Dr. Vecihi Batuman, MD

Dr. Vecihi Batuman is an internal medicine physician with specialized expertise in nephrology who has dedicated over five decades to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi and completed his residency training at Jersey City Medical Center. With 54 years of clinical experience, Dr. Batuman brings extensive knowledge to the treatment of kidney and internal medicine conditions. He is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Batuman practices at LCMC Health and the New Orleans VA Medical Center, both located in New Orleans, Louisiana. His clinical focus includes treating patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. He also provides care for those with serious liver conditions such as fulminant hepatitis. Dr. Batuman performs essential procedures including hemodialysis and dialysis to support patients with kidney function challenges.