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Volkan Turunc
Volkan Turunc
Transplant surgeon
25 years of experience
4.6
314 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Volkan Turunc

Transplant surgeon
25 years of experience
  • Specialized in kidney transplants and general surgery with high success rate.
  • International training includes Turkey, with practice in military and private hospitals.
  • Focused on Transplantology, particularly kidney transplants, with notable achievements.
  • Recognized for contributions in Transplantology within Turkey’s medical community.
  • MD from Istanbul University with specialization in general surgery and Transplantology.
  • Certified General Surgery Specialist, expert in kidney and liver transplant procedures.
  • Member of the Turkish Surgical Association, with focus on transplant surgery.
  • Offers online consultations for patients seeking transplant-related medical advice.
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4.6
314 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Liver transplant $50000
Corneal transplant $8500
Kidney transplant $18000
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Andreas Gross
Andreas Gross
Urological surgeon
4.5
125 reviews
Germany, Hamburg
Asklepios Hospital Barmbek

Andreas Gross

Urological surgeon
  • Specializes in Transplantology, focusing on kidney and liver transplants.
  • Applies HIFU and laparoscopic partial resection for organ-preserving approaches.
  • International practice in Germany, recognized by leadingmedicineguide as a top specialist.
  • Utilizes minimally invasive techniques for improved transplant success rates.
  • Holds Chief Physician position at Barmbek Asklepios Hospital's Urology Department.
  • Certified in advanced urological therapies, contributing to transplant success.
  • Active member of urological associations with a transplantology focus.
  • Offers remote consultations for transplant evaluations and follow-up care.
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Naci Karacaoglan
Naci Karacaoglan
Plastic surgeon
32 years of experience
4.5
465 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Naci Karacaoglan

Plastic surgeon
32 years of experience
  • Specializes in transplantology, handling organ transplants such as kidney, liver, and heart.
  • International practice in Turkey and affiliated with multiple renowned hospitals.
  • Expertise honed at Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt and Haydarpasa Numune Hospitals.
  • Trained in transplant surgery during tenure at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine.
  • Professional memberships enhancing transplantology knowledge and standards.
  • Dr. Karacaoglan offers online consultations for transplant-related inquiries and evaluations.
  • Graduated from Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine in 1984.
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Huseyin Cagatay Aydin
Huseyin Cagatay Aydin
Transplant surgeon
29 years of experience
4.5
465 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Huseyin Cagatay Aydin

Transplant surgeon
29 years of experience

Professor Aydin is a Turkish transplantologist with over 20 years of experience and expertise in kidney transplant surgery. He has held several positions in transplant departments and centers, and has written 35 scientific papers on the subject. He is a member of various transplant-related organizations.

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Murat Dayangac
Murat Dayangac
Transplant surgeon
23 years of experience
4.5
465 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Murat Dayangac

Transplant surgeon
23 years of experience

accreditations:

International Liver Transplantation Society
European Society for Organ Transplantation
  • Specializes in liver transplant, handling conditions like cirrhosis and liver cancer.
  • International experience includes training at Mayo Clinic, USA.
  • Authored over 70 articles on transplantology, especially liver-related diseases.
  • Director of the Center for Organ Transplantation at Medipol University Hospital.
  • Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS).
  • Affiliated with the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT).
  • Participates in the International Transplant Network for Developing Countries.
  • Holds degrees in general medicine, general surgery, and organ transplant.
  • Provides remote consultations for transplantology patients.
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Bulent Un
Bulent Un
Transplant surgeon
29 years of experience
4.7
46 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Bulent Un

Transplant surgeon
29 years of experience
Dr. Bulent Unal is a distinguished oncologist and general surgeon specializing in organ transplant and treating an array of cancers. He has over 25 years of professional experience and has earned multiple awards for his work in the field. He is proficient in surgeries like kidney and liver transplant, resection of urinary bladder tumor, removal of ovarian cancer, gall bladder tumor removal, and mastectomy surgery.Read more
4.7
46 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Liver transplant $44000 - $48000
Corneal transplant $8500
Kidney transplant $17000 - $18500
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20 top ranked Transplantology doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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Famous Transplantology doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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  • medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards, if any.

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Abuzer Dirican
Abuzer Dirican
Transplant surgeon
30 years of experience
4.7
46 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Abuzer Dirican

Transplant surgeon
30 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Abuzer Dirican is a renowned Transplant Surgeon and Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist with over 26 years of experience. His primary focus is Oncology and General Surgery, particularly in the area of Liver and Kidney transplants. Dr. Dirican is a recipient of multiple awards for his significant contributions to his field.Read more
4.7
46 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Liver transplant $44000 - $48000
Corneal transplant $8500
Kidney transplant $17000 - $18500
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Walter Klepetko
Walter Klepetko
Clinical oncologist
47 years of experience
4.6
144 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Walter Klepetko

Clinical oncologist
47 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Walter Klepetko is a world-renowned thoracic surgeon and head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery of the Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, and Wiener Privatklinik. He is credited with initiating the Vienna Lung Transplant Program and co-developing the surgical technique of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). In 2018, he successfully performed a lung transplant on three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda.Read more
Jose Horacio Cano Cervantes
Jose Horacio Cano Cervantes
Transplant surgeon
13 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
Renium Hemodialysis Clinic

Jose Horacio Cano Cervantes

Transplant surgeon
13 years of experience
  • Renowned specialist in Transplant Nephrology, focusing on kidney transplant procedures.
  • Trained in Mexico and Spain, offering international transplant expertise.
  • Member of the Mexican Transplant Society, a testament to his dedication.
  • Provides online consultations for patients seeking transplant-related advice.
  • Holds a Master's Degree in Health Sciences from the National Polytechnic Institute.
  • Expert in treating end-stage renal disease with transplant options.
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Ayhan Dinсkan
Ayhan Dinсkan
Transplant surgeon
21 years of experience
4.3
16 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir

Ayhan Dinсkan

Transplant surgeon
21 years of experience

Transplantologist

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4.3
16 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Liver transplant $60000 - $65000
Kidney transplant $18000
Corneal transplant $6750 - $12200
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 Antonio Alcaraz
Antonio Alcaraz
Transplant surgeon
37 years of experience
4.3
6 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital Quiron Barcelona

Antonio Alcaraz

Transplant surgeon
37 years of experience
  • Renowned Transplantologist Dr. Antonio Alcaraz, over 30 years' expertise.
  • Specializes in kidney transplantation using minimally invasive methods.
  • First globally to perform NOTES transvaginal nephrectomy.
  • International practice in Spain, pioneering in robotic surgery.
  • Global pioneer in laparoscopic and robotic transplant surgery.
  • Holds certifications in robotic surgery applications.
  • Member of American Urological Confederation: Focus on transplantation.
  • Member of European Urological Society: Expertise in transplant surgery.
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Sumeyra Cekin
Sumeyra Cekin
Hair transplant specialist
12 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Antalya
Alara Health Group

Sumeyra Cekin

Hair transplant specialist
12 years of experience

accreditations:

American Academy of Family Physicians
Dr. Sumeyra Cekin is a board-certified family medicine doctor at Alara Health Group with experience in treating a variety of ailments and chronic diseases. She focuses on preventative care and lifestyle changes, providing personalized care plans to each patient, and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Read more
Alp Gürkan
Alp Gürkan
General surgeon
44 years of experience
4.4
10 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Okan University Hospital

Alp Gürkan

General surgeon
44 years of experience
Dr. Alp Gürkan is an experienced surgeon specializing in organ transplants and general surgery. He has over 33 years of experience in the field and has performed over 1,900 kidney transplants and more than 3,000 surgical procedures. He has also been awarded numerous prizes, including the Turkish Department of Health Excellence Award of Renal Transplant and the Prime Minister Medical Honor Award for performing Turkey's first intestinal transplant.Read more
4.4
10 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Kidney transplant $16000
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Sunil Prakash
Sunil Prakash
Transplant surgeon
30 years of experience
4.5
32 reviews
India, Delhi
BLK Super Speciality Hospital

Sunil Prakash

Transplant surgeon
30 years of experience
Nephrologist, TransplantologistRead more
4.5
32 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Liver transplant $36000
Kidney transplant $13000
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Sandeep Attawar
Sandeep Attawar
Pediatric transplant surgeon
27 years of experience
3.9
7 reviews
India, Chennai
Global Hospital Chennai

Sandeep Attawar

Pediatric transplant surgeon
27 years of experience

accreditations:

The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Sandeep Attawar is famous cardiothoracic surgeon in India. Serves as the Director of the Cardiac Surgery&Thoracic Organ Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City.

Specialty

Dr. Sandeep Attawar is a specialist in cardiothoracic surgery. He has participated in over 10,000 open and closed heart surgeries in adults and children.

His expertise also covers heart and lung transplant with a 85-90% success rate.

Work experience

  • Since 2017 – Director & Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Organ Transplantation & MCS Program at Global Hospital Chennai (Gleneagles Global Health City)
  • 2013-2017 – Head of the Cardiac Surgery, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Heart Transplant Department at Fortis Gurgaon Memorial Research Institute
  • 2012-2013 – Director of Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Organ Transplantation at Global Hospitals Group in Chennai
  • 2010-2012 – Vice President and Director of Cardiac Sciences Center at Narayana Health in Jaipur
  • 2005-2010 – Chief heart surgeon and Head of the Cardiosurgical Division at Apollo Dhaka
  • 2003-2005 – Senior cardiac surgeon consultant at the Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Calcutta
  • 2000-2002 – Cardiac surgeon at Cardiac AJ Hospital and Research Center in Mangalore, Manipal Heart Foundation in Bangalore, and Narayana Hrudayalaya in Bangalore.

Education

  • The Medical Faculty Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology – Degree in general medicine, specialty in general surgery, specialty in cardiothoracic surgery.

Membership in organizations

  • The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
  • The Minimally Invasive Robotic Association
  • The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
  • Being Human Foundation.
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3.9
7 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Kidney transplant $15000 - $17000
Heart transplant $90000 - $96000
Heart and lungs transplant $147000 - $150000
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Cemalettin Camci
Cemalettin Camci
General surgeon
34 years of experience

Cemalettin Camci

General surgeon
34 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Care in Turkey Clinic
Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque
Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque
Orthopedist
7 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DR. LEONARDO FAVIO CHAVEZ GASQUE

Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque

Orthopedist
7 years of experience
Dr. Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque is renowned for his knowledge and expertise in treating orthopedic conditions, specifically related to dupuytren's contracture, floating elbow, brachial plexus injuries, and humeral fractures. He has a deep understanding of biomechanics, including those of the wrist, hand, pelvic limbs, menisci, shoulder, hip, and spine.Read more
Ali Seydi Ozgul
Ali Seydi Ozgul
Cardiologist
17 years of experience

Ali Seydi Ozgul

Cardiologist
17 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
PARKHAYAT
Gülyüz Öztürk
Gülyüz Öztürk
Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
33 years of experience
4.1
7 reviews

Gülyüz Öztürk

Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
33 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
Koray Acarlı
Koray Acarlı
39 years of experience
4.6
314 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Koray Acarlı

39 years of experience

Professor Koray Acarlı is a highly experienced liver transplantologist and liver & biliary tract surgeon in Turkey. He has provided over 1,000 liver transplants, including 280 pediatric ones, and has written over 70 articles on liver transplantation, pancreatic surgeries, liver and biliary tract tumors. He has obtained degrees in general medicine and surgery, and is a lecturer at the Department of General surgery, Pancreas, Liver and Biliary Tract Surgery. He is the President of the Organ Transplant Center in Memorial Şişli Hospital and a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Turkish Society of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery.

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4.6
314 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Liver transplant $50000
Corneal transplant $8500
Kidney transplant $18000
More treatments
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