Best Nephrology Doctors in Turkey

Prof. Md Önder YAVAŞCAN is a leading Pediatric Nephrologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, specializing in kidney disorders in children.

• 25 years of experience in pediatric nephrology
• Trained at Ege University, a top medical school in Turkey
• Expert in managing various pediatric kidney diseases
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

Dr Mustafa Aydin offers expert care in Internal Medicine, with a focus on chronic disease management and preventive health strategies at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• Specializes in diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders
• Provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care for internal diseases
• Evidence-based approach to enhance long-term health and quality of life
• Fluent in English, ensuring clear communication with international patients

Associate Professor Dr. Esra Demir brings extensive expertise in Nephrology and Internal Medicine at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialized in Internal Medicine with over 17 years of experience
• Active participant in international diabetes and cardiovascular outcome studies
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Worked in prestigious hospitals in Turkey and Qatar

Dr. Eyup Koc is an internist and nephrologist. He studied at Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine from 1980 to 1986. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital from 1989 to 1994. He then specialized in Nephrology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine from 2005 to 2008.

Clinical interests include hypertension, acute kidney failure, chronic kidney failure, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, glomerulonephritis, and diabetic kidney disease.

Dr. Veysel Kidir has contributed to 10+ peer-reviewed nephrology publications and presented at leading conferences like ERA-EDTA.

• Specializes in chronic kidney disease and dialysis-related complications
• Researched effects of allopurinol on metabolic acidosis in CKD patients
• Published on peritoneal dialysis solutions and diagnostic methods
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler, a major Turkish hospital

Professor Alaattin Yildiz excels in kidney transplantation and diabetic nephrology with training at Harvard Medical School and Vanderbilt University.

• Over 30 years of experience in nephrology and internal medicine
• Specializes in diabetic kidney disease and glomerular diseases
• Fellowship-trained at prestigious institutions in the USA
• Professor at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine

Banu Erkalma specializes in kidney health with a dual focus on transplants and chronic conditions at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in nephrology, including complex cases
• Expert in both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis techniques
• Treats genetic kidney diseases and glomerulonephritis
• Member of European Renal Association (ERA-EDTA)
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Prof. Dr. Emel Akoglu is a nephrologist at Academic Hospital in Istanbul. She diagnoses and treats kidney conditions within the hospital’s nephrology department. Dr. Akoglu works at a facility accredited by TEMOS for international healthcare standards. The clinic also holds ISO 9001 certification.

Academic Hospital treats 15,000 patients annually and is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health. It is an authorized center for international health tourism. Dr. Akoglu works with over 100 specialists at this facility.

Dr. Zerrin Bicik Bahcebasi is a nephrologist at Academic Hospital in Istanbul. She diagnoses and manages kidney conditions. Dr. Bahcebasi works at a facility certified by TÜV NORD and TEMOS International for healthcare quality.

Academic Hospital serves over 15,000 patients annually and holds a Turkish Ministry of Health license for international health tourism. The clinic has 120 beds and a team of over 100 medical specialists. Dr. Bahcebasi treats patients with chronic kidney disease and renal disorders in Turkey.