Nephrologist ·
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital , Tel Aviv, Israel
8 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hebrew , English
We bring to you the long list of conditions that Dr. Hila Soetendorp treats.
An internal medicine specialist, Nephrologists provide medical treatment for kidney conditions. It is when you are having repeat or chronic urinary tract infections, renal failure or severe kidney diseases, in such conditions you go to a Nephrologist. Kidney stones that repeat, protein loss or blood loss in the urine are some problems whose solution is with this doctor.
The signs and symptoms that are an indication of a kidney condition are as follows:
Swelling over ankles, feet or legs or around the eyes are some of the most common symptoms. The gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting and decreased appetite also happen incase of a kidney disease. The issues related to kidney are also known to be there with signs like high blood pressure and anemia.
Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm are the doctor's operating hours. It should be noted that reviews show that the doctor performs the procedure with efficiency and accuracy.
There are several popular procedures performed by Dr. Hila Soetendorp such as:
In addition to providing medical treatment to people for kidney conditions, Nephrologists perform some procedures as a team with other specialists. People often refer a Nephrologist when they have to get a Kidney dialysis done. The work of this specialist extends to getting even Kidney biopsies and Kidney transplants as well.
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It is usually the primary care doctors who refer you to a kidney specialist or Nephrologist as we know them.. Of the various responsibilities that are manned by the Nephrologists, one is managing chronic kidney disease and acute kidney failure. They help slow the progression of Glomerular/vascular disorders and treat Tubular/interstitial disorders to maintain the functioning of kidney for as long as possible. They treat and manage conditions related to mineral metabolism and even hypertension issues as well.
The prescribed tests prior to and during consultation for a Nephrologist are mentioned here.
The health condition of your kidneys becomes clear through the blood and urine tests. If the situation so demands the doctor can also suggest a kidney ultrasound. On a case to case basis a kidney biopsy can also be done to figure out the condition of the kidneys.
People who are having problems with their kidney function are the ones to visit a Nephrologist. It is not just the patients who require dialysis but also those with Glomerular/vascular disorders or Tubular/interstitial disorders whom this doctor treats. Procedures such as Kidney transplantation also required a lot of preparation, a Nephrologist helps you through the same. Situation when you have chronic kidney disease or your kidneys are failing also need an intervention from the doctor.
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