Dialysis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Chin Kyung Sun is a nephrologist. He is the Director of the Nephrology Center at Naeun Hospital. He graduated from Gachon University College of Medicine. He trained in nephrology at Gachon University Gil Medical Center and completed a fellowship there.

He is a Korean Society of Nephrology Certified Dialysis Specialist. He previously served as Head of Internal Medicine at Incheon Red Cross Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Gachon University and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. He is a member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine and the Korean Society of Nephrology.

His clinical focus includes chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, hematuria, and proteinuria. He also provides dialysis therapy and care for other kidney diseases.

Dr Özcan Uzun is a specialist nephrologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with expert training from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in managing chronic renal failure and complex hemodialysis protocols
• Focuses on diabetic kidney disease and glomerulonephritis treatments
• Monitors kidney function in patients with heart failure or vasculitis
• Active member of the Turkish Nephrology Association
• Experienced in treating acute renal failure and electrolyte imbalances like hyponatremia

Dr. Eyup Koc is an internist and nephrologist. He studied at Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine from 1980 to 1986. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital from 1989 to 1994. He then specialized in Nephrology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine from 2005 to 2008.

Clinical interests include hypertension, acute kidney failure, chronic kidney failure, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, glomerulonephritis, and diabetic kidney disease.

Professor Veysel Kidir is a published nephrology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a strong focus on dialysis safety and long-term patient outcomes.

• Published international research on reducing central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections in dialysis patients
• Expert in biocompatible peritoneal dialysis solutions to improve patient tolerance
• Specialises in managing kidney dysfunction for patients with Type 2 diabetes
• Recognised for research by the European Renal Association and the European Dialysis and Transplant Association

Professor Akgun is a highly specialised paediatric nephrologist who completed his fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto – one of the world's most prestigious paediatric centres.

• Specialises in managing complex dialysis and kidney needs for children and infants
• Previous experience at Gulhane Military Medical Academy – a major specialist training hub
• Serves as a Professor at Medipol University sharing expertise in paediatric medicine
• Focuses on precise care for congenital and chronic kidney diseases in young patients

Professor Banu Erkalma is a dual-certified specialist in both internal medicine and nephrology at Biruni University Hospital. She specialises in managing complex kidney cases including both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Subspecialised in Nephrology with a focus on chronic kidney disease and transplant immunology
• Member of the European Renal Association and the European Dialysis and Transplant Association
• Expert in managing dialysis complications related to diabetes and hypertension