Page 2 - Best transplant surgeons: TOP 125 doctors

Asli Tapan Kavusturan brings over 15 years of dental expertise at Memorial Şişli Hospital, focusing on implantology and prosthetic dentistry.

• Trained at Ege University's Faculty of Dentistry
• Active member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI)
• Specializes in oral implantology and aesthetic dentistry
• Participant in multiple international dental congresses and seminars
• Holds memberships in Turkish Dental Association and Academy of Esthetic Dentistry

Led organ transplantation centers at multiple universities – Dr. Peker brings deep expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specializes in liver and kidney transplants
• Former Head of General Surgery Department
• Responsible Physician at Yeditepe University's Transplant Center
• Over 15 years in transplant surgery

Prof. Dr. Abuzer Dirican is a renowned transplant surgeon with a Certificate of Excellence for completing 1000+ liver transplants. He specializes in minimally invasive techniques for complex cases.

• 20+ years of experience in transplantology and oncology
• Fellowship at Magee-Womens Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Recipient of International Liver Transplantation Society Young Investigator Award
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations
• Expert in kidney and liver cancer treatments

Prof. Aydin has performed kidney transplants for over 20 years, including leadership roles at Johns Hopkins and Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in kidney transplantation with a focus on complex cases
• Former Head of Organ Transplantation at multiple prestigious hospitals
• Published 35+ scientific papers on organ transplant studies
• Member of key transplant organizations including Turkish Transplantation Centers Coordinators Association

Dr. Michael Shapira specializes in Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), bringing over 20 years of focused expertise.

• Graduated from Hebrew University Medical School
• Specialized in internal medicine at Hadassah Medical Center
• Senior physician in Bone Marrow Transplantation at Hadassah
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for patient communication

Recognized as one of Turkey's 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' by Harper's Bazaar and Elle – Dr. Karacaoglan brings 30+ years of expertise to Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries
• Awarded 'cosmetic surgery expert' title by Turkey's Ministry of Health
• Trained in breast surgery at Portland's Breast Surgery Center
• Member of American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr Pimchaya Panichkul brings over 20 years of medical expertise, specializing in dermatology and surgery with advanced training in anti-aging and facial plastic surgery.

• Diploma in Dermatology and Surgery from the USA
• Certificate in Facial Plastic Surgery from Korea
• Member of Panasia Cosmatic
• Practicing medicine since 2002

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a highly trained plastic surgeon with extensive experience in cosmetic surgery, trained in both Thailand and the United States.

• Specialized in surgery and plastic surgery at Vajira and Ramathibodi Hospitals
• Advanced training in plastic surgery at UTHSC, PACES Plastic Surgery, and UMC in the US
• Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons

Specializes in liver and kidney transplantation at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, with advanced training in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery with a focus on transplants
• Completed clinical fellowship at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Certified in Clinical Research and Good Clinical Practices
• Expertise in laparoscopic and oncological surgery techniques

Associate Professor Halil Er specializes in liver and kidney transplants at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, with extensive research in transplant outcomes.

• Over 15 years of experience in transplantology
• Published multiple studies on kidney and liver transplant outcomes
• Member of the Coordination Association of Organ Transplantation Organizations of Turkey
• Trained at Pamukkale and Akdeniz Universities

Prof. Murat Dayangaç is a leading liver transplant specialist, directing the Organ Transplant Center at Medipol University Hospital.

• Heads one of Turkey's top transplant centers
• Trained at Mayo Clinic – a global leader in transplantation
• Published 70+ articles on liver disease and transplantation
• Member of multiple international transplant societies

Dr. Tolga Kandogan is a prominent transplantologist with extensive research contributions, including 28 international journal publications.

• Specializes in kidney and liver transplantation procedures
• Presented at 17 international scientific meetings
• Published in 55 national refereed journals
• Active participant in both domestic and international transplantology panels

Prof. Dr. Kamil Yalçın Polat trained in liver and multi-organ transplantation at New York University's Mount Sinai Hospital.

• Head of General Surgery and Transplantation at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
• Performed 100+ liver transplants with focus on surgical outcomes
• Member of American Society of Transplant Surgeons
• Published 50+ SCI articles on transplantation techniques
• Specializes in complex hepatopancreatobiliary cases

Umit Ozcelik brings over 15 years of surgical experience to Transplantology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialized in general surgery at Baskent University – a leader in medical education
• Certified in critical anorectal diseases and breast cancer treatments
• Military service provided experience in high-pressure medical environments

Prof. Walter Klepetko pioneered lung transplantation in Austria – his team performed one of the country's first procedures and established Vienna as a leading center.

• Over 30 years specializing in thoracic surgery and lung transplants
• Former Head of Thoracic Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
• Performed landmark transplant on Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda
• Develops minimally invasive techniques for thoracic oncology
• International leader in transplantation medicine research

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özsoy, MD, is a general surgeon who specializes in hepatobiliary surgery and liver and kidney transplantation. He heads the Liver Transplantation Center at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. He also leads the Kidney Transplantation Units at Kyrgyzstan Turkish Friendship Hospital and at Etlik City Hospital in Ankara.

He is board-certified in general surgery (2010). His credentials include Liver Donor and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery certification (Kent Hospital, 2010), a Liver Transplantation certificate (İnönü University Liver Transplant Institute, 2014–2015), an Experimental Microsurgery certificate (2013), and Endoscopy and ERCP certificates. He is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association, and the Turkish Society of Reconstructive and Microsurgery.

He has served as Professor of General Surgery at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University since 2021. His research focuses on kidney and liver ischemia–reperfusion injury and on seroma prevention. He has supervised a thesis on hepatoprotection.

Listed in Forbes' best doctors in Israel – Dr. Goldstein specializes in pediatric oncology and transplantology at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Over 20 years experience in pediatric hemato-oncology and bone marrow transplantation
• Head of Pediatric Oncology and Hemato-Oncology Department at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem
• Special focus on retinoblastoma and precision medicine treatments
• Member of multiple international oncology associations including SIOP and IAO

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Dr. Emiroglu brings 25+ years of surgical expertise to transplantology at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with specialized training in endocrine and breast surgery.

• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including the Turkish Society of Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Participated in advanced surgical courses in Germany
• Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery techniques

Dr. Nivit Karla brings extensive training in cardiology and internal medicine to his practice in Transplantology at PrimeCare Bkk.

• Graduated from Siriraj Medical School, one of Thailand's top medical institutions
• Specialized in cardiology intervention at Rajavithi Hospital
• Fluent in English and Thai for clear patient communication