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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Nedim Cekmen

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

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

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. A recent occurrence of cancer or being a cancer patient in the present also could make you an excellent candidate for a kidney transplant. Are you suffering from liver disease or cardiovascular disease? Then it is a possibility that you could have to get a kidney transplant.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr Nedim Cekmen

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

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

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). Patients who have been diabetic for a pretty long time might end up having this disease. High blood pressure or Hypertension is another of the leading causes of kidney disease which could necessitate a kidney transplant.

Operating Hours of Dr Nedim Cekmen

The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday, with an off on Sunday. 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 Nedim Cekmen

We bring to you the names of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Nedim Cekmen.:

  • Kidney Transplant

Types of kidney transplants are also dependent on whether the donor is alive or deceased. It makes sense for you to get your kidney or kidneys replaced with a healthy kidney before you would have to get on dialysis and such a procedure is called a preemptive kidney transplant. One must go for regular checkups post the procedure to know if the transplanted kidney is working well..

Qualification

  • Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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  • Option to avail the Video Consultation with the Lead Doctor of the board

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Nedim Cekmen have?
Dr. Nedim Cekmen is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Ankara, Turkey.
Does Dr. Nedim Cekmen offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Nedim Cekmen have?
Dr. Nedim Cekmen is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 10 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. The surgery, the recovery and rehabilitation, the surgeon is involved throughout. 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?

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

Here is a comprehensive list of additional tests needed before and during the kidney transplant procedure.:

  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.

When should you go to see a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

You must visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon if you have any of the commonly seen symptoms associated with a kidney failure. 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. Further, the decision to get a transplanted kidney is also taken in strict consultation with the surgeon.