Banu Erkalma

Specializzazione: Nephrologist
15 anni di esperienza
Lingue parlate:
German, English
Studio medico: Turchia, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
Member of the European Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA).
Dr. Banu Erkalma is a nephrologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in kidney transplantation and chronic renal failure management. Dr. Erkalma is a member of the European Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association. She previously practiced at Acıbadem International Hospital and Istanbul Medeniyet University City Hospital.
- Treats complex conditions like glomerulonephritis, cystic kidney diseases, and hypertension.
- Performs specialized procedures including kidney biopsies and peritoneal dialysis.
- Expertise in managing genetic kidney diseases and acute renal failure.
- Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

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Formazione accademica

Dr. Banu Erkalma is a nephrologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She is a member of the European Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA). Dr. Erkalma treats kidney conditions, including transplantology and chronic disease management.

Clinical Focus and Expertise

Dr. Erkalma treats kidney-related conditions and systemic diseases affecting renal function. Her primary areas of interest include:

Kidney Transplant and post-operative management
Chronic Kidney Disease and Acute Renal Failure
Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
Hypertension and Diabetes related kidney damage
Glomerulonephritis and Cystic Kidney Diseases
Genetic Diseases of the Kidney

The doctor performs essential diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. These include kidney biopsies and urethroscopic lithotripsy — a procedure using a laser to break up kidney stones. She also treats cystitis through medication and performs pyeloplasty — a surgery to clear blockages where the kidney joins the ureter.

Professional Experience

2023–2024 — Nephrologist at Acıbadem International and Acıbadem Fulya Hospital
2022–2023 — Nephrologist at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
2017–2022 — Nephrology Clinic at Istanbul Medeniyet University Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital
2012–2014 — Internal Medicine Department at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital
2006–2012 — Internal Medicine Residency at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Education and Specialization

2014–2017 — Nephrology Subspecialization at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
2006–2011 — Internal Medicine Residency at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
2000–2006 — Medical Degree at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University

Professional Memberships

Dr. Erkalma is active in several national and international medical organizations:

European Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA)
Transplantation Immunology and Genetics Association (TİGED)
Turkish Society of Nephrology (TND)
Turkish Society of Internal Medicine Specialists (TİHUD)