Page 3 - Best transplant surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 57 doctors

Dr. Akkaya specializes in dermatology with 41 years of experience of experience, focusing on both medical and cosmetic skin treatments at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• Expert in treating psoriasis, eczema, and acne
• Skilled in dermato-oncology with surgical interventions
• Offers non-invasive cosmetic procedures like fillers and peels
• Proficient in laser therapies for skin and hair conditions

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

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

Dr. Erdem Gelegen specializes in advanced eye surgeries, including corneal transplants, at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• 22 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology and eye surgery
• Expert in phacoemulsification and premium intraocular lens implantation
• Skilled in laser techniques for refractive surgery
• Specializes in retinal diseases and glaucoma management
• Patient-focused approach with precision in microsurgery

Dyt. Yaren Nur Güngör specializes in personalized nutrition counseling, focusing on disease management and healthy lifestyle promotion at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• Expert in clinical nutrition for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases
• Creates tailored sports nutrition plans for athletes
• Provides pediatric and adolescent nutrition guidance
• Offers evidence-based weight management programs

Dr. Derya Zengin Metli specializes in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, helping patients regain mobility and reduce pain at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• Expert in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation
• Focuses on post-surgical recovery and sports injuries
• Provides personalized chronic pain management therapies
• Patient-centered approach with evidence-based practices

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

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

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