Kamil Yalcin Polat

Leading doctor for Liver transplant
Specialization: Transplant surgeon
35 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Turkish
Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Prof. Dr. Kamil Yalçın Polat has performed over 3,000 organ transplantations throughout his career, including more than 2,000 liver and 1,000 kidney transplants, making him one of Turkey's most experienced transplant surgeons.
Dr. Kamil Yalcin Polat has performed 3,000+ organ transplantations at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He leads the Organ Transplantation Center in Istanbul. Dr. Polat completed fellowships at Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. He is an expert in both liver and kidney transplants.
- Performed over 2,000 liver transplants and 1,000 kidney transplants.
- Serves as Vice President of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society.
- Former founder of the Organ Transplantation Center at Atatürk University.
- Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul.

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Liver Transplantation

$57,000

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Qualifications

Prof. Dr. Kamil Yalçın Polat is a transplant surgeon who has performed 3,000+ organ transplantations. He directs the Organ Transplantation Center at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Polat specializes in high–volume liver and kidney procedures.

Surgical Specialization and Expertise

Dr. Polat is a specialist in transplantology and general surgery. His career totals include 2,000 liver transplants and 1,000 kidney transplants. He treats conditions requiring gastroenterological and oncological surgery. As a result of his diagnostic work, he also performs testicular biopsies.

Professional Achievements

Dr. Polat founded the Organ Transplantation Center at Atatürk University. He led that center from 2003 to 2010. His clinical work includes developing surgical protocols at the center. Additionally, he holds the rank of Associate Professor since 2022.

Work Experience

Head of Organ Transplantation Center – Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, Istanbul
Founder and Director – Organ Transplantation Center at Atatürk University (2003–2010)
Fellow – Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
Fellow – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York

Education and Academic Training

2022 – Associate Professor degree
2017–2020 – Master’s in Clinical Trials – University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
2013 – Subspecialty in Reproductive Medicine – American Hospital IVF Unit, Ministry of Health
2005–2010 – Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology – Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
1998–2004 – Medical Doctor (M.D.) – Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Research and Scientific Leadership

Dr. Polat has authored more than 50 scientific publications in international medical journals. He contributes to surgical advancement as the Vice President of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society. This research focuses on improving clinical trial outcomes and transplant success rates.

Memberships

Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society (Vice President)