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Dr. Afar Adiguzel

Hematologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Afar Adiguzel is a specialized Hematologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Medical Park Goztepe Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
  • Faculty of Medicine -Medical Education Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital - Specialization
  • Marmara University Medical Faculty Hospital - Associate Professorship

Hospital Address :

Dr. Parag Vohra

Nephrologist

Massachusetts, United States

21 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Hindi

 


Dr.Parag Vohra is a specialized Transplant Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in United States. The doctor has 21 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in United States.
Dr. Ebru Kizilkilic

Hematologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ebru Kizilkilic is a specialized Hematologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ebru Kizilkilic is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Hematology
  • Turkish Internal Medicine Specialist
  • Association European Society of Hematology

Qualifications :

  • 2008 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine Hematology
  • 2002 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Internal Diseases
  • 1996 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, Acbadem Hastanesi - Altunizade, Yurtcan Soka,

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Dr. Yassin Ibrahim M El Shahat

Nephrologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

30 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Yassin Ibrahim M El Shahat is a specialized Nephrologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Association and Memberships Dr. Yassin Ibrahim M El Shahat is part of:

  • Active Member of International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
  • Active Member of International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD)
  • Active Member of European Dialysis & Transplantation Association (EDTA)
  • Active Member of Arabic Society of Nephrology & Renal Transplantation (ASNRT)
  • Active Member of African Society of Nephrology (AFRAN)

Certifications :

  • Certificate of Special Studies in Nephrology, Rene D Escart University (Paris Academy)
  • Diploma of Foreign Assistant, Nephrology, Pierre and Marie Curie University, Paris, France

Qualifications :

  • Masters of Medical Science

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Volkan Turunc

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Volkan Turunc is a specialized Kidney Transplant 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 Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Volkan Turunc is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  • Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
  • Turkish Organ Transplant Facilities Coordination Association

Certifications :

  • TR Kagizman District Governorship Superior Service Certificate

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University School of Medicine (1992-1999)
  • Istanbul University School of Medicine (2002-2007)

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

Dr. Ali Eser

Hematologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

29 Years of experience

 


Dr. Ali Eser is a specialized Hematologist 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 Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ali Eser is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Hematology

Qualifications :

  • Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine 1984 - 1990
  • Specializatiion, Istanbul EAH - Internal Medicine 2000 - 2005
  • Minor, Marmara University - Hematology 2010 - 2013

Hospital Address :

Saray Mah, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Site Yolu Cad, mraniye/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Ender Soydan

Hematologist

, Ankara, Turkey

31 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ender Soydan is a specialized Hematologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ender Soydan is part of:

  • Turkish Hematology Society
  • Turkish Apherisis Society
  • Leukemia Society - Lympoma Patients Education Center Ankara University Graduates Internal Medicine Society

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University School of Medicine (1993)
  • Ankara University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program (1994-1999)
  • Ankara University School of Medicine, Hematology Fellowship Program (1999-2002)

Hospital Address :

S?tz Mahallesi, Medicana International Ankara, S?tz Cad Eski?ehir Yolu zeri, ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ender Soydan?

  • With more than 26 years of experience, Dr Ender Soydan is an eminent haematologist with extensive knowledge and skills in treating a range of conditions including aplastic anaemia, chronic and acute myelogenous leukaemia, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, plasmacytoma, immunodeficient diseases and myelodysplasia. She can perform bone marrow transplants for a range of onco-hematological diseases.
  • Dr Soydan is a part of several acclaimed organizations such as the Turkish Hematology Society, the Leukemia Society and the Turkish Apheresis Society.
  • Over the course of her career, Dr Soydan has published her research in several reputed journals. Some of her high-impact publications are:
    1. Outcomes of Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation as a Consolidative Strategy for the Treatment of Primary and Isolated Secondary Central Nervous System Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphomas. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 2023 Jan;23(1):e1-e13.
    2. Gemcitabine, Cisplatin, and Dexamethasone as a Salvage and Mobilization Chemotherapy Before Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation are Effective and Safe Outpatient Regimens in Relapsed and Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 2022 Oct;22(10):e885-e892.
Dr. Zafer Gulbas

Hematologist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Zafer Gulbas is a specialized Hematologist 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 Anadolu Medical Center.

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Medical School Anadolu University Medical School Ataturk Pulmonary Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center
  • Hadassah Medical Center, Israel Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, USA M.D.Anderson Cancer Research Center, USA Toronto University Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Canada

Hospital Address :

Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Anadolu Salk Merkezi, Cumhuriyet Cd., Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey

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. Ebru Asmaz

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

6 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ebru Asmaz is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ebru Asmaz is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber

Qualifications :

  • 2012 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery
  • 2004 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, Acbadem Hastanesi - Altunizade, Yurtcan Soka,

Dr. Ogretim Uyesi Ant Uzay

Hematologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ogretim Uyesi Ant Uzay is a specialized Hematologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Atakent, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ogretim Uyesi Ant Uzay is part of:

  • European Hemotology Association
  • Turkish Society of Hematology

Qualifications :

  • 2009 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Hematology
  • 2005 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine
  • 2000 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Manoj Gupta

Hepatologist

, Delhi, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Manoj Gupta is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute.

Association and Memberships Dr. Manoj Gupta is part of:

  • ILTS (International Liver Transplantation Society)
  • IASG ( Indian Association Surgical Gastroenterology )
  • ASI ( Association of Surgeons of Inida )
  • IMA (Indian Medical Association)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • DNB (SURGICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY)

Hospital Address :

Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute, Phase II, Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Ruth Pettengell

Radiation oncologist

, London, United Kingdom

30 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Ruth Pettengell is a specialized Medical Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Cancer Centre London.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ruth Pettengell is part of:

  • Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Certifications :

  • Clinical Oncology - University Hospitals of Auckland
  • Fellowship Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Qualifications :

  • MBChB - University Hospitals of Auckland
  • Ph.D. - University of Manchester

Hospital Address :

Cancer Centre London, Parkside, London, UK

Dr. Ayse Candy

Nephrologist

, Bursa, Turkey

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ayse Candy is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bursa, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Bursa Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • University Faculty of Medicine Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Krcaali, Medical Park Hastanesi, Fevzi

Dr. Fenella Willis

Hematologist

, London, United Kingdom

25 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Fenella Willis is a specialized Hematologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Cancer Centre London.

Association and Memberships Dr. Fenella Willis is part of:

  • Royal College of Physicians
  • Royal College of Pathologists
  • British Society of Hematology

Certifications :

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Royal Free Hospital, London, 1993
  • Specialist Training CCST in Haematology, 2004

Hospital Address :

Cancer Centre London, Parkside, London, UK

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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

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Sumant GuptaSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Vibha VarmaMax Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad
Dr. Ozan OzkayaIstinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Bhaskar NandiSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Himmet Bora UsluIstinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Shri Ram KabraSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Nitin SoodMedanta - The Medicity, Gurugram
Dr. Havva EvrengulIstinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital, Istanbul

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Popular Transplant Surgeon in Top Countries are :

Type of Transplant Surgeon available Worldwide?

Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

  • Kidney Transplant Surgeon
  • Hematologist
  • Nephrologist
  • Liver Transplant Surgeon
  • Stem Cells Therapy

Top Rated Hospitals Where We Can Find Transplant Surgeon Worldwide?

List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Transplant Surgeon Worldwide are as followed:

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

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Which are some of the best hospitals Transplant Surgeons are associated with?
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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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