Pediatric Nephrology Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu Bulum Akbulut
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About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu Bulum Akbulut
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu Bulum Akbulut is a Pediatric Nephrology specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with 9+ years of experience.
She treats pediatric urinary tract infections, vesicoureteral reflux, renal scarring, lower urinary tract dysfunction, urofacial syndrome, non-neurogenic neurogenic bladder, pediatric and post-renal transplant hypertension, childhood minimal change nephrotic syndrome, congenital kidney and urinary tract anomalies, and provides pediatric kidney transplant and dialysis care. She consults in Turkish and English and…
Assoc. Prof. Burcu Bulum Akbulut is a pediatric nephrologist with fellowship training from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2013). Since 2017 she has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group, where she provides specialized care for children with kidney disorders.
Her clinical and academic work focuses on pediatric nephrology, including dialysis and transplant care, and management of rheumatic conditions affecting the kidneys. She is an active member of major professional organizations: the European Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA), the European Society for Pediatric Nephrology (ESPN), the Turkish Society of Nephrology, the Pediatric Rheumatism and Kidney Diseases Association, and the Pediatric Nephrology Society.
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Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2013Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Nephrology
- 2009Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Pediatrics
- 2002Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2017Acibadem Health Group
Professional Memberships
- European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association
- European Society for Pediatric Nephrology
- Turkish Society of Nephrology
- Pediatric Rheumatism and Kidney Diseases Association
- Pediatric Nephrology Society
Selected Publications
- Vesicoureteral reflux and renal scarring risk in children after the first febrile urinary tract infection. Nephron 2016; 132:175-180. Doi: 10.1159/000443536 Yılmaz S, Özçakar ZB, Kurt-Şükür ED, Bulum B, Kavaz A, Elhan AE, Yalçınkaya F.
- Urinary tract infections in children with horseshoe kidneys: A single-center with 5 years experience. J Pediatr Inf 2015; 9:108-113. Doi: 10.5152/ced.2015.2032 Bulum B, Tekcan D, Genc G, Özkaya O.
- HPSE2 mutations in Urofacial syndrome, non-neurogenic neurogenic bladder and lower urinary tract dysfunction. Nephron 2015; 130(1):54-58. Doi: 10.1159/000381465 Bulum B, Özçakar ZB, Duman D, Cengiz FB, Kavaz A, Burgu B, Baskın E, Çakar N, Soygür T, Ekim M, Tekin M, Yalçınkaya F.
- Hypertension in children after renal transplantation. Pediatr Int 2015; 57:1138-1142. Doi: 10.1111/ped.12703 Bulum B, Özçakar ZB, Kavaz A, Tutar E, Ekim M, Yalçınkaya F.
- Lower urinary tract dysfunction in frequently seen in urinary tract infections in children and is often associated with reduced quality of life. Acta Paediatr 2014 Oct; 103(10):e454-458. Doi: 10.1111/apa.12732 Bulum B, Özçakar ZB, Kavaz A, Hüseynova M, Ekim M, Yalçınkaya F.
- De novo amyloidosis in a renal transplant patient. Pediatr Transplant 2014 Dec; 18(8):E259-261. Doi: 10.1111/petr.12344 Yılmaz S, Özçakar ZB, Bulum B, Kiremitçi S, Ensari A, Ekim M, Keven K, Yalçınkaya F.
- The roles of urine interleukin-13, CD80, CD28, matrix metalloproteinase-2 and granzyme B in the pathogenesis of childhood minimal change nephrotic syndrome. J Clin Exp Invest 2014; 5(3):354-361. Doi: 10.5799/ahinjs.01.2014.03.0419 Zeybek C, Hacıhamdioğlu DÖ, Yavuz ST, Pekel A, Akgün C, Bulum B, Gülleroğlu K, Kantar A, Kavaz A, Muşabak U, Yalçınkaya F, Baskın E, Gök F.
- Pediatric renal transplantation: a single center experience. Transplant Proc. 2013 Apr; 45(3):917-918. Doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.02.081 Kavaz A, Özçakar ZB, Bulum B, Tüzüner A, Keven K, Şengül Ş, Ekim M, Yalçınkaya F.
- An adolescent girl with hypertension and neuropsychiatric symptoms: Answers. Pediatr Nephrol 2013 Mar; 28(3):429-431. Doi: 10.1007/s00467-012-2233-6 Ozcakar ZB, Bolkent MG, Kavaz A, Bulum Ozturk B, Deda G, Ekim M, Yalcinkaya F.
- High frequency of kidney and urinary tract anomalies in asymptomatic first-degree relatives of patients with CAKUT. Pediatr Nephrol 2013 Nov; 28(11):2143-2147. Doi: 10.1007/s00467-013-2530-8 Bulum B, Özçakar ZB, Üstüner E, Düşünceli E, Kavaz A, Duman D, Walz K, Fitoz S, Tekin M, Yalçınkaya F.
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★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“The care I received for my nutrition plan was world-class from start to finish. Dr. Akbulut is clearly an expert and it showed at every stage. I only wish I had come here sooner.”
“My daughter's renal assessment was handled with such patience and kindness. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Akbulut took real time to get our child's diagnosis right. I have already recommended Acibadem to my family.”