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Naci Karacaoglan

  • New
  • 33 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Clinic:
    4.6
    Medipol Mega University Hospital

  • Recognized as one of the 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines – Dr. Karacaoglan brings decades of expertise to Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Over 33 years of experience of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery
    • Specializes in natural-looking results for hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries
    • Fellowship-trained at Onep Plastic Surgery Institute and Breast Surgery Center in Portland
    • Member of multiple prestigious societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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Walter Klepetko

  • New
  • 48 years of experience
  • Location: Austria, Vienna
  • Clinic:
    4.7
    Wiener Privatklinik

  • Prof. Klepetko performed one of Austria's first lung transplants in 1989 and has since established Vienna as a global center for advanced lung surgery.

    • Head of Thoracic Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
    • Specializes in complex lung transplants and thoracic oncology
    • Pioneered innovations in minimally invasive thoracic surgery
    • Internationally recognized for advancing transplantation medicine
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Halil Erbis

  • New
  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Clinic:Biruni University Hospital

  • Specializes in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants at Biruni University Hospital, with expertise in hepatobiliary and laparoscopic surgery.

    • 19 years of experience of experience in transplant surgeries
    • Trained at Pamukkale and Akdeniz Universities
    • Member of Turkey Organ Transplant Organizations Coordination Association
    • Assistant Professor at Akdeniz University's Organ Transplant Center
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Sandeep Attawar

  • New
  • 28 years of experience
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  • Location: India, Chennai
  • Clinic:
    4.0
    Global Hospital Chennai

  • Dr. Sandeep Attawar has performed over 10,000 cardiothoracic surgeries with an 85-90% success rate in lung transplants at Global Hospital Chennai.

    • Director of Cardiac Surgery & Thoracic Organ Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City
    • Specializes in heart and lung transplants with high success rates
    • Member of The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
    • Trained at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology
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Package price from $90,000

Ertan Emek

  • New
  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Clinic:Biruni University Hospital

  • Dr. Ertan Emek has over 19 years of experience of focused experience in organ transplantation, including lung transplants at Biruni University Hospital.

    • Specializes in complex transplant procedures
    • Worked at leading hospitals like Başkent University and Yeditepe University
    • Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
    • Extensive training in general surgery and organ transplantation
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Bookimed Insights: Top Lung transplant Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 850 requests for Lung transplant globally, collaborating with 5 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Naci Karacaoglan
33 years of experienceNatural-looking cosmetic resultsAward-winning plastic surgeon specializing in natural aesthetics. Fellowship-trained in Turkey and the US with memberships in leading international societies.
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Turkey
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#2
Walter Klepetko
48 years of experienceComplex lung transplantsPerformed Austria's first lung transplants – leads Vienna's renowned program. Pioneered minimally invasive techniques and advanced thoracic oncology approaches.
Wiener Privatklinik
Austria
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#3
Halil Erbis
19 years of experienceLiver and kidney transplantsExpertise in hepatobiliary and laparoscopic surgery for transplants. Member of Turkey Organ Transplant Organizations Coordination Association.
Biruni University Hospital
Turkey
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#4
Sandeep Attawar
28 years of experienceLung transplant surgerySpecializes in lung transplants with 85-90% success rate. Director of Thoracic Organ Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City.
Global Hospital Chennai
India
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#5
Ertan Emek
19 years of experienceComplex lung transplant casesDedicated transplant specialist with over 15 years in the field. Member of ILTS and trained at top Turkish medical institutions.
Biruni University Hospital
Turkey
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20 top ranked Lung 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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How to choose the best Lung transplant doctors in the world?

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Famous Lung transplant doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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