Page 3 - Best transplant surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 57 doctors

Prof. Karakayali specializes in transplantology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital with multiple awards for surgical excellence.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery and transplantology
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic in colorectal surgery techniques
• Recipient of several national and international awards for surgical research
• Professor at Başkent University, a leading institution in Turkey

Dr. Alp Gürkan pioneered Turkey's first laparoscopic kidney transplant from a live donor and established the country's first non-university organ transplant clinic.

• Over 20 years of experience in transplantology
• Recipient of multiple awards from the Turkish Organ Transplant Society
• Trained at Yale University's Experimental Surgery Center
• Member of the American College of Surgeons
• Specializes in live donor kidney transplants

Over 10 years focused exclusively on organ transplantation, Dr. Ertan Emek works at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University, a leading medical school
• Specializes in hepatopancreatobiliary transplants
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
• Performs both liver and kidney transplant procedures

Dr. Derya Zengin Metli specializes in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, helping patients regain mobility and reduce pain at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• Expert in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation
• Focuses on post-surgical recovery and sports injuries
• Provides personalized chronic pain management therapies
• Patient-centered approach with evidence-based practices

Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu brings extensive surgical expertise to Transplantology, with a focus on gastrointestinal and endocrine procedures at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• Specializes in laparoscopic techniques for faster recovery
• Experienced in treating complex gallbladder and thyroid conditions
• Fluent in English for clear patient communication
• Graduated from Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Erdem Gelegen specializes in advanced eye surgeries, including corneal transplants, at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• 20+ years of experience in ophthalmology and eye surgery
• Expert in phacoemulsification and premium intraocular lens implantation
• Skilled in laser techniques for refractive surgery
• Specializes in retinal diseases and glaucoma management
• Patient-focused approach with precision in microsurgery

Dr Cevat Azeroglu specializes in advanced diagnostic imaging, supporting precise medical decisions in Transplantology at Ümran Tip Merkezi.

• Over 30 years of experience in radiology
• Expert in CT, MRI, and ultrasound imaging for transplant assessments
• Trained at Ondokuz Mayıs University with a focus on interventional radiology
• Provides minimally invasive procedures guided by advanced imaging