Best Dialysis doctors in Istanbul: TOP 6 doctors

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Bora Uslu

4.4 Good • 17 reviews
19 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
Prof. Dr. Bora Uslu has 20+ years of nephrology experience, specializing in complex kidney treatments at Liv Hospital Bahcesehir.
- Expert in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis techniques
- Special focus on chronic kidney disease management
- Published research in international medical journals
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4.4 Good

17 reviews

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Cihangir Akgun

4.5 Good • 2 reviews
28 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
Dr. Akgun specializes in pediatric nephrology, bringing expertise from prestigious institutions like University of Toronto SickKids Hospital.
- Over 20 years of experience in pediatric nephrology
- Trained at Yuzuncu Yil University in Pediatric Nephrology
- Worked at top hospitals including Medipol Mega University Hospital
- Member of the medical faculty at Yuzuncu Yil University
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4.5 Good

2 reviews

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$200 - $200

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Veysel Kidir

4.5 Good • 2 reviews
25 years of experience
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Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
Dr. Kidir specializes in nephrology with extensive research on dialysis complications and treatments. He works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.
- Published multiple studies on peritoneal dialysis and chronic kidney disease
- Presented research at European Renal Association congresses
- Trained at Süleyman Demirel University in nephrology
- Over 15 years of experience in kidney disease management
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4.5 Good

2 reviews

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$200 - $200

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Banu Erkalma

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15 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
Specializes in kidney care with expertise in dialysis and transplantation at Biruni University Hospital.
- Board-certified nephrologist with subspecialty training from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
- Member of European Renal Association – European Dialysis and Transplant Association
- Treats both acute renal failure and chronic kidney disease
- Performs hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis procedures
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Suleyman Tevfik Ecder

5 Excellent • 7 reviews
46 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Professor Suleyman Tevfik Ecder brings 30+ years of nephrology expertise – specialized in chronic kidney disease and dialysis at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.
- Visiting scholar at Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Fellowship-trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Special focus on cystic kidney diseases and hypertension
- Published research on fluid-electrolyte disorders
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5 Excellent

7 reviews

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Bookimed Insights: Top Dialysis Specialists in Turkey (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 40 requests for Dialysis in Turkey, collaborating with 6 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.

Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
Bora Uslu	19 years of experience	Complex chronic kidney disease	Specializes in all forms of dialysis and complex kidney conditions. Published researcher with 20+ years of nephrology experience at a leading university hospital.	Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir Turkey	Price on request
Cihangir Akgun	28 years of experience	Pediatric nephrology cases	Specializes in pediatric nephrology with training from top institutions. Experienced in managing complex pediatric kidney conditions.	Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital Turkey	Price on request
Veysel Kidir	25 years of experience	Complex dialysis cases	Focuses on dialysis complications with published research on peritoneal dialysis solutions. Presented at European Renal Association congresses.	Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital Turkey	Price on request
Banu Erkalma	15 years of experience	Complex kidney disease cases	Specializes in dialysis and transplantation with membership in European Renal Association. Treats both acute and chronic kidney conditions.	Biruni University Hospital Turkey	Price on request
Suleyman Tevfik Ecder	46 years of experience	Complex chronic kidney disease	US-trained specialist dialysis nephrologist – fellowship at University of Colorado. Expertise in rare cystic kidney diseases and fluid-electrolyte management.	Liv Hospital Vadistanbul Turkey	Price on request