Who is Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Uz?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Uz has gained significant experience in internal medicine and nephrology throughout her successful career and currently serves at A Life Health Group Ankara Hospital. After completing her medical education at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, she has undertaken various specialty trainings to enhance her medical knowledge and expertise.

Dr. Uz has successfully completed specialty trainings in Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery as well as Nephrology. Additionally, she has received specialty training in Internal Medicine, further strengthening her in-depth knowledge and experience in this field.

Throughout her career, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Uz has worked in various hospitals and institutions, healing many patients and proving herself in the medical field. Valuing her academic career as well, Dr. Uz has held important positions such as the Chair of the Nephrology Department at Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Medicine, where she has both guided students and contributed to scientific research.

Education

Medical Education: Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, 1991-1997
Specialty in Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery: 1999-2001
Nephrology Specialty: 2006-2009
Specialization Field: Internal Medicine
Specialization Years: 2001-2004
Department Chair: 2010-2013 (Chair of the Nephrology Department, Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Medicine)

Professional Experience

Atatürk Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center: 1999-2001
Fatih University Internal Medicine and Nephrology: 2001-2009
Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital (Mandatory Service)
Atatürk Training and Research Hospital Nephrology Department Administrative Officer: 2013-2016
A life Health Group – Ankara Hospital

Internal Medicine Areas of Interest

Internal Medicine (Internal Diseases) Department is a broad medical specialty responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of diseases related to the internal organs of adults. The management of many non-surgical conditions falls under this department. Internists are capable of evaluating complex problems affecting multiple organ systems.

The main diseases within the scope of internal medicine include:

Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes
Thyroid diseases: Goiter, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer
Adrenal gland diseases
Pituitary gland diseases
Metabolic diseases: Metabolic syndrome

Gastritis, ulcer
Reflux
Inflammatory bowel diseases: Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis
Liver diseases: Hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver
Pancreatic diseases

Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Asthma
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Heart failure
Coronary artery disease
High cholesterol and other lipid disorders

Acute kidney failure
Chronic kidney failure
Kidney infections (pyelonephritis)

Rheumatoid arthritis
Lupus
Behçet’s disease

Influenza
Urinary tract infections
Hepatitis
Intestinal infections

Anemia
Bleeding and clotting disorders

Nutritional and fluid-electrolyte imbalances
Aging-related diseases (Geriatrics)

Nephrology Areas of Interest

The Nephrology Department is a subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on kidney diseases. Specialists in this field (nephrologists) aim to protect kidney health and diagnose and treat kidney-related disorders.

The main medical conditions within the scope of nephrology include:

A condition where the kidneys fail to perform their functions. It can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (slowly progressing).

Diseases of the glomeruli, the filtering units of the kidneys. Glomerulonephritis falls into this group.

Inflammation of the kidney tubules and surrounding tissues.

Solid mineral and salt deposits formed in the kidneys.

Infections affecting the kidneys, such as pyelonephritis.

A genetic disorder characterized by the formation of multiple cysts in the kidneys.

Kidney damage caused by diabetes.

Some kidney diseases may cause high blood pressure.

ransplantation of a kidney for patients with kidney failure.

The process of cleansing the blood for patients with kidney failure (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis).

Last Updated: 8 Şubat 2026 01:35

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Uz