002-2003)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Associate Professor (1994-2000)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Assistant Professor (1993-1994)

Books

For patients

• Hasta Böbrekler (2018): Online book
• İyi ki Yaş Alıyorum (2018)
• Ürem Kreatininim Yüksek Diyalizi Nasıl Önlerim (2017): Online book
• İyi ki Tansiyonum Çıktı (2016)
• 100 Soruda Hipertansiyon (2013)
• Böbrek Yetmezliği Hastası El Kitabı (2004)
• Diyaliz Hastası El Kitabı 2 (2003)
• Diyaliz Hastası El Kitabı 1 (2002)
• İçimizdeki Düşman Hipertansiyon (2001)
• İçimizdeki Düşman Kolesterol (2000)

For Students/Assistants/Health Professionals

• Nefroloji Online (2019): Online book
• Pratik Nefroloji (2019): Online book
• Temel Sıvı Elektrolit (2018): Online book
• Hemodiyaliz Hekimi El Kitabı (2010)
• Nefroloji El Kitabı (2007)
• Organ Bağışı ve Medya (2007)
• Günlük Nefroloji ve Böbrek Yetmezliğinde İlaç Kullanımı (2006)
• Hemodiyaliz Hemşiresi El Kitabı (2001)
• Hipertansiyon Güncel Sorunlar (1998)

Areas of Interests

• 0-18 Years Old Healthy Child Monitoring and Tracking
• Breast Milk, Breastfeeding and Nutrition Consultancy
• Newborn Care and Follow-up
• Vaccines and Preventive Medicine
• Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood
• Childhood Diseases

Education:

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2009-2015
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases 2016-2019
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases 2020

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Private Levent Hospital 2022-2023
• Van Özalp State Hospital 2021-2022
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2020
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2016-2019
• Denizli State Hospital Pediatric Emergency Service 2015-2016
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• Psoriatic Arthritis in the Differential Diagnosis of Zinc Deficiency - Scientific Poster Presentation (38th Pediatrics Days - 2016)
• Myoclonic Epilepsy in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Scientific Poster Presentation (39th Pediatrics Days - 2017)
• Evaluation of Children Diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis - Specialization Thesis (November 2020)

Areas of Interests

• Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
• Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
• Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Education:

• Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
• Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
• Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

Experience:

• LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
• Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
• Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
• Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
• Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

Memberships

• Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
• Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
• Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
• Turkish Surgery Association, Member
• European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
• Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
• American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member

Dr. Murat Erol is a general dentist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2002. He provides care in English.

He offers preventive care and restorative treatments, including aesthetic fillings, crowns, and bridges. He also performs root canal therapy. His aesthetic services include whitening, composite bonding, and smile design. He provides fixed and removable prosthetics. His plans focus on oral function and natural aesthetics. Each treatment is tailored to the patient.

Education:

• Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University, 2009
• Medical Specialty: Internal Medicine, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, 2010-2014
• Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, 2014-2019
• Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Turkish Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic, Qatar, 2019-2020
• Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Mega Hospital Internal Medicine Department, 2020-2024
• Associate Professor Doctor: Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, 2024-Present.

Roles in Projects:

Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the SOUL Study: Cardiovascular Outcome Research of Semaglutide in Type 2 Diabetic Patients, approved by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency on May 22, 2019.

Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study “SCALE™ Insulin”: Efficacy and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg in Overweight or Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Basal Insulin (Study Code: NN8022-4272), conducted by Novo Nordisk A.Ş.

Subinvestigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study NN5401-4266 StepByStep Intensification conducted by Novo Nordisk.

Assistant Researcher in the study "A Research Study to Compare Semaglutide to Insulin Aspart, When Taken Together With Metformin and Insulin Glargine, in People With Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN 11)" (2019-2020).

Assistant Researcher in the PIONEER 1 study: Randomized Clinical Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Monotherapy in Comparison With Placebo in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.

Dr. Mustafa Aydın is an Internal Medicine specialist. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He provides evidence-based care for adults, including diagnosis and treatment. He communicates in English.

His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and thyroid disorders. He treats gastrointestinal problems, including reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and liver diseases, and respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. He manages infectious diseases. He provides preventive care with routine screenings, risk assessments, and personalized health plans.

Education and Specialization

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – English Medical Education
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Internal Medicine – Residency
• Akdeniz University Hospital – Nephrology – Subspecialty Training
• San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy – Critical Care Nephrology and Transplantation – Fellowship
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship

Professional Memberships

1. Turkish Society of Nephrology (TND)
2. European Society of Nephrology (ERA-EDTA)
3. Middle East Society of Organ Transplantation (MESOT)
4. International Society of Nephrology (ISN)

Experience: 

2023 - 

Medipol Bahçelievler 

2017 - 2023

Özel İstinye Üniv. Gaziosmanpaşa Medical Park Hopspital

2015 - 2017

DPÜ Evliya Çelebi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

2012 - 2015

Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi

2008 - 2011

Kırıkkale Devlet Hastanesi

2007 - 2007

Elazığ Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

2007 - 2008

Eskişehir Asker Hastanesi

2005 - 2007

Elazığ Karakoçan Devlet Hastanesi

2001 - 2001

Batman Beşiri İkiköprü Sağlık Ocağı

2001 - 2005

Dicle Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi İç Hastalıkları Ana Bilim Dalı

Education: 

2015

Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Nephrology

2005

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine

2000

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Title: Prospective Surveillance Study For Risk Factors Of Central Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections.

• Authors: Hoşoğlu Salih, Akalın Şerife, Kıdır Veysel, Süner Ali, Kayabaşı Hasan, Geyik Mehmet Faruk.
• Journal: American Journal Of Infection Control (2004), 32, 131-134.

Title: Serum C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels And Insulin Resistance In Non-Obese Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, And Effect Of Bicalutamide On Hirsutism, CRP Levels And Insulin Resistance.

• Authors: Bahçeci Mithat, Tuzcu Alpaslan Kemal, Canoruç Naime, Tüzün Ahmet Yekta, Kıdır Veysel, Aslan Çetin.
• Journal: Hormone Research (2004), 62(6), 283-287.

Title: Spontaneous Rupture Of The Spleen In A Hemodialysis Patient.

• Authors: Aldemir Mustafa, Süner Ali, Kıdır Veysel, Balakan Ozan, Çelenk Tahir.
• Journal: European Journal Of General Medicine (2004), 1(3), 51-54.

Title: The Effects Of Viral Cirrhosis On Cardiac Ventricular Function.

• Authors: Usul Soyoral Yasemin, Süner Ali, Kıdır Veysel, Arıtürk Atılgan Zuhal, Balakan Ozan.
• Journal: European Journal Of General Medicine (2004), 1(2), 15-18.

Title: Multipl Atrial Thrombus Developing in a Splenectomized Thalassemia Major Patient.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Balakan Ozan, Süner Ali, İt Dede, Ayyıldız Mehmet Orhan.
• Journal: Uhod-Uluslararası Hematoloji-Onkoloji Dergisi (2005), 15(2), 100-103.

Title: Fenofibrate Treatment In Two Adults With Crigler-Najjar Syndrome Type II.

• Authors: Yılmaz Şerif, Dursun Mehmet, Canoruç Fikri, Kıdır Veysel, Beştaş Remzi.
• Journal: Turkish Journal Of Gastroenterology (2006), 17(1), 62-65.

Title: Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia Presenting with Thalassemia Minor and Lead Intoxication.

• Authors: Süner Ali, Balakan Ozan, Kıdır Veysel, Kara İsmail Hamdi.
• Journal: Uhod-Uluslararası Hematoloji-Onkoloji Dergisi (2006), 16(3), 133-136.

Title: The Effects Of Allopurinol On Metabolic Acidosis And Endothelial Functions In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

• Authors: Bayram Dilara, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul, İnal Salih, Altuntaş Atila, Kıdır Veysel, Orhan Hikmet.
• Journal: Clinical And Experimental Nephrology (2014), 19(3), 443-449.

Title: Vaginal Leakage Of Peritoneal Dialysate In A Peritoneal Dialysis Patient.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, İnal Salih, Değirmenci Bumin, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Journal: Therapeutic Apheresis And Dialysis (2014), 18(2), 211-212.

Title: The Effect Of Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions On Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio.

• Authors: İnal Salih, Ulusal Okyay Gülay, Ulu Memnune Sena, Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, Ahsen Ahmet, Ünverdi Selman, Akoğlu Hadim, Yüksel Şeref, Duranay Murat, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Journal: Renal Failure (2014), 36(8), 1239-1243.

Title: Utility Of Serum Creatinine/Cystatin C Ratio In Diagnosis Of Kidney Dysfunction In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Ünverdi Selman, Ahsen Ahmet, Orhan Hikmet, Duranay Murat, İnal Salih, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Journal: Journal Of Clinical Laboratory Analysis (2015), 29(4), 294-300.

Scientific Conferences:

Title: The Relationship Between Serum C-Reactive Protein Levels And Insulin Resistance In Non-Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

• Authors: Bahçeci Mithat, Tuzcu Alpaslan Kemal, Canoruç Naime, Tüzün Ahmet Yekta, Kıdır Veysel, Aslan Çetin.
• Conference: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 13th Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress, 2004.

Title: The Effects Of Viral Cirrhosis On Cardiac Ventricular Function.

• Authors: Usul Soyoral Yasemin, Süner Ali, Kıdır Veysel, Arıtürk Atılgan Zuhal, Balakan Ozan.
• Conference: European Congress of Cardiology, 2004.

Title: Multipl Atrial Thrombus Developing in a Splenectomized Thalassemia Major Patient.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Balakan Ozan, Süner Ali, İt Dede, Ayyıldız Mehmet Orhan.
• Conference: Turkish National Hematology Congress, 2005.

Title: Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia Presenting with Thalassemia Minor and Lead Intoxication.

• Authors: Süner Ali, Balakan Ozan, Kıdır Veysel, Kara İsmail Hamdi.
• Conference: Turkish National Hematology Congress, 2006.

Title: The Effects Of Allopurinol On Metabolic Acidosis And Endothelial Functions In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

• Authors: Bayram Dilara, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul, İnal Salih, Altuntaş Atila, Kıdır Veysel, Orhan Hikmet.
• Conference: European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Congress, 2014.

Title: Vaginal Leakage Of Peritoneal Dialysate In A Peritoneal Dialysis Patient.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, İnal Salih, Değirmenci Bumin, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Conference: European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Congress, 2014.

Title: The Effect Of Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions On Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio.

• Authors: İnal Salih, Ulusal Okyay Gülay, Ulu Memnune Sena, Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, Ahsen Ahmet, Ünverdi Selman, Akoğlu Hadim, Yüksel Şeref, Duranay Murat, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Conference: Annual Dialysis Conference, 2014.

Title: Utility Of Serum Creatinine/Cystatin C Ratio In Diagnosis Of Kidney Dysfunction In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Ünverdi Selman, Ahsen Ahmet, Orhan Hikmet, Duranay Murat, İnal Salih, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Conference: European Association for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) Congress, 2015.

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has significant experience from his work at Sağlık Bilimleri University Tepecik SUAM (2016–2023) and Kırşehir Hospital (1997–1999).

He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialization at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Emiroglu is a member of the Turkish Society of Surgery, the Endocrine Surgery Association, and the Colorectal Surgery Association.

He has attended advanced courses, including the Europe Senology Academia. He has also received training in proctologic, hemorrhoidal, and oncoplastic breast surgery, as well as thyroid diseases.

Dyt. Yaren Nur Güngör is a dietitian. She graduated from the Faculty of Nutrition and Dietetics. She provides evidence-based, personalized nutrition counseling in English. She designs tailored programs for health promotion, disease management, and weight control.

Her clinical focus includes diet plans for diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disorders, and other metabolic issues. She also guides weight loss and gain and improves body composition. She offers sports nutrition and nutrition care for children and teens. She provides preventive nutrition with lifestyle counseling. Her approach is patient-centered and motivating.