M.D. Davit Çukran is a board-trained nephrologist with a medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, where he completed his nephrology training in 1998. He has been part of the Acibadem Health Group since 2013, contributing clinical expertise in kidney care and patient-centered treatment. Dr. Çukran is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Nephrology. He also holds memberships in the American Society of Transportation and the National Nidhey Foundation Hazeldon Fellowship Society, reflecting a broad engagement with medical and interdisciplinary communities. Known for a practical, compassionate approach, Dr. Çukran focuses on evidence-based management of chronic kidney disease, hypertension-related renal issues, and dialysis care, while supporting patient education and collaborative care models.
Education
- 1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Nephrology
- 1995 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine
- 1984 – 1991 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
- 1976 – 1984 Robert College
Experience
- 2013 Acibadem Health Group
- 1998 – 2000 Bay Area Dialysis Center / Dialysis Unit Director
- 1998 – 2000 Bay Area Dialysis Center
- 1998 – 2000 Alice Family/International Medicine Center
- 1998 – 2000 The Spohn Hospital/Alice Regional Hospital / Hospital Dialysis Unit Chief
Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- American Society of Nephrology
- American Society of Transportation
- National Nidhey Foundation Hazeldon Fellowship Society
Publications
- TGF-B1 DNA Polymorphisms, Protein Levels and Blood Pressure, Abstract, September 1998
- TGF-BI Hyperexpression in African-American and Stage Renal Disease Patients, 1998
