Your Notifications
All done, no notifications

BIOGRAPHY

Qualification and Experience

Prof. Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu is a renowned Nephrologist and has an experience of more than 20 years. Dr. Himmet completed his education from Manisa Fatih Anatolian High School, and IU Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (Eng). Later, he pursued his specialization training from IU Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine, and Akdeniz University Department of Nephrology.

IU Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty (Eng), IU Istanbul Medical Faculty Internal Diseases - Specialization, and Akdeniz University Department of Nephrology - Specialization are among his educational and specialisation training institutions. Kidney transplant, kidney disorders, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and hypertension are among his medical interests. Chronic Kidney Disease, Hematuria, Proteinuria, Nephritic Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Hereditary Kidney Diseases are all under his control. He has extensive experience working in nephrology clinics such as Van Regional Training and Research Hospital Nephrology Clinic and Okmeydan Training and Research Hospital Nephrology Clinic. He is currently employed for Medical Park Group in Istanbul. Dr. Himmet specializes in the following procedures- Renal Angiogram, Nephrectomy, Nephropathy Treatment, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Radical Nephrectomy, Robotic radical nephrectomy, and Robotic partial nephrectomy

Reasons to avail an online consultation with Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu

  • Availing the benefit of second opinions and video consultations at the click of a button can help patients and their families clear all their queries before opting to travel abroad for treatment with help of Online Doctor Consultation.
  • He believes in providing the best of quality care; therefore the specialist connects with his patients through not just in person consultations but even teleconsultations on a regular basis.
  • Dr. Himmet is well recognised as being true to the ethics of the profession and ensuring the most effective results possible.
  • He is known to go above and beyond his work commitments and provide the best treatment possible for patients.
  • Prioritized appointments are available with Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu on a regular basis.

Contribution to medical science

The innumerable successful procedures undertaken by Dr. Yadhuvanshi gives a lot of weight to the credentials of the specialist. Prof. Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu has various publications in both International as well as national journals. Some of the famous papers published to his credit are-

  • Yılmaz F, Uslu H, Ersoy F. Ertapenem associated with seizures in the treatment of pyelonephritis in a chronic peritoneal dialysis patient. Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis. 2016 Feb;20(1):89-90.
  • Yilmaz F, Uslu HB, Bora F, Suleymanlar G, Sanli T, Ersoy F. Aspergillus Peritonitis in Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: Review of the Literature and Report of Two Cases. BANTAO Journal. 2014 Jan 1;12(1):52-5.
  • Yılmaz F, Uslu H, Ersoy F. Ertapenem associated with seizures in the treatment of pyelonephritis in a chronic peritoneal dialysis patient. Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis. 2016 Feb;20(1):89-90.
  • Bora F, Aliosmanoglu I, Kocak H, Dinckan A, Uslu HB, Gunseren F, Suleymanlar G. Drug interaction between tacrolimus and ertapenem in renal transplantation recipients. InTransplantation proceedings 2012 Dec 1 (Vol. 44, No. 10, pp. 3029-3032). Elsevier.

Conditions Treated by Dr Himmet Bora Uslu

Here is an outline of the conditions that are treated by Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu, a Kidney Transplant Surgeon.

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

People who are having some serious infections, that includes tuberculosis, hepatitis and bone infections are those that could be a good candidate for a kidney transplant. You might need to get a kidney transplant if you have cancer now or had it in the recent past. Kidney transplant might become a necessity for patients having severe case of liver disease or cardiovascular disease.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr Himmet Bora Uslu

Let us have a look at the signs and symptoms because of which kidneys end up losing 90% of ability to filter then the person has end stage kidney disease and will need a kidney transplant.

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

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). A constant diabetic person has enough build up to cause chronic kidney disease (called diabetic nephropathy). Your kidneys could be damaged also due to prolonged history of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).

Operating Hours of Dr Himmet Bora Uslu

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 Himmet Bora Uslu

We bring to you the names of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu.:

  • Kidney Transplant

The donors whose kidney is transplanted in the place of the diseased kidney could be a living or deceased donor. A preemptive kidney transplant actually preempts the need for dialysis to come in at all. It is also important to check if the transplanted kidney is working properly or not and regular checkups post the surgery are required to do so..

Qualification

  • IU Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (ing) IU Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine - Specialization Mediterranean University Nephrology Department - Specialization

Past Experiences

  • Van Regional Education and Research Hospital Nephrology Clinic
  • Okmeydani Education and Research Hospital Nephrology Clinic
  • 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

Access Our most trusted Medical Second Opinion

Required | alphabets and spaces
Required | A valid, working email address
Required | A valid contact

Telemedicine Doctors

Do you know?

You can book a video consultation with Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu on our platform

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (5)

  • Renal Transplantation in High Immunological Risk Patients: A Single-Center Experience.
  • Intrarenal application of N-acetylcysteine for the prevention of contrast medium-induced nephropathy in primary angioplasty.
  • Mesalazine induced focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in a patient with ulcerative colitis.
  • Coronary flow velocity reserve and carotid intima media thickness in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: from impaired tubules to impaired carotid and coronary arteries.
  • Alveolar echinococcosis localized in the liver, lung and brain.

Share Your Experience about Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu

PROCEDURES

  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu have?

Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu is a specialized Nephrologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

Does Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?

Yes. Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu offers telemedicine via MediGence. Top Transplant Surgeon in Turkey like Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu are offering second opinions and video consultations at the click of a button. One can clear all their queries before opting to travel abroad for treatment with the power of Online Doctor Consultation.

What is the process of scheduling a Telemedicine call with Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu?

To avail a Telemedicine call with Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu, the interested candidate should:

  • Search Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu on the MediGence website search bar
  • Click the video icon against his profile
  • Select an appropriate date
  • Register on the website
  • Upload necessary documents
  • Make the payment via secured payment gateway of Paypal
  • Join the video call by clicking the link received over email on decided date and time
How many years of experience does Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu have?

Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 Years years of experience.

What is the consulting fee of Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu?

The consultation fees of Transplant Surgeon in Turkey like Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu starts from USD 195.

FAQ's Related to Nephrologist

What does a Kidney Transplant Surgeon do?

A kidney transplant surgeon helps you by replacing the diseased kidney or kidneys with a healthy one. The surgery, the recovery and rehabilitation, the surgeon is involved throughout. Recommending the right tests and prescribing medicines is also done by them. Technicians, surgeon and nephrologist are all part of the team who perform this surgery.

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

There is a number of tests required to evaluate your candidature for a kidney transplant and they are listed below::

  • Imaging Tests
  • Urine Output Measurements
  • HLA Testing
  • Removing a sample of Kidney Tissue for Testing
  • Donor-Special Blood Tests
  • Urine 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 transplant should happen efficiently and kidneys should work well post acceptance by the body, therefore it is important for the tests to be accomplished at the right time and frequency. Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram and cardiac stress test might be needed based on the doctors opinion.

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. You can avoid the condition of going on the dialysis at all by getting a kidney transplant to preempt this situation. You need to stay in touch with your surgeon during the post transplant recovery period. The decision to get a transplant or not is also done in consultation with the surgeon.