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Dr. Sirimon Piyavunno

Hematologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

17 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Thai

 


Dr.Sirimon Piyavunno is a specialized Transplant Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Thailand. The doctor has 17 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Thailand.
Dr. Nguyen Thi Phi Yen

Oncologist and Hematologist

, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

of experience

Speaks: English, Vietnamese

 


Dr.Nguyen Thi Phi Yen is a specialized Transplant Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Vietnam. The doctor has of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Vietnam.
Dr. Vu Thi Duyen

Nephrologist

, Ha noi, Vietnam

21 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Vietnamese

 


Dr.Vu Thi Duyen is a specialized Transplant Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Vietnam. The doctor has 21 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Vietnam.

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Dr. Imran Shaikh

Surgical Oncologist

, Mumbai, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Imran Shaikh is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in mumbai, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Sterling Wockhardt Hospital .

Association and Memberships Dr. Imran Shaikh is part of:

  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Minimal Access Surgeons of India(AMASI)
  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
  • Association of Medical Consultants of Mumbai (AMC)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship (HPB surgeries, Liver Transplants) Freeman Institute , United Kingdom
  • Fellowship in HPB surgeries and GI cancers at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute, Lucknow
  • Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Minimal Access Surgeries (FMAS), Coimbatore
  • Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (F.M.A.S.), D.N.B. (Surgical Gastroenterology)

Qualifications :

  • DNB (GI, HPB Surgery, GI Cancers, Liver Transplants)
  • DNB (General Surgery), Mumbai Port Trust Hospital
  • MBBS, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Hospital Address :

Sterling Wockhardt Hospital, Sion - Panvel Expressway, Sector 7, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Sabri Thompson

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Sabri Thompson is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Goztepe Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1993 - Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine-Undergraduate
  • 2002 - Akdeniz University General Surgery Clinic - Expertise in Medicine
  • 2002 - 2003 - Akdeniz University Organ Transplantation Center - Post-Specialization

Hospital Address :

Dr. Vikram Sharma

Male Fertility Specialist

, Gurgaon, India

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Vikram Sharma is a specialized Urologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has over 32 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Memorial Research Institute.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vikram Sharma is part of:

  • American Urological Association, USA
  • British Association of Urological Surgeons, UK
  • Endourological Society, USA
  • Urological Society of India (USI)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Delhi Medical Association (DMA)

Certifications :

  • Diploma in Urology - Institute of Urology, London, 1986

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH, 1982
  • MS - General Surgery - PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH, 1985

Hospital Address :

FMRI, Sector 45, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Mohamad Azzam Ziade

Hematologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic ,English , French , Italian

 


Dr. Mohamad Azzam Ziade is a specialized Hematologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah.

Qualifications :

  • National Diploma in Medical Oncology from the University of Padova (1999). He followed the school of clinical hematology and completed his master degree in bone marrow transplant (2003). Then he started the program of M.R.C Path at Kings College hospital, in the Clinical Hematology department, London (2008 - 2012).

Hospital Address :

Al Zahra Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi

Nephrologist

, Petah Tikva, Israel

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Benaya Rozen Zvi is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Petah Tikva, Israel. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Rabin Medical Center.

Qualifications :

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)Medicine - Tel Aviv University

Hospital Address :

Rabin Medical Center, Ze'ev Jabotinsky Street, Petah Tikva, Israel

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. Pia Raanani

Hematologist

, Petah Tikva, Israel

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Pia Raanani is a specialized Hematologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Petah Tikva, Israel. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Rabin Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pia Raanani is part of:

  • Israeli Society of Hematology
  • European Hematology Association
  • American Society of Hematology

Certifications :

  • Completed Fellowship in CML - Hammersmith Hospital, Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London

Qualifications :

  • B.Sc, M.D. - Hebrew University Jerusalem, 1980 - 1986
  • Postgraduate Medical School - Faculty of Medicine - Tel-Aviv University, 1988-1990
  • Advances in Hematology - Royal Postgraduate Medical School, London, U.K., 1995 - 1997

Hospital Address :

Rabin Medical Center, Ze'ev Jabotinsky Street, Petah Tikva, Israel

Dr. Dima H Abdul Jabbar

Radiation oncologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic ,English

 


Dr. Dima H Abdul Jabbar is a specialized Medical Oncologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with American Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Dima H Abdul Jabbar is part of:

  • Member of the Multidisciplinary tumor board teams in her scope of clinical practice.

Qualifications :

  • MD

Hospital Address :

American Hospital 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Alev Akyol

Hematologist

Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Alev Akyol is a specialized Hematologist 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 .

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
  • Specialization training in Internal Diseases' training in GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Internal Diseases Service
Dr. Hatem Jabbes

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, La Marsa, Tunisia

31 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Hatem Jabbes is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Tunisia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Marsa, Tunisia. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Chirurgie Pro.

Certifications :

  • February 1994 - June 1994: internship in Professor H. Bismuth's hepato-biliary centre at Paul Brousse Hospital, Paris- France July 1994 - November 1994: internship in the coelioscopic surgery department of Professor F. Dubois at the Porte de Choisy clinic, Paris-France
  • March 2003: Obesity surgery training in the department of Dr. Chipponi, Metz - France
  • April 2007: Obesity surgery training in the department of Dr. Dargeant, Lyon- France

Qualifications :

  • June 1994: Graduated from the University of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation at the Faculty of Medicine Paris South
  • September 1994: Graduated from the University of Cœlioscopic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine Paris VI
  • December 1995: Admission to the National General Surgery Aggregation Competition
  • September 1993 - January 1994: internship in the digestive surgery department of Professor R. Parc at Saint Antoine Hospital, Paris - France

Hospital Address :

ChirurgiePro Aesthetic Surgery Tunisia, Rue Imam Abou Hanifa, La Marsa, Tunisia

What is the medical expertise of Dr Hatem Jabbes?

  • Dr Hatem Jabbes has more than 28 years of experience in the field of bariatric and digestive surgery. He is well-versed in advanced laparoscopic techniques and is renowned for performing procedures like laparoscopic cholecystectomy, inguinal hernia repair, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, mini bypass, and gastric plicature surgeries efficiently.
  • Dr Jabbes is a member of professional bodies such as the French Society for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery and the International Federation of Bariatric Surgery. He is also a founding member of the Association for Research in Surgery of the Digestive Apparatus. Dr Jabbes was also a member of the Tunis Regional Council of the Order of Physicians and the National Council of the Order of Physicians.
  • He obtained training in Bariatric surgery at IRCAD, Strasbourg and at the Department of Dr Dillemans in Belgium. Additionally, Dr Hatem completed his training in obesity surgery in the Department of Dr Dargeant in Lyon.

Dr. Aysun Halacoglu

Hematologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Aysun Halacoglu 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 .

Association and Memberships Dr. Aysun Halacoglu is part of:

  • Turkish Hematology Association
  • Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • 2011 - 2014 - Baskent University Faculty of Medicine-Hematology Specialization Education
  • 2006- 2011 - Ankara Ataturk Education and Research Hospital-Internal Medicine Specialization Training
  • 1998 - 2004 - Ankara University Faculty of Medicine-Medical Doctor Training
Dr. L Sasidhar Reddy

Hepatologist

, Hyderabad, India

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr. L Sasidhar Reddy is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. L Sasidhar Reddy is part of:

  • Member of Association of surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Member of World association of Laparoscopic surgery (WALS)

Certifications :

  • FMAS
  • DMAS
  • FSGLT

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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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

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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

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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