Top Transplant Surgeon in Turkey

Prof. Ali Hakan Kaya, M.D. – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005), is a Hematologist associated with Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20+ years of professional experience. Prof. Ali Hakan Kaya areas of expertise include Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Relapsed or Refractory Hematological Malignancies, Hematological Cancers. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 300 per consultation.

Work Experiences

• Associate Professor – Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital (2024–Present)
• Associate Professor – Istanbul VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic (2022–2024)
• Associate Professor – Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Hematology (2021–2024)
• Associate Professor – Istanbul ?mraniye Training and Research Hospital, Division of Hematology (2019–2021)
• Hematology Subspecialist – Istanbul ?mraniye Training and Research Hospital, Division of Hematology (2018–2019)
• Hematology Subspecialist – Ankara Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic (2017–2018)
• Hematology Subspecialty Resident – Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital (2013–2017)
• Internal Medicine Specialist – Samsun Military Hospital (2012–2013)
• Internal Medicine Specialist – Istanbul Esenyurt State Hospital (2010–2012)
• Resident Physician – Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine (2006–2010)

Erdal Karaoz, 1986, Dicle University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Biology;, is a Stem Cells Therapy associated with Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 34 years of professional experience. Erdal Karaoz areas of expertise include Cell therapy;, Stem cells;, Cancer treatment with stem cells;, Tissue regeneration/organ engineering;, Gene therapy;. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 240 per consultation.

Work Experiences

• Assoc. Professor: Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine Histology-Embryology Depart., 1996
• Professor: Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine Histology-Embryology Depart., 2002.
• SDU Faculty of Medicine Histology-Embryology Depart Chairman (January 1997-October 2003).
• SDU Health Sciences Institute Board Member (1997-2000).
• SDU Faculty of Medicine II Term Assistant Coordinator (1996-1998).
• SDU Faculty of Medicine Undergraduate Transfer Committee Member (1997).
• Turkish Histology and Embryology Association, Specialist Training Evaluation Commission Member (2002-2006).
• SDU Faculty of Medicine Experiment Animal Management Unit Member (2003-October 2003).
• KOU School of Health Sciences Board Member (2003-2012)

Ozan Ozkaya, In 1980, Secondary school: TED College Zonguldak;, is a Nephrologist associated with Istinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Ozan Ozkaya areas of expertise include Urinary tract infections;, Congenital anomalies of the urinary system (vesicoureteral reflux, hydronephrosis, pelvic-ureteral stricture, etc.);, Renal parenchymal diseases;, Glomerular diseases (acute and chronic glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndromes);, Tubulointerstitial diseases (hereditary kidney disease, Bartter’s syndrome, etc.);. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 190 per consultation.

Work Experiences

• Istinye University Liv Hospital, 2017
• Education Supervisor, TR Ministry of Health Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, 2015-2017
• Education Officer, Ministry of Health, Public Hospitals Authority Turkey, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, 2014-2015
• Professor, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 2011-2014
• Associate Professor, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 2004-2011
• Assistant Professor, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 2002-2004

Cihangir Akgun, 2010-Yuzuncu Yil University, Pediatric Nephrology, is a Nephrologist associated with Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 26 years of professional experience. Cihangir Akgun areas of expertise include Frequent urination, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gitelman Syndrome, Goodpasture Syndrome, Hematuria. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 140 per consultation.

Work Experiences

Ayhan Dinckan, He completed his medical education at Akdeniz University Hospital. , is a Kidney Transplant Surgeon associated with Istinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Ayhan Dinckan areas of expertise include Kidney Injury or Trauma, Glomerulonephritis, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hemochromatosis. Biliary Atresia, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 220 per consultation.

Work Experiences

• Transplantation surgeon - Akdeniz University, Organ Transplantation Center (kidney, pancreas, liver, and combined organ transplant program) 2004-2007.
• Assistant director of transplantation program - Akdeniz University Organ Transplantation Center, 2007-2011.
• Director of Transplantation Center - Akdeniz University Organ Transplantation Center, 2011-2015.
• Head of Prof. Dr. Tuncer Karpuzogu Organ Transplantation Institute 2011-2015.

Yasemin Altuner Torun, Medical Degree: Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, 1997, is a Hematologist associated with Istinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Yasemin Altuner Torun areas of expertise include Pediatric Onco-Hematology, Thalassemia, Hemophilia, Pediatric Blood Disorders, Childhood Leukemia. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 210 per consultation.

Work Experiences

• Compulsory Service: Kayseri Training and Research Hospital (2008)
• Chief Assistant, Child Health and Diseases, Kayseri (2008)
• Clinical Chief, Child Health and Diseases, Kayseri (2011)
• Established the Department of Child Health and Diseases at Kayseri
• Associate Professor (2012), Health Sciences, Interuniversity Board
• Education Officer, Kayseri Training and Research Hospital
• Worked in Emel-Mehmet Tarman Pediatrics Clinic (Children's Onco-Hematology)
• Chief and Founding Member: Erciyes Thalassemia and Hemophilia Association

Mehmet Akif Yesilipek, Ondokuz May University, is a Hematologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 44 years of professional experience. Mehmet Akif Yesilipek areas of expertise include Lymphoma, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Hematological Disorders, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AMI).

Work Experiences

• Mediterranean University Faculty of Medicine - Pediatric Hematology - Associate Professor
• Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine - Pediatric Hematology - Professor

Ceyhun Bozkurt, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics, Child Health and Diseases Education And Research Hospital - Pediatric Oncology - Specialization, is a Hematologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Ceyhun Bozkurt areas of expertise include Hematological Disorders, Orthopedic Conditions, Spinal Injury, Aplastic Anemia, Multiple Myeloma.

Work Experiences

• Currently working at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital

Songul Serefhanoglu, 1994 - 2000 - Firat University, Elazig / Turkey, is a Hematologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 17 years of professional experience. Songul Serefhanoglu areas of expertise include Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AMI), Various Autoimmune Diseases, Spinal Injury, Lymphoma, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.

Work Experiences

• 2009 - 2012 - Assoc. Dr., Hematology, Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Education Research Hospital,
• 2012 - 2013 - Assoc. Dr., Hematology, Florence Nightingale Hospital,
• 2013 - 2019 - Assoc. Dr., Adult Hematology, Sisli Memorial Hospital,
• 2019 - Prof. Dr. Hematology, Medicana International Istanbul

Fahri Yetisir, Education Hacettepe University School of Medicine (1992-1999) , is a Liver Transplant Surgeon based in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Fahri Yetisir areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

• Diskapi Education and Research Hospital, Ankara General Surgery Residency Program (1999-2005) Elazig Military Hospital, General Surgeon (2005-2006)
• Elazig Harput County Hospital, General Surgeon (2006-2010)
• Ankara Etlik Education and Research Hospital, General Surgeon (2010-2012)
• Ankara Etlik Education and Research Hospital, General Surgeon (2012-2016)
• Liver Transplantation Fellowship Program, Inonu University School of Medicine Malatya (2013-2016) Minasera Aldan Hospital, Chief of the General Surgery (2016-2017)

Hamdi Karakayali, 2005 Baskent University Hospital - Professor , is a Kidney Transplant Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 36 years of professional experience. Hamdi Karakayali areas of expertise include Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Stones, Symptomatic Hydronephrosis, Kidney Failure, Shrunken Kidney.

Work Experiences

• 2013 - 2017 Medipol Mega University Hospital - Organ Transplant Center and HPB Unit Director
• 2011 - 2013 Ozel Gaziosmanpasa Hospital - Organ Transplantation Center and Head of HPB Unit
• 2009 - 2011 Baskent Universitesi Hastanesi - Liver Transplantation and Kidney Transplantation Officer 2002 - 2010 Ministry of Health - Advisor to the Scientific Committee for Liver and Kidney Transplantation 1999 - 2010 Baskent University Hospital - Vice President, Department of General Surgery
• 1994 - 2011 Baskent University Hospital - Specialist Doctor

Abdullah Sumnu, 2013, Istanbul Haseki̇ Egi̇ti̇m Ve Arastirma Hastanesi̇, Ic Hastaliklari Nephrology, is a Kidney Transplant Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 12 years of professional experience. Abdullah Sumnu areas of expertise include Polycystic Kidneys, Kidney Cancer, Shrunken Kidney, Kidney Stones, Kidney Injury or Trauma.

Work Experiences

• 2013 - 2015, Okmeydanı Egitim Ve Arastırma Hastanesi

Ozkan Sayan, GATA Military Medical Faculty Ankara-1989, is a Hematologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 15 years of professional experience. Ozkan Sayan areas of expertise include Sickle Cell Disease, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Aplastic Anemia.

Work Experiences

• Main Jet Base Command Health Department-Flight Doctor-Balıkesir
• Balıkesir Military Hospital, Balıkesir
• GATA Haydarpaşa Education Hosp.
• Air Force Academy Command Iaşeli Chief Medical Officer, İstanbul

Suna Emir, Hacettepe University School of Medicine (1989), is a Hematologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. Suna Emir areas of expertise include Hematological Disorders, Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AMI), Orthopedic Conditions.

Work Experiences

• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatric (1990-1995)
• Baskent University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatric (1995-1997)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Oncology Institute, Pediatrics Oncology (1997-2001)
• Ankara University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Oncology (2002-2004)
• Ankara Diskapi Pediatric Education and Research Hospital (2004-2008) Ankara Pediatric Hematology Oncology Education and Research Hospital (2009-2013)
• Ankara Pediatric Hematology Oncology Education and Research Hospital (2013-2016)
• Losante Hospital, Department of Pediatric Hematology Oncology (2016-2019)
• Medicana International Hospital, Ankara, Department of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, M.D. Professor of Medicine (2019-present)