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Dr. Aydin Unal

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Aydin Unal is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Medipol Mega University Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2009, Erciyes Universitesi, Nefroloji
  • 2005, Erciyes Universitesi, Ic Hastalıkları
  • 1999, Ege Universitesi, Tıp Fakultesi

Hospital Address :

Gztepe Mahallesi, Medipol Mega niversite Hastanesi, Metin Sokak, Ba?c?lar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Mukadder Ayse Bilgic

Nephrologist

, Ankara, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mukadder Ayse Bilgic is a specialized Nephrologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Ankara.

Qualifications :

  • Prof. Dr. Mukadder Ayse Bilgic completed her medical education from Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine followed by Specialization in Internal Medicine from Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine and Specialization in Nephrology from Baskent University, Faculty of Medicine.

Hospital Address :

Kent Koop Mah., Medical Park Ankara Hastanesi, 1868. Sok., Batkent/Yenimahalle/Yenimahalle/Ankara, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Mukadder Ayse Bilgic?

  • With more than 20 years of experience, Dr Mukaddar Ayse Bilgic is an accomplished nephrologist. She has expertise in chronic renal failure, diabetic retinopathy, nephrectomy, renal failure, chronic kidney disease and polycystic kidney disease.
  • Over the course of her career, Dr Bilgic has published more than 50 peer-reviewed research papers. Some of her publications are:
    1. Yilmaz H, Celik HT, Namuslu M, Inan O, Onaran Y, Karakurt F, Ayyildiz A, Bilgic MA, Bavbek N, Akcay A. Benefits of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio for the prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnant women. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2014 Jan;122(1):39-43.
    2. Yilmaz H, Bozkurt A, Cakmak M, Celik HT, Bilgic MA, Bavbek N, Akcay A. Relationship between late arteriovenous fistula (AVF) stenosis and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in chronic hemodialysis patients. Ren Fail. 2014 Oct;36(9):1390-4.
    3. Yilmaz H, Gurel OM, Celik HT, Bozkurt A, Yildirim ME, Bilgic I, Bilgic MA, Bavbek N, Akcay A. Relationship of galectin-3 to left ventricular geometry and hypertrophy in chronic hemodialysis patients. Herz. 2015 Jun;40(4):702-8.
Dr. Suresh Chandra Tiwari

Nephrologist

, Delhi, India

45 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Suresh Chandra Tiwari is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 41 Years of experience and is associated with Medeor Hospital .

Association and Memberships Dr. Suresh Chandra Tiwari is part of:

  • Member Hospital Management Board, AIIMS
  • Member, Academic Committee, AIIMS
  • Member Editorial Board International Journal of nephrology

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, 1972
  • MD - Medicine - Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, 1975
  • DM - Nephrology - PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, 1978

Hospital Address :

Rockland Hospital, Block B, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Dr. Veysel Kidir

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Veysel Kidir is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Veysel Kidir is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Internal Diseases and Specialization Association
  • Turkish Nephrology Association
  • The European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association

Qualifications :

  • Ege University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine - Specialization
  • Suleyman Demirel University, Nephrology - Specialization
Dr. Halil Erbis

Nephrologist

, Antalya, Turkey

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Halil Erbis is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Halil Erbis is part of:

  • Turkey Organ Transplant Organizations Coordination Association, Member, 2011
  • National Surgical Association, Member, 2005

Qualifications :

  • 2001 - 2007 - Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine / Department of Surgical Medical Sciences / Department of General Surgery
  • 1991 - 1998 - Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine / Medicine Pr. - Expertise

Hospital Address :

Fener, Medical Park Antalya Hastanesi, Tekeliolu Caddesi, Muratpaa/Antalya, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Halil Erbis?

  • With over 13 years of extensive experience, Dr Halil Erbis specializes in kidney transplantation( living and deceased), liver transplantation, chronic kidney diseases, and kidney cancer. He was a Clinical Fellow at the Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
  • Professionally, he is a part of several societies such as the National Surgery Association and the Turkish Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination Committee. His research interests include nephrectomy, liver transplantation, and pediatric liver transplantation. Some of his publications include:
    1. Yuksel Y, Tekin I, Erbis H, Yuksel D, Sarier M, Yanıkoglu A, Yavuz HA, Demirbas A. A Single-Center Experience With Kidney Transplantation in Patients Who Had Low Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction. Exp Clin Transplant. 2023 Jan 16.
    2. Ozturk SA, Yuksel Y, Erbis H, Aliosmanoglu I, Sarier M, Yayar O, Yavuz HA, Demirbas A. Laparoscopic Live Donor Nephrectomy: Experience of High-Volume Center with 2,477 Cases. Urol Int. 2021;105(1-2):100-107.
    3. Ozkul F, Kasim Arik M, Erbiş H, Akbaş A, Yilmaz VT, Barutcu A, Ali Osmanoğlu I, Kocak H. Left ventricle ejection fraction may predict mortality in renal transplant patients. Ren Fail. 2016 Nov;38(10):1622-1625.
Dr. Huseyin Yuce Bircan

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

26 Years of experience

 


Dr. Huseyin Yuce Bircan is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Huseyin Yuce Bircan is part of:

  • Istanbul Medical Association
  • Ankara Surgical Association
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Society of Endocrine Surgery
  • Ankara Cinema Culture Society

Qualifications :

  • 2000 - 2004- General Surgery / Ankara Oncology Teaching and Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

Dr. Feza Yarbug Karakayali

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

 


Dr. Feza Yarbug Karakayali is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Feza Yarbug Karakayali is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Turkish Transplantation Society
  • Turkish Association of Vascular Surgery
  • International College of Surgeons
  • Middle East Society of Organ Transplantation
  • International Pediatric Transplantation Association
  • The Transplantation Society
  • European Society of Coloproctology

Certifications :

  • Fellowship American College of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, School of Medicine, Cukurova University, 1996

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

Dr. Gokhan

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr Gokhan is one of the most skillful Nephrologist in Istanbul, Turkey. The clinician holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Memorial Atasehir Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gokhan is part of:

  • Clinical Journal of Translation Turkey Committee Member ERA-EDTA Turkish Nephrology Association

Qualifications :

  • Nephrology Clinic Associate Professor Lecturer Chief of Nephrology Nephrology Specialist Training Internal Medicine Residency Training Medical Doctor Education

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Rehan Saif

Hepatologist

, Kochi, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Urdu ,Hindi , Kannada , Telugu

 


Dr Rehan Saif is one of the top Liver Transplant Surgeon in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor holds over 12 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rehan Saif is part of:

  • Royal College of surgeons of Edinburgh, UK

Certifications :

  • Higher Specialist Surgical Training - HPB & Transplantation (Northern Deanery, UK)
  • Fellowship, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
  • Fellowship, UIC Medical Center, Chicago ,USA
  • Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • FRCS, UK
  • Diploma, European Diploma in Transplantation

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • FRCS,

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Rehan Saif

  • Medical expertise in management of hepatocellular carcinoma, complex gallbladder and biliary cancers, benign and malignant pancreatic disease and robotic HPB surgery.
  • Dr. Rehan Saif is a well-known surgeon who specialises in HPB and abdominal multi-organ transplant surgery.
  • Dr. Saif graduated from JJM Medical College in Davangere with a bachelor's degree in medicine and a master's degree in general surgery.
  • He spent 12 years in the United Kingdom receiving additional specialism in advanced surgical training.
  • Dr. Saif completed his fellowship in the field of liver transplantation at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan.
  • International Fellowship in Robotic HPB Surgery at UIC Medical Center in Chicago and is trained in the field of Robotic Minimally Invasive HPB Surgery in the United Kingdom.
  • Extensive training in all aspects of hepato-pancreato-biliary disease and abdominal multi-organ transplantation (Liver, Pancreas (whole organ and Islets and Kidney).
Dr. Harinder Jit Singh Gill

Nephrologist

, Mohali, India

47 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Hindi

 


Dr. Harinder Jit Singh Gill is one of the most sought after Nephrologist in Mohali, India. The clinician holds over 32 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Harinder Jit Singh Gill is part of:

  • Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Indian Society of Hemodialysis
  • Indian Society of Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Indian Society of Transplantation
  • Indian Society of Physicians

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital Mohali, Sector 62, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Harinder Jit Singh Gill

  • Medical expertise in Kidney Transplantation, Critical Care Nephrology, Acute Renal Failure, and Nephrotic Syndrome.
  • Kidney Stones, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, and Dialysis of all types are his other areas of expertise.
  • Dr. Harinder Jit Singh Gill earned his MD (Medicine) and DM (Nephrology) degrees from Delhi University and AIIMS, respectively (Delhi).
  • He spent 12 years in the Army as a nephrologist, and he was the chairman of the Nephrology Department at the famed Army Hospital (R&R) in Delhi.
  • Before joining Fortis Mohali, he worked as a Senior Consultant Nephrology at Rockland Hospital in Delhi until 2009.
  • Dr. Harinder Jit Singh Gill founded the kidney transplant unit at Fortis Hospital, Mohali in 2009 and was instrumental for an ABO-incompatible kidney transplant programme in 2014.
  • He is a regular speaker at national nephrology and transplant conferences.
Dr. Harish Pathak

Nephrologist

, Mumbai, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Harish Pathak is one of the foremost Nephrologist in Mumbai, India. The clinician holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Harish Pathak is part of:

  • Maharashtra Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, LIC Colony, Suresh Colony, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Sunil Prakash

Nephrologist

, Delhi, India

42 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Sunil Prakash is one of the best Nephrologist in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 26 years of experience and is associated with BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sunil Prakash is part of:

  • International Society of Nephrology
  • European Society of Dialysis and Transplantation
  • Asian Society of Transplantation
  • Association of Physicians of India
  • Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India
  • Indian Society of Organ transplantation
  • Indian Society of Hemodialysis
  • Indian Academy of clinical Medicine
  • Delhi Society of Nephrology

Certifications :

  • FISPD
  • FISN (USA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Prasad Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Prem P Varma

Nephrologist

, Delhi, India

48 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Prem P Varma is one of the leading Nephrologist in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 30 years of experience and is associated with Venkateshwar Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Prem P Varma is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council

Certifications :

  • Fellowship Royal College of Physicians (Edinburg)
  • Fellowship American College of Physicians
  • Fellowship Indian Nephrology Society.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

Venkateshwar Hospital, Sector 18, Sector 18A, Dwarka, Delhi, India

Dr. Atul Ingale

Nephrologist

, Mumbai, India

34 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Atul Ingale is one of the leading Nephrologist in Mumbai, India. The medical practitioner holds over 31 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund.

Association and Memberships Dr. Atul Ingale is part of:

  • Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
  • International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
  • Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN)
  • American Society of Nephrology
  • World Transplant Society

Certifications :

  • Training in Nephrology
  • Fellowships FSASMS

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DM

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital Mulund, Industrial Area, Bhandup West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Pradeep Bansal

Urologist

, Gurgaon, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Pradeep Bansal is one of the top Urologist & Robotic Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The medical specialist holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Memorial Research Institute.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pradeep Bansal is part of:

  • Société Internationale d’Urologie
  • Indian Urology Association
  • Norzone Urology Society

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

FMRI, Sector 45, Gurugram, Haryana, India

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About Kidney Transplant Surgeon

A kidney transplant surgeon is a surgeon specialized in performing the procedure of transplanting a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor into the recipient patient whose kidneys no longer function properly.

When should you consider visiting a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

There are various reasons or conditions when your physician might ask you for a visiting a kidney transplant surgeon, the most common being:

  • Your kidneys has stopped working entirely or you are put on dialysis.
  • Recurring infection in the kidney that cannot be treated effectively.
  • Cancer that has spread from its original location to elsewhere in the body.
  • Severe heart or other health problems that make it unsafe to have surgery.
  • Serious conditions other than kidney disease that would not get better after transplantation.
  • Current or recurring kidney infection that cannot be treated effectively.
  • Cancer that has spread from its original location to kidney.

Procedures Performed

  • Deceased-donor kidney transplant
  • Living-donor kidney transplant
  • Pre-emptive kidney transplant

Top Kidney Transplant Surgeons

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Deepak KalraFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
Dr. Pradip ChakrabartiApollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata
Dr. Huseyin Yuce BiracanBaskent University Istanbul Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Rajinder YadavFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
Dr. Manju AggarwalArtemis Health Institute , Gurugram
Dr. Muzaffer AtliGuven Hospital, Ankara
Dr. Ahmet Serdar KaracaBaskent University Istanbul Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Ashish NandwaniManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi

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  • Kidney Transplant Surgeon
  • Hematologist
  • Nephrologist
  • Liver Transplant Surgeon
  • Stem Cells Therapy

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Which are some of the conditions treated by Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

Most common conditions performed by kidney transplant surgeons are:

  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Shrunken Kidney
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Stones
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Chronic Infection
What are the qualifications of a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

A person has to undergo an extensive educational journey and training to become a kidney transplant surgeon. First, transplant surgeons need to qualify the medical entrance exam to get into a medical school. Once the candidate clears the entrance test, he/she completes a five-and-a-half-year programme (MBBS). After this, they go for a three-year MS course to have specialisation in surgery. They then complete a general residency like any other doctor. Finally, they have to complete an additional three years of a kidney transplant surgery fellowship. After this, they become certified transplant surgeons.

What conditions do Kidney Transplant Surgeons treat?

A kidney transplant may be an option if the kidneys have stopped working completely. This condition is called end-stage renal disease or end-stage kidney disease. Some common conditions treated by kidney transplant surgeons are:

  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Cancer
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Shrunken Kidney
  • Kidney Stones
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Chronic Infection
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
What diagnostic tests are required by a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

A Kidney Transplant Surgeon may order below the below-listed diagnostic tests to evaluate the overall condition of the patient and find out if he/she is fit to undergo a kidney transplantation.

  • Blood typing
  • Tissue Typing
  • Crossmatching
  • Chest X-ray
  • Echocardiogram
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Cardiac stress test
  • Colonoscopy
  • Cancer screening
  • Gynecological examination
  • Dental evaluation
  • Prostate exam
When should you visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

There are various reasons for visiting a kidney transplant surgeon. Some of these are:

  • Your kidneys have stopped working or you are on dialysis.
  • You are diagnosed with cancer that has spread from its original location to other parts of the body.
  • Infection in the kidney that could not be treated properly.
  • Critical conditions other than kidney disease that do not get better even after transplantation.
  • Severe heart problems that may make it unsafe to have surgery.
  • Cancer that has spread to the kidney.
  • Recurring kidney infection that may not be treated.
What can you expect from your first visit with a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

A kidney transplant surgeon will evaluate your health to know if you are fit for transplant. The doctor will ask you a few questions related to your symptoms to know the severity of the health condition you are suffering from. They will order a few diagnostic tests to do a complete analysis of the consequences of transplant if any. If the kidney transplant surgeon finds that transplant can have a harmful effect on your health, they will recommend alternative treatment options or will tell you to wait for some time so that you become fit for the transplant.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

Some most common procedures performed by a Kidney Transplant Surgeon are:

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Nephrectomy
  • Kidney Stone Removal

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What are the qualifications of a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

A person has to undergo an extensive educational journey and training to become a kidney transplant surgeon. First, transplant surgeons need to qualify the medical entrance exam to get into a medical school. Once the candidate clears the entrance test, he/she completes a five-and-a-half-year programme (MBBS). After this, they go for a three-year MS course to have specialisation in surgery. They then complete a general residency like any other doctor. Finally, they have to complete an additional three years of a kidney transplant surgery fellowship. After this, they become certified transplant surgeons.

What conditions do Kidney Transplant Surgeons treat?

A kidney transplant may be an option if the kidneys have stopped working completely. This condition is called end-stage renal disease or end-stage kidney disease. Some common conditions treated by kidney transplant surgeons are:

  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Cancer
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Shrunken Kidney
  • Kidney Stones
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Chronic Infection
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
What diagnostic tests are required by a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

A Kidney Transplant Surgeon may order below the below-listed diagnostic tests to evaluate the overall condition of the patient and find out if he/she is fit to undergo a kidney transplantation.

  • Blood typing
  • Tissue Typing
  • Crossmatching
  • Chest X-ray
  • Echocardiogram
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Cardiac stress test
  • Colonoscopy
  • Cancer screening
  • Gynecological examination
  • Dental evaluation
  • Prostate exam
When should you visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

There are various reasons for visiting a kidney transplant surgeon. Some of these are:

  • Your kidneys have stopped working or you are on dialysis.
  • You are diagnosed with cancer that has spread from its original location to other parts of the body.
  • Infection in the kidney that could not be treated properly.
  • Critical conditions other than kidney disease that do not get better even after transplantation.
  • Severe heart problems that may make it unsafe to have surgery.
  • Cancer that has spread to the kidney.
  • Recurring kidney infection that may not be treated.
What can you expect from your first visit with a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

A kidney transplant surgeon will evaluate your health to know if you are fit for transplant. The doctor will ask you a few questions related to your symptoms to know the severity of the health condition you are suffering from. They will order a few diagnostic tests to do a complete analysis of the consequences of transplant if any. If the kidney transplant surgeon finds that transplant can have a harmful effect on your health, they will recommend alternative treatment options or will tell you to wait for some time so that you become fit for the transplant.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

Some most common procedures performed by a Kidney Transplant Surgeon are:

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Nephrectomy
  • Kidney Stone Removal