Dr. Vecihi Batuman, MD

Dr. Vecihi Batuman is an internal medicine physician who specializes in nephrology, bringing more than five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi and completed his residency training at Jersey City Medical Center. His extensive experience spans 54 years in medicine, during which he has developed deep expertise in kidney care and internal medicine. Dr. Batuman is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Batuman practices at LCMC Health and New Orleans VA Medical Center, both located in New Orleans, Louisiana. He focuses on treating serious kidney conditions including acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. His clinical expertise extends to managing complex liver conditions such as fulminant hepatitis. Dr. Batuman performs essential dialysis procedures, including hemodialysis, to help patients with kidney failure maintain their health and quality of life.