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Dr Derya Zengin Metli

  • 11 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Derya Zengin Metli focuses on neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation at Ümran Medical Centre. She specialises in restoring mobility and managing chronic pain conditions through evidence-based medicine.

    • Treats stroke, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions
    • Manages chronic pain including fibromyalgia and long-term arthritis
    • Develops recovery programmes following orthopaedic and neurosurgical operations
    • Focuses on restoring functional independence through personalised physical therapy
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Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu

  • 36 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialist surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on endocrine and abdominal surgical interventions. She performs laparoscopic procedures to help patients recover faster with less scarring.

    • Specialises in endocrine surgery involving the thyroid and adrenal glands
    • Treats gallbladder diseases and gastrointestinal tract conditions
    • Uses minimally invasive laparoscopy for improved patient comfort
    • Manages both benign and malignant breast disorders
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Dr Erdem Gelegen

  • 22 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Erdem Gelegen is a specialist eye surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on restoring vision through microsurgery.

    • Performs phacoemulsification to remove cataracts and replace them with premium internal lenses
    • Uses laser techniques to treat vision disorders like myopia and astigmatism
    • Manages diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration to prevent permanent sight loss
    • Provides medical and surgical treatments for glaucoma to reduce internal eye pressure
    • Treats keratoconus and performs corneal transplants for complex eye surface issues
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Osman Karli

  • 36 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Osman Karli is a specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with a background in managing complex childhood diseases and conditions in infants.

    • Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in child health and diseases
    • Manages nutrition and vaccination programmes for children up to 18 years
    • Researched differential diagnosis for zinc deficiency and childhood myoclonic epilepsy
    • Authored a thesis on the evaluation of acute pancreatitis in children
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Alaattin Yildiz

  • 30 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Yildiz is a Harvard-trained nephrologist at Biruni University Hospital. He specialises in diabetic kidney disease and transplant medicine.

    • Completed a clinical fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital – Harvard Medical School's top teaching hospital
    • Selected as an International Society of Nephrology (ISN) fellow at Vanderbilt University
    • Expert in managing glomerular diseases and podocyte biology to prevent kidney failure
    • Full Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
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Banu Erkalma

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Banu Erkalma is a board-certified nephrologist at Biruni University Hospital who specialises in kidney transplants and dialysis. She holds a prestigious subspecialty qualification from the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

    • Manages chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, and cystic kidney conditions
    • Expertise in both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis for kidney failure
    • Treats genetic kidney diseases and inflammatory conditions like glomerulonephritis
    • Member of the European Renal Association and the Turkish Society of Nephrology
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Ms Yaren Nur Gungor

  • 8 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Ms Yaren Nur Gungor provides evidence-based nutrition support for patients at Ümran Medical Centre. She specialises in designing tailored dietary programmes for metabolic conditions and long-term health management.

    • Manages clinical nutrition for diabetes and metabolic disorders
    • Creates growth-oriented meal plans for children and adolescents
    • Develops personalised programmes for weight loss and body composition
    • Uses a patient-centred approach to support sustainable lifestyle changes
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Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya

  • 41 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a highly experienced specialist at Ümran Medical Centre, bringing expertise from Istanbul's leading medical circles.

    • Treats chronic conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo
    • Performs dermato-oncology – evaluate and surgically treat skin tumours
    • Specialises in geriatric dermatology for elderly skin health
    • Uses laser therapies to treat vascular lesions and pigmentation
    • Manages complex acne and urticaria with tailored medical plans
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Dr Nimet Ozcan

  • 12 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Umran Medical Centre with clinical training from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital.

    • Treats medical skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, and acne
    • Focuses on dermato-oncology for early detection and surgical removal of skin cancers
    • Provides paediatric dermatology services for skin diseases in children and adolescents
    • Uses laser therapy for treating vascular lesions and pigmentation issues
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Suleyman Tevfik Ecder

  • 46 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Ecder is a highly qualified nephrologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who completed prestigious fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Colorado.

    • Treats chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and fluid-electrolyte disorders
    • Specialises in managing complex cystic kidney diseases
    • Awarded a research fellowship from the International Society of Nephrology
    • Former Professor of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
    • Expert in managing patients requiring dialysis and specialised kidney care
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Dr Cevat Azeroglu

  • 39 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Cevat Azeroglu is a radiology specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who supports nephrology teams through high-precision diagnostic imaging.

    • Performs abdominal ultrasound to identify kidney stones or structural issues
    • Uses CT and MRI imaging for detailed cross-sectional views of the renal system
    • Specialises in interventional radiology for minimally invasive, image-guided procedures
    • Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure accurate staging for oncological conditions
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Dr Ahmet Cem Dural

  • 36 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Ahmet Cem Dural is an endocrine surgery specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with fellowships from the Cleveland Clinic and Karolinska University Hospital.

    • Focuses on surgical treatment for adrenal gland diseases and cancers
    • Uses laparoscopic and robotic surgery for minimally invasive adrenal repairs
    • Member of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES)
    • Served as Secretary General of the Endocrine Surgery Association
    • Completed a translational medicine fellowship at the University of Ottawa in Canada
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Bookimed Insights: Top Nephrology Specialists in Turkey for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Nephrology specialists in Turkey, collaborating with 36 leading doctors. The doctors in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics. All prices are displayed in AUD for easy comparison with costs in Australia.
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#111 years of experienceNeurological and chronic pain rehabilitationSpecialises in neurological rehabilitation for stroke and multiple sclerosis patients. Combines evidence-based practices with personalised physical therapy programmes to manage fibromyalgia and post-surgical recovery at Ümran Medical Centre.
Turkey
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#236 years of experienceEndocrine and gastrointestinal surgical casesTrained at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. She focuses on endocrine surgery and laparoscopic techniques for adrenal and gallbladder conditions to ensure safe and effective patient-centred care.
Turkey
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#322 years of experienceMicrosurgical vision restorationSpecialises in precision microsurgery for cataracts and retinal diseases at Ümran Medical Centre. He uses phacoemulsification and laser techniques to treat vision disorders, focusing on restoring long-term sight for patients with complex eye conditions.
Turkey
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#436 years of experiencePaediatric kidney and systemic health casesTrained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and focuses on paediatric conditions. He has specific research expertise in childhood pancreatitis and epilepsy, providing broad diagnostic support for young patients.
Turkey
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#530 years of experienceDiabetic kidney disease and transplantsHarvard-trained with a specialised Vanderbilt fellowship in diabetic nephropathy. He focuses on podocyte biology and complex kidney transplants as a Professor at Turkey's top medical school.
Turkey
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#615 years of experienceKidney transplant and dialysis managementSpecialises in kidney transplants and complex dialysis. She is a member of the European Renal Association (ERA-EDTA) and focus on treating genetic and chronic renal conditions.
Turkey
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#78 years of experienceMetabolic and clinical nutrition managementSpecialises in tailored clinical nutrition for metabolic conditions like diabetes. She applies an evidence-based approach to design nutrition programmes that support disease management and pediatric growth.
Turkey
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#841 years of experienceChronic skin conditions and dermato-oncologyOffers decades of clinical expertise in both medical and surgical dermatology. Specialises in skin tumour evaluation and geriatric care for long-term dermatological conditions at Ümran Medical Centre.
Turkey
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#912 years of experienceDermato-oncology and paediatric skin conditionsSpecialises in the early detection and surgical excision of skin cancers. Combines medical dermatology with paediatric expertise to treat skin conditions across all age groups at Umran Medical Centre.
Turkey
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#1046 years of experienceCystic kidney diseases and fluid-electrolyte disordersFellowship-trained at the Cleveland Clinic and University of Colorado. He specialises in rare cystic kidney diseases and complex electrolyte management, backed by an International Society of Nephrology fellowship.
Turkey
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