Page 6 - Best transplant surgeons: TOP 124 doctors

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

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

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

Specializes in kidney transplantation at Manipal Hospitals, one of India's leading centers for nephrology care.

• Nephrologist with extensive experience in renal transplants
• Focuses on comprehensive pre- and post-transplant care
• Works with advanced immunosuppressive therapy protocols

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

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

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

Prof. Sebastian Melchior is a top urologist in Germany, recognized by Focus magazine. He specializes in robotic surgery and has over 20 years of experience in tumor surgery.

• Head of Urology and Nephrology at Bremen-Mitte Clinic
• Trained at Harvard and University of Washington
• Author of 10 scientific publications on genitourinary tumors
• Provides both in-person and remote consultations

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

Head of Liver Transplant Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital – Dr. Negi leads a team specializing in life-saving liver procedures.

• 20+ years focused exclusively on liver transplantation
• Combines surgical precision with patient-centered care
• Works at one of Asia's leading transplant centers

Dr. Vivek Vij has performed 500+ liver transplants with a biliary complication rate under 4% – one of the lowest worldwide. He pioneered living donor surgery techniques in India.

• 23+ years specializing in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary sciences
• Developed safety protocols achieving 100% donor safety since program inception
• First in the Indian subcontinent to perform laparoscopic donor hepatectomy
• Founder of Fortis Hospitals' liver transplant program
• Expertise in complex liver resections and GI cancer surgeries

300+ renal transplants performed by Dr. Anil Kumar, a globally recognized expert in transplantation at Global Hospital Chennai.

• Specializes exclusively in renal transplants
• Speaker at international transplant conferences
• Recognized worldwide for transplant expertise

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