Summary

Dr. Vecihi Batuman is an internal medicine physician who specializes in nephrology, focusing on kidney health and related conditions. He earned his medical degree from Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi and completed his residency training at Jersey City Medical Center. With over five decades of medical practice, Dr. Batuman brings extensive experience to his patient care. He is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Batuman practices at LCMC Health and New Orleans VA Medical Center, both located in New Orleans, Louisiana. He specializes in treating patients with chronic kidney disease and advanced kidney conditions that may require dialysis support. His expertise includes providing hemodialysis treatments for patients whose kidneys can no longer function adequately on their own. Dr. Batuman also performs diagnostic pathology tests to help evaluate kidney function and guide treatment decisions for his patients.

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Quick Facts

  • 54 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • Jersey City Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Vecihi Batuman has 2 locations

Lcmc Health

1415 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70112

New Orleans Va Medical Center

2400 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119

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54 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
New Orleans , LANew Orleans , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Vecihi Batuman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vecihi Batuman has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Kidney Dialysis (Renal Dialysis)
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Transplant (Renal Transplant)
  • Lead Poisoning
  • Nephrology
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Jersey City Medical Center

Medical School

Ankara Universitesi Tip FakultesiGraduated in 1972

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Dr. Vecihi Batuman speaks Spanish and Chinese.
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Dr. Vecihi Batuman is affiliated with Lcmc Health and New Orleans Va Medical Center.
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