Best nephrologists in Istanbul: TOP 10 doctors

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Enes Murat Atasoyu
  • 4.6 Excellent 487 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Nephrologist

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$21,000 - $23,000
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Baris Akin
  • 5 Excellent 32 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Baris Akin is a highly esteemed professor of surgery based in Istanbul, Turkey, with a specialization in kidney and pancreas transplantation. He received the 'Young Investigator Award' at the American Transplant Meeting in 2004 and has successfully conducted over 1200 kidney transplantations in Turkey. Prof. Akin has developed a new donor nephrectomy surgical technique and is certified as a transplant surgeon by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons.

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Veysel Kidir
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 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.
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$8,000 - $12,000
Dialysis
$200 - $200
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Cihangir Akgun
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2018

    Private Istanbul Medipol Hospital

    2018

    Medipol University Camlica Hospital

    2018

    Medipol Camlica Hospital

    2013 - 2018

    Medipol Mega University Hospital

    2011 - 2013

    Yuzuncu Yil University Hospital

    2010 - 2011

    Gulhane Military Medical Academy

    2010 - 2013

    Yuzuncu Yil University Hospital

    2010 - 2011

    Gulhane Military Medical Academy

    2010 - 2011

    Gulhane Military Medical Academy

    2010 - 2013

    Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine

    2009

    University of Toronto SickKids Hospital

    2004 - 2008

    Private Van-Etfal Pediatric Diseases

    1999 - 2004

    Yuzuncu Yil University Hospital

     

     

    Education

    2010

    Yuzuncu Yil University, Pediatric Nephrology

    2004

    Yuzuncu Yil University, Pediatrics

    1998

    Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

     

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Nephrectomy
$8,000 - $12,000
Dialysis
$200 - $200
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Gokhan Temiz
  • 4.6 Excellent 117 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 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

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$7,500 - $7,500
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Ayse Sinangil
  • 5 Excellent 32 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Sinangil specializes in nephrology, with a particular clinical focus on kidney failure. She has a significant publication record, with 30 international publications and 19 presentations at international scientific meetings.
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Omer Uslukaya
  • 4.4 Good 50 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • EXPERIENCE*

     

    2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

    MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

    DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    General Surgeon

    2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

    VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

    HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

    YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    General Surgeon

    2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

    HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

    General Practitioner

     

    *EDUCATION*

     

    2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

    Associate Professor

    2015, Ohio/USA

    OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

    Neck Dissection Training

    2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

    Assistant Professor

    1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

    ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

    FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

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Esra Demir
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • 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.

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Banu Erkalma
  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 2000-2006
    Internal Medicine Residency Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 2006-20011
    Nephrology Subspecialization Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 20014-2017

    Experience

    Internal Medicine Residency (2006-2012): Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

    State Service Obligation (March 2012- June 2014): Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine Department, Diyarbakır.

    December 2017- 2022 : Istanbul Medeniyet University Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital (Formerly: Göztepe Training and Research Hospital) Nephrology Clinic

    2022-2023: Medipol Bahçelievler hospital

    2023-2024: Acıbadem international / Acıbadem fulya hospital

     

    Medical Intrests

    • Kidney Transplant
    • Hypertension
    • Diabetes
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Cystic Kidney Diseases
    • Glomerulonephritis
    • Haemodialysis
    • Peritoneal Dialysis
    • Genetic Diseases of the Kidney
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    Scientific Memberships
     

    Turkish Society of Internal Medicine Specialists (TİHUD)
    Turkish Society of Nephrology (TND)
    Transplantation Immunology and Genetics Association (TİGED)
    European renal association european dialysis and transplant association (ERA-EDTA)

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Alaattin Yildiz
  • New
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Professor Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nephrology 2003-

    Associate Professor: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nephrology 1996-2003

    Nephrology Specialist: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nephrology 1992-1996

    Internal Medicine Specialist: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine 1987-1992

    Doctor of Medicine Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1987-1992

    Experience

    October 1995 - February 1996:
    I worked in clinical nephrology and transplantation at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
    December 2001 - May 2004:
    I worked as an ISN fellow in diabetic nephropathy and podocyte biology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.

     

    Medical Interests

    • Kidney Transplant
    • Haemodialysis
    • Diabetic Kidney Disease
    • Clinical Nephrology
    • Glomerular Diseases

     

     

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