The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- daily urine analysis
- biochemical blood test
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- immune tests
- ultrasound examination
- CT/MRI scan
- kidney vessels MR angiography
- kidney biopsy under CT control with histological study
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by head doctor and all leading experts
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Creatinine and urea blood levels, eGFR assessment (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Nephrology at the Memorial Bahсelievler Hospital Istanbul offers the full range of services for the diagnostics and treatment of kidney diseases. The experienced team of specialists provides both medical and surgical treatment, as well as diagnostics of the genitourinary system in men and women. The key focus of the department is on the treatment of kidney failure and dialysis. All manipulations are performed by highly qualified experts. The department's doctors regularly attend advanced training courses. The specialists devote much time to individual consultations of patients, and also strive to ensure maximum comfort during the diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic procedures. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Alaattin Yıldız.
When admitted to the department, each patient undergoes the diagnostics, during which the team of doctors determines the cause of impaired functioning of the kidneys and urinary tract. After diagnostics and study of medical history, an individual treatment regimen is developed for each patient. When treating acute and chronic kidney failure, conservative methods are mainly used. After stabilization of the patient's condition and relative recovery of kidney function, the doctors prescribe dialysis, which serves to cleanse the blood from metabolic products. In the timely treatment, the department's specialists mostly manage to completely restore the function of the urinary system.
In the case of chronic kidney failure, the doctors strive to preserve residual kidney function and slow the progression of the disease. In some cases, renal replacement therapy is performed. Chronic kidney failure can occur due to type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, arterial hypertension, urolithiasis, tuberculosis, chronic pyelonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, etc. It is necessary to carry out a number of ultrasound and laboratory tests to establish an accurate diagnosis. Kidney failure is treated with modern drugs, which can eliminate symptoms, slow or stop the progression of the disease, and significantly improve the quality of life of patients. The department also carries out preventive measures in order to normalize body weight and blood pressure levels, quit smoking, normalize cholesterol levels, which helps to reduce the risk of developing kidney failure.
The department also specializes in the treatment of common diseases of the urinary system. To establish the accurate diagnosis and monitor treatment results, the specialists perform urine tests, computed tomography and MRI scan of the urinary system, general and biochemical blood tests, ureteroscopy and ultrasound examination of the bladder, urethra, kidneys and ureters. After establishing the diagnosis, the department's specialists develop an individual treatment program. As a rule, in most cases, they prescribe drugs and a special diet. In severe pathologies, the department's doctors can resort to a surgical intervention. The patients mostly seek medical help from the department in the case of such diseases as pyelonephritis, urethritis, cystitis and prostatitis. In some cases, asymptomatic bacteriuria is possible, when urinalysis reveals the presence of microflora, but the patient does not experience any symptoms. As a rule, timely qualified medical care and high quality treatment guarantee a complete recovery.
The department's clinical focuses include:
- Diagnostics and treatment of pyelonephritis
- Diagnostics and treatment of acute and chronic kidney failure, including supportive care and monitoring of patients with advanced stage of kidney failure
- Diagnostics and treatment of glomerulonephritis
- Diagnostics and treatment of polycystic kidney disease
- Diagnostics and treatment of kidney cancer (in cooperation with the Departments of General Surgery and Oncology)
- Diagnostics and treatment of kidney cysts
- Diagnostics and treatment of arterial hypertension
- Diagnostics and treatment of kidney stone disease
- Diagnostics and treatment of other nephrological diseases
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- Since 2019 Nephrologist at the Memorial Bahсelievler Hospital Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Since 2019 Nephrologist at the Memorial Şişli Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 2001 - 2004 Research Fellow in Nephrology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA.
- 1995 - 1996 Specialist in Nephrology, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2003 Professorship.
- 1997 Assistant Professorship.
- 1992 - 1997 Study of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 1987 - 1992 Residency in Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 1981-1987 Study of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Scientific Publications
- 34 international publications on kidney transplantation.
- 55 international publications on chronic kidney failure.
- Publication in the American Journal of Transplantation. Subject: "Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation".
- Publication in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. Subject: "Drug treatment of diabetic nephropathy".
Photo of the doctor: (c) Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
About hospital
The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class medical services in a pleasant and patient-oriented environment. It is worth noting that the interior of the medical facility is full of live plants, which have a positive impact on people and their mood. The hospital is awarded the prestigious LEED Platinum Certificate, confirming the highest level of environmental friendliness and safety of the buildings of the medical complex.
The hospital has 320 beds for patient hospitalization. The medical and technical base of the hospital is one of the best and most advanced in Turkey – modern diagnostic rooms with MRI, CT, PET-CT scanners, gamma cameras, X-ray equipment, mammography systems and other equipment, 15 operating rooms, including for robot-assisted, endoscopic and hybrid surgical interventions, intensive care units, etc. The hospital also has a high-performance state-of-the-art Elekta Versa HD SIGNATURE system for radiation therapy.
The powerful technical resources of the hospital are complemented by a highly professional medical staff, who have achieved significant success not only at the national level, but also in the international medical arena. The doctors and nursing staff of the hospital are distinguished by excellent medical qualifications, as well as humane and compassionate attitude towards each patient. They strongly support their patients on their way to recovery.
The medical center admits not only Turkish citizens for treatment, but also patients from 92 countries of the world, and therefore it boasts a wealth of experience in serving international patients with clinical cases of varying complexity.
Photo: (c) Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul live in cozy rooms with an excellent layout and modern design. The standard patient rooms are equipped with a comfortable automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a table and a chair, a wardrobe, a sofa for receiving visitors. The patient room also includes a TV, a telephone and Wi-Fi. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The hospital also provides patients with enhanced-comfort rooms corresponding to a five-star hotel.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day. If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During an outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.