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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Serpil Gorcin

The conditions which are being treated by Dr. Serpil Gorcin are mentioned here for your perusal.

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

A nephrologist is a kidney doctor who is into caring for and treating diseases of the kidneys and they usually do not perform procedures. If you have stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure or chronic or repeat urinary tract infections then your condition will be treated by a Nephrologist. The doctor also resolves kidney stone issues and blood or protein loss in the urine.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Serpil Gorcin

Kidney condition can be the reason for various signs and symptoms like:

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

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. If you are anemic and/or have high blood pressure, please get yourself checked as you could have a kidney issue.

Operating Hours of Dr Serpil Gorcin

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.

Procedures performed by Dr Serpil Gorcin

The popular procedures performed by Dr. Serpil Gorcin are outlined below.:

  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Transplant

The Nephrologists work as a team with other specialists to perform few procedures in addition to providing medical treatment to people for various conditions. One of the most commonly performed procedure is dialysis and this is inclusive of placing the dialysis catheter. There are some critical procedures that they have to do like Kidney transplants and Kidney biopsies.

Qualification

  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY - Minor Nephrology Specialist Training
  • 2001 - 2005, Istanbul / Turkey
  • HAYDARPASA SAMPLE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL - Internal Medicine Residency Training
  • 1993 - 1997, Istanbul / Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY - ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE 1986 - 1992, Istanbul / Turkey

Past Experiences

  • FRESENIUS RENMED DIALYSIS CENTER - Responsible Physician 2006 - 2007, Istanbul / Turkey
  • HAYDARPASA SAMPLE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL - Internal Medicine Specialist 1997 - 2001, Istanbul / Turkey
  • KESAN STATE HOSPITAL - Compulsory Service 1992 - 1993, Istanbul / Turkey
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MEMBERSHIPS (4)

  • EDTA (European Dialysis and Transplant Association)
  • Turkish Nephrology Association
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Kidney Foundation

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PROCEDURES

  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Serpil Gorcin have?
Dr. Serpil Gorcin is a specialized Nephrologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Serpil Gorcin offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Serpil Gorcin have?
Dr. Serpil Gorcin is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Nephrologist

What does a Nephrologist do?

When you start showing signs and symptoms that could indicate a kidney issue, your doctor will refer you to a Nephrologist. The Nephrologists manage many diseases and two of them are chronic kidney disease and acute kidney failure. In order to help the kidneys function well, doctors treat Tubular/interstitial disorders and Glomerular/vascular disorders. It is not just hypertension but mineral metabolism disorders are managed by these doctors.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Nephrologist?

The tests required before and during consultation for a Nephrologist are as follows:

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

The health condition of your kidneys becomes clear through the blood and urine tests. Another test that the doctor can recommend is the kidney ultrasound basis the condition of the kidney. In order to figure out the condition of the kidneys the doctor can recommend the biopsy as well.

When should you go to see a Nephrologist?

Please do visit a Nephrologist if it is your kidney function that is causing you health problems. This includes the need for getting kidney dialysis done or when you are suffering from Tubular/interstitial disorders or Glomerular/vascular disorders. 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.