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Best Liver transplant transplant surgeons: TOP 69 doctors

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Koray Acarlı
38 years of experience
4.6
244 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Koray Acarlı

38 years of experience

Professor Koray Acarlı is a highly experienced liver transplantologist and liver & biliary tract surgeon in Turkey. He has provided over 1,000 liver transplants, including 280 pediatric ones, and has written over 70 articles on liver transplantation, pancreatic surgeries, liver and biliary tract tumors. He has obtained degrees in general medicine and surgery, and is a lecturer at the Department of General surgery, Pancreas, Liver and Biliary Tract Surgery. He is the President of the Organ Transplant Center in Memorial Şişli Hospital and a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Turkish Society of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery.

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4.6
244 reviews
All-Inclusive package price:
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$50000
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Murat Dayangac
Transplant surgeon
22 years of experience
4.5
455 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Murat Dayangac

Transplant surgeon
22 years of experience

accreditations:

International Liver Transplantation Society
European Society for Organ Transplantation

Prof. Murat Dayangaç is an expert in liver transplant and is the Director of the Center for Organ Transplantation at Medipol University Hospital. He has over 70 published articles on inflammation-cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and transplantation. He is a member of the International Liver Transplantation Society, the European Society for Organ Transplantation, the International Transplant Network for Developing Countries, the European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association, and the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.

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4.5
455 reviews
All-Inclusive package price:
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$72200
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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
All-Inclusive package price:
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$60000
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Turkey, Istanbul
Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals
Liver Transplant
5.0 Excellent score 13 reviews
All Inclusive Package
Pekize Eker Balcioglu
General surgeon
22 years of experience
4.5
109 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Pekize Eker Balcioglu

General surgeon
22 years of experience
  • Dr. Pakize Eker Balcioglu specializes in innovative liver transplant techniques:
  • Liver transplant methods: split-liver transplantation, living donor liver transplant.
  • Expert in advanced hepatic surgery and post-transplant patient care.
  • International training and practice include Turkey and various European countries.
  • Holds a General Surgery specialization from Marmara University, Istanbul.
  • Member of medical associations contributing to liver transplant advancements.
  • Offers remote consultations for liver transplant assessments.
  • Fluent in English and Turkish, enhancing communication with diverse patients.
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Volkan Turunc
Transplant surgeon
24 years of experience
4.6
244 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Volkan Turunc

Transplant surgeon
24 years of experience
  • Dr. Volkan Turunc specializes in liver transplants at Memorial Sisli Hospital.
  • Performs transplants using techniques: split-liver, living-donor, and deceased-donor transplants.
  • International practice in Turkey, integrating global standards in liver transplant procedures.
  • Accredited as a General Surgery Specialist with a focus on liver transplants.
  • Member of Turkish Surgical Association, indicating expertise in surgical procedures.
  • Offers remote consultations for patients seeking liver transplant information.
  • Speaks Turkish and has knowledge of English for broader patient communication.
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4.6
244 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Liver transplant $50000
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Naci Karacaoglan
Plastic surgeon
31 years of experience
4.5
455 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Naci Karacaoglan

Plastic surgeon
31 years of experience
  • Dr. Naci Karacaoglan specializes in advanced liver transplant techniques.
  • Expert in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted liver transplantation.
  • Utilizes living-donor liver transplant (LDLT) for faster patient recovery.
  • International training includes advanced liver surgery in Europe and Asia.
  • Holds certification in Hepatobiliary Surgery and Transplantation.
  • Member of International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA).
  • Fluent in English and Turkish, offering consultations for international patients.
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4.5
455 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Liver transplant $62816.79 - $69585.84
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20 top ranked Liver transplant doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Michael Bartels
Transplant surgeon
33 years of experience
4.8
6 reviews
Germany, Leipzig
Helios Park Hospital Leipzig

Michael Bartels

Transplant surgeon
33 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society for Medical Oncology
European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer
  • Dr. Michael Bartels specializes in liver transplantation surgery.
  • Performs transplant using techniques like laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery.
  • Expert in split-liver transplantation, living-donor liver transplant, and hepatic resection.
  • Trained in Germany, with international exposure in liver transplant procedures.
  • Holds certifications in Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery.
  • Member of prestigious medical societies including DGAV and ESMO.
  • Offers online consultations for international liver transplant patients.
  • Fluent in English and German, facilitating multi-lingual communication.
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Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik
Clinical oncologist
27 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews

Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik

Clinical oncologist
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics
Ahmet Ziya Balta
General surgeon
28 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Alfa.Health

Ahmet Ziya Balta

General surgeon
28 years of experience
Medical doctor with 23 years of experience in various positions, including Intern-Medicine Lieutenant, Infirmary Chief Surgeon, Deputy Chief Doctor, and General Surgery Specialist. Currently working as an Assoc. Prof. Dr. in SBU Hamidiye Medicine Faculty General Surgery PB.Read more
Cemalettin Camci
General surgeon
33 years of experience

Cemalettin Camci

General surgeon
33 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Care in Turkey Clinic
Menahem Ben-haim
Gastrointestinal surgeon
30 years of experience
4.4
135 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Menahem Ben-haim

Gastrointestinal surgeon
30 years of experience
Dr. Menahem Ben-haim is an experienced surgeon of 28 years, specializing in liver, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal cancer treatments, including Whipple surgery.Read more
Lubezky Nir
Surgical oncologist
27 years of experience
4.4
135 reviews

Lubezky Nir

Surgical oncologist
27 years of experience
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Oren Shebolet
Gastroenterologist
59 years of experience
4.4
135 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Oren Shebolet

Gastroenterologist
59 years of experience

accreditations:

The American Gastroenterological Association
The European Association for the Study of the Liver
The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Dr. Oren Shibolet is a highly experienced gastroenterologist and hematologist with over 50 years of practice. He is a leading expert in liver conditions and treatments, having served as the Head of the Liver Unit at Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center. He has a degree in general medicine from the Hebrew University, a specialty in gastroenterology from the Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School, and is a member of multiple medical organizations. He is also an author of over 60 publications and 100 conference reports.

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Salih Boğa
4.6
88 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
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4.6
88 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Liver transplant $65000
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Umit Ozcelik
Transplant surgeon
22 years of experience
4.9
17 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. Read more
Haroun
ENT doctor
19 years of experience

Haroun

ENT doctor
19 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Medpearl Group
Kim Dong-sik
Transplant surgeon
20 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Korea University Anam Hospital

Kim Dong-sik

Transplant surgeon
20 years of experience

accreditations:

International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
International Liver Transplantation Society
Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia
2004 - 2006: Fellow, HBP Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Asan Medical Center 2006 - 2008: Fellow, Abdominal Transplantation, University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA) 2008 ~ 2009: Assistant Professor of Surgery, Abdominal Transplantation, University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA) 2007: Fellows Excellence in Research Award, Transplant Summit 2007 2015: The Korea Health & Medical Award 2015 (Organ Transplantation Center, General Hospital Division) 2006 -: Regular Member, American Society of Transplant Surgeon (ASTS) 2008 -: Regular Member, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) 2008 -: Regular Member, International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS) 2015 -: Member, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA) Read more
Sedat Karademir
Transplant surgeon
36 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Guven Hospital

Sedat Karademir

Transplant surgeon
36 years of experience
BRIEF SUMMARYOF WORK EXPERIENCE  Including those I had transplanted during my fellowship at RUSH University in Chicago (n=86), I have performed a total of 705 liver transplants (%94 adult) both from living (%75) and cadaveric (%25) donors. And, additionally 340 kidney transplants which were mostly from living donors, too. Of these, 12 were combined liver and kidney transplantations either from cadaveric or living donors. Currently, I am the Director of Organ Transplant Program at GUVEN Hospital in Ankara. As of March 2018, here in GUVEN Hospital, we have performed 145 liver transplants (118 from living donors) with 1, 3 and 5 years patient survival of 91.2%, 86%and 83%, consecutively(ELTR data analysis). Since 1997, besides organ transplantation, I have also been operating on complicated hepato-pancreato-biliary patients Read more
Zulfu Sertkaya
Clinical oncologist
16 years of experience

Zulfu Sertkaya

Clinical oncologist
16 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Andro Expertise Clinic
Dr Umit Ozcelik
General surgeon
28 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews

Dr Umit Ozcelik

General surgeon
28 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics

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