Bulent Unal
- Specialization: Transplant surgeon
- 30 years of experience
- Speaks:German, English, Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
- Board of Directors, Surgical Oncology Association
Dr. Bulent Unal is a transplant and general surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in liver and kidney transplantation alongside surgical oncology. Dr. Unal gained a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement in Liver Transplantation. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Surgical Oncology Association.
- Recipient of the AACR Scholar-in-Training Award for his work in breast cancer research.
- Performs complex organ transplants and oncological surgeries for adults and children.
- Member of the American Society of Breast Cancer and the Turkish Surgery Association.
- Works at a clinic authorized for international medical tourism by the Turkish government.
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Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Unal focuses on surgical oncology and transplantology. He performs liver and kidney transplants for adult and pediatric patients. Additionally, he treats various forms of cancer through surgical techniques. He uses HLA-typing to ensure compatible donor matches for transplant recipients. HLA-typing is a genetic test that matches patients and donors for safe organ transplants.
Professional Achievements and Recognition
The doctor has earned several honors for his medical contributions. He received the AACR Scholar-in-Training Award in the USA in 2008. His work in transplantation earned him a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement in Liver Transplantation. Dr. Unal also won the Pilot Grant Award during the 2009 symposium on breast cancer.
- 2013 – Best poster presentation award in liver transplantation
- 2007 – 2nd Prize at the National Breast Congress in Ankara
- 2005 – 3rd Prize at the National Geriatrics Congress in Antalya
- 2003 – Incentive award from the Turkish Surgery Association
Academic Background and Training
Dr. Unal completed his medical degree at Çukurova University in 1996. He later specialized in general surgery at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. This facility is a major Turkish center for surgical residency and clinical research. The doctor finished his surgical specialty training in 2001.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Unal holds leadership and active roles in several international medical societies. These memberships connect him with global experts in oncology and gastroenterology.
- Surgical Oncology Association (Board of Directors)
- American Society of Breast Cancer
- International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, and Oncologists
- Turkish Surgery Association
- Ankara Surgery Association
- Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
- Gastroenterology Surgery Association
- Ankara Breast Diseases Association
- Breast Societies Federation
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