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Dr. Mahmut Altindal

Dr. Mahmut Altindal

Nephrologist ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

22 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish,English

Mahmut Altindal is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

Specialises in:

GlomerulonephritisPolycystic KidneysChronic Kidney DiseaseEnd-Stage Renal DiseaseKidney Failure

About Dr. Mahmut Altindal

Conditions Treated by Dr Mahmut Altindal

We bring to you the long list of conditions that Dr. Mahmut Altindal treats.

  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Kidney Failure

An internal medicine specialist, Nephrologists provide medical treatment for kidney conditions. A Nephrologist is consulted by people with urinary tract infections, acute renal failure or chronic kidney diseases. Resolving blood or protein loss in the urine and kidney stones is also done by this doctor.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Mahmut Altindal

Please have a look at the many signs and symptoms that are an indication of kidney condition.:

  • Repeat urinary tract infections
  • Repeat kidney stones
  • Accelerated decline in kidney function
  • Chronic urinary tract infections
  • Stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease
  • A glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 30 or lower
  • Acute renal failure
  • High blood pressure that does not respond to medication

It is the increased swelling which is a very common indication of a kidney condition and it could be around eyes, ankles, feet or legs. When you are feeling weak and have a decreased appetite plus symptoms like vomiting and nausea then you can have a kidney condition. It is important to rule out kidney disease when you have signs of anemia and/or high blood pressure.

Operating Hours of Dr Mahmut Altindal

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.

Procedures performed by Dr Mahmut Altindal

Dr. Mahmut Altindal performs many popular procedures and we have listed them below for your convenience.:

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Hemodialysis

The doctors working as Nephrologists specialise in giving the right medical treatment to people for several kinds of kidney conditions. The also perform or work as a team with other specialists on few procedures. Of the procedures a Nephrologist performs, a Kidney dialysis is one of the most routine. Whether it is Kidney transplant or Kidney biopsies, the doctors perform the right procedure to treat these conditions as well.

Qualification

  • 2017 - Associate Professor of Nephrology (Examination location: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine)
  • 2013 - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Nephrology
  • 2008 - SB Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Internal Diseases
  • 2002 - Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, English Department of Medicine

Work Experiences

  • 2017- 2018: Acibadem International Hospital, Nephrology and Transport Unit
  • 2016-2017: Guy and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Nephrology and Transplantation, London, United Kingdom.
  • 2013-2016: Tekirdag State Hospital, Nephrology Unit
  • 2010-2013: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Nephrology Unit
  • 2009-2010: Ankara Occupational Diseases Hospital, Internal Diseases Unit
  • 2008-2009: GES Command A-type Dispensary
  • 2002-2008: SB Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Internal Diseases Unit

Memberships (4)

  • Turkish Hypertension and Kidney Diseases Association
  • Turkish Nephrology Association
  • Era-Edta ( European Renal Association- European Dialysis And Transplantation Association)
  • Esot (European Society For Organ Transplantation)

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Procedures Performed

Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Mahmut Altindal is a specialized Nephrologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Bahcelievler, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Mahmut Altindal is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 17 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Nephrologist

When you start showing signs and symptoms that could indicate a kidney issue, your doctor will refer you to a Nephrologist. The doctor is responsible for managing several kinds of kidney conditions such as acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease. Tubular/interstitial disorders as well as Glomerular/vascular disorders are treated by them so as to keep the kidneys healthy. Even disorders related to mineral metabolism and hypertension condition is treated by them.

As you are to consult a Nephrologist, you must undergo some blood and urine tests before and during the consultation and these are

  • Ultrasound scanning
  • Blood tests
  • Urine analysis
  • Intravenous urography (IVU)
  • MR angiography
  • Scintigraphy
  • Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
  • Renal biopsy
  • Renal Arteriography

The tests like blood and urine tests give the doctor and you the health condition of your kidneys. A kidney ultrasound can also be recommended by the doctor based on the situation. On a case to case basis a kidney biopsy can also be done to figure out the condition of the kidneys.

If you are having issues with the functioning of your kidneys then a Nephrologist is someone you must visit. This doctor treats people with a variety of kidney issues such as Tubular/interstitial disorders, Glomerular/vascular disorders and even those who require dialysis often. Procedures such as Kidney transplantation also required a lot of preparation, a Nephrologist helps you through the same. The Nephrologist's role also comes in in situations when patient's kidneys are failing or they have a serious kidney disease.

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