Dr. Mehmet Tekin Akpolat is a nephrologist at Liv Hospital Ulus with clinical and academic experience. He treats chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and nephritis while performing renal transplantation and dialysis. The physician has authored over 15 medical books for healthcare professionals and patients.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Akpolat focuses on long-term management for chronic patients. He treats blood pressure disorders and electrolyte imbalances, which are chemical minerals in the blood like sodium and potassium. The doctor emphasizes preventive measures, including salt regulation and healthy lifestyle habits to delay dialysis. This practice includes:

• Chronic kidney disease management
• Hypertension and blood pressure measurement
• Renal transplantation and dialysis services
• Kidney biopsy and abdominal MRI diagnostics
• Treatment for nephritis, which is kidney inflammation, and cystitis

Academic & Professional Experience

Dr. Akpolat has held leadership and academic roles across major Turkish institutions. He is a Professor at İstinye University School of Medicine. His career also included a research period at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, USA.

• 2016–Present – Professor, İstinye University School of Medicine
• 2013–Present – Nephrologist, Liv Hospital Ulus
• 2013–2015 – Professor, Bahçeşehir University School of Medicine
• 2012 – Specialist, Eczacıbaşı/Baxter RTS Renal A.Ş.
• 1993–2012 – Assistant, Associate, and Professor, Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine
• 2002–2003 – Researcher, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA

Education & Training

Dr. Akpolat completed medical education and residency training at Hacettepe University. This institution serves as a center for medical education in Turkey.

• 1978–1984 – Hacettepe University School of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 1987–1991 – Hacettepe University School of Medicine – Internal Medicine Residency
• 1991–1993 – Hacettepe University School of Medicine – Nephrology Fellowship
• 1971–1978 – Tarsus American College – Secondary Education

Publications & Books

Dr. Akpolat writes books to connect clinical science with patient education. He has published manuals for nurses and physicians alongside guides for the public.

For Patients

• "Hasta Böbrekler" (2018)
• "İyi ki Yaş Alıyorum" (2018)
• "Ürem Kreatininim Yüksek Diyalizi Nasıl Önlerim" (2017)
• "İyi ki Tansiyonum Çıktı" (2016)
• "100 Soruda Hipertansiyon" (2013)
• "Böbrek Yetmezliği Hastası El Kitabı" (2004)
• "Diyaliz Hastası El Kitabı" (Volumes 1 & 2, 2002–2003)
• "İçimizdeki Düşman Hipertansiyon" (2001)
• "İçimizdeki Düşman Kolesterol" (2000)

For Medical Professionals

• "Nefroloji Online" (2019)
• "Pratik Nefroloji" (2019)
• "Temel Sıvı Elektrolit" (2018)
• "Hemodiyaliz Hekimi El Kitabı" (2010)
• "Nefroloji El Kitabı" (2007)
• "Organ Bağışı ve Medya" (2007)
• "Günlük Nefroloji ve Böbrek Yetmezliğinde İlaç Kullanımı" (2006)
• "Hemodiyaliz Hemşiresi El Kitabı" (2001)
• "Hipertansiyon Güncel Sorunlar" (1998)