Murat Dayangac

Prof. Murat Dayangaç is the Director of the Center for Organ Transplantation at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He has performed liver transplants since 2005. This specialist previously trained as a visiting surgeon at the Mayo Clinic in the USA.

Specialization and Research

Prof. Dayangaç treats hepatocellular carcinoma and end-stage liver disease. He conducts research into the development of inflammation-cirrhosis. The doctor applies his experience in complex organ replacement procedures to help patients with liver failure.

Professional Experience

• Since 2017 – Director of the Center for Organ Transplantation, Medipol Mega University Hospital
• 2016–2017 – Head of the Surgery Department, Istanbul Bilim University
• 2010–2016 – Director of the Liver Transplantation Unit, Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital
• 2009 – Visiting Surgeon, Department of Transplantation at the Mayo Clinic, USA
• Since 2005 – Transplant Surgeon, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital
• 2004–2005 – Transplant Surgeon, Medicana Hospital Camlica

Education and Training

• 1989–1995 – Ege University Medical Faculty – Degree in general medicine
• 1996–2002 – Ege University Medical Faculty – Degree in general surgery
• 2005–2007 – Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital – Degree in organ transplant

Academic Activity and Publications

The professor is a researcher with over 70 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. His work primarily investigates surgical interventions for liver cancer and cirrhosis treatment.

Professional Memberships

• The International Liver Transplantation Society
• The European Society for Organ Transplantation
• The International Transplant Network for Developing Countries
• The Turkish Liver Transplantation Society
• The European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association
• The Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver