Nephrologist ·
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital , Tel Aviv, Israel
10 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hebrew , English
Dr. Orit Kliuk Ben Bassat treats many conditions in patients as mentioned below
A doctor who specialises into taking good care of and treating our kidneys are called Nephrologists. 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.
We have listed here the various signs and symptoms of kidney disease.:
Among the most common symptoms is the swelling around the eyes, ankles, feet or legs. A kidney condition may be imminent with gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting and a decreased appetite. If you are anemic and/or have high blood pressure, please get yourself checked as you could have a kidney issue.
The doctor's operating hours are from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. 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. Orit Kliuk Ben Bassat such as:
The Nephrologists work as a team with other specialists to perform few procedures in addition to providing medical treatment to people for various conditions. 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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When you are having several symptoms signaling a kidney condition these could prompt your primary care doctor to refer you to a kidney specialist or Nephrologist.. Of the various responsibilities that are manned by the Nephrologists, one is managing chronic kidney disease and acute kidney failure. Also, the doctors provide treatment for Glomerular/vascular disorders and Tubular/interstitial disorders so that the kidneys function well. It is not just hypertension but mineral metabolism disorders are managed by these doctors.
The prescribed tests prior to and during consultation for a Nephrologist are mentioned here.
The blood and urine tests give the right picture as to how well the kidney is working. A kidney ultrasound can also be recommended by the doctor based on the situation. A kidney biopsy may be suggested by the doctor based on a particular condition.
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. Kidney failure and serious kidney diseases are also situation wherein the Nephrologist should assist the patients.
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