Transplantology Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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

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 48 years of experience 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

Umit Ozcelik brings over 24 years of experience 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

Professor Fan Yu is Chief Physician and Director of Kidney Transplantation. His center ranked first in Fujian for three straight years in liver and kidney transplants. His team performed 112 kidney transplants and one combined liver-kidney transplant over two years.

He specializes in kidney transplantation, post-transplant complications, and immunosuppressive management. He developed a system to improve long-term graft and patient survival.

He pioneered the diagnosis and treatment of chronic and subclinical rejection. He has led more than 10 grants as principal investigator and published over 30 SCI-indexed papers. He is Vice Chairman of the Transplant Surgeon Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association and the Organ Transplant Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association. He is Editor-in-Chief of Chinese Kidney Friends and serves on the editorial boards of over 20 journals, including the Chinese edition of Transplantation.

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.

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

• Over 27 years of experience 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

Dr. Irina Zaidman specializes in pediatric bone marrow transplantation, with fellowship training at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children.

• Board member of the Israeli Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Society (ISPHO)
• Member of both European and American BMT societies
• Published multiple articles on pediatric BMTs
• Active in teaching pediatric hematology-oncology and BMT

Dr. Tur specializes in integrative approaches to transplantology, combining osteopathy and traditional medicine for holistic patient care.

• Certified in osteopathy and chiropractic techniques
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association
• Trained in Chinese pharmacology and nutrition
• Official representative of Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada

Recognized by Forbes as one of the best doctors in 2018, Dr. Stepensky has performed over 3,500 bone marrow transplants at Hadassah Medical Center.

• 28 years of experience of practice in pediatric transplantology
• Specializes in rare blood cancer diseases in children
• Known among patients as the one who 'transplants life'
• Performs high-volume procedures with extensive experience

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

Specialized liver transplant surgeon at Rabin Medical Center, offering expert care in transplantology.

• Focuses exclusively on liver transplants
• Works at a leading medical center
• Provides individualized treatment plans

Prof. Nurettin Unal specializes in pediatric cardiology and congenital heart diseases with over 49 years of experience of experience at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Expert in fetal and congenital heart diseases in the womb
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Specializes in heart valve and muscle diseases
• Provides pre-sports cardiological evaluations for children

Dr. Emiroglu brings 29 years of experience 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

 Mali interdisciplinary hospital is integrating conventional, regenerative and precision medicine. It divides into 11 departments, there are 35 beds in total, including 12 intensive care beds, 23 general beds, 2 emergency and operating rooms, 1 plastic surgical room, 1 Gastro-colonoscopic room. Focus on round-trip treatment with modern medical technology to reduce the cost of hospitalization and the healing time. It also integrating regenerative medicine to repair the body and precision medicine for preventing and treating chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with better results, we provide these services in a greenery atmosphere. Allowing clients to receive the following benefits.

1. Far away from NCDs & It’s complication

2. Good quality of life

3. Youthful lively life

4. Longevity

Dr. Susana Eredzhepova is a physician with over six years of hair transplant experience at Hair Clinic PRIVE. She graduated from the Medical and Pharmaceutical University. She trained under senior specialists and works to European medical standards.

She performs Micro FUE, Micro Sapphire, and DHI. She focuses on natural hairlines, proper density, and correct growth direction. Her approach aims for high graft survival and results that look natural and discreet.

Dr. Susana holds a valid Polish medical license. She is fully authorized to practice in Poland.

Dr. Iris Kventsel, MD, is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant (BMT) specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She is an attending physician in the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT Division at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Her clinical focus is pediatric sarcomas, including Ewing sarcoma, osteosarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma.

She provides multidisciplinary care, including transplant and cellular therapies. She also uses current chemotherapy protocols and targeted therapies for complex childhood cancers.

Her research focuses on genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome, and cancer susceptibility genes. She has published in pediatric oncology, stem cell biology, and surgical oncology (HIPEC). She is on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University. Education: MD, Technion; Pediatrics residency, Assaf HaRofeh; Pediatric Hemato-Oncology fellowship, Sheba.