Hulusi Kocak

Prof. Dr. Hulusi Kocak is a pediatric nephrologist at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He treats kidney and rheumatic conditions in children. Dr. Kocak reached the rank of Professor in 1989 and has led multiple university departments. He has treated numerous patients in pediatric nephrology throughout his career.

Specialization & Clinical Focus

The physician treats kidney diseases and systemic pediatric conditions. He performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to restore renal health in infants and children. These methods include:

• Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis for chronic kidney failure.
• Renal Biopsy and Ultrasound for precise diagnostic mapping.
• Lithotripsy for the non-invasive treatment of kidney stones.
• Nephrectomy and Nephrostomy for surgical kidney management.
• Hemapheresis, Percutaneous Needle Aspiration, and Percutaneous Nephrostomy for complex blood and tissue analysis.
• Intramuscular (IM) and Intravenous (IV) injections for therapeutic delivery.
• ESD (Sedimentation) tests to monitor inflammatory activity.

Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Kocak has held leadership roles in Turkish medical institutions. He has shaped the training of future pediatricians through his academic appointments. His career history includes:

• 1999–2013 — Pediatric Nephrology Specialist, MedArt–Akman Medicorium Healthcare.
• 1993–1998 — Specialist, Ankara Social Security Institution Pediatric Diseases Hospital.
• 1982–1992 — Faculty Member, Samsun 19 Mayis University Faculty of Medicine.
• 1978–1982 — Associate Professor, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.
• 1975–1978 — Faculty Member, Hacettepe University Pediatric Nephrology Department.

Education and Early Training

Prof. Dr. Kocak established his medical foundation at Turkish universities. His training focused on the intersection of kidney health and childhood development. This background allows him to address complex developmental renal issues.

• 1963–1969 — Medical Degree, Istanbul University Cerrapasa Faculty of Medicine.
• 1969–1973 — Residency, Hacettepe University Pediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology.

Medical Interests

The doctor also provides general pediatric diagnostics and developmental monitoring. This includes Growth Hormone Tests, Phototherapy for neonatal jaundice, and Tuberculin Skin Tests. He uses the Apgar Score — a quick test performed on a baby at 1 and 5 minutes after birth — to evaluate newborn health.