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Prof. Dr. Suheyla Apaydın

Nephrology , Kidney Transplantation, Chronic & Acute Renal Failure, Glomerular Diseases, Hypertension, Amyloidosis, Hemodialysis, Congenital & Genetic Kidney Disorders

Prof. Dr. Süheyla Apaydın is a seasoned Nephrology specialist at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, with a distinguished career focussed on transplantation, kidney failure, and a broad spectrum of nephrologic disorders. Her academic journey began at Ankara University, followed by specialization and advancement at Cerrahpaşa, leading to professorships at multiple institutions including Istanbul Science University and Health Sciences University. She has held leadership roles at major Turkish hospitals, notably overseeing nephrology and transplant medicine. Her research spans critical areas such as transplant complications and dialysis outcomes, with notable peer-reviewed publications and recognition at leading medical conferences. As an active member of ISN and ERA-EDTA, Prof. Apaydın continues to contribute authoritatively to nephrology both nationally and internationally.

Work experience, additional experience and actual occupation

  • 1997–2000: Specialist in the Transplantation Unit at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

  • 2000–2009: Associate Professor in the Nephrology Clinic and Transplantation Unit, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

  • 2009–2012: Professor in the Nephrology Clinic and Transplantation Unit at Bilim University Faculty of Medicine

  • 2013–2015: Professor and Education/Administrative Officer in the Nephrology Clinic, Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

  • 2015–2020: Professor and Nephrology Clinic Education/Administrative Officer in the Transplantation Unit, Health Sciences University Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital

  • 2020–2021: Served in the Organ Transplantation/Nephrology Unit at Yeditepe University Hospital

  • Additionally, she served on the Forensic Medicine Institute 1st Specialisation Board from 2003 to 2013

Education and qualifications

  • 1981–1987: Medical Degree, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

  • 1988–1992: Specialization in Internal Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

  • 1992–1997: Nephrology Subspecialty Training at the same institution

  • Achieved the title of Associate Professor (Doçent) in Nephrology in 2000

  • Promoted to Professor at Istanbul Science University Faculty of Medicine in 2009, and again at Health Sciences University Faculty of Medicine in 2017

Scientific activity & publications

  • Authored the article "The treatment of ANCA-associated rapidly‑progressive glomerulonephritis and Goodpasture syndrome with therapeutic apheresis" in Transfusion and Apheresis Science (2018)

  • Co-authored "Evaluation of ultrafiltrated fluid overloaded patients: a single-center study" published in Anatolian Current Medical Journal (2023)

  • Her work also includes contributions to transplantation-related research, including studies on BK virus nephropathy and fluid overload in dialysis or transplanted patients

Memberships, awards & recognitions

  • Member of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN)

  • Member of the European Renal Association – European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA‑EDTA)

  • Member of the Medical Chamber in Turkey

    Recognised with Best Oral Abstract awards at international conferences:

  • For systemic fungal infections following renal transplantation at the XXXVIIIth EDTA‑ERA Congress, France, 2000

  • For coronary artery calcification in renal transplant recipients at the XLIVth ERA‑EDTA Congress, Barcelona, 2007

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