Banu Erkalma
- Specialization: Nephrologist
- 15 years of experience
- Speaks:German, English
- Workplace: Turkey, 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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Qualifications
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)
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