Osman Şahin

Doç. Dr. Osman Şahin is an Associate Professor of Nephrology at Istanbul Okan University Hospital since January 2021. A board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine (2007) and Nephrology (2010), he focuses on chronic kidney disease management, glomerular disorders, hypertension, and kidney transplantation within clinical practice and research.

Education:

• 2001: Medical Degree, Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 2001-2007: Internal Medicine Residency, Ege University
• 2007-2010: Nephrology Fellowship, Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital

Research Focus: Dr. Şahin's work examines biomarkers in renal disease (NGAL, catestatin), cardiovascular-renal interactions in hypertension and diabetes, drug-induced nephrotoxicity, and metabolic complications in kidney disorders. His clinical studies frequently analyze relationships between renal parameters and systemic conditions like PCOS, thyroid cancer, and Ramadan fasting.

Publication Trends: His 2014-2018 research demonstrates consistent investigation of renal biomarkers, hypertensive organ damage, and metabolic comorbidities. Key themes include carotid intima-media thickness as a cardiovascular risk indicator, medication safety in renal impairment, and unique presentations of renal complications in systemic diseases.

Professional Engagement: Active in national and international nephrology communities through conference participation and society memberships, though no specific awards or grants are documented in available sources.