6 Best Сhronic Kidney Disease Doctors in Istanbul

Professor Kamil Yalcin Polat has performed over 1,000 kidney transplants and leads the Organ Transplantation Centre at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Completed specialist fellowships at Mount Sinai Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York
• Founder of the Atatürk University Organ Transplantation Centre
• Specialises in high-volume kidney procedures for patients with end-stage renal failure
• Vice President of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society
• Holds a Master’s in Clinical Trials from the University of London

Associate Professor Enes Murat Atasoyu is a senior nephrologist at Anadolu Medical Center, where he leads the management of long-term renal health and hypertension.

• Performs diagnostic kidney biopsies to identify precise causes of renal dysfunction
• Focuses on managing chronic kidney disease and associated long-term high blood pressure
• Member of the European Renal Association–European Dialysis Transplant Association
• Member of the International Society of Nephrology, staying current with global protocols
• Directs specialised oncological and basic health screenings for adult patients

Dr Nurana Guller trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of the most prestigious medical institutions in Türkiye. She leads the nephrology care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Focuses on diabetic nephropathy – managing kidney damage caused by diabetes to prevent failure
• Specialises in slowing disease progression for chronic kidney disease through risk factor control
• Expertise in managing glomerulonephritis – treating inflammation in the kidney filters to reduce protein loss
• Manages hypertension-related kidney issues to protect against long-term organ damage
• Provides stage-specific medical planning for patients with chronic kidney failure

Professor Gokhan Temiz has managed over 900 complex renal cases and currently leads nephrology services at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Completed advanced nephrology training at Munich Technical University in Germany
• Specialises in managing glomerular diseases and long-term dialysis protocols
• Authored over 60 scientific publications on kidney transplant outcomes
• Member of the European Renal Association (ERA-EDTA)
• Focuses on preparing patients for successful kidney transplantation

Dr. Cahide Yilmaz is a pediatric neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She is dually certified in general pediatrics and pediatric neurology. Dr. Yilmaz focuses on brain health and developmental disorders in children. She works at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, which holds JCI accreditation.

• Served as Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurology at Mustafa Kemal University.
• Held a faculty role as Associate Professor at Yıldırım Beyazıt University.
• Treats neurological conditions using advanced monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Provides care at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

Professor Halil Yanardağ is a senior specialist at BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital, holding professional accreditation in nephrology, gastroenterology, and rheumatology.

• Treats chronic kidney disease alongside related conditions like hypertension and liver disorders
• Manages complex cases involving multiple organ systems to improve overall renal function
• Professor at a major Turkish medical facility, providing senior-level oversight for adult chronic conditions
• Specialises in hypercholesterolemia management to reduce cardiovascular risks in kidney patients