Page 5 - Best transplant surgeons: TOP 125 doctors

Prof. Dr. Johann Pratschke specializes in complex laparoscopic transplant surgeries at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, with of expertise in the field.

• Founding member of the Basic Science Committee and scientific advisory board
• Recipient of numerous awards for contributions to transplantology
• Published extensive research on advanced surgical techniques
• Expert in minimally invasive procedures for transplant patients

Chief physician, Urologist

Prof. Dr. Walter Zidek specializes in kidney transplant aftercare and metabolic diseases at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, one of Europe's leading university hospitals.

• of experience in nephrology and transplantology
• Expert in managing complications post-kidney transplant
• Board member of the Berlin Medical Society since 2000
• Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals

Dr. Durgatosh Pandey is a surgical oncologist with of expertise, pioneering roles in cancer research and treatment.

• Founder member of Lung Cancer Consortium Asia and Esophageal cancer consortium
• Trustee member of Indian Co-operative Oncology Network
• Authored a book on science and philosophy
• Published various papers in oncology

Performed India's first liver transplant on a 6-month-old baby – Dr. Gupta leads the Liver Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Department at Apollo Hospitals.

• Developed a new method of liver resection in donors to increase safety
• Specializes in complex liver transplants for rare and severe conditions
• Trained in the UK at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and St. James's University Hospital
• Recipient of the Indian Society of Clinical Excellence Award

Transplantologist

Over 19 years of experience focused exclusively on organ transplantation, Dr. Ertan Emek works at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University, a leading medical school
• Specializes in hepatopancreatobiliary transplants
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
• Performs both liver and kidney transplant procedures

Specializing in kidney transplants and nephrology, Dr. Erkalma brings extensive expertise to Biruni University Hospital.

• Board-certified in nephrology with over 15 years of experience of experience
• Member of the European Renal Association and Transplantation Immunology Association
• Focuses on chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure management
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Prof. Karakayali specializes in transplantology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital with multiple awards for surgical excellence.

• Over 19 years of experience of experience in general surgery and transplantology
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic in colorectal surgery techniques
• Recipient of several national and international awards for surgical research
• Professor at Başkent University, a leading institution in Turkey

Dr. Alp Gürkan pioneered Turkey's first laparoscopic kidney transplant from a live donor and established the country's first non-university organ transplant clinic.

• Over 45 years of experience of experience in transplantology
• Recipient of multiple awards from the Turkish Organ Transplant Society
• Trained at Yale University's Experimental Surgery Center
• Member of the American College of Surgeons
• Specializes in live donor kidney transplants

Prof. Karaca specializes in liver and kidney transplantation at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, with over 24 years of experience of surgical experience.

• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Former head of the Liver and Bile Ducts Clinic in Ankara
• Published award-winning research on laparoscopic techniques
• Professor at Başkent University's General Surgery Department

Dr. Jung Cheol-woong brings international transplant expertise from top institutions like Queen Mary Hospital and University of Cincinnati.

• Trained in transplant surgery at University of Hong Kong
• Fellowship at University of Cincinnati Medical Center
• Member of International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association
• Regular member of The Transplantation Society

Dr. Navaneethan Subramanian specializes in liver transplants at Manipal Hospitals, bringing focused expertise to this critical area of transplantology.

• Liver transplant specialist with extensive experience
• Works at Manipal Hospitals, a leading healthcare institution
• Dedicated to providing high-quality transplant care

16 years of experience focused on leukemia, multiple myeloma, and bone marrow transplants – Dr. Badarkhe brings specialized hematology expertise to HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• MBBS from Grant Medical College – one of India's top medical schools
• Advanced DM in Clinical Hematology from Medical College, Calcutta
• Recipient of multiple awards for professional excellence
• Specializes in blood cancers and transplant procedures

Dr Cevat Azeroglu specializes in advanced diagnostic imaging, supporting precise medical decisions in Transplantology at Ümran Tip Merkezi.

• Over 39 years of experience of experience in radiology
• Expert in CT, MRI, and ultrasound imaging for transplant assessments
• Trained at Ondokuz Mayıs University with a focus on interventional radiology
• Provides minimally invasive procedures guided by advanced imaging

Prof. Mohammed Rela holds a Guinness World Record for performing the first liver transplant on a 5-day-old child, a breakthrough in transplantology.

• Performed over 4,000 liver transplants with a 95% success rate
• Pioneered split liver transplants in India, enabling two recipients from one donor
• Published 500+ scientific papers advancing transplant research
• Specializes in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery and complex liver cases