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Dr. Tekin Akpolat

, Turkey, Istanbul

Nephrologist • 26 years experience

Turkish & English
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Tekin Akpolat, Tarsus American College (1971-1978), is a Nephrologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 26 years of professional experience. Tekin Akpolat areas of expertise include Glomerulonephritis, Polycystic Kidneys, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease, Kidney Failure.

Work Experiences

  • Istinye University School of Medicine, Professor (2016-)
  • Bahcesehir University School of Medicine, Professor (2013-2015)
  • Eczacibas/Baxter RTS Renal A.S. (2012-2012)
  • Ondokuz Mayis University School of Medicine, Professor (2000-2012)
  • Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, ABD) (2002-2003)
  • Ondokuz Mayis University School of Medicine, Associate Professor (1994-2000)
  • Ondokuz Mayis University School of Medicine, Assistant Professor (1993-1994)
Dr. Ahmet Serdar Karaca

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 28 years experience

Turkish English
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Ahmet Serdar Karaca, 1996 Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree / School of Medicine / Ankara University, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 28 years of professional experience. Ahmet Serdar Karaca areas of expertise include Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), End-Stage Renal Disease, Chronic Pancreatitis, Glomerulonephritis, Polycystic Kidneys.

Work Experiences

  • Resident, General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University, 1997-2002
  • General Surgeon, Bartin State Hospital, Bartin, 2002-2006
  • General Surgeon - Ataturk Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara, 2006-2008
  • Assistant Professor - General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Rize University, Rize, 2008-2010
  • Assistant Professor - Kidney and Liver Transplantation Unit, General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University, 2009-2010
  • General Surgeon, Deputy Head, Turkish Public Health Agency Non-contagious Diseases, Programs and Cancer, Ministry of Health, Republic of Turkey, 2010-2013
  • General Surgeon - Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara, 2013-2014
  • Associate Professor (General Surgeon and Lecturer), Liver and Bile Ducts Clinic, Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara, 2014-2017
  • Present Professor (Lecturer), General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Baskent University
Dr. Ayse Sinangil

, Turkey, Istanbul

Nephrologist • 14 years experience

Turkish English
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Ayse Sinangil, 2012- Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital- Nephrology Specialization, is a Nephrologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 14 years of professional experience. Ayse Sinangil areas of expertise include Kidney Transplantation, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Nephrotic Syndrome.

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Dr. Emine Tulay Ozcelik

, Turkey, Istanbul

Hematology • 17 years experience

Turkish English
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Emine Tulay Ozcelik, 2002- Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Ph.D., is a Hematologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 17 years of professional experience. Emine Tulay Ozcelik areas of expertise include Thrombophilia (Coagulation Disorder), Bone Marrow Cancer, Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis, Weakness (Exhaustion, Fatigue), Hematological Cancers.

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Dr. Afar Adiguzel

, Turkey, Istanbul

Hematologist • 20 years experience

Turkish & English
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Afar Adiguzel, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, is a Hematologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Afar Adiguzel areas of expertise include Spinal Injury, Multiple Myeloma, Orthopedic Conditions, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Hematological Disorders.

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  • Currently working at Medical Park Goztepe Hospital .
Dr. Ibrahim Ertugrul

, Turkey, Istanbul

Hepatologist • 28 years experience

Turkish & English
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Ibrahim Ertugrul, 1990 - 1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine , is a Liver Transplant Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 28 years of professional experience. Ibrahim Ertugrul areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • Specialization 2003 - 2006 - Ankara Yüksel Specialized Training Research Hospital, Gastroenterology Specialization 2010 - Associate Professor
Dr. Koray Karabulut

, Turkey, Istanbul

Hepatologist • 19 years experience

Turkish & English
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Koray Karabulut, 1991-1998: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor Education , is a Liver Transplant Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 19 years of professional experience. Koray Karabulut areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • 2004-2005: Memorial Sisli Hospital General Surgery Specialist
  • 2005-2006: Agri Soldier Hospital, Medical Ensign
  • 2006-2009 General Surgery Hospital Expert
  • 2009-2018: Firat University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery AD Faculty
  • 2014-2018: Firat University Hospital, Liver Transplant Center Responsible Specialist
  • 2018-2019: Memorial Sisli Hospital, General Surgery Specialist – Liver Transplantation, Liver Bile Ducts Pancreatic Surgery, Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Surgery
  • 2019-: Altinbas University Hospital Medical Park Bahçelievler, General Surgery, Bariatric Metabolic Pathway, Liver Liver Pancreatic Surgery, Oncological
Dr. Zafer Gulbas

, Turkey, Kocaeli

Hematologist • 40 years experience

Turkish English
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Zafer Gulbas, Hacettepe University Medical School Anadolu University Medical School Ataturk Pulmonary Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center , is a Hematologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 40 years of professional experience. Zafer Gulbas areas of expertise include Thalassemia, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AMI), Neuromuscular Disorders, Spinal Injury, Orthopedic Conditions.

Work Experiences

  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle as a resident in 1994
  • Molecular Hematology and Treatment Department of the MD Anderson Cancer Research Center, USA in 1998 as a visiting physician.
  • GMP cell processing laboratory at the Princess Margaret Hospital Treatment Center, Canada in 2004
Dr. Koray Acarli

, Turkey, Istanbul

Hepatologist • 33 years experience

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Koray Acarli, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Professor Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Associate Professor Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine MD, Medicine Attended Vocational Education, Training and Conferences, is a Liver Transplant Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 33 years of professional experience. Koray Acarli areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Universitat Hamburg Chirurgische Klinik
  • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Mount Sinai Medical Center
  • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine S.S.Y.B. Taksim Hospital TOSYA State Hospital
Dr. Ebru Asmaz

, Turkey, Istanbul

Nephrologist • 6 years experience

Turkish English
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Ebru Asmaz, 2012 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery , is a Kidney Transplant Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 6 years of professional experience. Ebru Asmaz areas of expertise include Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidneys, Kidney Failure, Shrunken Kidney.

Work Experiences

  • 2014 - Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 2013 - 2014 Tatvan State Hospital
Dr. Ogretim Uyesi Ant Uzay

, Turkey, Istanbul

Hematologist • 10 years experience

Turkish English
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Ogretim Uyesi Ant Uzay, 2009 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Hematology , is a Hematologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 10 years of professional experience. Ogretim Uyesi Ant Uzay areas of expertise include Sickle Cell Disease, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Lymphoma, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AMI), Orthopedic Conditions.

Work Experiences

  • 2009 - 2010 GATA Haydarpasa Training and Research Hospital
Dr. Ebru Kizilkilic

, Turkey, Istanbul

Hematologist • 28 years experience

Turkish English
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Ebru Kizilkilic, 2008 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine Hematology , is a Hematologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 28 years of professional experience. Ebru Kizilkilic areas of expertise include Sickle Cell Disease, Spinal Injury, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Congenital Neutropenia.

Work Experiences

  • 2012 - Maltepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  • 2011 - 2012 Baskent University Istanbul Application and Research Hospital
  • 2009 - 2011 Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
Dr. Volkan Turunc

, Turkey, Istanbul

Nephrologist • 20 years experience

Turkish English
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Volkan Turunc, Istanbul University School of Medicine (1992-1999) , is a Kidney Transplant Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Volkan Turunc areas of expertise include Kidney Cancer, Kidney Stones, End-Stage Renal Disease, Chronic Infection, Glomerulonephritis.

Work Experiences

  • General Surgery Specialist, Kidney Transplant Center Responsible Specialist - Private Medicana Camlica Hospital, Istanbul -Turkey, 2018 - 2021
  • General Surgery Specialist, Kidney Transplant Center Responsible Specialist - Private Goztepe Medical Park Hospital, Istanbul - Turkey, 2016 - 2018
  • Faculty Member - Bau Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery, Istanbul -Turkey, 2015 - 2018
  • General Surgery Specialist, Assistant Specialist In Charge of Kidney Transplant Center - Private Goztepe Medical Park Hospital, 2013 - 2016, Istanbul -turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist, Kidney Transplant Specialist - Private Universal Camlica Hospital, Istanbul / Turkey, 2011-2013
  • General Surgery Specialist, Kidney Transplant Specialist - Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul -Turkey, 2010 - 2011
  • Consultancy Service, General Surgery Specialist, Deputy Head of Physician
  • Kagizman Public Hospital, 2008 - 2009
  • General Surgery Specialist, Military Service - Merzifon Military Hospital, Amasya -Turkey, 2007 - 2008
  • General Practitioner - Our Children With Leukemia Foundation, Istanbul -Turkey, 2000 - 2002
Dr. Ali Eser

, Turkey, Istanbul

Hematologist • 29 years experience

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Ali Eser, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine 1984 - 1990, is a Hematologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 29 years of professional experience. Ali Eser areas of expertise include Thalassemia, Multiple Myeloma, Congenital Neutropenia, Orthopedic Conditions, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AMI).

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Hisar intercontinental Hospital.
Dr. Emre Tutal

, Turkey, Istanbul

Nephrologist • 14 years experience

Turkish English
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Emre Tutal, Medical School - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 1998, is a Nephrologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 14 years of professional experience. Emre Tutal areas of expertise include Glomerulonephritis, Polycystic Kidneys, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease, Kidney Failure.

Work Experiences

  • 2006-2007, Kirikkale High Specialization Hospital
  • 2007-2009, Kecioren Training and Research Hospital
  • 2009-2018, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine Nephrology
  • 2018-2020, Medicana International Ankara Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Transplant Surgeons in Istanbul, Turkey offering online consultation?

Listed below are some of the top Transplant Surgeons available for online consultation in Istanbul, Turkey:

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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