Page 6 - Best transplant surgeons: TOP 125 doctors

13+ years 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

Prof. Dr. Johann Pratschke specializes in complex laparoscopic transplant surgeries at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, with 20+ years 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

Senior consultant in liver transplantation with 20+ years of experience – Dr. Jacob specializes in hepatobiliary surgery at Aster CMI Hospital.

• Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
• Performs surgeries for liver, gallbladder, bile duct, and pancreatic cancers
• Trained at Newcastle University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Former Chief Consultant at BGS Global Hospitals in Bangalore

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

Dr. Sonal Asthana specializes in liver and kidney transplants, with unique expertise in islet cell transplantation for diabetes patients at Aster CMI Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons
• Author of 40+ scientific papers in transplantology
• Recipient of awards from British, American, and Canadian Transplant Societies
• Special training in surgical oncology from AIIMS, New Delhi

Over 1,300 liver transplants performed – Dr. Mohanka leads the Liver Transplant and Hepato-Biliary Surgery department at Global Hospital Mumbai.

• 20+ years of experience in living and cadaver donor transplants
• 88% patient survival rate post-transplant
• Specializes in liver, pancreas, intestinal, and multivisceral transplants
• Trained at Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute in Pittsburgh
• Published 35 scientific articles and 5 book chapters

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

• 26+ years 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

Specializes in liver transplants at Aster CMI Hospital, focusing on complex cases.

• Experienced in performing high-risk liver transplant procedures
• Works with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive patient care
• Engaged in ongoing research to improve transplant outcomes

Chief physician of the Organ Transplant Department at Aster CMI Hospital – Dr. Vidyashankar specializes in nephrology and organ transplants.

• Over 15 years of experience in transplantology
• Expertise in kidney and other organ transplants
• Leads a dedicated team for transplant procedures

Dr. Durgatosh Pandey is a surgical oncologist with 18+ years 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

Head of Nephrology and Transplantation at BLK Super Speciality Hospital – Dr. Prakash specializes in kidney transplants with international recognition.

• 20+ years leading nephrology departments in top Indian hospitals
• Recipient of multiple grants from the International Society of Nephrology
• Fellowship-trained at All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Active member of 10+ nephrology and transplant societies worldwide

Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu brings extensive surgical expertise to Transplantology, with a focus on gastrointestinal and endocrine procedures at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• Specializes in laparoscopic techniques for faster recovery
• Experienced in treating complex gallbladder and thyroid conditions
• Fluent in English for clear patient communication
• Graduated from Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine