Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Yörük

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Yörük is a nephrology specialist practicing in the Nephrology Department at Acibadem Bursa Hospital in Bursa. With more than 29 years in medicine, Dr. Yörük cares for adults with a broad range of kidney disorders, from the early stages of chronic kidney disease to the long-term follow-up of patients who have received a kidney transplant.

Dr. Yörük graduated from Hacettepe University in 1997. She completed her specialty training in Internal Medicine at SSK Ankara Training Hospital in 2002 and went on to complete her training in Nephrology at Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital in 2013. She holds the academic title of Associate Professor.

Clinical focus

Dr. Yörük evaluates and manages chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury, as well as glomerulonephritis and diabetic kidney disease. Her work also includes hypertension management and the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte disorders, which are frequently linked to underlying kidney conditions. Where a tissue diagnosis is needed, she is involved in kidney biopsy evaluation to help clarify the cause of kidney disease and guide subsequent treatment decisions. Treatment plans are individualized and depend on the stage of disease, the underlying cause and the patient’s overall health.

For patients whose kidney function has declined to the point where renal replacement therapy is needed, Dr. Yörük provides care in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, including the assessment of which approach may be appropriate for an individual patient. She also provides kidney transplant follow-up, monitoring graft function and managing the medical issues that can arise after transplantation.

How Dr. Yörük works with international patients

International patients coming to Dr. Yörük are supported by the Acibadem international patient team, which coordinates the collection of prior medical records before the visit. This may include laboratory and pathology results, imaging reports such as ultrasound, CT or MRI reports, dialysis records, operative notes and discharge summaries. The team also arranges appointments and organizes the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing test results and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the available options. Interpreters can be arranged for patients who need language support during their consultation and treatment at Acibadem Bursa Hospital.