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Dr. Hamdi Karakayali

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

36 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Hamdi Karakayali is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Atakent, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr.Hamdi Karakayali is part of:

  • The Transplantation Society
  • Turkey Organ Transplant Association
  • Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT)
  • American College of Surgeons
  • European Board of Surgery New Key Opinion Leaders (New Key Opinion Leader)
  • Member of the Scientific Committee of Kidney Transplantation - Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Organ Transplantation
  • Member of the Science Committee for Liver Transplantation - Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Organ Transplantation

Qualifications :

  • 2005 Baskent University Hospital - Professor
  • 1996 Baskent University Hospital - Assistant Professor
  • 1998 Baskent University Hospital - Associate Professor
  • 1994 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery
  • 1988 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

What is the medical expertise of Dr.Hamdi Karakayali?

  • With over 25 years of experience, Dr Hamdi Karakayali has expertise in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and living and deceased donor transplantation(adult and pediatric) for pancreatic, liver and kidney diseases.
  • He won the New Key Opinion Leader Award in 2006.
  • Dr Karakayali serves as the Secretary of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation and the European Society of Organ Transplantation. He is an Honorary Fellow of the European Board of Surgery and is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr Karakayali is associated with other reputed associations such as the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, the International Liver Transplantation Society, and the Academy of Surgical Research. He is also a member of the Scientific Committee of Kidney Transplantation - the Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Organ Transplantation.
  • Dr Hamdi has numerous publications to his credit. Some of his research works include:
    1. Micronuclei and other nuclear anomalies in buccal epithelial cells of children with chronic kidney disease. Arh Hig Rada Toksikol. 2016 Dec 1;67(4):317-325.
    2. Four Separate Hepatic Vein Reconstructions in Living-Donor Right-Lobe Liver Transplantation: Case Report. Transplant Proc. 2015 Dec;47(10):3020-2.
    3. Effect of prostaglandin E-1 on Wisconsin University and histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate preservation solutions on preservation injury of the perfused liver. Transplant Proc. 2013 Jul-Aug;45(6):2446-50.
Dr. Ahmet Serdar Karaca

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ahmet Serdar Karaca is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmet Serdar Karaca is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Ankara Surgical Association
  • Union for Associations of Breast Diseases
  • Ankara Association of Breast Diseases
  • Turkish Association of Vascular Surgery
  • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Turkish Association for Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Association of Clinical Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
  • Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
  • Turkish Society of Hepato-Pancreatobiliary Surgery
  • ESCP
  • ACS

Qualifications :

  • 1996 Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree / School of Medicine / Ankara University
  • 2002 Residency/Doctorate, General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University
  • 2009 Assistant Professor / General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Rize University
  • 2014 Associate Professor / General Surgery Department, Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara
  • 2020 Professor / General Surgery Department, Bakent University Hospital, İstanbul

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ahmet Serdar Karaca?

  • With 23 years of experience, Dr Ahmet Serdar Karaca is a leading specialist in laparoscopic hernia surgery, oncological surgery, liver and kidney transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, wounds care and treatment, colonoscopy, surgical endoscopy, and robotic surgery.
  • Dr Karaca holds professional memberships in organizations such as the American College of Surgeons(ACS), the Board of the Turkish Surgical Association, the TCSB National Cancer Advisory Board, and the Istanbul Provincial Cancer Advisory Board. He is also the President of the Cancer Control Association.
  • In 2012, he completed training in Robotic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Robotic Surgery Department. Dr Karaca also underwent additional training in minimally invasive operating techniques in Colorectal Surgery at the European Surgical Institute, Hamburg, Germany.
  • Over the course of his career, Dr Karaca has published over 70 national and international research papers and written 5 book chapters. Some of his publications include:
    1. Sapmaz A, Karaca AS. Risk factors for conversion to open surgery in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A single centre experience. Turk J Surg. 2020 Oct 3;37(1):28-32.
    2. Karaca AS, Ozmen MM, UÇar AD, Yasti AÇ, Demİrer S. General Surgery Operating Room Practice in Patients with COVID-19. Turk J Surg. 2020 Mar 31;36(1):i-v.
Dr. Ibrahim Ertugrul

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Ibrahim Ertugrul is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Ibrahim Ertugrul is part of:

  • Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Vocational Memberships
  • Turkish Gastroenterology Association
  • Turkish Liver Research Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association

Qualifications :

  • 1990 - 1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • 1996 -2001 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine

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Dr. Koray Karabulut

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Koray Karabulut is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Koray Karabulut is part of:

  • Association of Surgical Days Association
  • Turkish Hepatopancreatobilier Surgery Association
  • Liver Transplantation Association
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Certifications :

  • 2007: IRCAD Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course, Strasbourg/France
  • 2009-2013: F?rat University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery AD, Assistant Professor
  • 2010. Cleveland Cllinic Robotics & Laparoscopic Liver Surgery Course Cleveland/USA 2010-2011: Cleveland Cllinic General Surgery, Research Fellow (Liver Tumors & Laparoscopic-Robotic Surgery)) Cleveland/USA 2011-2012, Inonu University Liver Transplant Center, Liver Transplant Training
  • 2012: Erasmus Medical Center, Microsurgery Course, Rotterdam/Netherlands
  • 2012: Cleveland Cllinic Liver Monitoring Center, Cleveland
  • 2013: F?rat University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery AD, Associate Professor
  • 2015: IRCADMinimally Invasive Liver Bile Ducts Pancreatic

Qualifications :

  • 1991-1998: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor Education
  • 1998-2004: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery Specialization Training

Hospital Address :

Bah

What is the medical expertise of Dr Koray Karabulut?

  • With more than 18 years of experience, Dr Koray Karabulut is skilled in performing surgeries for a range of ailments. His areas of expertise are liver transplantation, sleeve gastrectomy, pancreatic surgery, diabetes, and robotic and laparoscopic surgery.
  • Dr Koray Karabulut completed an Advanced Laparoscopic surgery course at IRCAD, France. Additionally, he finished a robotic and laparoscopic liver surgery course at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland. He also obtained training in liver transplant at the Inonu University Liver Transplant Center.
  • Dr Koray is also a part of leading professional organizations in the field of surgery and liver transplant. Some of these include the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO), the Middle East Mediterranean Endoscopic Surgery Association (MMESA), the Liver transplantation Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association and the Turkish Hepatopancreatobilier Surgery Association.
  • Dr Koray has published his research in reputable national and international journals. Some of these are
    1. Hepatic atrophy-hypertrophy complex due to Echinococcus granulosus.
    2. Multimodality treatment of neuroendocrine liver metastases.
    3. The effects of drainage on the rates of early wound complications and recurrences after Limberg flap reconstruction in patients with pilonidal disease.
  • Dr Koray is the recipient of several awards such as the "Best paper and oral presentation award" at the 2nd Minimally invasive Surgery Congress in September 2011. He also received the "Young Researcher Award" at the Turkey Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association 9th Congress in September 2012.
Dr. Koray Acarli

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: English , German , Turkish

 


Dr. Koray Acarli is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Koray Acarli is part of:

  • Member of 10 journals, associations and foundations

Qualifications :

  • 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

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

Dr. Remzi Emiroglu

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Remzi Emiroglu is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 29 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Remzi Emiroglu is part of:

  • Turkey Organ Transplant Association
  • Association of Turkey Burns and Fire Disasters
  • Turkey Association Transplant Games
  • Middle East Association of Burns and Fire Disasters
  • Middle East Organ Transplantation Association
  • European Society of Organ Transplantation International
  • Liver Transplantation Society International Society for Burn Injuries The Transplantation Society

Qualifications :

  • 2009 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2004 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2000 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1994 Ankara Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
  • 1989 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

Dr. Ahmet Soysal

Hepatologist

Istanbul, Turkey

12 Years of experience

 


Dr. Ahmet is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmet Soysal is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Erzurum Surgery Association
  • Turkish Society of Hepatopancreatobilier Surgery

Qualifications :

  • General Surgery Residency Training, Medical Doctor Education
Dr. Makbule Eren

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Makbule Eren is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and was associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Makbule Eren is part of:

  • National Pediatrics Association
  • Turkish Pediatric Association
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Association
  • National Society of Gastroenterology
  • Association of Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition (KEPAN)
  • European Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, (ESPEN)
  • Europian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
  • Pediatric Prebiotic and Probiotic Association
  • Turkish Liver Research Association

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Crochet Faculty, 1997
  • Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2002
  • Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine Ihsan Dogramacı Children's Hospital, 2004
Dr. Alper Demirbas

Nephrologist

, Antalya, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Alper Demirbas is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Multiorgan Transplantation Fellowship, University of Miami School of Medicine Dept. Of Surgery, Div. Of Transplantation (ASTS approved), 1997

Qualifications :

  • 1986, MD, Hacettepe University School of Medicine Ankara - Turkey
  • 1999, Kyoto University Faculty of Medicine, Dept. of Transplantation and Immunology

Hospital Address :

Fener, Medical Park Antalya Hastanesi, Tekeliolu Caddesi, Muratpaa/Antalya, Turkey

Dr. Murat Dayangac

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Murat Dayangac is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Medipol Mega University Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2002 - Aegean University Type Faculty, General Surgeon
  • 1995 - Aegean University, Type Faculty

Hospital Address :

Gztepe Mahallesi, Medipol Mega niversite Hastanesi, Metin Sokak, Ba?c?lar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Huseyin Yuce Bircan

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

26 Years of experience

 


Dr. Huseyin Yuce Bircan is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Huseyin Yuce Bircan is part of:

  • Istanbul Medical Association
  • Ankara Surgical Association
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Society of Endocrine Surgery
  • Ankara Cinema Culture Society

Qualifications :

  • 2000 - 2004- General Surgery / Ankara Oncology Teaching and Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

Dr. Feza Yarbug Karakayali

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

 


Dr. Feza Yarbug Karakayali is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Feza Yarbug Karakayali is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Turkish Transplantation Society
  • Turkish Association of Vascular Surgery
  • International College of Surgeons
  • Middle East Society of Organ Transplantation
  • International Pediatric Transplantation Association
  • The Transplantation Society
  • European Society of Coloproctology

Certifications :

  • Fellowship American College of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, School of Medicine, Cukurova University, 1996

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

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Who are the top Liver Transplant Surgeons in Istanbul, Turkey offering online consultation?

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Which are some of the procedures performed by Liver Transplant Surgeons in Istanbul, Turkey?

Some of the most popular procedures performed by liver transplant surgeons in Istanbul are:

Which are some of the conditions treated by Liver Transplant Surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey?

Some of the conditions performed by liver transplant surgeons in Istanbul, Turkey are:

  • Hemochromatosis. Biliary Atresia
  • Alcoholic Liver Disease
  • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Wilson's Disease
  • Liver Failure
Who is a Liver Transplant Surgeon?

A liver transplant surgeon is a doctor who is trained in replacing a diseased liver with a healthy liver of another person. A whole liver might be transplanted, or only a part of it. In most of the cases the healthy liver comes from a donor who has just died. A healthy living person, sometimes, will donate part of their healthy liver. A living donor may be a family member. Or it may be someone who is not related to you but whose blood type is a good match. Liver transplant surgeons recommend as well as perform liver transplant surgery on patients who have severe complications due to end-stage chronic liver diseases. Liver transplant is also a suitable option in the cases of sudden liver failure.

What are the qualifications of a Liver Transplant Surgeon?

A person aspiring to become a liver transplant surgeon needs to qualify the medical entrance exam to get into a medical school. Once the candidate clears the entrance test, he/she completes a five-and-a-half-year programme (MBBS). Then, they go for a three-year MS course to specialise in surgery. They then complete a general residency like any other doctor. Finally, they have to complete an additional three years of a liver transplant surgery fellowship. After this, they become certified transplant surgeons.

What conditions do Liver Transplant Surgeons treat?

Liver Transplant Surgeons can treat a wide variety of liver conditions. Some common conditions treated by them are listed below:

  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Wilson's Disease
  • Liver Failure
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
  • Alcoholic Liver Disease
  • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatitis B
  • Autoimmune hepatitis
  • Primary sclerosing cholangitis
  • Alcoholic liver disease.
  • Non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Primary liver cancers
  • Primary biliary cirrhosis
  • Acute liver disease
  • Polycystic disease
  • Wilson’s disease
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Veno-occlusive disease
What diagnostic tests are required by Liver Transplant Surgeons?

Liver Transplant Surgeons would want to review all your medical records, X-rays, operative reports, liver biopsy slides, and a list of medications at your initial evaluation. To update previous tests, some of the following studies are generally performed during your evaluation:

  • Doppler ultrasound: Used to determine if the blood vessels to and from the liver are open.
  • Computed tomography (CT scan): Used to get pictures showing liver size and shape, any liver lesions, and blood supply. A chest CT scan might also be required.
  • Echocardiogram and stress testing to evaluate your heart condition.
  • Pulmonary function studies to assess the lungs' ability to exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen.
  • Blood tests to find out blood type, biochemical status of blood, clotting ability, and to measure liver function.
  • Serology screening
When should you visit a Liver Transplant Surgeon?

Your physician will tell you to visit a liver transplant surgeon if you experience any of the following signs and symptoms:

  • Jaundice
  • Ascites (fluid in the abdomen)
  • Hepatic encephalopathy (confusion or even coma)
  • Bleeding in the upper as well as lower gastrointestinal tract from varices
  • Itching, pale stools, dark urine, chills, fluid buildup in the belly, and pain
  • Enlarged liver
  • Portal hypertension
  • Buildup of toxins in the blood
What can you expect from your first visit with a Liver Transplant Surgeon?

If your primary care physician has recommended you to see a Liver Transplant Surgeon for any acute or chronic liver injuries or conditions you may have, it could be helpful to know what to expect during the initial consultation.

You and the surgeon would be discussing all conditions, the course of the treatment, and the rehabilitation process. The surgeon may want to perform an examination and tests to get a clearer picture of the issue.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Liver Transplant Surgeon?
  • Liver transplant
  • Liver biopsy

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