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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Ibrahim Berber

Let us have a look at the number of conditions treated by Dr. Ibrahim Berber.

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

There are infections which could have the effect on kidneys that you need to get a transplant for them and these are bone infections, tuberculosis and hepatitis. 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 Ibrahim Berber

We bring to you the symptoms and signs which end up affecting the filtering ability of the kidneys to up to 90 percent which means the person has end stage kidney disease and is a good candidate for a kidney transplant.

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

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) or what is known as Kidney failure is a big sign for you to get 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. Your kidneys could be damaged also due to prolonged history of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).

Operating Hours of Dr Ibrahim Berber

10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday are the doctor's operating hours. You can be up and about from the surgery in a day or two and reach home in one week.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Ibrahim Berber

Popular procedures performed by Dr. Ibrahim Berber are as follows:

  • Kidney Transplant

The donors whose kidney is transplanted in the place of the diseased kidney could be a living or deceased donor. The preemptive kidney transplant procedure is when the kidney is replaced before the person goes on dialysis. One must go for regular checkups post the procedure to know if the transplanted kidney is working well..

Qualification

  • 2007 Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
  • 1995 Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
  • 1990 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Past Experiences

  • 1998 - 2010 Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
  • 1998 - 2007 Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
  • 1997 - 1998 Kasimpasa Marine Hospital, Istanbul
  • 1996 - 1997 Hopa State Hospital, General Surgery Specialist Physician
  • 1990 - 1995 Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinics, Specialist Training
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (4)

  • National Organ Transplantation
  • Organizations Coordination Association
  • National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • National Association for Trauma and Emergency Surgery

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (1)

  • The clinical features of the parathyroid tissue Use of smooth muscle plasty after intersphincteric rectum resection Management of pilonidal sinus disease with oblique excision and bilateral gluteus Surgical treatment of renal transplantation

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Ibrahim Berber have?
Dr. Ibrahim Berber is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Ibrahim Berber offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Ibrahim Berber have?
Dr. Ibrahim Berber is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 29 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Kidney Transplant Surgeon

What does a Kidney Transplant Surgeon do?

Transplantation is when you put in an organ from a healthy person into someone whose organ is diseased or missing. And a Kidney Transplant Surgeon places a healthy kidney in place of diseased kidney/kidneys. 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. It is the work of the surgeon to recommend tests and prescribe the medicines as well. 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
  • Urine Output Measurements
  • Urine Tests
  • Donor-Special Blood Tests
  • Removing a sample of Kidney Tissue for Testing
  • Imaging Tests
  • Blood Tests

Please have a look at some more tests that are important prior to and during the 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

The right frequency and timing of the tests is important so that the transplant goes efficiently and the kidneys are well accepted. 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?

Any symptoms that indicate a kidney failure are a good reason for you to a kidney transplant done. 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. They also help you with post transplant checkups to see whether your body is accepting the transplanted kidney well. It is the surgeon whom you must consult when you are in the process of deciding whether to get a transplanted kidney or not.