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Dr. Viorica Khalili

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Nephrologist • 19 years experience

English
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Dr. Viorica Khalili is a specialized Nephrologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with American Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Viorica Khalili is part of:

  • Emirates Medical Association
  • American Society of Nephrology
  • Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine USA
  • Institute of Functional Medicine USA

Qualifications :

  • Nephrology fellowship, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA, 2002-2004,
  • American Board of Internal Medicine- certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology
  • American Board of Physician Specialties/American Board of Integrative Medicine- certified
  • American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine- certified

Hospital Address :

American Hospital 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Nuchapa Ratanajaratroj

, Thailand, Bangkok

Nephrologist • 36 years experience

Thai English
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Dr. Nuchapa Ratanajaratroj is a specialized Nephrologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Certificate International Diploma Couse in Research Methodology & Biostatistic - Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
  • Certificate Kidney-Pancrease Transplatation - CSMC / LA / USA

Qualifications :

  • W. Internal Medicine, Kidney Disease - Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
  • Doctor of Medicine - Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

Dr. Patana Teng Umnuay

, Thailand, Bangkok

Nephrologist • 34 years experience

Thai English
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Dr. Patana Teng Umnuay is a specialized Nephrologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Phd Cell Biology - University of Florida
  • Kidney Disease - Chulalongkorn Hospital
  • Internal Medicine Doctor - Khon Kaen University
  • Doctor of Medicine - Chulalongkorn University

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

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Dr. Usanee Asavawirojkul

, Thailand, Bangkok

Hematologist • 16 years experience

Thai English
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Dr. Usanee Asavawirojkul is a specialized Hematologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • M.D, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University
  • Diploma of Thai Thai Red Cross Society
  • Diploma of Thai Red Cross Society, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society

Hospital Address :

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, International Hospital, Rama II Road, Bang Mot, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Amar Deep Yadav

, India, Delhi

Hepatologist • 21 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. Amar Deep Yadav is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Venkateshwar Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery & Liver Transplantation from Medanta Institute of Transplantation & Regenerative Medicine, Gurgaon.
  • Fellowship of Kings College London in Hepatocyte Transplantation London, UK.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - PT BDS Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak
  • MS - PGIMER, Chandigarh

Hospital Address :

Venkateshwar Hospital, Sector 18, Sector 18A, Dwarka, Delhi, India

Dr. Saurabh Kumar Sinha

, India, Delhi

Male Fertility Specialist • 10 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. Saurabh Kumar Sinha is a specialized Urologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in New Delhi, India. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Medeor Hospital .

Association and Memberships Dr. Saurabh Kumar Sinha is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MCh Urology - SSIMS&RC Davangere Karnataka, 2013-2016
  • MS General Surgery - Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Bangalore, 2009-2012
  • MBBS and Internship - Nalanda Medical College Patna, 2000-2006

Hospital Address :

Rockland Hospital, Block B, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Aysen Timuragaoglu

, Turkey, Istanbul

Hematologist • 39 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr Aysen Timuragaoglu is one of the leading Haematologist in Istanbul, Turkey. The medical practitioner holds over 23 years of experience and is associated with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Aysen Timuragaoglu is part of:

  • Hematology Specialist Association (Board Member)
  • European Haematology Association
  • Hemaphyla Society Blood Centers and Transfusion Association

Qualifications :

  • Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1979 - 1985
  • Specialization, Sisli Etfal Hospital Internal Diseases 1987-1992
  • Minor, Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hematology (Subspecialty Education) 1993 - 1995

Hospital Address :

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

Medical Expertise of Dr. Aysen Timuragaoglu

  • Bone Marrow Transplantation, Treatment of Acute Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Lymphomas, and Myelodysplastic Syndromes constitutes her medical expertise.
  • Thalassemia Treatment, Stem Cell Treatment, and Sickle Cell Anemia treatment are also the focus areas of the specialist.
  • Prof. Dr. Ayşen Timuraaolu of Hisar Intercontinental Hospital in Turkey is a top-rated haematologist.
  • She graduated from Ankara University's medical school in 1985 and has specialised in Internal Medicine.
  • Prof. Dr. Ayşen Timuraaolu has worked as an Assistant Professor at Akdeniz University's Department of Internal Medicine and Hematology.
  • She is the recipient of training certifications from major organisations such as the University of Wales, Istanbul University, Akdeniz University, and the Balikesir Gonen District Health Center.
  • She is a member of the Hematology Specialty Association, European Haematology Association, Hemapheresis Association, Blood Centers and Transfusion Society.
Dr. Bennur Esen Atay

, Turkey, Istanbul

Nephrologist • 23 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr Bennur Esen Atay is one of the foremost Nephrologist in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Fulya Hospital.

Dr. Ramaswamy N V

, India, Kochi

Hematologist • 31 years experience

Tamil English
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Dr Ramaswamy N V is one of the most skillful Haematologist in Kochi, India. The doctor holds over 19 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Hemato-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant
  • Observership in Paediatric Hemato Oncology & Transplant

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ramaswamy N V

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Ramaswamy N V is in the treatment of malignant and non-malignant blood illnesses in patients of all ages.
  • Haemato-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant are two of his specialties.
  • He is also a Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Paediatrics and holds a DM in Haematology, MD in Paediatrics, and MBBS.
  • Observership in Paediatric Haemato-Oncology and Transplant and a Fellowship in Adult Haematology.
  • Work experience: Aster Medcity’s Centre of Excellence in Oncology (present), Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, and Kuwait Cancer Control Centre – Kuwait’s only tertiary cancer centre.
  • Assistant Professor teaching Paediatric Haematology at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai.
  • Many medical journals have published his findings on highly specialised parts of cancer treatment.
Dr. Ramdip Ray

, India, Gurgaon

Hepatologist • 22 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Ramdip Ray is one of the most sought after Liver Transplant Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The medical practitioner holds over 21 years of experience and is associated with Artemis Health Institute .

Association and Memberships Dr. Ramdip Ray is part of:

  • Royal College of Surgeons, England

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in HPB & Liver transplant - Apollo Hospitals, 2011

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ramdip Ray

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Ramdip Ray is in liver transplantation and G I surgery.
  • Liver conditions’ for transplant: Acute liver failure, Chronic liver failure or end-stage liver disease due to liver cirrhosis, Hepatic tumour or cancer, Alcoholic liver disease, Chronic viral hepatitis etc.
  • Dr. Ramdip Ray has over 12 years of expertise as a liver transplant surgeon.
  • MBBS from Medical College in Kolkata, MS from IPGMER and SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, and his fellowship from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi.
  • At the Wrexham Maelor Hospital in Wales, UK, Dr. Ray received training in upper GI and laparoscopic surgery from Mr. Andrew Baker.
  • Management of Bile Duct Injuries, Liver Transplant in Small Children, and Donor Safety in Living Donor Liver Transplant are some of his research interests.
  • He has given numerous conference presentations and contributed to a number of publications, and is a member of England's Royal College of Surgeons.
Dr. Vivekanand Jha

, India, Delhi

Nephrologist • 40 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Vivekanand Jha is one of the top Nephrologist in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 35 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vivekanand Jha is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council
  • International Society Of Nephrology
  • International Tranplantation Society

Certifications :

  • Fellowship from the Harvard University and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston.

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Rd, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Vivekanand Jha

  • Areas of expertise of Dr. Jha are End-Stage Renal Disease, Shrunken Kidney, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Cancer, and Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma, Kidney Stones, Kidney Failure, Chronic Infection, and Polycystic Kidneys are his other medical expertise.
  • Professor Vivekanand Jha is highly qualified with MBBS, MD, DM, PhD, FRCP, FRCP (Edin) FAMS, FRCP, and FRCP (Edin) FAMS.
  • Executive Director of the George Institute for Global Health India and a Professor of Nephrology at the University of Oxford and PGIMER in Chandigarh and HOD of Translational Regenerative Medicine.
  • Fellow of the Royal college of Physicians (London), Royal college of Physicians (Edinburgh) and the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India).
  • He is past Secretary of the Indian Society of Nephrology and a member of a number of other national and international societies, task forces, and committees.
  • He has approximately 220 peer-reviewed academic publications and 30 chapters in major textbooks.
Dr. Sharad Chauhan

, India, Delhi

Male Fertility Specialist • 14 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Sharad Chauhan is one of the leading Urologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sharad Chauhan is part of:

  • American Urological Association
  • Urological society of India

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Sector 3, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110075, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Sharad Chauhan

  • Endourology, laser prostatectomy, RIRS, advanced laparoscopic operations, and kidney transplantation are among Dr. Sharad Chauhan's specialties.
  • He is one of the greatest in the field of retroperitoneoscopic surgery and is a talented urologist with extensive knowledge in uro-oncology.
  • He played a key role in the Rockland Group of Hospitals' Kidney Transplant Program in New Delhi, where he was the departmental head.
  • In Aakash Healthcare in New Delhi, he developed the Department of Urology, Uro-oncology, and Kidney Transplant.
  • Member of the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, the American Urological Association, the Urological Society of India, the North Zone USI, and the Association of Surgeons of India, etc
  • He became an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation at IKDRC-ITS Ahmedabad, reputed kidney transplant clinic, after obtaining his M.Ch.
  • He has a long list of publications to his name, many of which have appeared in national and international magazines. .
Dr. V Narayanan Unni

, India, Kochi

Nephrologist • 45 years experience

Malayalam English
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Dr V Narayanan Unni is one of the leading Nephrologist in Kochi, India. The medical specialist holds over 31 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. V Narayanan Unni is part of:

  • Member of many national and international professional associations in Nephrology

Certifications :

  • FRCP
  • FISN

Qualifications :

  • DNB
  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. V Narayanan Unni

  • Dr. Unni is a Hypertension and kidney transplantation expert ( Adult & Children ).
  • He has extensive experience in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease, paediatric renal illness, and various forms of dialysis.
  • Fellowship of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow, UK), Fellowship of Indian Society of Nephrology, and Fellowship of Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Member of many national and international professional associations in Nephrology
  • Delivered talks and guest lectures at national and international conferences and published 54 articles in International and Indian Medical Journals with chapters in textbooks
  • Examiner for Nephrology in the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
  • He has more than 35 years of expertise treating patients of all ages with renal disorders and is considered one of the greatest nephrologists in the country.
Dr. Shishir Seth

, India, Delhi

Hematologist • 19 years experience

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Hindi English
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Dr Shishir Seth is one of the best Haematologist in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Dr. Ashok Sarin

, India, Delhi

Nephrologist • 54 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Ashok Sarin is one of the leading Nephrologist in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 40 years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

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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

FAQs related to

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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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

About Transplant Surgeon

Which are the countries where we can find Transplant Surgeon?

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:

Can we get the list of Transplant Surgeon worldwide in any other language?

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