Best transplant surgeons in Turkey: TOP 55 doctors

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Kemal Peker

  • 4.6 Excellent 328 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2023 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Organ Transplantation, General Surgery

    2023 - 2023, Istanbul/Türkiye

    YEDİTEPE UNIVERSITY ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION-GENERAL SURGERY

    Organ Transplantation Center Responsible Physician

    2019 - 2022, Duzce/Türkiye

    DUZCE UNIVERSITY ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION-GENERAL SURGERY

    Organ Transplantation Center Responsible Physician

    2012 - 2019, Erzincan/Türkiye

    BİNALI YILDIRIM UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY

    Head of Department of General Surgery

    2005 - 2012, Erzurum/Türkiye

    ERZURUM PALANDÖKEN STATE HOSPITAL GENERAL SURGERY

    Specialist

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Liver transplant
$55,000 - $55,000
Kidney transplant
$15,000 - $15,000
Corneal transplant
$8,500 - $8,500
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Halil Erdis

  • 4.9 Excellent 51 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.

    Clinical areas of interest:

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    Liver diseases

     Bile ducts gallbladder diseases

     Hepatobiliary surgery

     Liver transplantation

     Kidney transplantation

    Pancreas transplantation

     Pancreatic diseases

    Laparoscopic surgery

     Oncological surgery

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Liver transplant
$50,000 - $50,000
Kidney transplant
$18,000 - $22,000
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Halil Er

  • 4.9 Excellent 51 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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Liver transplant
$50,000 - $50,000
Kidney transplant
$18,000 - $22,000
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Umit Ozcelik

  • 4.9 Excellent 51 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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Liver transplant
$50,000 - $50,000
Kidney transplant
$18,000 - $22,000
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Remzi Emiroglu

  • 5 Excellent 39 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Remzi Emiroğlu is a leading specialist in pediatric and adult liver transplantation. He has over 30 years of experience in hepatobiliary and general surgery. Dr. Emiroğlu has performed hundreds of successful liver transplants. He is known for using advanced techniques such as living-donor liver transplantation. He also applies new methods to reduce complications. These innovations have improved success rates and helped patients recover faster.

    Dr. Emiroğlu also treats liver and bile duct tumors, pancreatic tumors, and both acute and chronic pancreatitis. He is experienced in transplant immunology. He has worked in academic and clinical roles at top institutions, including Başkent and Acıbadem Universities. His work has raised standards in transplant surgery. He has received both national and international recognition for his achievements.

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Liver transplant
$55,000 - $60,000
Kidney transplant
$16,500 - $18,000
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Tolga Kandogan

  • 4.5 Good 469 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • 2017 - 2018

    University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Health Practice Research Hospital

    2015 - 2018

    University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Health Practice Research Hospital

    2013 - 2018

    University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Health Practice Research Hospital

    2013

     

    Articles Published in 28 International Refereed Journals

    Papers and Posters Presented at 17 International Scientific Meetings

    Articles Published in 55 National Refereed Journals

    56 Papers and Posters Presented at National Scientific Meetings

    14 Referenced Publications in National and International Refereed Journals

    35 Domestic Panel Conference Moderators Live Surgery

    10 Domestic Courses Attended

    8 International Conferences Attended

    32 Meetings with Domestic Participants

    6 International Meetings

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Kidney transplant
$16,500 - $20,000
Liver transplant
$55,000 - $55,000
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Kamil Yalçın Polat

  • 4.5 Good 50 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
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Omer Uslukaya

  • 4.5 Good 50 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • EXPERIENCE*

     

    2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

    MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

    DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    General Surgeon

    2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

    VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

    HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

    YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    General Surgeon

    2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

    HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

    General Practitioner

     

    *EDUCATION*

     

    2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

    Associate Professor

    2015, Ohio/USA

    OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

    Neck Dissection Training

    2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

    Assistant Professor

    1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

    ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

    FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

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Derya Can

  • New
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Dr. Derya Can has been an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Medipol Health Group since 2021. She diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin, hair, nails, and mucosa. Her areas of expertise include eczema, atopic dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, sexually transmitted infections, warts, herpes, shingles, and fungal infections.

    Dr. Can manages both benign and malignant skin tumors. She also treats hair and nail disorders, vitiligo, and other common skin conditions. She performs advanced procedures such as hair transplantation and PRP therapy for hair loss.

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Nurettin Unal

  • New
  • 48 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Education and Expertise

    • 1970-1977 – HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    • 1967-1970 – ZONGULDAK MEHMET CELIKEL HIGH SCHOOL

    Diseases

    • Unexplained Fainting, Bruising
    • Fetal and Congenital Heart Diseases in the Womb
    • Palpitations and Arrhythmia in Children
    • Chest Pain in Children
    • Easy Fatigue in Children
    • Heart Valve Diseases
    • Heart Muscle and Pericardium Diseases
    • Rheumatism of the Heart
    • Acquired Heart Diseases
    • Pre-Sports Cardiological Evaluation

    Professional Memberships

    • 1988 Turkish Medical Association Membership and Zonguldak-Çaycuma District Representative
    • 1988 Turkish National Pediatrics Association
    • 1995 Turkish Society of Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery
    • 1996 Turkish Pediatric Cardiology Association
    • 2005 Turkish Cardiology Association Membership
    • 2008 European Society of Cardiology Membership
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Banu Erkalma

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 2000-2006
    Internal Medicine Residency Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 2006-20011
    Nephrology Subspecialization Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 20014-2017

    Experience

    Internal Medicine Residency (2006-2012): Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

    State Service Obligation (March 2012- June 2014): Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine Department, Diyarbakır.

    December 2017- 2022 : Istanbul Medeniyet University Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital (Formerly: Göztepe Training and Research Hospital) Nephrology Clinic

    2022-2023: Medipol Bahçelievler hospital

    2023-2024: Acıbadem international / Acıbadem fulya hospital

     

    Medical Intrests

    • Kidney Transplant
    • Hypertension
    • Diabetes
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Cystic Kidney Diseases
    • Glomerulonephritis
    • Haemodialysis
    • Peritoneal Dialysis
    • Genetic Diseases of the Kidney
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    Scientific Memberships
     

    Turkish Society of Internal Medicine Specialists (TİHUD)
    Turkish Society of Nephrology (TND)
    Transplantation Immunology and Genetics Association (TİGED)
    European renal association european dialysis and transplant association (ERA-EDTA)

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Jumana Baryhe

  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Aesthetical Clinic
  • Dr. Jumana Baryhe is a specialist in advanced aesthetic and hair restoration procedures. She performs Botox injections, non-surgical nose correction, FUE and DHI hair transplants, beard and eyebrow transplants, brow lifts, lip implants, and laser vaginal rejuvenation. Dr. Baryhe is known for her skill in minimally invasive techniques. Her patients report high satisfaction with their results.

    Dr. Baryhe is dedicated to excellence in her field. She has completed hundreds of successful procedures. Her reputation is built on technical expertise and personalized care. She uses the latest methods and follows international standards in cosmetic medicine.

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Utkan Kızıltaç

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • 1000+ treatments performed
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, UnitedCare Clinic
  • Dr. Utkan Kızıltaç is a specialist in Dermatology and Venereology. He has over ten years of clinical experience in top hospitals in Turkey. He graduated from Istanbul Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialty training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

    Dr. Kızıltaç has worked in major medical centers. He served as Chief Physician and Hair Transplant Surgeon at UnitedCare Clinic. He is certified by the World FUE Institute, showing his skill in advanced hair restoration. His practice is known for high patient satisfaction and strong results in dermatology.

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Can Us

  • New
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Esthetic Hospital
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Burak

  • New
  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ERDEM HOSPITAL
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Alp Gürkan

  • 4.4 Good 10 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Okan University Hospital
  • Dr. Alp Gürkan is a surgeon with more than 33 years of experience in organ transplantation and general surgery. He has performed over 1,900 kidney transplants and more than 3,000 surgical procedures. This makes him one of Turkey’s most accomplished transplant surgeons.

    Dr. Gürkan founded Turkey’s first non-university organ transplant clinic. He also performed the country’s first laparoscopic kidney transplant from a live donor. He is known for leading Turkey’s first intestinal transplant. Dr. Gürkan has received several major honors, including the Turkish Department of Health Excellence Award of Renal Transplant and the Prime Minister Medical Honor Award.

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$16,000 - $16,000
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Erkut Attar

  • 3.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Yeditepe University Hospital
  • Dr. Erkut Attar is a renowned specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and reproductive immunology. He has an extensive academic background with degrees from Istanbul University, Yale University, and Northwestern University. He has held significant positions in both clinical and academic settings and has been recognized with multiple awards like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Reproductive Immunology Special Interest Group Prize and the American Society for Reproductive Immunology Travel Award. He is also the founder and current president of the Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Society of Turkey.
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Gülyüz Öztürk

  • 4.1 Good 7 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
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Ayhan Yilmaz

  • 4.6 Excellent 82 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , SALUSS Medical Group
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Harun Alakaya

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gold City Hair
  • Dr. Harun Alakaya is a skilled hair surgeon who graduated from Istanbul University in 2011. He has over 11 years of experience and has performed thousands of hair transplant procedures. He specializes in the Sapphire (diamond) FUE technique and is known as a leading expert in Turkey and abroad.

    Dr. Alakaya is a certified member of the European Association of Hair Surgery (ESHRS) and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). He has trained many medical professionals and organized major conferences on hair loss and treatment. His work has helped advance the field of hair restoration.

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