Pediatric Nephrology Prof. Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu
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Prof. Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu
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Prof. Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu is a Pediatric Nephrology specialist working in the Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Rheumatology units at Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital. She treats children with recurrent urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, and kidney stone disease.
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About Prof. Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu
Prof. Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu is a Pediatric Nephrology specialist who also works in Pediatric Rheumatology at Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital. Her clinical interests include recurrent urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, chronic kidney disease and kidney failure, nephrotic syndrome, and kidney stone disease in children.
She graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1980 and completed her Pediatrics training in 1984, followed by Pediatric Nephrology training in 1991. Her academic career included faculty positions at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine from 1988 to 2023, as well as clinical and research experience in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, including work on Bartter syndrome at NIH in Washington, DC.
International families can expect an experienced pediatric specialist to assess kidney and urinary tract concerns in children, with attention to conditions that may involve both nephrology and rheumatology. Prof. Dr. Topaloğlu sees patients at Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital and has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2023.
Clinical Focus
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Recurrent urinary tract infections in childrenUrinary incontinence in childrenKidney failure in childrenChronic kidney disease in childrenNephrotic syndrome in childrenKidney stone disease in children
Specialisation
Subspecialties
- Pediatric Rheumatology
Background
Education
- 2011Medical Specialty Board, Pediatric Rheumatology
- 1999–2000Worked on Bartter Syndrome at NIH, Washington DC, United States of America.
- 1999Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / Pediatri Professorü
- 1994–1995Received a TUBİTAK NATO scholarship and worked on chronic renal failure, transplantation and systemic lupus erythematosus at London Guys and Hammersmith Hospitals, London, England.
- 1991Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Nephrology
- 1991Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / Pediatri Associate Professori
- 1988Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / Department of Pediatrics / Lecturer
- 1984–1985Worked at Foothills Hospital, Calgary, Canada.
- 1984Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatrics and Diseases
- 1980Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2023Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2019–2022Elected President of ESPN (European Society for Paediatric Nephrology)
- 2014IPNA (International Pediatric Nephrology Association) World Young Nephrologists Education Committee Chair / Present
- 2003–2012Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Professor Representative, Faculty Board and Faculty Executive Board Membership, International Socrates Erasmus Faculty of Medicine Coordinator
- 1988–2023Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine Faculty Member, Departments of Pediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology
- 1986–1988Samsun State Hospital / Pediatrics and Diseases / Compulsory Service
- 1980–1984Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatrics specialty training
- Has 341 publications and studies published in international journals. These studies have been cited 7751 times. H-index 41
Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA)
- European Society for Paediatric Nephrology (ESPN)
- European Renal Association (ERA)
- Pediatric Rheumatology Association
- Pediatric Nephrology Association (ÇND)
- Turkish Nephrology Association (TND)
Research
Selected Publications
- Emulation of the control cohort of a randomized controlled trial in pediatric kidney transplantation with Real-World Data from the CERTAIN Registry. Pediatr Nephrol. 2023 May;38(5):1621-1632. doi: 10.1007/s00467-022-05777-x. Epub 2022 Oct 20. PMID: 36264431 Patry C, Sauer LD, Sander A, Krupka K, Fichtner A, Brezinski J, Geissbühler Y, Aubrun E, Grinienko A, Strologo LD, Haffner D, Oh J, Grenda R, Pape L,
- Omic Studies on In Vitro Cystinosis Model: siRNA-Mediated CTNS Gene Silencing in HK-2 Cells. Lab Invest. 2023 Nov 9;104(1):100287. doi: 10.1016/j.labinv.2023.100287. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37949358 Baysal I, Yabanoglu-Ciftci S, Nemutlu E, Eylem CC, Gok-Topak ED, Ulubayram K, Kir S, Gulhan B, Ucar G, Ozaltin F, Topaloglu R.
- Determinants of Kidney Failure in Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1: Findings of the European Hyperoxaluria Consortium. Kidney Int Rep. 2023 Aug 4;8(10):2029-2042. doi: 10.1016/j.ekir.2023.07.025. eCollection 2023 Oct. PMID: 37849991 Metry EL, Garrelfs SF, Deesker LJ, Acquaviva C, D”Ambrosio V, Bacchetta J, Beck BB, Cochat P, Collard L, Hogan J, Ferraro PM, Franssen CFM, Harambat J
- Long-term renal survival of paediatric patients with lupus nephritis. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2022 May 25;37(6):1069-1077. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfab152. PMID: 33826705 Demir S, Gülhan B, Özen S, Çeleğen K, Batu ED, Taş N, Orhan D, Bilginer Y, Düzova A, Ozaltin F, Topaloğlu R.
- Distal renal tubular acidosis: ERKNet/ESPN clinical practice points. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2021 Aug 27;36(9):1585-1596. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfab171. PMID: 33914889 Trepiccione F, Walsh SB, Ariceta G, Boyer O, Emma F, Camilla R, Ferraro PM, Haffner D, Konrad M, Levtchenko E, Lopez-Garcia SC, Santos F, Stabouli S,
- Rituximab for Children With Difficult-to-Treat Nephrotic Syndrome: Its Effects on Disease Progression and Growth. Front Pediatr. 2019 Jul 30;7:313. doi: 10.3389/fped.2019.00313. eCollection 2019. PMID: 31417883 Topaloglu R, Gülhan B, Çelegen K, İnözü M, Hayran M, Düzova A, Ozaltin F.
- The Clinical and Mutational Spectrum of Turkish Patients with Cystinosis. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2017 Oct 6;12(10):1634-1641. doi: 10.2215/CJN.00180117. Epub 2017 Aug 9. PMID: 28793998 Topaloglu R, Gulhan B, Inözü M, Canpolat N, Yilmaz A, Noyan A, Dursun İ, Gökçe İ, Gürgöze MK, Akinci N, Baskin E, Serdaroğlu E, Demircioğlu Kiliç B,
- Genetic basis of cystinosis in Turkish patients: a single-center experience. Pediatr Nephrol. 2012 Jan;27(1):115-21. doi: 10.1007/s00467-011-1942-6. Epub 2011 Jul 24. PMID: 21786142 Topaloglu R, Vilboux T, Coskun T, Ozaltin F, Tinloy B, Gunay-Aygun M, Bakkaloglu A, Besbas N, van den Heuvel L, Kleta R, Gahl WA
- A candidate gene for familial Mediterranean fever. Nat Genet. 1997 Sep;17(1):25-31. doi: 10.1038/ng0997-25. PMID: 9288094 A Bernot, C Clepet, C Dasilva, C Devaud, J L Petit, C Caloustian, C Cruaud, D Samson, F Pulcini, J Weissenbach, R Heilig, C Notanicola, C Domingo, M R
- Molecular basis of hereditary C1q deficiency associated with SLE and IgA nephropathy in a Turkish family. Kidney Int. 1996 Aug;50(2):635-42. doi: 10.1038/ki.1996.359. Topaloglu R, Bakkaloglu A, Slingsby JH, Mihatsch MJ, Pascual M, Norsworthy P, Morley BJ, Saatci U, Schifferli JA, Walport MJ.
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What is Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu's specialty?
Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu is a specialist in Pediatric Nephrology at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
Which hospital does Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu practise at?
Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu sees patients at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu?
Consultations with Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
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You can request an appointment with Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu using the appointment form on this page, or by contacting the Acibadem international patient team by phone or WhatsApp. After you share your details, the team checks availability and confirms your appointment, usually within 24 hours.
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Yes. Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
How many years of experience does Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu have?
Dr. Rezan Topaloğlu has around 46 years of professional experience in Pediatric Nephrology. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
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