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Best Kidney transplant transplant surgeons: TOP 68 doctors

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Volkan Turunc
Transplant surgeon
24 years of experience
4.6
291 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Volkan Turunc

Transplant surgeon
24 years of experience
  • Dr. Volkan Turunc specializes in Kidney transplant procedures.
  • Performs transplants using laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery.
  • Utilizes cutting-edge methods: ABO-incompatible transplantation, cross-match testing, and desensitization protocols.
  • International practice in military, private, and university hospitals.
  • Certified in General Surgery, with a focus on kidney transplantation.
  • Member of the Turkish Surgical Association, enhancing transplant expertise.
  • Offers online consultations for Kidney transplant patients.
  • Fluent in English and Turkish, facilitating communication with diverse patients.
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4.6
291 reviews
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$19000
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Huseyin Cagatay Aydin
Transplant surgeon
28 years of experience
4.5
461 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Huseyin Cagatay Aydin

Transplant surgeon
28 years of experience
  • Dr. Huseyin Cagatay Aydin specializes in kidney transplant surgery.
  • Performs transplants using techniques like laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.
  • Utilizes advanced methods such as ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation.
  • Experienced in living donor kidney transplants and deceased donor kidney transplants.
  • Trained internationally, including leadership at Johns Hopkins Kidney Transplant Center.
  • Member of the Turkish Transplantation Centers Coordinators Association, highlighting his expertise.
  • Offers online consultations for kidney transplant patients globally.
  • Fluent in Turkish and knowledgeable in English for broader patient communication.
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4.5
461 reviews
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$18120
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Ayhan Dinсkan
Transplant surgeon
20 years of experience
4.3
16 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir

Ayhan Dinсkan

Transplant surgeon
20 years of experience

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4.3
16 reviews
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$16000
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Baris Akin
Transplant surgeon
29 years of experience
5.0
28 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Baris Akin

Transplant surgeon
29 years of experience

Prof. Baris Akin is a highly esteemed professor of surgery based in Istanbul, Turkey, with a specialization in kidney and pancreas transplantation. He received the 'Young Investigator Award' at the American Transplant Meeting in 2004 and has successfully conducted over 1200 kidney transplantations in Turkey. Prof. Akin has developed a new donor nephrectomy surgical technique and is certified as a transplant surgeon by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons.

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5.0
28 reviews
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$20000 $18000
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Abuzer Dirican
Transplant surgeon
29 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Abuzer Dirican

Transplant surgeon
29 years of experience
  • Dr. Abuzer Dirican specializes in kidney transplantation procedures.
  • Performs kidney transplants using minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic techniques, and robotic-assisted procedures.
  • International training includes the United States, focusing on surgical oncology and organ transplantation.
  • Recognized with awards, such as the International Liver Transplantation Society Young Investigator Award.
  • Member of multiple professional societies, including the Turkish Surgery Association and Liver Transplantation Association.
  • Offers remote consultations for kidney transplant patients, enhancing accessibility.
  • Fluent in English, providing care for international patients.
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4.7
36 reviews
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Kidney transplant $17000 - $18500
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Bulent Unal
Transplant surgeon
28 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Bulent Unal

Transplant surgeon
28 years of experience
  • Dr. Bulent Unal specializes in kidney transplant using precise surgical techniques.
  • He has international practice experience, notably in Spain and the USA.
  • Recipient of the International Liver Transplantation Society Young Investigator Award.
  • He is a certified general surgeon and a member of the American Society of Breast Cancer.
  • Dr. Unal has been recognized for his achievements in kidney transplant procedures.
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4.7
36 reviews
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Kidney transplant doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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How to choose the best Kidney transplant doctors in the world?

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Sebastian Melchior
Urological surgeon
28 years of experience
4.2
37 reviews
Germany, Bremen
Bremen-Mitte Clinic

Sebastian Melchior

Urological surgeon
28 years of experience
  • Dr. Sebastian Melchior specializes in kidney transplants using robotic surgery.
  • Expert in laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for kidney transplants.
  • Internationally trained in USA (Harvard, University of Washington).
  • Renowned for his role in pioneering robot-assisted transplant procedures.
  • Holds a Professorship in Urology, indicating high-level expertise.
  • Member of leading urology and nephrology professional organizations.
  • Offers remote consultations for international kidney transplant patients.
  • Speaks English and German, facilitating communication with a broad patient base.
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4.2
37 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Kidney transplant $79189.94 - $100307.26
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Jose Horacio Cano Cervantes
Transplant surgeon
12 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
Renium Hemodialysis Clinic

Jose Horacio Cano Cervantes

Transplant surgeon
12 years of experience
  • Dr. Jose Horacio Cano Cervantes specializes in Kidney transplantation.
  • Employs techniques such as laparoscopic nephrectomy and living-donor transplant.
  • Uses cutting-edge methods: ABO-incompatible transplants, desensitization protocols, and minimally invasive surgery.
  • International practice in Spain at the Jiménez Díaz Foundation, enhancing his transplant expertise.
  • Board-certified nephrologist with additional specialization in transplant nephrology.
  • Active member of the Mexican Transplant Society, representing professional commitment to transplantation.
  • Offers consultations in Spanish, facilitating communication with a broader patient demographic.
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Antonio Alcaraz
Transplant surgeon
36 years of experience
4.3
6 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital Quiron Barcelona

Antonio Alcaraz

Transplant surgeon
36 years of experience
  • Dr. Antonio Alcaraz specializes in kidney transplants at Teknon Medical Center.
  • Performs transplants using minimally invasive and robotic techniques.
  • Innovative transplant methods include laparoscopic and Da Vinci robotic surgeries.
  • International practice includes training and procedures in Spain.
  • Holds certifications in uro-oncology and transplantology.
  • Member of American Urological Confederation and European Urological Society.
  • Offers remote consultations for kidney transplant patients.
  • Fluent in Spanish, with potential multilingual services at Teknon Medical Center.
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Sunil Prakash
Transplant surgeon
29 years of experience
4.5
32 reviews
India, Delhi
BLK Super Speciality Hospital

Sunil Prakash

Transplant surgeon
29 years of experience
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4.5
32 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Kidney transplant $13000
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Cemalettin Camci
General surgeon
33 years of experience

Cemalettin Camci

General surgeon
33 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Care in Turkey Clinic
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V. Chandrasekar
3.9
7 reviews
India, Chennai
Global Hospital Chennai

Transplantologist

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3.9
7 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Kidney transplant $15000 - $17000
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India, Bengaluru
Manipal Hospitals
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Jitendra Goswami
4.7
3 reviews
India, Bengaluru
Manipal Hospitals

Nephrologist, kidney transplant specialist

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Sonal Asthana
Transplant surgeon
27 years of experience
India, Bengaluru
Aster CMI Hospital

Sonal Asthana

Transplant surgeon
27 years of experience
Hepatobiliary surgeon, transplantologistRead more
India, Bengaluru
Aster CMI Hospital

Nephrologist, organ transplant surgeon

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Mehmet Onur Ozturk
Transplant surgeon
14 years of experience

Mehmet Onur Ozturk

Transplant surgeon
14 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Bewell Health Assistance
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Jung Cheol-woong
Transplant surgeon
13 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Korea University Anam Hospital

Jung Cheol-woong

Transplant surgeon
13 years of experience

accreditations:

American Society of Transplantation

2010: Training, Transplant Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong

2008 - 2010: Fellow (accredited by American Society of Transplantation) , Transplant Surgery, University of Cincinnati medical Center (OH, USA)

Regular Member, International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association (IPITA)

Regular Member, The Transplantation Society (TTS)

Regular Member, 미국이식학회는 American Society of Transplantation (AST), ASTS는미국이식외과의사협회 American Society of Transplant Surgeon

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Umit Ozcelik
Transplant surgeon
22 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Umit Ozcelik

Transplant surgeon
22 years of experience

Education and Expertise

1996-2002 – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education

2003-2009 – Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery – Specialization Training

 

Experience

2009-2011 – Yüksekova State Hospital, Compulsory Service

2011-2012 – Van/Özalp, 6th Border Regiment, Military Service

2012-2018 – Baskent University Istanbul Health Application and Research Center Hospital

2018-2022 – Istanbul Aydın University Istanbul Health Practice and Research Center Hospital

 

Courses and Certificates

Selim Anorectal Diseases Course, Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association, Istanbul, 17.12.2016 (National)

Training Program on Istanbul Protocol, Practitioner Training, Van, 06.11.2009-07.11.2009 (International)

Burn Course, Ankara Surgery Association, Başkent University, Ankara, 11.04.2009 (National)

Gazi Hernia Days, Hernia Course, Gazi University, Ankara, 18.10.2008-19.10.2008 (National)

Innovations in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Ankara Breast Diseases Association, Ankara, 22.03.

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4.7
36 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Kidney transplant $17000 - $18500
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