Kidney biopsy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Djuran Bogdan is a urological surgeon at Dievo Surgery Center in Kyiv. He treats complex cases involving prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer. Dr. Bogdan provides expert second opinions for difficult clinical situations. He works at a clinic accredited by the European Board of Urology.

• Performs laser enucleation and vaporization of the prostate gland.
• Conducts laparoscopic radical nephrectomy and pelvic-ureteral plastic surgery.
• Specializes in laser dissection of bladder tumors and urethral strictures.
• Performs percutaneous nephrolithotripsy and intrarenal retrograde surgery.

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a clinical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She maintains professional ties with the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA. She specializes in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Topcu is a member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Completed a fellowship at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Clinic in Canada.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including liver, pancreatic, and gynecological cancers.
• Held clinical roles at major institutions like Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Mustafa Ondzhel is a professor of oncosurgery and proctology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He spent five years as a practicing surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. Dr. Ondzhel specializes in treating bowel cancer and complex rectal disorders. He is a founder of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association.

• Holds a proctology qualification certificate from the European Commission on Coloproctology.
• Received the Most Successful Scientist of the Year award in the healthcare category.
• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Confirmed as an Official International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons.

Dr. Onder Yavascan is a specialized pediatric nephrologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He performs kidney biopsy procedures to diagnose complex renal tissue disorders in children.

• Completed a specialized fellowship in pediatric nephrology at Ege University.
• Integrates advanced kidney expertise with foundational child health care.
• Trained at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital.
• Focuses on diagnosing chronic and acute kidney diseases in young patients.
• Held clinical roles across several major Turkish university hospitals.

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. 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. Kumkum Vatsa is a Senior Consultant at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurgaon. She is an expert in managing high-risk pregnancies and ectopic cases. Dr. Vatsa has over 35 years of medical experience in India. She practices at a center ranked among the most technically advanced hospitals globally.

• Specializes in endoscopic surgery including laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.
• Treats reproductive system cancers such as cervical and vaginal tumors.
• Performs complex procedures including hysterectomies and trachelectomies.
• Member of the Indian Reproductive Society and the Indian Association of Gynaecologists.

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.

Dr. Jurgen Hoffmann serves as a senior oncologist at the University Hospital in Dusseldorf. He provides specialist care for patients requiring kidney biopsy within a top-tier German academic setting.

• Treats kidney cases at one of Germany's leading university medical centers
• Practices in a high-volume oncology department focused on tumor diagnostics
• Works within a multidisciplined team to ensure precise diagnostic results
• Operates in a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards

Dr. Sadir Alrawi is a board-certified surgical oncologist. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal, head and neck, minimally invasive, breast, and colorectal cancers. He also has expertise in heated chemoperfusion. Dr. Alrawi serves as the Director of Oncology Services at VPS Hospital system in the UAE and MENA region. He oversees several tertiary referral cancer centers.

Dr. Alrawi holds both American and British board certifications. He completed fellowships at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He has previously led oncology divisions at Al Zahra Hospital, Tawam Hospital (a Johns Hopkins affiliate), and 21st Century Oncology in Florida. Dr. Alrawi has published widely and given many invited talks. He remains active in oncology research and education.

Dr. Cihangir Akgun is a pediatric nephrologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He completed specialized training at the University of Toronto SickKids Hospital. Dr. Akgun treats complex kidney conditions in children using dialysis and medical therapy. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for its neonatal and pediatric care infrastructure.

• Specialize in pediatric nephrology and general pediatric diseases.
• Performs kidney biopsies and manages long-term dialysis treatment.
• Specialized in diagnostics including pediatric renal ultrasound and CT imaging.
• Practices at the second-largest hospital in the Medipol Health Group.

Dr. Veysel Kidir is a nephrologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He is certified by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. He also holds certification from the European Renal Association. Dr. Kidir treats complex kidney conditions and manages dialysis therapies.

• Specializes in kidney biopsies and medication treatment for cystitis.
• Authored over 10 peer-reviewed studies in journals like Renal Failure.
• Member of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats 600,000 patients annually.

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Dr. Mehmet Ali Gok is an Associate Professor of General Surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He specializes in laparoscopic hernia repair and metabolic surgery. Dr. Gok has authored over 20 national and international scientific articles on surgical outcomes. He practices at a hospital with 95.4 out of 96.4 healthcare quality points.

• Certified in robotic colorectal surgery and laparoscopic hernia techniques on cadavers.
• Received specialized training from the European Hernia Society in Dubai.
• Served as a former Chief Physician at Silopi State Hospital.
• Editor of several medical books on oncological, hernia, and minimal invasive surgery.

Dr. Alaattin Yildiz is a nephrologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a two-time winner of the Turkish Society of Nephrology oral presentation prize. He focuses on kidney transplants, dialysis, and diabetic kidney disease.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School in Massachusetts.
• Studied podocyte biology as an ISN fellow at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
• Performs specialized procedures including kidney biopsy and urethroscopic lithotripsy.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 70 specialized departments.