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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Ebru Asmaz

Dr. Ebru Asmaz treats a number of conditions some of whom are mentioned here for your perusal:

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

Your kidneys can be affected from infections including hepatitis, tuberculosis and bone infections because of which you end up needing a kidney transplant. Even patients who are suffering from cancer or have had cancer recently might need to get a kidney transplant done. Kidney transplant might become a necessity for patients having severe case of liver disease or cardiovascular disease.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr Ebru Asmaz

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

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

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. One of the most frequent reasons for this to happen is when a patient is diabetic for a certain period of time. Also, it is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) that has become a leading cause of irreversible damage being done to the kidneys.

Operating Hours of Dr Ebru Asmaz

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

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Ebru Asmaz

The list of procedures performed by Dr. Ebru Asmaz 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. Your body should have adapted to the new kidney very well and this can be checked by getting timely checkups..

Qualification

  • 2012 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery
  • 2004 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Past Experiences

  • 2014 - Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 2013 - 2014 Tatvan State Hospital
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
  • Written Second Opinion report delivered within 5 days
  • Option to avail the Video Consultation with the Lead Doctor of the board

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MEMBERSHIPS (3)

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Ebru Asmaz have?
Dr. Ebru Asmaz is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Ebru Asmaz offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Ebru Asmaz have?
Dr. Ebru Asmaz is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 6 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. Recommending the right tests and prescribing medicines is also done by them. While the procedure is being performed they are a part of the team which also includes Nephrologists, nurses and other technicians as well.

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

We have outlined below the tests that give a good picture of whether you need a kidney transplant.:

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

There can be a requirement for other tests basis your health conditions, these additional tests are listed her:

  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

The tests are important to be performed at the right time and at proper frequencies to ensure the accuracy of the process, acceptance of the kidney and its proper functioning. 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?

Please consult a Kidney Transplant Surgeon when you are dealing with a kidney failure and need a Kidney Transplant. You can avoid the condition of going on the dialysis at all by getting a kidney transplant to preempt this situation. They also help you with post transplant checkups to see whether your body is accepting the transplanted kidney well. The decision to get a transplant or not is also done in consultation with the surgeon.