Page 3 - Best transplant surgeons in Turkey: TOP 68 doctors

Expert in pediatric care with a focus on early childhood health and nutrition at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Specializes in newborn care and breastfeeding consultancy
• Extensive experience in preventive medicine and vaccination
• Fellowship-trained at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Published research on pediatric epilepsy and nutrition

Dr Ahmet Cem Dural specializes in endocrine surgery with advanced training at Cleveland Clinic and Karolinska University Hospital.

• 36 years of experience of experience in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland surgeries
• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques
• Board member and Secretary General of the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Fellowship-trained in translational medicine at Ottawa University
• Active member of multiple international surgical societies

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 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

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

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

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