Page 2 - Best Liver transplant doctors: TOP 37 doctors

Dr. Gupta developed a new liver resection method for donors and performed India's first liver transplant on a 6-month-old baby.

• Founder of the Liver Transplant Dept at Apollo's Liver Centre
• Specializes in complex cases with rare and severe liver diseases
• Graduated with honors and trained at UK's top hospitals
• Recipient of India's Society of Clinical Excellence Award

Dr. Pandey brings 18+ years of specialized surgical oncology experience, with leadership roles in major cancer consortia across Asia.

• Founder member of Lung Cancer Consortium Asia
• Trustee member of Indian Co-operative Oncology Network
• Author of multiple published papers in oncology
• Specializes in complex surgical oncology cases

Dr. Ethan Mor specializes in liver transplants at Rabin Medical Center.

• Focuses exclusively on liver transplantation
• Works at Rabin Medical Center – a leading transplant center
• Dedicated to improving patient outcomes in liver surgery

Leading liver transplant specialist at Medanta Hospital, where he heads the Institute for Liver Transplantation.

• Specializes in complex liver transplant procedures
• Highly respected in the field of liver transplantation
• Extensive experience in life-saving liver surgeries

Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin is a skilled General Laparoscopic Surgeon. He specializes in advanced digestive surgeries such as inguinal hernia repair, hemicolectomy, appendectomy, laparoscopic gall bladder removal, and Whipple’s procedure. He has worked at top Turkish hospitals, including Gazi University, Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, and the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center.

Dr. Gokakin has treated complex conditions like pancreatic head cancer, cholecystitis, and complicated appendicitis. He is known for his work in minimally invasive surgery and liver transplantation. He currently practices at Medicana INT Hospital Ankara. His clinic hours are Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 5 pm.

Dr. Prakash Pandit is an MD in Radiation Oncology and works as a Consultant. He has expertise in advanced cancer treatments. He specializes in Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy. He provides modern care for various types of cancer.

Dr. Pandit is known for his work in radiation oncology. He uses the latest technology to help patients. He has treated many complex cases. He always maintains high standards of safety and accuracy in his treatments.

Performed 4,000+ liver transplants with a 95% success rate – Prof. Rela holds the Guinness World Record for the youngest liver transplant recipient.

• Pioneered split liver transplants in India
• Specializes in pediatric and complex cases
• Author of 500+ scientific publications
• World-renowned hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon

Ass. Prof. Harun Çöloğlu specializes in liver transplant procedures at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, bringing over 15 years of experience in complex surgeries.

• Trained in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery
• Worked at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in the USA
• Member of the Turkish medical community with extensive surgical training
• Holds a specialty in oral, facial and maxillofacial surgery

Specializes in liver transplants with advanced training from South Korea and the US, recognized for excellence in research and clinical practice.

• Fellowship-trained in HBP Surgery and Liver Transplantation at Asan Medical Center
• Further specialized in abdominal transplantation at the University of Cincinnati
• Awarded the Fellows Excellence in Research Award at Transplant Summit 2007
• Member of several prestigious societies including ASTS, IHPBA, and ILTS

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.

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

Associate Professor Barlas specializes in liver and kidney transplants, combining extensive surgical experience with academic research at Demiroğlu Science University.

• Over 15 years in transplant surgery, including at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Authored 20+ articles and book chapters on transplant techniques
• Pioneered hand-assisted retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy methods
• Certified in advanced laparoscopic techniques from Scotland

Prof. Bulent Unal leads liver transplant and surgical oncology at Florence Nightingale Hospital, with specialized training at top international centers.

• Completed transplantation surgery training at University of Giessen-Marburg, Germany
• Head of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Florence Nightingale
• Published numerous studies on living donor liver transplantation techniques
• Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists

Vahit Onur Gül graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Faculty in 1998. He became a general surgeon specialist in 2009 and a general surgery associate professor in 2020. He served as a military doctor in almost every city in our country. He received training in robotic surgery in the USA and microsurgery in Switzerland. He participated in many advanced laparoscopic surgery courses both domestically and internationally. He presented numerous oral and written papers at conferences and meetings both domestically and internationally. He has extensive experience in robotic and laparoscopic colon, stomach, and rectal cancer surgery, thyroid and breast surgery. He is currently serving at Ankara Koru Hospital. His medical interests include:

Robotic Surgery

Obesity Surgery

Colorectal Surgery

Breast Surgery

Endocrine (Thyroid-Goiter) Surgery

Oncologic Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

Anal Region Diseases

Hernia Surgery

Education

2002 –                 Eskisehir Osmangazi University        Faculty of Medicine

                              Ankara Baskent University                 General Surgery

Experience

2022 – present      Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital   General Surgery

2013 – 2022          Lokman Hekim Van Hospital                           General Surgery

2011 – 2013          Yuksekova State Hospital                                General Surgery

Memberships

  – Ankara Surgical Association

  – Ankara Breast Diseases 

Specializes in liver transplants and hepatobiliary surgery at Biruni University Hospital, with extensive experience in complex cases.

• Over 20 years of experience in general surgery and transplants
• Fellowship at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Member of Turkey Organ Transplant Organizations Coordination Association
• Assistant Professor at Akdeniz University's Organ Transplant Center

Dr. Emek specializes in liver transplants with over 15 years of experience across Turkey's top transplant centers.

• Performed transplants at Biruni University and Medicana Hospital
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's leading medical school
• Expertise in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery