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Best Lung transplant transplant surgeons: TOP 16 doctors

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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
  • Dr. Naci Karacaoglan specializes in lung transplant using minimally invasive techniques.
  • International training includes a fellowship at the Breast Surgery Center, Portland, Oregon, USA.
  • Recognized as a top plastic surgeon in Turkey by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines.
  • Certified by the Ministry of Health of Turkey as a cosmetic surgery expert.
  • Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
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Walter Klepetko
Walter Klepetko
Clinical oncologist
47 years of experience
4.6
145 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Walter Klepetko

Clinical oncologist
47 years of experience
  • Co-developed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for lung transplant procedures.
  • Trained internationally in Hong Kong, Canada, the USA, and the UK.
  • Started the Vienna Lung Transplant Program, conducting more than 100 transplants each year.
  • Certified in advanced chest surgical procedures and transplantation.
  • Successfully performed a lung transplant on Niki Lauda, the Formula 1 champion.
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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 uses advanced techniques for lung transplants with an 85-90% success rate.
  • International experience includes work in India and Bangladesh.
  • Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.
  • Certified in cardiothoracic surgery from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute.
  • Part of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
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3.9
7 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Lung transplant $90000 - $97000
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Mehmet Onur Ozturk
Mehmet Onur Ozturk
Transplant surgeon
15 years of experience

Mehmet Onur Ozturk

Transplant surgeon
15 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Bewell Health Assistance
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Sedat Karademir
Sedat Karademir
Transplant surgeon
37 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Guven Hospital

Sedat Karademir

Transplant surgeon
37 years of experience
  • Trained in lung transplant techniques at RUSH University, Chicago, USA.
  • Has practiced internationally in Turkey and the USA.
  • Member of the Liver Transplantation Society since the early 2010s.
  • Certified by the European Liver Transplant Registry (ELTR).
  • Member of the Turkish Surgical Association since the late 1990s.
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Halil Erbis
Halil Erbis
Transplant surgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Halil Erbis

Transplant surgeon
18 years of experience
  • Expertise in lung transplant with a focus on patient-centered surgical care.
  • International training in Turkey, providing a broad surgical perspective.
  • Member of Turkey Organ Transplant Organizations Coordination Association since the early 2010s.
  • Member of National Surgical Association since the mid-2000s.
  • Uses minimally invasive techniques to enhance recovery in lung transplant procedures.
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Lung transplant 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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How to choose the best Lung transplant doctors in the world?

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

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Ertan Emek
Ertan Emek
Transplant surgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Ertan Emek

Transplant surgeon
18 years of experience
  • Specializes in lung transplant with extensive experience in organ transplantation for over a decade.
  • International training includes experience in Turkey.
  • Member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Surgical Association.
  • Certified by the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association and the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS).
  • Education from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in surgery and organ transplantation.
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