Nephrology Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Zhang Yan Lin is a national authority in nephrology at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. She previously practiced at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University. Dr. Zhang holds several leadership roles on national medical boards. She has published over 30 research papers, including six in SCI-indexed journals.

• Serves as Deputy Chairperson for the Asia-Pacific Academy of Medical and Biological Immunology.
• Treats complex conditions like IgA nephropathy, lupus nephritis, and diabetic kidney disease.
• Performs renal replacement therapies including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
• Acted as principal investigator for multiple national and municipal scientific research projects.

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 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. Cahide Yilmaz is a pediatric neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She is dually certified in general pediatrics and pediatric neurology. Dr. Yilmaz focuses on brain health and developmental disorders in children. She works at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, which holds JCI accreditation.

• Served as Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurology at Mustafa Kemal University.
• Held a faculty role as Associate Professor at Yıldırım Beyazıt University.
• Treats neurological conditions using advanced monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Provides care at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

Dr. Yavuz brings international expertise from Italy's San Bortolo Hospital, specializing in critical care nephrology and transplantation at Medical Park Antalya.

• Fellowship-trained in critical care nephrology and transplantation
• Associate professor at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of four prestigious nephrology societies including ISN and ERA-EDTA
• Specializes in complex kidney cases requiring multidisciplinary care

Dr. Pazit Beckerman is the head of the Israeli Dialysis Registry. She works at Sheba Medical Center, a hospital ranked 7th globally. She specializes in chronic kidney disease and complex dialysis management. Dr. Beckerman completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.

• Served as Acting Director of Nephrology at Sheba Medical Center.
• Treats acute kidney injury and hypertension-related renal disease.
• Expert in glomerular diseases, protein loss, and electrolyte disorders.
• Board member of the Israeli Society of Nephrology and Hypertension.

Dr. Fan Yu is the Director of Kidney Transplantation at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He led a team that completed 112 kidney transplants within two years. His center has ranked first in Fujian Province for transplant volume three years running. Dr. Yu pioneered the diagnosis of chronic and subclinical rejection in China.

• Completed over 110 successful kidney transplants and one combined liver–kidney procedure.
• Served as Director or Deputy Director at major Shanghai transplant centers.
• Vice Chairman of the Transplant Surgeon Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.
• Published over 30 SCI-indexed papers and led 10 national research grants.

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Maranes specializes in diabetic renal diseases, including participation in pioneering pancreatic islet transplants for renal patients at Quirónsalud Marbella.

• Head of Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital
• Extensive research on renal diseases linked to diabetes
• Author of numerous national and international medical-scientific publications
• Works closely with Cardiology, Endocrinology, and Urology Units

Dr. Nivit Karla specializes in Nephrology with a strong background in internal medicine and cardiology at Rajavithi Hospital.

• Trained at Siriraj Medical School, one of Thailand's top medical institutions
• Extensive experience in cardiology intervention, enhancing kidney care expertise
• Fluent in English and Thai for clear patient communication

Prof. Dr. Bora Uslu specializes in kidney transplants and complex kidney diseases with 19 years of experience of experience at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir.

• Expert in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments
• Focuses on hereditary kidney diseases and chronic conditions
• Published in both international and national medical journals

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

Dr. Akgun specializes in pediatric nephrology, with over a decade of focused experience at prestigious institutions like Medipol Hospitals and University of Toronto's SickKids.

• Fellowship-trained in pediatric nephrology at Yuzuncu Yil University
• Previously worked at Canada's renowned SickKids Hospital
• Associated with Medipol University's advanced nephrology department
• Handles both acute and chronic pediatric kidney conditions

Dr. Yatip Mukdaloy specializes in Nephrology at Intrarat Hospital, with advanced training from Siriraj Hospital and a focus on kidney health.

• Board-certified nephrologist with extensive experience in kidney disease management
• Won first place at RCPT 2017 for research on sodium intake estimation
• Member of The Royal College of Physicians of Thailand
• Published research on Mycophenolate levels in kidney transplant recipients

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

Dr. Nir Kleinmann directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a pioneer in kidney-sparing laser surgery for complex tumors. Forbes and ResultMed named him among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025 and 2026. Dr. Kleinmann uses a unique dual-laser system to preserve organ function during cancer treatment.

• Completed urological fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University and McMaster University.
• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for UTUC, kidney stones, and prostate cancer.
• Served as a researcher in the OLYMPUS trial for non-surgical chemoablation.
• Fellow of the American Endourology Society with over 60 scientific publications.

Specialist in diabetic kidney disease and glomerulonephritis – Dr. Uzun brings focused expertise to chronic kidney care at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University in nephrology and internal medicine
• Member of the Turkish Nephrology Association
• Experience in treating complex cases like vasculitis and Fabry disease
• Specializes in hemodialysis and hypertension treatment

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu brings 29 years of experience of surgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with a focus on precise and effective treatment approaches.

• Specialist in General Surgery with extensive experience in endocrine and colorectal procedures
• Member of multiple professional societies including the Turkish Society of Surgery
• Trained in advanced techniques at Europe Senology Academia in Germany
• Active participant in specialized courses like Oncoplastic Breast Surgery