Kidney biopsy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Hughes Hyun is a board-certified surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in minimally invasive techniques for complex procedures like kidney biopsy.

• Board-certified surgeon – meets rigorous national standards for surgical expertise
• Expert in robotic surgery – uses technology for improved precision during procedures
• Focuses on minimally invasive methods to reduce recovery time
• Practices at Sourasky Medical Center, a top-ranked facility in Israel

The doctor is a highly experienced dermatologist with over 15 years of clinical practice focusing on skin disorders, cosmetic dermatology, and laser treatments. They have published multiple peer-reviewed articles in leading dermatology journals and have been a speaker at international conferences. The doctor is board-certified in dermatology and has completed advanced training in dermatosurgery. They are committed to patient-centered care and stay updated with the latest advancements in dermatological treatments.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

EDUCATION:

2000 - SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, .

1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2017 - 2019 - Private Adatıp Kurtköy Hospital

2005 - 2017 - Private Avicenna Umut Hospital

2003 - 2005 - SSK Yalova Regional Hospital

2002 - 2003 - Kayseri Military Hospital

Professor Zhang Yan Lin is a national authority in nephrology. He leads the nephrology department at Xiamen Humanity Hospital after a long career at Xiamen University.

• Specializes in diagnosing IgA nephropathy and lupus nephritis through precise kidney biopsy
• Served as Deputy Chairperson for the Chinese Medical Association internal medicine branch
• Led five major national and provincial scientific research projects in kidney health
• Chief editor of a major academic monograph on kidney diseases
• Published 30 papers, including research in international SCI-indexed journals

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a medical oncologist and internal medicine specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik. He provides treatment for a wide range of cancers, including breast, lung, and colon cancer. Dr. Ozden trained at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He later completed a medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University.

• Specializes in immunotherapy, target therapy, and chemotherapy for complex cases.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.
• Performs staging and biopsies for liver, lung, and pancreatic tumors.
• Provides targeted immunotherapy using medications like Keytruda.

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.

Professor Bora Uslu performs kidney biopsies at Istinye University Liv Hospital. He works within a specialized transplant team that has completed 5,000+ kidney surgeries.

• Specializes in chronic kidney disease and nephritic syndrome
• Performs pyeloplasty to clear blockages between the kidney and ureter
• Provides renal replacement therapies including both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
• Active researcher with publications in national and international medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Josep Tabernero is a medical oncologist at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona. Forbes magazine recognized him among the five most influential cancer care leaders in Spain. He specializes in molecular targeted therapies and personalized medicine for digestive tumors. Dr. Tabernero directs the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology.

• Served as a former President of the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Acts as an advisor to the Spanish Ministry of Health.
• Recipient of the Cancer Care Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Authored over 70 scientific papers on innovative cancer treatment techniques.

Dr. Alberto Maranes Antonanzas is a nephrologist at Quirónsalud Marbella in Spain. He was ranked among the best specialists in the country in 2023. Dr. Maranes Antonanzas has nearly 30 years of medical experience. He leads the Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit at his clinic.

• Specializes in renal diseases associated with diabetic patients.
• Participated in the pancreatic islets transplant program for renal patients.
• Former President of the Commission of Pharmacists and Therapists.
• Works at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Marbella, the only local private hospital with a dialysis unit.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Dr. Hasan Mutlu is a medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in immunotherapy, targeted cancer therapies, and genetic research in cancer treatment. Dr. Mutlu received his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He holds the title of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Mutlu focuses on organ tumor diagnosis and chemotherapy.

• Specializes in both medical and pediatric oncology cases.
• Treats complex conditions including neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs biological therapies and stays active in next-generation genetic research.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital with PET-CT and LINAC technology.

Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a family medicine specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She has treated patients across eight different medical institutions since starting her career. Dr. Peksen focuses on medical check-ups and diagnostic screenings for adults and children. She is currently pursuing a degree in health management to support clinical leadership.

• Specializes in male, female, and pediatric check-up programs.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and biopsies.
• Conducts screenings for tumor markers and oncological health assessments.
• Practices at a university hospital featuring 33 specialized medical departments.

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Dr. Havva Asuman Yavuz is a nephrologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. She completed a fellowship in critical care nephrology and transplantation at San Bortolo Hospital in Italy. Dr. Yavuz specializes in organ transplantation and complex kidney care. She works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

• Member of the International Society of Nephrology and the European Society of Nephrology.
• Performs robotic nephrectomy using the Da Vinci surgical system.
• Treats chronic kidney disease, performing dialysis and kidney biopsies.
• Holds an Associate Professorship from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is a board-certified medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. She specializes in urological cancers, where kidney biopsy is a vital tool for precise diagnosis.

• Completed an oncologic observership at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Earned the ESMO Board Certificate in Paris for international oncology standards
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Specializes in diagnosing and treating urological and gastrointestinal malignancies
• Held a clinical residency at Basel University Hospital in Switzerland

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

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.