Dr. Ramazan Can Kinalp

Dr. Ramazan Can Kinalp is a distinguished nephrologist and internal medicine specialist with over 26 years of clinical experience, recognized for his expertise in managing chronic kidney diseases, dialysis therapies, and renal transplantation. A graduate of the esteemed GATA Gulhane Military Medical Academy, he completed both his internal medicine specialization and nephrology sub-specialization at Turkey’s leading military medical centers, laying a solid foundation for his multifaceted clinical and academic career.

Dr. Kinalp has served in prominent roles at several prestigious institutions, including GATA, Adana Military Hospital, Memorial Atasehir, VM Medicalpark Florya, and currently at Medicana Camlica Hospital. His clinical interest spans a wide spectrum from managing end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and dialysis complications to post-transplant care and rare metabolic kidney disorders. He is highly regarded for his patient-centric approach and evidence-based treatment protocols.

He has been honored with numerous awards, including the Best Poster Award at the National Nephrology Congress and a NATO Scientific Excellence recognition. In addition to his clinical roles, Dr. Kinalp is an avid researcher and medical writer, having contributed to numerous national and international publications. He also translated key chapters for the Turkish edition of “Cecil Textbook of Medicine,” reflecting his commitment to medical education and academic excellence.

• M.D., GATA Gulhane Askeri Tıp Fakultesi (1992)
• Specialization in Internal Medicine, GATA Gulhane Askeri Tıp Fakultesi (1999)
• Sub-specialization in Nephrology, GATA Haydarpasa Egitim ve Arastirma Hastanesi (2010)

• Chronic & acute kidney failure
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) stages 4–5
• Hemodialysis & peritoneal dialysis management
• Kidney transplantation (pre- and post-op)
• Hypertension associated with renal disease
• Glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, metabolic kidney disorders

• Hemodialysis & peritoneal dialysis initiation and maintenance
• Kidney transplantation surgery support
• Renal biopsy and catheter placement
• Management of dialysis-related infections and complications

• 2011: Third Place in Best Oral Presentation at the 28th National Congress of Nephrology Hypertension Dialysis and Transplantation.
• 2010: First Prize from the GATA Scientific Studies Evaluation Committee.
• 2002: Best Oral Presentation award from the European Renal Association (ERA-EDTA).
• 2001: NATO Medal for service in the former Yugoslavia, alongside an official Service Commendation from the Bosnia and Herzegovina Turkish Battalion.
• 1998: Best Poster Presentation at the National Congress of Nephrology Hypertension Dialysis and Transplantation