Dialysis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Ilias Tsoutsos, M.D., is a nephrologist and Director of the Dialysis Unit at IASYS Clinic. He completed postgraduate training at “Laiko” General Hospital of Athens. His training covered the full field of nephrology. He focused on chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, and care of patients with end‑stage renal disease. He served for four years as a Registrar (Attending, Grade B) in the Nephrology Department of the General Hospital of Lamia.

He leads the IASYS Dialysis Unit in Vyronas, Athens. The unit provides hemodialysis and hemodiafiltration using Gambro technology. Care follows strict protocols with cardiology monitoring. A nursing team trained in nephrology supports all sessions. As part of Pan Health Group, he coordinates care for international visitors through the Dialysis Travel Program.

Dr. Aristeidis Stavroulopoulos is a Consultant Nephrologist. He is Director of the Athens Nephrology Institute (Nephroexpert) and of Pan Health Group. He graduated as valedictorian from the University of Crete Medical School. He has extensive experience in Greece and abroad.

He worked in the Renal and Transplant Department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (Consultant/Specialist Registrar level). He also served as a Nephrologist at Guy’s Hospital, King’s College London. He serves as an evaluator for European Union health program funding committees in Brussels.

He collaborates with Bionephros, NEKAD, and NEKAS chronic hemodialysis units, as well as the Iasys Clinic in Athens. He uses lung ultrasound to assess fluid status. He has publications and presentations in Greece and abroad. He is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Nephrology (former Treasurer), the European Renal Association, and the International Osteoporosis Foundation. He volunteers at the Municipal Clinics of Kallithea.

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

Professor Yildiz trained at Harvard Medical School and specializes in complex kidney conditions at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 30 years of nephrology experience, including kidney transplants
• Fellowship in diabetic nephropathy at Vanderbilt University
• Special focus on glomerular diseases and haemodialysis
• Member of Istanbul University's prestigious nephrology department

Dr. Akgun specializes in pediatric nephrology, bringing expertise from prestigious institutions like University of Toronto SickKids Hospital.

• Over 28 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

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 25 years of experience in kidney disease management