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Dr. Deenadayalan M

Hematologist

, Chennai, India

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr Deenadayalan M is one of the most skillful Pediatric Haemato Oncology Specialist in Chennai, India. The medical practitioner holds over 26 years of experience and was associated with Global Health City.

Association and Memberships Dr. Deenadayalan M is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Tamilnadu Medical Council

Certifications :

  • Diploma in Child Health (DCH) - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, 1998

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, 1995
  • DNB - Paediatrics - Kaanchi Kamakoti Child Trust Hospital, Chennai, 2001
Dr. Asad Riyaz

Nephrologist

, Gurgaon, India

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Asad Riyaz is one of the foremost Nephrologist in Gurugram, India. The clinician holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Asad Riyaz is part of:

  • Indian Society for Organ Transplantation
  • Indian Society of Nephrology
  • American Society of Nephrology

Qualifications :

  • D.M. (Nephrology) - C.M.C. Vellore, 2015
  • M.D. (Medicine) - MGM MC, Indore, 2010
  • M.B.B.S - MGM MC, Indore, 2005

Hospital Address :

Medanta The Medicity, Medicity, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Tanmay Piyushchandra Pandya

Nephrologist

, Delhi, India

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Tanmay Piyushchandra Pandya is one of the top Nephrologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tanmay Piyushchandra Pandya is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • American Society of Nephrology

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Baroda medical College, 2001
  • MD - General Medicine - Baroda medical College, 2004
  • DM - Nephrology - IKDRC-ITS, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 2010

Hospital Address :

Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Pocket 1, Sector B, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Dr. Sandeep Kumar Mandal

Nephrologist

, Gurgaon, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Sandeep Kumar Mandal is one of the leading Nephrologist in Gurugram, India. The medical practitioner holds over 18 years of experience and is associated with Columbia Asia Hospital, Palam Vihar.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD (medicine)
  • DNB (nephrology)

Hospital Address :

Columbia Asia Hospital Palam Vihar, Block F, Carterpuri Village, Palam Vihar, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Vibha Varma

Hepatologist

, Delhi, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Vibha Varma is one of the best Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Ghaziabad, India. The doctor holds over 19 years of experience and is associated with Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vibha Varma is part of:

  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
  • Indian chapter of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
  • Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
  • Founding Member - Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI)

Certifications :

  • DNB (National Board of Examination, New Delhi)
  • Fellowship - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of Birmingham, UK Transplant
  • Fellowship - Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, near Radisson Blu Hotel, Sector-1, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Vibha Varma

  • Medical expertise is in Liver transplantation surgery, Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary surgery, and Gastrointestinal surgery.
  • Colonoscopy, Gallbladder Removal, Gastroscopy, Endoscopy, Liver Disease Consultation, Polypectomy, Total Pancreatectomy, and ERCP etc.
  • Member of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, and the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT).
  • Dr. Vibha has been a visiting faculty member at multiple conferences and has published multiple papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals.
  • Dr. Vibha has been at a number of reputable institutions around the nation and was instrumental in the establishment of three liver transplant programmes.
  • Distinction in Anatomy, Merit scholarship throughout MBBS course, Best Paper Award - ASI/Bangalore Surgical Society Meet (1998) etc.
  • Advanced fellowship training at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Oxford's Transplant Centre, and Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (India).
Dr. Amar Deep Yadav

Hepatologist

, Delhi, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Amar Deep Yadav is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Venkateshwar Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery & Liver Transplantation from Medanta Institute of Transplantation & Regenerative Medicine, Gurgaon.
  • Fellowship of Kings College London in Hepatocyte Transplantation London, UK.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - PT BDS Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak
  • MS - PGIMER, Chandigarh

Hospital Address :

Venkateshwar Hospital, Sector 18, Sector 18A, Dwarka, Delhi, India

Dr. Saurabh Kumar Sinha

Male Fertility Specialist

, Delhi, India

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Saurabh Kumar Sinha is a specialized Urologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in New Delhi, India. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Medeor Hospital .

Association and Memberships Dr. Saurabh Kumar Sinha is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MCh Urology - SSIMS&RC Davangere Karnataka, 2013-2016
  • MS General Surgery - Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Bangalore, 2009-2012
  • MBBS and Internship - Nalanda Medical College Patna, 2000-2006

Hospital Address :

Rockland Hospital, Block B, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Ramaswamy N V

Hematologist

, Kochi, India

31 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr Ramaswamy N V is one of the most skillful Haematologist in Kochi, India. The doctor holds over 19 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Hemato-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant
  • Observership in Paediatric Hemato Oncology & Transplant

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ramaswamy N V

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Ramaswamy N V is in the treatment of malignant and non-malignant blood illnesses in patients of all ages.
  • Haemato-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant are two of his specialties.
  • He is also a Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Paediatrics and holds a DM in Haematology, MD in Paediatrics, and MBBS.
  • Observership in Paediatric Haemato-Oncology and Transplant and a Fellowship in Adult Haematology.
  • Work experience: Aster Medcity’s Centre of Excellence in Oncology (present), Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, and Kuwait Cancer Control Centre – Kuwait’s only tertiary cancer centre.
  • Assistant Professor teaching Paediatric Haematology at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai.
  • Many medical journals have published his findings on highly specialised parts of cancer treatment.
Dr. Ramdip Ray

Hepatologist

, Gurgaon, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ramdip Ray is one of the most sought after Liver Transplant Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The medical practitioner holds over 21 years of experience and is associated with Artemis Health Institute .

Association and Memberships Dr. Ramdip Ray is part of:

  • Royal College of Surgeons, England

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in HPB & Liver transplant - Apollo Hospitals, 2011

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ramdip Ray

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Ramdip Ray is in liver transplantation and G I surgery.
  • Liver conditions’ for transplant: Acute liver failure, Chronic liver failure or end-stage liver disease due to liver cirrhosis, Hepatic tumour or cancer, Alcoholic liver disease, Chronic viral hepatitis etc.
  • Dr. Ramdip Ray has over 12 years of expertise as a liver transplant surgeon.
  • MBBS from Medical College in Kolkata, MS from IPGMER and SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, and his fellowship from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi.
  • At the Wrexham Maelor Hospital in Wales, UK, Dr. Ray received training in upper GI and laparoscopic surgery from Mr. Andrew Baker.
  • Management of Bile Duct Injuries, Liver Transplant in Small Children, and Donor Safety in Living Donor Liver Transplant are some of his research interests.
  • He has given numerous conference presentations and contributed to a number of publications, and is a member of England's Royal College of Surgeons.
Dr. Vivekanand Jha

Nephrologist

, Delhi, India

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Vivekanand Jha is one of the top Nephrologist in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 35 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vivekanand Jha is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council
  • International Society Of Nephrology
  • International Tranplantation Society

Certifications :

  • Fellowship from the Harvard University and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston.

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Rd, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Vivekanand Jha

  • Areas of expertise of Dr. Jha are End-Stage Renal Disease, Shrunken Kidney, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Cancer, and Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma, Kidney Stones, Kidney Failure, Chronic Infection, and Polycystic Kidneys are his other medical expertise.
  • Professor Vivekanand Jha is highly qualified with MBBS, MD, DM, PhD, FRCP, FRCP (Edin) FAMS, FRCP, and FRCP (Edin) FAMS.
  • Executive Director of the George Institute for Global Health India and a Professor of Nephrology at the University of Oxford and PGIMER in Chandigarh and HOD of Translational Regenerative Medicine.
  • Fellow of the Royal college of Physicians (London), Royal college of Physicians (Edinburgh) and the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India).
  • He is past Secretary of the Indian Society of Nephrology and a member of a number of other national and international societies, task forces, and committees.
  • He has approximately 220 peer-reviewed academic publications and 30 chapters in major textbooks.
Dr. Satish Kumar A

Hematologist

, Bangalore, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Satish Kumar A is one of the leading Haemato Oncologist in Bengaluru, India. The doctor holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwantpur.

Association and Memberships Dr. Satish Kumar A is part of:

  • Karnataka Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DM

Hospital Address :

Columbia Asia Hospital, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Stalin Ramprakash

Hematologist

, Bangalore, India

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Stalin Ramprakash is one of the foremost Pediatric Haemato Oncology Specialist in Bengaluru, India. The medical specialist holds over 8 years of experience and is associated with Aster CMI Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Stalin Ramprakash is part of:

  • American Society of Haematology
  • Indian academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
  • Paediatric Haematology Oncology Chapter of IAP
  • Indian Society for Primary Immune Deficiency

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal Bangalore, National Highway 44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Stalin Ramprakash

  • The focus area of treatment for Dr. Stalin Ramprakash is Children with cancer and blood disorders.
  • Paediatric Haematology, Paediatric Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant are the specialisations of Dr. Stalin Ramprakash.
  • Pediatric training at Madras Medical College, many London hospitals and pediatric hematology oncology training at the Royal Marsden Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
  • Well qualified with MBBS, MD Pediatrics, MRCPCH, UK, CCT (Pediatrics), and FRCPCH, UK.
  • Teaching experience in Royal college of paediatrics and child health and speaker in various national and International meetings.
  • Fellowship in Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, American Society of Haematology, Member of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Paediatric Haematology Oncology Chapter of IAP, and Indian Society for Primary Immune Deficiency.
  • He has published more than 50 research articles on national and international journals.
Dr. Veerabhadra Gupta

Nephrologist

, Bangalore, India

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Veerabhadra Gupta is one of the most sought after Nephrologist in Bengaluru, India. The medical practitioner holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwantpur.

Association and Memberships Dr. Veerabhadra Gupta is part of:

  • Nephrology Association of Karnataka (NAK)
  • Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
  • Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
  • International Society of Nephrology

Certifications :

  • Transplant nephrology fellowship - Asan Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea and Harvard university, Boston.

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Columbia Asia Referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Veerabhadra Gupta

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Veerabhadra Gupta are Renal Transplantation, Lithotripsy, Kidney Transplantation, Kidney Stone Treatment, Dialysis / Haemodialysis, and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Treatment.
  • Kidney Failure Treatment, Laparoscopic Nephrectomy, and Renal (Kidney) Surgery are also among his areas of specialty.
  • Dr. Veerabhadra K Gupta is a renowned nephrologist and renal specialist with over 16 years of expertise.
  • He has also worked as a consulting nephrologist for a number of Bangalore-based charitable dialysis centres.
  • He is a member of the Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN), the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), and the International Society of Nephrology.
  • Dr. Veerabhadra also has substantial experience in Geriatric Nephrology, CAPD, Preventive Nephrology, and Glomerulonephritis, as well as Critical Care and General Nephrology.
  • Dr. Gupta has numerous academic articles in prominent national and international journals to his credit.
Dr. Rajiv Lochan J

Hepatologist

, Bangalore, India

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Rajiv Lochan J is one of the most sought after Liver Transplant Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The medical specialist holds over 24 years of experience and is associated with Aster CMI Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rajiv Lochan J is part of:

  • Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
  • International Liver Transplant Society
  • International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
  • European Society of Organ Transplantation
  • Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland
  • Association of Surgeons of India

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in HPB & Liver transplant - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons, 2006
  • FRCS - General Surgery (Upper GI) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSE), U.K, 2006
  • FRCS (Edinburgh) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSE), U.K, 1999

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal Bangalore, National Highway 44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Shashank Shetty

Nephrologist

, Bangalore, India

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Shashank Shetty is one of the most sought after Nephrologist in Bengaluru, India. The medical specialist holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with Aster CMI Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Shashank Shetty is part of:

  • International Society of Nephrology
  • American Society of Nephrology
  • Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Nephrology Association of Karnataka

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal Bangalore, National Highway 44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Shashank Shetty

  • Medical expertise in the management of acute kidney damage, chronic kidney disease, urinary tract infections, hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis patients.
  • Dr. Shashank Shetty is a nephrologist with extensive experience, he is a part of a lot of kidney transplants, both live and cadaver.
  • DM in Nephrology from the Institute of Nephro Urology (Bangalore Medical College) after completing his MD General Medicine at the famous Kasturba Medical College.
  • He has written several papers that have been published in peer-reviewed international journals, and he's given talks at conferences in India and throughout the world.
  • Member of International Society of Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Nephrology, and Nephrology Association of Karnataka.
  • He has worked as Assistant Professor with K S Hegde Medical Academy.
  • He is presently associated with Aster CMI Hospital as Nephrologist and Transplant Physician.

Top Transplant Surgeon in India

About Transplant Surgeon

A transplant surgeon is a doctor specializing in the transplant surgeries and post-operative care of the patients who need to undergo surgical procedures such as kidney, liver, pancreas or heart. Transplant surgeries are either life saving, for instance liver transplantation or life prolonging as in case of kidney transplantation.

Transplant surgeons first do a general surgical evaluation of the patient to assess the risks and evaluate the benefits of the surgery. They then consult the case with other doctors and healthcare specialists from multiple disciplines such as hepatologists, nephrologists, and diabetologists, immunologists and scientists before making the decision about the surgery and the approach to be followed for the surgery. The surgeon not just examines and assess the patient before the examination but even after the transplant procedure is completed and the patient has been discharged.

Procedures Performed

  • Heart transplant
  • Lung transplant
  • Liver transplant
  • Pancreas transplant
  • Cornea transplant
  • Trachea transplant
  • Kidney transplant
  • Skin transplant
  • Vascular tissues transplant
  • Skin graft
  • Blood vessel graft
  • Bone graft
  • Bone marrow graft

Top Transplant Surgeons in India

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Jayant S BarveNanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
Dr. Pradip ChakrabartiApollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata
Dr. Saurabh Kumar SinhaMedeor Hospital , New Delhi
Dr. Rajinder YadavFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
Dr. Vibha VarmaMax Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad
Dr. Abhishek MitraDharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Bhaskar NandiSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Rahul NaithaniMax Smart Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi

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Who are the top Transplant Surgeons in India offering online consultation?

Given below are some of the most sought after transplant surgeon available for online consultation in India:

Who is a Transplant Surgeon?

A transplant surgeon has special training in transplantation surgery which involves replacing a patient's organ with a donor organ. A transplant surgeon performs transplants of various organs, such as kidneys, livers, hearts, lungs, the pancreas, the intestine, and recently tracheal tissue, faces, and the penis.

A transplant surgeon first does a general surgical evaluation of the patient to assess the possible risks and also evaluate the benefits of transplant surgery. They may consult the case with other doctors from multiple disciplines nephrologists, hepatologists, diabetologists, immunologists, and scientists before making any decision about the surgery and the approach for the surgery. The surgeon not just assesses the patient before the examination but also after the transplant surgery is completed and the patient is discharged.

What are the qualifications of a Transplant Surgeon?

The training and education received by a transplant surgeon are extensive. The education starts with a five-and-a-half-year MBBS course after completion of high school. After gaining this degree, the student then obtains MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school. During this period, the student is trained in basic medical care in both clinical and classroom settings. After completing medical school, the student needs to complete a residency program in general surgery.

Residencies in general surgery typically last five years and consist of a curriculum of clinical rotations in a wide range of surgical disciplines. The physician is trained in the different caveats of surgery including complex general surgical oncology, vascular operations, critical care, trauma management, transplant surgery, hand surgery as well as pediatric surgery. Residents in general surgery also do daily interaction with patients to improve their communication skills.

After completion of the residency program, the doctor must then complete fellowship training in transplant surgery. They are trained as well as educated in all the areas of transplant surgery with a focus on pathology, physiology, immunology, and anatomy specifically related to diagnoses and treatments of the final stages of organ failure and diseases. The surgeon will get specialized training in surgical transplantation of organs, and any related procedures that might be necessary when completing a transplant. Physicians also have exposure to operations like liver and kidney transplants, which are two of the most common in the discipline.

What conditions do Transplant Surgeons treat?

Organ transplantation is used if a patient is suffering from a very critical condition or is facing an organ failure. Such patients are mostly suggested to have a transplant so that their affected organ is replaced with a healthy, functioning organ. Below are some of the common conditions which are treated by an organ transplant surgeon.

  • Congenital renal obstructive disorders
  • Congenital nephrotic syndrome
  • Alport syndrome
  • Nephropathic and juvenile cystinosis
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Nail-patella syndrome
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Berger disease
  • Henoch-schönlein purpura
  • Hemolytic uremic syndrome
  • Wegener granulomatosis
  • Goodpasture syndrome
  • Leukemias
  • Severe aplastic anemia
  • Lymphomas
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Immune deficiency disorders
  • Some solid-tumor cancers
  • Severe cystic fibrosis
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Sarcoidosis, histiocytosis, and lymphangioleiomyomatosis
  • Congenital heart defect
  • Abnormal heart rhythms
  • Ventricular arrhythmias
  • Heart valve disease
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Liver cancer, hepatitis C, HIV
What diagnostic tests are required by a Transplant Surgeon?

Regardless of the type of transplant you may undergo, special blood tests and other diagnostic tests are performed to know if you are fit for a transplant. Blood tests are also needed to determine the kind of tissue and blood you have. These test results help to match a donor kidney to your body.

  • Blood Type Testing
  • Human leukocyte antigens (tissue typing)
  • MVO2 (exercise stress test)
  • Chest x-ray
  • Pulmonary function tests
  • Echocardiogram
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Heart catheterization
  • Bilateral lower extremity Doppler, carotid Doppler
  • Ultrasound of the abdomen/pelvis
  • Pulmonary Function Tests
  • Radiographic Studies (X-rays)
  • Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Ventilation Perfusion Scan (V/Q Scan, Lung Scan)
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Echocardiogram
  • Radionuclide Ventriculography
  • Colonoscopy
  • Chest X-ray, PET scan, heart tests, and a bone marrow biopsy
When should you visit a Transplant Surgeon?

There are a number of reasons why you should visit a transplant surgeon.Transplantation is not a common procedure and might be recommended in case of critical conditions or organ failure.Your primary will refer you see a transplant surgeon if you experience the below-listed symptoms:

  • Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
  • Congenital heart defects
  • Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)
  • High blood pressure in the lungs
  • Viral infection of the heart muscle
  • High blood pressure
  • Oximeter (O2) measurements of less than 90% at movement
  • Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) of 60% or less
  • Results of your CT scan
  • Jaundice
  • Enlarged liver
  • Cholestasis
  • Heart valve disease
  • Shortness of breath, fatigue
  • Dizziness, fainting,
  • Arterial blood gas of 60mlhg at rest
  • End-stage renal disease
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
  • Damaged bone marrow due to chemotherapy
What can you expect from your first visit with a Transplant Surgeon?

A transplant surgeon will evaluate your health condition to know if you are fit for transplant. The doctor will ask you a few questions related to your symptoms to know the severity of the health condition you are suffering from. They will order a few diagnostic tests to do a complete analysis of the consequences of transplant if any. If the transplant surgeon finds that transplant can have a harmful effect on your health, they will recommend alternative treatment options or will tell you to wait for some time so that you become fit for the transplant.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Transplant Surgeon?

Some common procedures performed by a transplant surgeon are listed below:

  • Skin transplant
  • Vascular tissues transplant
  • Skin graft
  • Blood vessel graft
  • Bone graft
  • Bone marrow graft
  • Heart transplant
  • Lung transplant
  • Liver transplant
  • Pancreas transplant
  • Cornea transplant
  • Trachea transplant
  • Kidney transplant

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