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BIOGRAPHY

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi is a distinguished nephrologist and kidney transplant surgeon. He has more than 25 years of experience in his field and is currently serving at the Rabin Medical Centre, Petah Tikva, Israel. He obtained his medical education from the Tel Aviv University, TAU, Faculty of Medicine. He is a specialist in treating kidney diseases and is a certified kidney transplant surgeon. 

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi has been a part of many research papers in renowned medical journals. He has been a part of 145 articles and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented works at many national and international conferences. His research on hypertension was awarded by many organizations and he has also received funding from various sources to conduct his research.

Conditions Treated by Dr Benaya Rozen Zvi

Let us have a look at the number of conditions treated by Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi.

  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Shrunken Kidney
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Chronic Infection
  • Kidney Failure
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Stones

Extreme infections like hepatitis. tuberculosis and bone infections lead to the situation where you need to get your kidney transplanted. Kidney transplant could be a requirement for patients who have recently recovered from cancer or who are suffering from cancer now. Other conditions because of which a kidney transplant could become necessary are excessive cardiovascular or liver disease.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr Benaya Rozen Zvi

Let us have a look at the signs and symptoms because of which kidneys end up losing 90% of ability to filter then the person has end stage kidney disease and will need a kidney transplant.

  • Seizures or Coma (in severe cases)
  • Decreased Urine Output (although occasionally urine output remains normal)
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Weakness
  • Fluid Retention (causing swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet)
  • Kidney Disease or Kidney Failure
  • Confusion
  • Irregular Heartbeat
  • Chest Pain or Pressure
  • Shortness of Breath

Please consult your Kidney Transplant Surgeon whether you need to get a transplant done if your kidneys have failed i.e., you have end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Long term diabetes can bring your kidneys to this situation that you end up getting a kidney transplant. High blood pressure or Hypertension is another of the leading causes of kidney disease which could necessitate a kidney transplant.

Operating Hours of Dr Benaya Rozen Zvi

The doctor's operating hours are from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday, Sunday is an off day. You will start to recuperate in a day or two and be home bound within a week.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Benaya Rozen Zvi

The list of procedures performed by Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi are mentioned here for your convenience.:

  • Kidney Transplant

Of the types of kidney transplants, the cadaveric renal transplant and living donor kidney transplant is so differentiated owing to the nature of the donor whether deceased or alive respectively. The word preemptive defines the kind of kidney transplant wherein the kidney is replaced prior to the point where your kidneys deteriorate so that you would need dialysis. It is also important to check if the transplanted kidney is working properly or not and regular checkups post the surgery are required to do so..

Qualification

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)Medicine - Tel Aviv University

Past Experiences

  • Tel Aviv University, TAU, Faculty of Medicine
  • Professor Nephrology and Hypertension Rabin Medical Center, Israel, Mar 2007 - Present
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RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (1)

  • The safety of pulse corticosteroid therapy- Systematic review and meta-analysis Post renal transplant anemia: Severity, causes and their association with graft and patient survival

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many years of experience does Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi have being a kidney transplant surgeon in Israel?

Dr. Banaya Rozen Zvi has over 25 years of experience as a kidney transplant surgeon.

What are the primary treatments and surgeries does Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi as a kidney transplant surgeon?

Dr. Benaya is a specialist in treating kidney diseases and is a certified kidney transplant surgeon.

Does Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi provide Online Consultation?

Yes, Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi provides online consultation through MediGence.

What associations is Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi part of?

Dr. Banaya Rozen Zvi is a part of many international medical societies on nephrology.

When do you need to see a kidney transplant surgeon such as Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi?

Whenever a patient is suffering from any type of kidney disease then a nephrologist needs to be visited. In case the kidney disease is severe and cannot be easily treated with medication, then a transplant needs to be carried out so the patient’s blood can continue to be properly purified.

How to connect with Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi for Online Consultation through MediGence?

He can be easily consulted by registering your profile with medigence and writing down your inquiry. A meeting with the surgeon will be scheduled. Following which the consultation can be done.

What area of specialization does Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi have?
Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Petah Tikva, Israel.
Does Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi have?
Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi is one of the most sought after specialists in Israel and has over 25 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Kidney Transplant Surgeon

What does a Kidney Transplant Surgeon do?

It is when you need your diseased kidney or kidneys removed and replaced with a healthy kidney that you visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon. When it comes to helping you through rehabilitation and recovery process, in addition to the actual procedure, Kidney Transplant Surgeon helps you through it all. They also prescribe the right medications and tests which will assist the process. Technicians, surgeon and nephrologist are all part of the team who perform this surgery.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

In order to check if you are the right candidate for a kidney transplant, there are some tests that need to be done such as:

  • Urine Tests
  • Imaging Tests
  • Donor-Special Blood Tests
  • Urine Output Measurements
  • Removing a sample of Kidney Tissue for Testing
  • Blood Tests
  • HLA Testing

We bring to you some more tests that could be required in the process of kidney transplant.:

  1. Blood tests
  2. Chest X-ray
  3. chocardiogram
  4. Electrocardiogram
  5. Cardiac stress test
  6. Cancer screening
  7. Colonoscopy
  8. Gynecological examination
  9. Prostate exam
  10. Dental evaluation

In order to ensure the acceptance and seamless functioning of the kidneys, the tests should be done timely and at the right frequencies. Few of these tests are important to know the heart strength and they are Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram and the cardiac stress test.

When should you go to see a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

It is when your kidneys are failing that you could opt for a kidney transplant, in consultation with a Kidney Transplant Surgeon. It is not necessary that just people on dialysis get the kidney transplant, it is also true that you can get it done before such a situation arises. It is not just the actual procedure but the surgeon assists you with how the body is faring with the new kidney. The decision to get a transplant or not is also done in consultation with the surgeon.