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Dr. Bennur Esen Atay

Dr. Bennur Esen Atay

Nephrologist ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

Bennur Esen Atay is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

Specialises in:

Polycystic Kidney DiseaseGlomerulonephritisKidney FailureChronic Kidney DiseaseEnd-Stage Renal Disease

About Dr. Bennur Esen Atay

Conditions Treated by Dr Bennur Esen Atay

Dr. Bennur Esen Atay treats a number of conditions some of whom are mentioned here for your perusal:

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

Extreme infections like hepatitis. tuberculosis and bone infections lead to the situation where you need to get your kidney transplanted. You might need to get a kidney transplant if you have cancer now or had it in the recent past. Kidney disease or cardiovascular disease can become good reasons for someone to get kidney transplant done.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr Bennur Esen Atay

The signs and symptoms which lead to end stage kidney disease necessitating a kidney transplant are outlined below.

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

In the eventuality that your kidney or kidneys have failed whose other name is end-stage renal disease (ESRD) then one of your options is a kidney transplant. Patients who have been diabetic for a pretty long time might end up having this disease. Another major reason that could result in serious irreversible damage to the kidneys is having High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).

Operating Hours of Dr Bennur Esen Atay

The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday, with an off on Sunday. The initial recuperation period from the surgery is anytime upto one week.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Bennur Esen Atay

We bring to you the names of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Bennur Esen Atay.:

  • 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. A preemptive kidney transplant actually preempts the need for dialysis to come in at all. One must go for regular checkups post the procedure to know if the transplanted kidney is working well..

Qualification

  • 2012 - Bursa Shevket Yilmaz Education and Research Hospital Nephrology
  • 2008 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
  • 2001 - Black Sea Technical University School of Medicine

Work Experiences

  • 2012 - 2015 - Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic
  • 2009 - 2012 - Bursa Shevket Yilmaz Education and Research Hospital Nephrology Clinic
  • 2001 - 2002 - Trabzon Central Luminous Houses Health Center

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Procedures Performed

Kidney Transplant

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Bennur Esen Atay is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Bennur Esen Atay is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 10 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Kidney Transplant Surgeon

A healthy kidney in the place of one or two diseased kidneys, this procedure is called a kidney transplant and is performed by 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.

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:

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

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. The cardiac stress test, Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram are required in some cases to realise the heart condition and its fitness for the procedure.

Please consult a Kidney Transplant Surgeon when you are dealing with a kidney failure and need a Kidney Transplant. Many transplants are done on patients who are already on dialysis but can be opted by patients prior to being put on dialysis. It is also the work of the surgeon to check up on how your body is faring post transplant surgery. The decision to get a transplant or not is also done in consultation with the surgeon.

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