Best Liver transplant doctors in Istanbul: TOP 15 doctors

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Koray Acarlı
  • 4.6 Excellent 312 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Professor Koray Acarlı is a highly experienced liver transplantologist and liver & biliary tract surgeon in Turkey. He has provided over 1,000 liver transplants, including 280 pediatric ones, and has written over 70 articles on liver transplantation, pancreatic surgeries, liver and biliary tract tumors. He has obtained degrees in general medicine and surgery, and is a lecturer at the Department of General surgery, Pancreas, Liver and Biliary Tract Surgery. He is the President of the Organ Transplant Center in Memorial Şişli Hospital and a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Turkish Society of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery.

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Halil Erdis
  • 4.7 Excellent 45 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Halil Erdiş graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 1998 and then completed his specialization training in the Department of General Surgery at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2007.

     

    As for his work experience, he worked in various institutions in the field of general surgery. He worked as a Clinical Fellow at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital between 2011-2012.

     

    He continued his academic career as an Assistant Professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine from 2009 to 2013.

     

    He received the Clinical Research and Good Clinical Practices Education Certificate in 2017 in the field of education. During this period, he specialized in organ transplantation and directed his career in the field of general surgery.

     

    Halil Erdiş's expertise in general surgery and especially organ transplantation has an important place in his career.

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Pekize Eker Balcioglu
  • 4.5 Good 155 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Dr. Pakize Eker Balcioglu specializes in innovative liver transplant techniques:
    • Liver transplant methods: split-liver transplantation, living donor liver transplant.
    • Expert in advanced hepatic surgery and post-transplant patient care.
    • International training and practice include Turkey and various European countries.
    • Holds a General Surgery specialization from Marmara University, Istanbul.
    • Member of medical associations contributing to liver transplant advancements.
    • Offers remote consultations for liver transplant assessments.
    • Fluent in English and Turkish, enhancing communication with diverse patients.
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Volkan Turunc
  • Leading doctor for Liver transplant
  • 4.6 Excellent 312 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
    • Dr. Volkan Turunc specializes in liver transplants at Memorial Sisli Hospital.
    • Performs transplants using techniques: split-liver, living-donor, and deceased-donor transplants.
    • International practice in Turkey, integrating global standards in liver transplant procedures.
    • Accredited as a General Surgery Specialist with a focus on liver transplants.
    • Member of Turkish Surgical Association, indicating expertise in surgical procedures.
    • Offers remote consultations for patients seeking liver transplant information.
    • Speaks Turkish and has knowledge of English for broader patient communication.
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Zulfu Sertkaya
  • 1 Good 2 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics
  • Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

    Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

    In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

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Naci Karacaoglan
  • 4.5 Good 465 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
    • Dr. Naci Karacaoglan specializes in advanced liver transplant techniques.
    • Expert in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted liver transplantation.
    • Utilizes living-donor liver transplant (LDLT) for faster patient recovery.
    • International training includes advanced liver surgery in Europe and Asia.
    • Holds certification in Hepatobiliary Surgery and Transplantation.
    • Member of International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA).
    • Fluent in English and Turkish, offering consultations for international patients.
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Murat Dayangac
  • Leading doctor for Liver transplant
  • 4.5 Good 465 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
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  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Prof. Murat Dayangaç is an expert in liver transplant and is the Director of the Center for Organ Transplantation at Medipol University Hospital. He has over 70 published articles on inflammation-cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and transplantation. He is a member of the International Liver Transplantation Society, the European Society for Organ Transplantation, the International Transplant Network for Developing Countries, the European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association, and the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.

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Bulent Un
  • Leading doctor for Liver transplant
  • 4.7 Excellent 45 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Bulent Unal is a distinguished oncologist and general surgeon specializing in organ transplant and treating an array of cancers. He has over 25 years of professional experience and has earned multiple awards for his work in the field. He is proficient in surgeries like kidney and liver transplant, resection of urinary bladder tumor, removal of ovarian cancer, gall bladder tumor removal, and mastectomy surgery.
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Abuzer Dirican
  • 4.7 Excellent 45 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Prof. Dr. Abuzer Dirican is a renowned Transplant Surgeon and Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist with over 26 years of experience. His primary focus is Oncology and General Surgery, particularly in the area of Liver and Kidney transplants. Dr. Dirican is a recipient of multiple awards for his significant contributions to his field.
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Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik
  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
  • Dr. Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik is a senior oncologist specializing in cancer management using minimally invasive techniques. He is proficient in operations such as Removal of liver cancer, Liver transplant, and Gastric bypass among others. His expertise includes advanced laparoscopic surgery, lower gastrointestinal tract cancers, hepatobiliary cancers, cytoreductive surgery, and kidney transplantation. He is a member of several professional associations and has held significant leadership positions in his career.
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Umit Ozcelik
  • 4.7 Excellent 45 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Education and Expertise

    1996-2002 – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education

    2003-2009 – Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery – Specialization Training

     

    Experience

    2009-2011 – Yüksekova State Hospital, Compulsory Service

    2011-2012 – Van/Özalp, 6th Border Regiment, Military Service

    2012-2018 – Baskent University Istanbul Health Application and Research Center Hospital

    2018-2022 – Istanbul Aydın University Istanbul Health Practice and Research Center Hospital

     

    Courses and Certificates

    Selim Anorectal Diseases Course, Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association, Istanbul, 17.12.2016 (National)

    Training Program on Istanbul Protocol, Practitioner Training, Van, 06.11.2009-07.11.2009 (International)

    Burn Course, Ankara Surgery Association, Başkent University, Ankara, 11.04.2009 (National)

    Gazi Hernia Days, Hernia Course, Gazi University, Ankara, 18.10.2008-19.10.2008 (National)

    Innovations in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Ankara Breast Diseases Association, Ankara, 22.03.

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Remzi Emiroglu
  • 5 Excellent 32 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Current Workplaces: 

    1 Izmir-Buca SSK Hospital 

    2 Ankara Training and Research Hospital 

    3 Başkent University 

    4 Uludağ University 

    5 Acıbadem University 

    6 Florence Nightingale Hospital (current workplace) 

    Education:

    1989 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine 

    1984 Ankara Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Residency Training

    International Articles: 

    1. Uslu A. Bozkurt Y, Koç O, EmiroğluR. Çorumlu B. “Preoperative risk factors in patients with biliary obstruction”, Proc. 2 nd European Congress of Surgery. P179, Brussels,1992. 2. Emiroğlu R. Karakayah H, Haberal M. “Does the renal arterial anastomosis place affect the renal transplant patient outcome”, Proc. 25 th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. P625,Chicago,1999 3. Karakayalı H, Moray G, Emiroğlu R. Akkoç R Köseoğlu F, Bilgin N, Haberal M “The results of interspousal kidney transplantation”, Proc.25 th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. P625, Chicago, 1999 4.Emiroğlu R. Karakayalı H. Sevmiş Ş, Turan M. Bilgin N. Haberal M “Clinical identifıcation oftransplant antigens”, Proc. 36 th Congress of the ERA¬EDTA. P290, 1999. 5. Güz G, Emiroğlu R. Karakayalı H, Özdemir FN. Boy vat F. Haberal M. “An alternative method for native nefrectomy in patients with uncontrolled hypertension and/or proteinüria before transplantation”, Proc.36 th Congress of the ERA¬EDTA.P316, 1999 Prof. Remzi Emiroğlu, M.D. 6.Emiroğlu R. Köseoğlu F, Karakayalı H, Bilgin N. Haberal M. “Burn induced immunosuppression and ıt’s effects on graft survival, infection rates and apoptosis rates of “T” lymphocytes in rat model” Proc.Congress of Middle East and Fire Disaster Society, P52, Ankara, 2000. 7. Haberal M. Emiroğlu R.Mahmutoğlu M. Karakayalı H. Turan M, Erdal R. “Alport ‘s syndrome and renal transplantation” Proc.VII th Congress of Middle East Society for organ transplantation. P124, Beirut, 2000. 8. Gençoğlu EA, Aktaş A, Karakayalı H, Emiroğlu R. Niron EA, Haberal M. “Scintigraphic evaluation of graft and native liver fımction after heterotopic liver transplantation”, Proc. 7 th International Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation. P141, Beirut, 2000 9. Haberal M, Karakayalı H, Emiroğlu R. Boyacıoğlu S, Arslan G, Bilgin N. “Heterotopic liver transplantation in adolescence” Proc. 7 th International Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation. P138, Beirut, 2000 10. Haberal M, Emiroğlu R. Karakayalı H, Arslan G. Turan M. Bilgin N. “Living-donor transplants: Part of the answer to organ shortage”, Proc. 7 th International Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation. P74, Beirut, 200011.Haberal M, Karakayalı H. Emiroğlu R. Köseoelu F, Akkoç H, Bilgin N. “Liver transplantation in an adolescent with allagille syndrome” Proc. 7 th International Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation. P133, Beirut, 2000 

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Halil Er
  • 4.7 Excellent 45 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • **Associate Professor Halil Er**  

    **General Surgeon and Transplantologist**  

     

    **EDUCATION**  

    - 1991 – 1998: Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Specialization  

    - 2001 – 2007: Pamukkale University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery  

     

    **PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE**  

    - 2007 – 2009: Erciş State Hospital, Van, Medical Doctor  

    - 2009 – 2009: Gölhisar State Hospital, Medical Doctor  

    - 2011 – 2012: Florence Nightingale Clinic, Şişli, Istanbul, Clinical Research Fellow  

    - 2009 – 2013: Pamukkale University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences, Department of General Surgery, Associate Professor  

    - 2013: Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences, Department of General Surgery, Organ Transplantation Center, Professor Tuncer Karpuzoğlu  

     

    **MEMBERSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES**  

    - Coordination Association of Organ Transplantation Organizations of Turkey, 2011  

    - National Surgical Association, 2005  

     

    **SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS**  

     

    **Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:**

     

    **1.** _Comparison of Clinical Outcomes in Hepatitis B Virus-Positive and -Negative Renal Transplant Recipients_  

    YILMAZ V.T., ÇETİNKAYA R., Akbaş H., Özdem S., ÜLGER B.V., Erbiş H., Bakirtaş M., Aliosmanoglu I., Süleymanlar G., Çolak D., et al. **INTERNATIONAL SURGERY**, vol. 104, no. 9-10, pp. 423-430, 2019 (SCI-Expanded)  

     

    **2.** _Comparison of Clinical Outcomes in Hepatitis B Virus-Positive and -Negative Renal Transplant Recipients_  

    YILMAZ V.T., ÇETİNKAYA R., AKBAŞ S.H., Özdem S., ÜLGER B.V., ERBİŞ H., BAKIRTAŞ M., ALİOSMANOĞLU I., SÜLEYMANLAR G., ÇOLAK D., et al. **INTERNATIONAL SURGERY**, vol. 102, pp. 126-132, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)  

     

    **3.** _Left Ventricle Ejection Fraction May Predict Mortality in Renal Transplant Patients_  

    Özkul F., Arık M.K., Erbiş H., Akbaş A., YILMAZ V.T., BARUTÇU A., Osmanoğlu I.A., KOÇAK H. **RENAL FAILURE**, vol. 38, no. 10, pp. 1622-1625, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)  

     

    **4.** _Left Ventricle Ejection Fraction May Predict Mortality in Renal Transplant Patients_  

    Özkul F., Arık M.K., Erbiş H., Akbaş A., YILMAZ V.T., Barutcu A., ALİOSMANOĞLU I., KOÇAK H. **RENAL FAILURE**, vol. 13, pp. 1-4, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)  

     

    **5.** _Effect of Age on the Outcome of Renal Transplantation: A Single-Center Experience_  

    Özkul F., Erbiş H., YILMAZ V.T., KOÇAK H., Osmanoğlu I.A., Dinçkan A. **PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES**, vol. 32, no. 4, pp. 827-830, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)  

     

    **6.** _Delayed Graft Function in Living-Donor Renal Transplantation: A Single-Center Experience with 1537 Patients_  

    Özkul F., Erbiş H., YILMAZ V.T., Öztürk B., KOÇAK H., Osmanoğlu I.A., Dinçkan A. **INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE**, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 6716-6719, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)  

     

    **7.** _The Assessment of Long-Term Outcomes in HBsAg Negative Renal Transplant Recipients Who Were Transplanted from HBsAg Positive Donors_  

    YILMAZ V.T., ÜLGER B.V., Aliosmanoglu I., Erbiş H., Tuna Y., AKBAŞ S.H., Özdem S., ÇETİNKAYA R., SÜLEYMANLAR G., KOÇAK H. **TRANSPLANT INTERNATIONAL**, vol. 28, pp. 233, 2015 (SCI-Expanded)  

     

    **8.** _Reconstruction of Segment 5 and 8 Veins in Right Lobe Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Akdeniz University Experience_  

    Aliosmanoglu I., ÜLGER B.V., Erbiş H., Tuna Y., Öztürk B., YILMAZ V.T., Dinçkan A. **TRANSPLANT INTERNATIONAL**, vol. 28, pp. 373, 2015 (SCI-Expanded)  

     

    **9.** _Living Donor Liver Transplantation for Classical Maple Syrup Urine Disease: Case Report_  

    Aliosmanoglu I., Erbiş H., Soyuçen E., Öztürk B., YILMAZ V.T., Dinçkan A. **TRANSPLANT INTERNATIONAL**, vol. 28, pp. 461, 2015 (SCI-Expanded)  

     

    **10.** _An Unusual Cause of Biliary Obstruction After Liver Transplantation: Fasciola Hepatica_  

    Erbiş H., ÜLGER B.V., Aliosmanoglu I., Öztürk B., YILMAZ V.T., Dinçkan A. **TRANSPLANT INTERNATIONAL**, vol. 28, pp. 697, 2015 (SCI-Expanded)  

     

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Halil Erbis
  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Medical Intrests

    • Liver diseases
    • Bile ducts gallbladder diseases
    • Hepatobiliary surgery
    • Liver transplant
    • Kidney transplant
    • Pancreas transplant
    • Pancreatic diseases
    • Laparoscopic surgery
    • Oncological surgery
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    Education

    Medicine Pr. - Specialization Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine 1991 - 1998
    Department of General Surgery - Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine 2001 - 2007

    Experience

    Specialist Doctor Erciş State Hospital Van 2007 - 2009
    Specialist Doctor Gölhisar State Hospital 2009 - 2009
    Clinical Fellow Şişli Florence Nıghtıngale Hospital 2011 - 2012
    Assistant Professor Pamukkale University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Surgical Medical Sciences / Department of General Surgery) 2009 - 2013
    Assistant Professor Akdeniz University/Faculty of Medicine/Department of Surgical Medical Sciences/Division of General Surgery)- Prof. Dr. Tuncer Karpuzoğlu Organ Transplant Center 2013

    Scientific Memberships

    Turkey Organ Transplant Organizations Coordination Association, Member, 2011
    National Surgical Association, Member, 2005
     

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Ertan Emek
  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, May 2007
    Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2001

    Experience

    2007-2008 Şırnak Military Hospital
    2008-2009 Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
    2010-2011 Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Organ Transplantation
    2011-2012 Başkent University Organ Transplantation
    2013-2017 Erciyes Universityniversity Organ Transplant
    2017-2019 Bilim University FNH Organ Transplant
    2019-2020 Yeditepe University Organ Transplant
    2020-2023 Biruni University Medicana Hospital Organ Transplant

     

    Scientific Memberships


    Istanbul Medical Chamber
    Turkish Surgical Association
    Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association
    ILTS

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