Best transplant surgeons: TOP 123 doctors

Education :

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine September 2004 – July 2010

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Residency February 2011 - April 2011 

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Residency August 2011 - March 2016

Thomas Jefferson University, Wills Eye Institute, Ocular Oncology Department, Observership August 2012 - September 2012 

Turkish Health Ministry, Hakkari State Hospital, Ophthalmology Clinic, Eye M.D July 2016 – March 2018

Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Assistant Professor, March 2018 – October 2021

Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor, October 2021 – December 2021

Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor, January 2022 – present

Educational Qualifications :

1. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Basic Sciences assessment in ophthalmology examination  passed on April 2017

2. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Optics & Refraction examination passed on April 2017

3. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Clinical Sciences in Ophthalmology examination passed on April 2018

4. Awarded for ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina at the University of Kansas, Medical School, Dept. of Ophthalmology in Prairie Village, KS, USA under the supervision of Prof. Radwan Aijlan from April 6, 2020, to July 5, 2020.

5. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Advanced Examination in Ophthalmology examination passed on July 2020.

6. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 passed on January 7 2021 with 221 pts.

7. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 CK passed on August 25 2021 with 214 pts.

Presentations & Posters :

1. 47th National Ophthalmology Congress, The effectiveness of photodynamic therapy on circumscribed choroidal hemangioma, Oral presentation, Ozer MD, Tuncer S, November 2013, Antalya, Turkey. 

2. 48th National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical features and treatment outcomes of primary ophthalmic rhabdomyosarcoma: Tertiary center experience, Ozer MD, Ulas MG, Tuncer S, Oral presentation, November 2014, Antalya, Turkey

3. 2015 ISOO Meeting, Long-term Outcome of Combined (Perilesional Injection and Topical) Interferon Alpha-2b Therapy in the Management of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia, Tuncer S, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, June 2015, Paris, France

4. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress. Clinical presentation patterns of pediatric Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome and long-term follow-up results, Kiragi D, Ozer MD, Lider-Gezer M, Oray M, Tugal-Tutkun I, Oral presentation, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

5. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, Central corneal thickness and optic disc dimensions in glaucoma patients, Bayraktar S, Ozer MD, Izgi B, Poster, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

6. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, Analysis of retinal nerve fiber layer and choroidal thickness in patients with systemic sclerosis to identify a potential risk factor for normal-tension glaucoma, Ceylan E, Ozer MD, Ekinci M, Yilmaz YC, Poster, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

7. 50th National Ophthalmology Congress, Treatment of age-related macular degeneration with intravitreal Ranibizumab: Real-life experience, Cebeci Z, Yilmaz YC, Ozer D, Kir N, Oral presentation, November 2016, Antalya, Turkey

8. 51st National Ophthalmology Congress, A rarely seen complication of cataract surgery: Endocapsular Hematoma, Ozer MD, Batur M, Artuç T, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2017, Antalya, Turkey

9. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Nanophthalmos Wıth Macular Folds, Yavuzer B, Batur M, Seven E, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

10. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical Features and Treatment Methods of Orbital Cellulite Cases, Mesen S, Tekin S, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

11. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Case Series: Ocular Chemical Burns, Tekin S, Artuç T, Batur M, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

12. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Sensory-Neural Hearing Loss affecting Low frequencies in Patients with Pseudoexfoliation, Ozer MD, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

13. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Silicone tube intubation by Ritleng stent in children over two years of age with nasolacrimal duct obstruction, Ocal H, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Batur M, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

14. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Cherry Red Spot Appearance in Macula and Alkaptonuria: A Case Report, Mesen S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

15. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, A Rare Complication in Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implantation: Implant Migration to the Anterior Chamber, Gulbay S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

16. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Effect of Coenzyme Q10 Eye Drop on Corneal Wound Healing in Bacterial Keratitis Treatment, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

17. 19th Euretina Congress, Effect of reduced production of aqueous humor on bacterial growth potential in rabbit eyes, Batur M, Ozer M, Tekin S, Oral presentation, September 2019, Paris, France

18. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Evaluation of the clinical features of patients with hyphema due to blunt trauma, Seven E, Kebapci F, Tekin S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

19. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Adherence to drop therapy and the relationship of compliance with progression in glaucoma patients, Tekin S, Ocal H, Seven E, Batur M, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

20. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Bilateral sudden-transient vision loss after central venous catheter removal, Altas AS, Batur M, Sayir F, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

21. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical Evaluation of Argon Laser Photocoagulation Therapy in Patients with Retinal Tears, Ocal H, Seven E, Batur M, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

22. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Macular damage due to laser epilation: a case report, Batur M, Ocal H, Ozer MD, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

23. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Phototoxic Maculopathy Due to Extreme Usage of Infrared Illuminator Assembled Night Vision Handheld Scope, Ozer MD, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Savasan M, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

24. 54th National Ophthalmology Congress, Internal Ophthalmolplegia after Chickenpox Infection, Gedik AC, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2020, Virtual, Turkey.

Work Experience :

1. Phase II Study to Analyze Sarilumab in Non-Infectious Uveitis (SARILNIUSATURN-Sanofi), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

2. Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-A&C-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

3. A Randomized, Double-masked, Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-B-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

4. A 12-month, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 0.5 mg ranibizumab intravitreal injections due to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) driven macular edema (RFB002-Novartis), Injection sub-investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)

5. A Phase III multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of Lampalizumab administered intravitreally to patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration (GX29176-Roche), Photographer (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)

Selected as an active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, Young Ophthalmologist Council, 2020 - present

Dr. Lara is a passionate Honduran-born medical doctor with a Mexican heart. She earned her MD at the Catholic University of Honduras and has an Obesity Medicine post-graduate degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. She continued into a Masters in Applied Nutrition with a focus on research at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City where her commitment to staying up-to-date and her passion for evidence-based medicine grew fonder.

She is member of the International Society for Stem Cell Application, SCOPE certified by the World Obesity Federation, and certified for Sport’s and Exercise Nutrition.

Besides her clinical experience within multiple hospital ER’s and private practice, Dr. Lara has vast experience within the Regenerative Medicine area, where her biggest determination is to positively impact lives of her patients. She has also experience in administrative areas within Mexico, where besides overseeing treatments, she is up-to-date with Mexican regulatory laws (COFEPRIS). Her passions involve medicine and sports where she has managed to combine both, in her professional world as well as within her personal life.

• Specialized in kidney transplants and general surgery with high success rate.
• International training includes Turkey, with practice in military and private hospitals.
• Focused on Transplantology, particularly kidney transplants, with notable achievements.
• Recognized for contributions in Transplantology within Turkey’s medical community.
• MD from Istanbul University with specialization in general surgery and Transplantology.
• Certified General Surgery Specialist, expert in kidney and liver transplant procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association, with focus on transplant surgery.
• Offers online consultations for patients seeking transplant-related medical advice.

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EDUCATION

2022

Associate Professor

2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

2013, Istanbul/Turkey

AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

Dr. Umit Naci Karacal is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. He currently practices at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He has held faculty positions at Izmir Bakirçay University Faculty of Medicine and Black Sea Technical University. From 2001 to 2023, he advanced from Associate Professor to Professor at these institutions.

Dr. Karacal graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialty training and chief assistantship in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Ankara Numune Hospital. With over twenty years of experience in academic and clinical roles, he has made important contributions to his field.

• Specializes in Transplantology, focusing on kidney and liver transplants.
• Applies HIFU and laparoscopic partial resection for organ-preserving approaches.
• International practice in Germany, recognized by leadingmedicineguide as a top specialist.
• Utilizes minimally invasive techniques for improved transplant success rates.
• Holds Chief Physician position at Barmbek Asklepios Hospital's Urology Department.
• Certified in advanced urological therapies, contributing to transplant success.
• Active member of urological associations with a transplantology focus.
• Offers remote consultations for transplant evaluations and follow-up care.

EDUCATION

2013-2019

Siam University

Bachelor degree of Medicine

2021-2022

Thammasat University

Specialize training Radiology Thammasat Hospital

2023

American Board Of Regenerative Medicine

specialized in Regenerative Medicine

EXPERIENCE

2019-2020

Pranangklao hospital :

GP, Regional hosptial with capacity over 500 beds

2020 - 2021

Bangchak hospital

GP, Medium community hospital with capacity of 100 beds

2021 - 2022

Thammasat hospital

Resident in department of Radiology

2022 - now

Jomtien Hospital a BDMS hospital

Full time doctor in department of

Anti-aging and Plastic Surgery at Jomtien hospital

BDMS is the largest private hospital group in Thailand,

2022 - now

Vega Wellness and Bioprime Sindhorn Clinic

Lead Doctor at Vega Stem Cell, I research and provide

expert consultations in Regenerative Medicine.

• Specializes in transplantology, handling organ transplants such as kidney, liver, and heart.
• International practice in Turkey and affiliated with multiple renowned hospitals.
• Expertise honed at Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt and Haydarpasa Numune Hospitals.
• Trained in transplant surgery during tenure at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine.
• Professional memberships enhancing transplantology knowledge and standards.
• Dr. Karacaoglan offers online consultations for transplant-related inquiries and evaluations.
• Graduated from Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine in 1984.

Professor Aydin is a Turkish transplantologist with over 20 years of experience and expertise in kidney transplant surgery. He has held several positions in transplant departments and centers, and has written 35 scientific papers on the subject. He is a member of various transplant-related organizations.

**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)  

Prof. Abuzer Dirican is a Professor of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology and Head of Department at Florence Nightingale Hospital. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He completed his general surgery training at SSK Ankara in 2000. He served at İnönü University’s Liver Transplant Institute and became a professor in 2017. He also completed a clinical and research fellowship in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery.

He authored the Liver Transplantation chapter in Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery in 2016. His publications cover cholangiocarcinoma, liver transplantation, endocrine surgery, and colorectal surgery. Notable work includes a prospective randomized trial on pilonidal disease and studies on breast cancer–related lymphedema. He also co-authored analyses of 304 living-donor liver transplants and 109 hepatic vein reconstructions.

Dr. Bülent Ünal is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist. He is Head of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Florence Nightingale Hospital. He graduated from Çukurova University in 1996. He completed his general surgery residency at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2001. He finished a minor specialization in surgical oncology at İnönü University in 2012.

In 2008, he was an NCI Short-Term Scientist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for 10 months. He trained in sentinel node techniques and ductoscopy. In 2010, he completed transplantation and oncology training at the University of Giessen and Marburg. He has many international publications and book chapters. His co-authored series include 128 living-donor liver recipients, 26 Fournier gangrene cases, and 18 diaphragmatic injuries.

He serves on the Board of the Surgical Oncology Association. He is also a member of several Turkish and international surgical societies.

• Specializes in liver transplant, handling conditions like cirrhosis and liver cancer.
• International experience includes training at Mayo Clinic, USA.
• Authored over 70 articles on transplantology, especially liver-related diseases.
• Director of the Center for Organ Transplantation at Medipol University Hospital.
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS).
• Affiliated with the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT).
• Participates in the International Transplant Network for Developing Countries.
• Holds degrees in general medicine, general surgery, and organ transplant.
• Provides remote consultations for transplantology patients.

Education

2002 –                 Eskisehir Osmangazi University        Faculty of Medicine

                              Ankara Baskent University                 General Surgery

Experience

2022 – present      Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital   General Surgery

2013 – 2022          Lokman Hekim Van Hospital                           General Surgery

2011 – 2013          Yuksekova State Hospital                                General Surgery

Memberships

  – Ankara Surgical Association

  – Ankara Breast Diseases 

Dr. Ozden Gul is a general surgeon trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. She has decades of surgical experience and is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, GI disorders). She also treats endocrine conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease, both benign and malignant. She manages emergency and trauma cases. She offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

She has worked at Haydarpaşa Numune, Bakırköy, Taksim First Aid, Uzunköprü State, Keşan State, Beykoz Medical Center, and Medivia Hospital. She is known for meticulous technique and patient-centered care.

Dr. Nutt Chawalitkul is a medical doctor who specializes in preventive medicine, sexual medicine, clinical sexology, and anti-aging medicine. He earned his diplomas from Thammasat University and is certified by the Thai Medical Council. Dr. Nutt is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M) and Nutritional Wellness (ANCB). He is also recognized by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM).

He completed a fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine at Dhurakij Bundit University. He holds certificates in sedation for aesthetic medicine, genomics medicine, gerontology, and hair restoration using the FUE technique. Dr. Nutt is a member of ISHRS, AAHRS, and Asia FUE. These memberships highlight his expertise in hair restoration surgery.

Transplantologist

Eduardo Fernandez, MD

Medical Doctor & Stem Cell Expert

Dr. Eduardo Fernandez is a distinguished medical professional specializing in stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine. He is a certified member of the Mexican College of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, as well as the Mexican Council of Stem Cells for Therapeutic and Research Purposes. Dr. Fernandez’s certifications are the result of a rigorous 8-hour examination process, reserved for a select group of doctors who possess advanced knowledge and experience in these cutting-edge treatments. With only 50 certified doctors in Mexico, Dr. Fernandez’s expertise is highly sought after and respected.

In addition to his national recognition, Dr. Fernandez is awaiting international certification from the renowned International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR). Membership in this prestigious organization signifies Dr. Fernandez’s extensive experience and expertise in stem cell treatments. The ISSCR includes prominent scientists from renowned universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and other esteemed institutions worldwide. Being a part of this elite society represents the pinnacle of honor and prestige in the field of stem cell therapies.

Furthermore, Dr. Fernandez is also seeking membership and international certification from the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV), the largest community of extracellular vesicle researchers globally. With only two thousand members worldwide, ISEV’s select nature underscores Dr. Fernandez’s exceptional dedication to advancing scientific knowledge in the study of exosomes and cellular messengers. By pursuing membership in ISEV, Dr. Fernandez continues to demonstrate his commitment to staying at the forefront of research and innovation in the field of regenerative medicine.