– Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
– Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
– Internal Medicine-Nephrology
Prof Mustafa Abbas Yurtkuran
Mustafa Abbas Yurtkuran is a distinguished Turkish nephrologist, professor, and former rector of Uludağ University. A specialist in nephrology and rheumatology, he has devoted over 40 years of his life to the advancement of medicine and education. Dr. Yurtkuran has actively worked in international medical centers and has made a significant contribution to strengthening Turkey’s scientific and educational potential.
He has more than 40 years of experience in medicine and academia. He served as the rector of Uludağ University for 8 years (2000–2008) and worked at international medical centers, including the Cleveland Clinic (USA) and the University of Manchester (UK).
Education
Experience
- 2014 – Medikabil Private Hospital
- 1991 – Cleveland, USA, Department of Clinical Internal Medicine
- 1991 – Department of Internal Medicine, Hope Hospital, University of Manchester
- 1975 – Internal Medicine Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bonn
- 1974 – Nephrology Clinic, Hasharon Hospital
- 1973-2013 – Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
- 1972-1973 – Physician, Trabzon Polyclinic No. 1
Medical specialization
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Renal replacement therapy
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Renal artery occlusion (renal artery thrombosis)
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Kidney pain
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Peritoneal dialysis
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Cystic kidney diseases
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Proteinuria (protein excretion in urine)
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Bacteriuria (presence of bacteria in urine)
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Uremia (high urea levels in the blood)
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Chronic pyelonephritis
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Anuria (inability to urinate)
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Kidney stone
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Follow-up of diabetic pregnancy
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Diabetic foot
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Kidney cancer
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Kidney sand
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Intestinal diseases
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Alkaline reflux gastritis (biliary gastritis)
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Functional gastrointestinal disorders (constipation, diarrhea, intestinal irritation)
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Goiter
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Gout
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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Hashimoto’s disease
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Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
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High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
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Colorectal cancer
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Pancreatic cancer
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
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Pneumonia
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Thyroid hormone deficiency
Professional publications
- Number of domestic scientific publications: 500
- Number of international scientific publications: 111
- Number of book chapters: 2
Professional communities
- International Society of Nephrology
- European Dialysis and Transplantation Association
- European Society of Artificial Organs
- International College of Angiology
- Turkish Society of Nephrology
- Turkish Hypertension and Kidney Diseases Association
- Turkish Organ Transplantation Association