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Dr. Ashok Vaid

Radiation oncologist

, Gurgaon, India

36 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Ashok Vaid is a specialized Medical Oncologist 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 Medanta - The Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ashok Vaid is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Founder, Member of Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
  • Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
  • European Hematology Association (EHA)
  • Member Editorial Board - Current Trends in Asian Oncology

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Jammu University, 1984
  • DNB - General Medicine - Jammu University, 1989
  • DM - Oncology - The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), 1993

Hospital Address :

Medanta The Medicity, Medicity, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Aydin Unal

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Aydin Unal is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Medipol Mega University Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2009, Erciyes Universitesi, Nefroloji
  • 2005, Erciyes Universitesi, Ic Hastalıkları
  • 1999, Ege Universitesi, Tıp Fakultesi

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Ece Cetin

Hematologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ece Cetin is a specialized Hematologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem International Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ece Cetin is part of:

  • Pediatrics Association

Qualifications :

  • 1996 Istanbul Universitesi Cerrahpasa Tip Fakultesi Cocuk Sagligi ve Hastaliklari
  • 1986 Istanbul Universitesi Cerrahpasa Tip Fakultesi

Hospital Address :

Yeilk

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Dr. Veysel Kidir

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Veysel Kidir is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Veysel Kidir is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Internal Diseases and Specialization Association
  • Turkish Nephrology Association
  • The European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association

Qualifications :

  • Ege University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine - Specialization
  • Suleyman Demirel University, Nephrology - Specialization
Dr. Mahmut Altindal

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish,English

 


Dr. Mahmut Altindal is a specialized Nephrologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Mahmut Altindal is part of:

  • Turkish Hypertension and Kidney Diseases Association
  • Turkish Nephrology Association
  • Era-Edta ( European Renal Association- European Dialysis And Transplantation Association)
  • Esot (European Society For Organ Transplantation)

Qualifications :

  • 2017 - Associate Professor of Nephrology (Examination location: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine)
  • 2013 - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Nephrology
  • 2008 - SB Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Internal Diseases
  • 2002 - Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, English Department of Medicine
Dr. Dilip Bhalla

Nephrologist

, Delhi, India

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Dilip Bhalla is a specialized Nephrologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj.

Association and Memberships Dr. Dilip Bhalla is part of:

  • Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
  • International Society of Nephrology (ISN)

Qualifications :

  • DNB - Nephrology - PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, 1997
  • DM - Nephrology - PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, 1997
  • MBBS - Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellary, 1987

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, I.P.Extension, Patparganj, Delhi, India

Dr. Manish Kumar Jain

Nephrologist

, Kolkata, India

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Manish Kumar Jain is a specialized Nephrologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in kolkata, India. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - University of Rajasthan, 2000
  • MD - General Medicine - University of Rajasthan, 2003
  • DM - Nephrology - SSKM Hospitals (C.U), 2008

Hospital Address :

Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Canal Circular Road, Kadapara, Phool Bagan, Kadapara, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Dr. Mohammed A Rafey

Nephrologist

, Hyderabad, India

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr. Mohammed A Rafey is a specialized Nephrologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mohammed A Rafey is part of:

  • American Society of Hypertention (FASH)
  • American Society of Nephrology
  • USAAmerican Society of Hypertension
  • American Medical Association
  • American College of Physicians
  • American Society of Internal Medicine

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore, 1988
  • MSc - Mount Sinai School of Medicine - New York UniveritY, 2006
  • Fellowship in Nephrology - American Board of Medicine(Nephrology), 2009

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Alaattin Yildiz

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Alaattin Yildiz is a specialized Nephrologist 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 Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY - Nephrology Subspecialty Training
  • 1992 - 1997, Istanbul / Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY - Internal Medicine Residency Training
  • 1987 - 1992, Istanbul / Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY - Medical Doctor Education
  • 1981 - 1987, Istanbul / Turkey

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

Dr. Ayman Abudalal

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ayman Abudalal is a specialized Nephrologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Camlica Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2005
  • Specialization Training - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

Hospital Address :

K?s?kl? Mahallesi, MEDICANA aml?ca Hospital, skdar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Aditya Bhabhe

Nephrologist

, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

10 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Marathi ,Hindi , Kannada

 


Dr. Aditya Bhabhe is a specialized Nephrologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah.

Association and Memberships Dr. Aditya Bhabhe is part of:

  • Indian Society of Nephrology
  • American Society of Nephrology
  • Canadian Society of Nephrology

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion,Mumbai, 2003
  • MD - Medicine - Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital, 2008
  • DM - Nephrology - University Of Bombay, 2011
  • Fellowship in Nephrology - The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa, Canada, 2013

Hospital Address :

Al Zahra Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Fahed Kouli

Nephrologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

25 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Fahed Kouli 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 23 Years of experience and is associated with American Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Fahed Kouli is part of:

  • Member of American Society of Nephrology

Qualifications :

  • Board certified in Nephrology
  • Board certified in Internal Medicine

Hospital Address :

American Hospital 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Loai Eid

Nephrologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Loai Eid 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 15 Years of experience and is associated with Saudi German Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Loai Eid is part of:

  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • American Society of Pediatric Nephrology

Qualifications :

  • American Board of Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology
  • Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Fellow of American Society of Pediatric Nephrology
  • Master of Science in Health Science – Clinical & Translational Research

Hospital Address :

Saudi German Hospital Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Nese Karaaslan Biyikli

Nephrologist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Nese Karaaslan Biyikli is a specialized Nephrologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Avcilar Anadolu Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nese Karaaslan Biyikli is part of:

  • Istanbul Medical Clinic Graduates Society
  • Turkish Nephrology Society, Istanbul Branch
  • Pediatric Nephrology Society
  • International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA)

Qualifications :

  • University Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul 1995
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School, Pediatric Health and Diseases Department, Istanbul, 1999
  • Marmara University Pediatric Nephrology Department, Istanbul 2003

Hospital Address :

Mustafa Kemal Paa,

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

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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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Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

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

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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