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Dr. Davit Cukran

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Davit Cukran is a specialized Nephrologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Davit Cukran is part of:

  • American College of Physicians
  • American Society of Nephrology
  • American Society of Transportation
  • National Nidhey Foundation Hazeldon Fellowship Society

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty Nephrology, 1998
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty Internal Diseases, 1995
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, 1991
  • Robert College, 1984

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, Acbadem Hastanesi - Altunizade, Yurtcan Soka,

Dr. Mukadder Ayse Bilgic

Nephrologist

, Ankara, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mukadder Ayse Bilgic is a specialized Nephrologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Ankara.

Qualifications :

  • Prof. Dr. Mukadder Ayse Bilgic completed her medical education from Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine followed by Specialization in Internal Medicine from Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine and Specialization in Nephrology from Baskent University, Faculty of Medicine.

Hospital Address :

Kent Koop Mah., Medical Park Ankara Hastanesi, 1868. Sok., Batkent/Yenimahalle/Yenimahalle/Ankara, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Mukadder Ayse Bilgic?

  • With more than 20 years of experience, Dr Mukaddar Ayse Bilgic is an accomplished nephrologist. She has expertise in chronic renal failure, diabetic retinopathy, nephrectomy, renal failure, chronic kidney disease and polycystic kidney disease.
  • Over the course of her career, Dr Bilgic has published more than 50 peer-reviewed research papers. Some of her publications are:
    1. Yilmaz H, Celik HT, Namuslu M, Inan O, Onaran Y, Karakurt F, Ayyildiz A, Bilgic MA, Bavbek N, Akcay A. Benefits of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio for the prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnant women. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2014 Jan;122(1):39-43.
    2. Yilmaz H, Bozkurt A, Cakmak M, Celik HT, Bilgic MA, Bavbek N, Akcay A. Relationship between late arteriovenous fistula (AVF) stenosis and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in chronic hemodialysis patients. Ren Fail. 2014 Oct;36(9):1390-4.
    3. Yilmaz H, Gurel OM, Celik HT, Bozkurt A, Yildirim ME, Bilgic I, Bilgic MA, Bavbek N, Akcay A. Relationship of galectin-3 to left ventricular geometry and hypertrophy in chronic hemodialysis patients. Herz. 2015 Jun;40(4):702-8.
Dr. Alaattin Yildiz

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Alaattin Yildiz is a specialized Nephrologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY - Nephrology Subspecialty Training
  • 1992 - 1997, Istanbul / Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY - Internal Medicine Residency Training
  • 1987 - 1992, Istanbul / Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY - Medical Doctor Education
  • 1981 - 1987, Istanbul / Turkey

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

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Dr. Ayman Abudalal

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ayman Abudalal is a specialized Nephrologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Camlica Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2005
  • Specialization Training - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

Hospital Address :

K?s?kl? Mahallesi, MEDICANA aml?ca Hospital, skdar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Veysel Kidir

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Veysel Kidir is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Veysel Kidir is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Internal Diseases and Specialization Association
  • Turkish Nephrology Association
  • The European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association

Qualifications :

  • Ege University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine - Specialization
  • Suleyman Demirel University, Nephrology - Specialization
Dr. Mahmut Altindal

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish,English

 


Dr. Mahmut Altindal is a specialized Nephrologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Mahmut Altindal is part of:

  • Turkish Hypertension and Kidney Diseases Association
  • Turkish Nephrology Association
  • Era-Edta ( European Renal Association- European Dialysis And Transplantation Association)
  • Esot (European Society For Organ Transplantation)

Qualifications :

  • 2017 - Associate Professor of Nephrology (Examination location: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine)
  • 2013 - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Nephrology
  • 2008 - SB Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Internal Diseases
  • 2002 - Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, English Department of Medicine
Dr. Nese Karaaslan Biyikli

Nephrologist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Nese Karaaslan Biyikli is a specialized Nephrologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Avcilar Anadolu Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nese Karaaslan Biyikli is part of:

  • Istanbul Medical Clinic Graduates Society
  • Turkish Nephrology Society, Istanbul Branch
  • Pediatric Nephrology Society
  • International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA)

Qualifications :

  • University Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul 1995
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School, Pediatric Health and Diseases Department, Istanbul, 1999
  • Marmara University Pediatric Nephrology Department, Istanbul 2003

Hospital Address :

Mustafa Kemal Paa,

Dr. Mesut Sahin

Nephrologist

, Ordu, Turkey

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mesut Sahin is a specialized Nephrologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ordu, Turkey. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Ordu Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Erciyes University Type Faculty Ankara Numune Hospital Internal Medicine USA

Hospital Address :

Akyaz, Medical Park Ordu Hastanesi, ehit Ali Gaffar Okkan Caddesi, Altnordu/Ordu, Turkey

Online Nephrologist Consultations in the Turkey

About Nephrologist

A nephrologist is a doctor specialized to diagnose, manage the impact, provide treatment and prevent kidney dysfunctions and diseases.

If the general physician you are visiting notices that you show signs of kidney problems for instance any abnormality, infections or growth in your kidney functioning then he might refer you to a nephrologist.

Nephrologist helps in diagnosing and treating kidney dysfunction and diseases, such as:

  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Blood or protein in urine
  • Kidney infections
  • Kidney cancer
  • Cyst(s) in the kidney
  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • Nemolytic uremic syndrome
  • Renal artery stenosis
  • Kidney failure (acute or chronic both)
  • Kidney stones- a urologist may also treat this
  • Kidney inflammation (that might be due to glomerulonephritis or interstitial nephritis)

Procedures Performed

A nephrologist performs a variety of test and procedures as well as examines and interprets their result, some of the major ones being:

  • Blood tests
  • Urine tests
  • Urinalysis
  • Creatinine clearance
  • Kidney biopsies
  • Kidney transplants
  • Kidneys imaging tests- such as ultrasounds, CT scans, or X-rays
  • Kidney dialysis, including placement of the dialysis catheter

Top Nephrologists in Turkey

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Md Abdullah SumnuMedipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Gokhan TemizMemorial Atasehir Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Suleyman KozMedicana Bahcelievler Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Huseyin SaglamMedical Park Ordu Hospital, Ordu
Dr. Mesut SahinMedical Park Ordu Hospital, Ordu
Dr. Md Aydin UnalMedipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Emre TutalMedicana International Istanbul, Istanbul
Dr. Ramazan Can KinalpI.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Nephrologist in Turkey

Online consultations are a very convenient way of connecting with the specialist for your Kidney condition. It helps you to understand the various aspects of your condition, and figure the way forward in terms of treatment and post treatment rehabilitation, when required. These consultations also help in managing the long term aspects of any Kidney condition in addition to the treatment being provided. When it comes to Turkey, it is a destination par excellence not just for healthcare delivery but even for the quality of healthcare professionals. Let us have a look at the reasons to avail online consultation with Nephrologists in Turkey.

  • Turkey has devised a system that ensures that everyone has access to advanced healthcare. Because of the Turkish government's and the World Bank's Health Transformation Program, 98 percent of Turkish inhabitants had healthcare coverage as far back as 2012.
  • Turkey's healthcare system is both inexpensive and of excellent quality. It is home to a number of well-known pharmaceutical businesses as well as competitive global medical facilities.
  • Total health spending has been continuously rising in recent years, reaching more than 200 billion Turkish lira in 2019. (approx. 21 billion USD), and 233 billion Turkish lira in 2020.
  • About half of the investment is in the hospitals, with the government contributing 101 billion Turkish lira and the private sector contributing 22.2 billion Turkish lira.
  • Turkey has seen an increase in the number of hospitals over the previous ten years, having 1,538 hospitals in 2019 which is testament to its growing healthcare sector.
  • Kidney care has seen exponential growth in Turkey in terms of quality healthcare delivery and adaptation to the latest technologies and techniques.
  • The healthcare professionals in Turkey including Nephrologists are known for their professionalism, expertise, and resourcefulness in treatment of a variety of conditions.
  • Nephrologists in Turkey have recieved education and training from some of the most advanced and reputed global healthcare institutions in Turkey and overseas.
  • They are the recipients of various awards and honors owing to their contributions to the field of Nephrology and its sub domains.
  • Nephrologists in Turkey come with a strong research background and have been credited with numerous research publications in various scientific journals.
  • They have decades of specialized experience and treat conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Chronic Infection, among others.

About Nephrologist Turkey

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Nephrologists in Turkey offering online consultation?

Listed below are some of the top nephrologists available for online consultation in Turkey:

Which are some of the procedures performed by Nephrologists in Turkey?

Most common procedures performed by nephrologists in Turkey are:

Which are some of the best hospitals in Turkey, Nephrologist are associated with?
Which are some of the conditions treated by Nephrologist in Turkey?

Some of the conditions performed by nephrologists in Turkey are:

  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Various Autoimmune Diseases
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Kidney Failure
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Glomerulonephritis
Who is a Nephrologist?

A nephrologist is a medical doctor who specializes in conditions that affect the kidney. Kidney problems are on the rise across the world, with thousands of people undergoing treatments for kidney injury or chronic kidney disease (CKD) each year. Nephrologists can design a management plan that helps patients overcome low-functioning kidneys. In certain cases, kidney damage might even be reversible if diagnosed and treated on time.

Also called renal medicine, nephrology is a specialty in the internal medicine field related to kidney care. This is often connected with high blood pressure or hypertension. Nephrologists are medical professionals who are trained in diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic kidney disorders and diseases. They also treat associated problems like fluid retention, high blood pressure, and electrolyte and mineral imbalance. Besides these, those specialists have expertise in kidney dialysis treatment both peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis and kidney transplants and their follow-up care.

Nephrologists are experts in renal health and work to identify issues with the kidneys to help maintain good health. The kidneys are important because they filter the blood to remove all wastes and toxins, and also monitor and balance the water, acid-base, and minerals in the body.

What are the qualifications of a Nephrologist?

Aspiring candidates need to achieve a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by a 2-year MD course in nephrology.

After graduating from medical school, the student then undergoes 4-5 years of medical training in a hospital. During this training program, also called a residency, you work closely with experienced nephrologists and become an expert in surgical skills.

Some urologists also decide to do 1-2 years of additional training. This is known as a fellowship in which you gain technical skills in a specialty area. At the end of the training, the specialist needs to pass the specialty certification exam for practicing as a nephrologist.

What conditions do Nephrologists treat?

Nephrologists can treat the following conditions:

  • kidney stones
  • kidney infections
  • blood or protein in urine
  • chronic kidney disease
  • polycystic kidney disease
  • hemolytic uremic syndrome
  • kidney swelling due to glomerulonephritis or interstitial nephritis
  • kidney cancer
  • renal artery stenosis
  • kidney failure, both acute and chronic
  • A nephrologist can also be involved when other factors cause
  • nephrotic syndrome
  • end-stage kidney disease
  • kidney disease or dysfunction
What diagnostic tests are required by a Nephrologist?

A wide range of tests can be used to evaluate the function of the kidneys. These tests are generally performed on either a blood or urine sample.

  • Glomerular filtration rate
  • Serum creatinine
  • Blood urea nitrogen
  • Urinalysis
  • Albumin/creatinine ratio
  • 24-hour urine collection
  • Creatinine clearance
  • Ultrasound
When should you visit a Nephrologist?

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should see a nephrologist:

  • Edema or swelling
  • Nausea, vomiting, low appetite
  • Hypertension or high blood pressure
  • Changes in urination
  • Chronic fatigue or brain fog
  • Chronic urinary tract infections
  • A glomerular filtration rate of 30 or lower
  • Repeat kidney stone
  • Acute renal failure
  • Decline in kidney function
  • Repeat urinary tract infection
  • Stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease
What can you expect from your first visit with a Nephrologist?

During your first visit, your nephrologist will collect important information from you. The nephrologist will review your complete medical history, and will do a complete physical exam to find out how your kidneys are functioning.

The nephrologist will also order blood and urine tests and a diagnostic imaging of the kidneys may also be needed. After reviewing your medical history, your kidney doctor will do a physical examination to evaluate both your general health as well as specific kidney health. The nephrologist will also check your heart and lung condition. They will also look for swelling in your lower extremities or the face.

Your nephrologist might recommend that you undergo laboratory tests, like a blood test, kidney ultrasound, or urine test depending on your condition.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Nephrologist?

Some popular procedures performed by nephrologists are:

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Hemodialysis
  • Plasmapheresis
  • Laparoscopic cyst ablation
  • Laparoscopic pyeloplasty
  • Lithotripsy
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy

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