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Dr. Rajesh Kukunoor

Scottsdale, United States

27 Years of experience

 


Dr.Rajesh Kukunoor is a specialized Cancer Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in United States. The doctor has 27 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in United States.
Dr. Rajesh Rajan

Gallipolis, United States

25 Years of experience

 


Dr.Rajesh Rajan is a specialized Transplant Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in United States. The doctor has 25 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in United States.
Dr. Ragesh Radhakrishnan Nair

Hematologist

, Gurgaon, India

7 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Malayalam

 


Dr Ragesh Radhakrishnan Nair is one of the most sought after Haemato Oncologist in Kerala, India. The medical specialist holds over 12 years of experience and is associated with Artemis Health Institute .

Association and Memberships Dr. Ragesh Radhakrishnan Nair is part of:

  • European Hematology association (EHA)
  • Indian society of hematology and transfusion medicine (ISHTM)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DM

Hospital Address :

Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ragesh Radhakrishnan Nair

  • Medical expertise in adult and pediatric bone marrow transplants (BMT), treating Multiple Myeloma, and lymphomas.
  • Specialises in treatment of leukemia like AML/ALL/MPAL, CLL, MDS, CML, Myelofibrosis, and more blood disorders.
  • Transplants done on patients from India, as well as Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia, many African countries, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland, USA, Canada, and the CSR countries.
  • His professional qualifications are MBBS, MD (AIIMS, Delhi), DM (AIIMS, Delhi).
  • His focus areas of treatments are Allogeneic BMT, BMT, Autologous BMT, Haplogenic BMT, Thalassemia Treatment, and Sickle Cell Anemia.
  • He is credited with a strong research background, publication of papers in various scientific journals as well as authoring book chapters.

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Dr. Ajit Singh Narula

Nephrologist

, Delhi, India

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Ajit Singh Narula is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in New Delhi, India. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ajit Singh Narula is part of:

  • Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Indian Society of Organ Transplant

Certifications :

  • Fellow of American College of Physicians (2008)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Madras University, Chenai, India, 1975
  • MD - General Medicine - University of Pune, 1982
  • DM - Nephrology - PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, 1989

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Anup Chaudhari

Nephrologist

, Mumbai, India

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Anup Chaudhari is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Mumbai, India. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anup Chaudhari is part of:

  • Indian society of Nephrology
  • American society of Nephrology
  • International society of Nephrology
  • International society for peritoneal dialysis
  • Indian Society for Organ Transplantation.

Certifications :

  • Certificate Course in Diabetology from College of Physicians & Surgeons
  • International Certificate Course in Nephropathology from International Society of Nephrology and American Society of Nephrology in 2014
  • Asian mini fellowship in dialysis vascular access. Changzeng Military Hospital Shanghai ,China 20

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD (General Medicine)
  • DNB (Nephrology)

Hospital Address :

Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, LIC Colony, Suresh Colony, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Arvinder Singh Soin

Hepatologist

, Gurgaon, India

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Arvinder Singh Soin is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon 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. Arvinder Singh Soin is part of:

  • Member, Association of Surgeons of India
  • British Transplantation Society
  • The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSED)
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG)
  • Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)

Certifications :

  • FRCS

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS - General Surgery
  • MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Haresh Patel

Nephrologist

, Ahmedabad, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English , Gujarati

 


Dr. Haresh Patel is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ahmedabad, India. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital International Limited.

Association and Memberships Dr. Haresh Patel is part of:

  • American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
  • Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN)
  • American Society of Transplantation (AST)

Certifications :

  • Clinical Fellowship at Ottawa Hospital Transplant fellowship from UNOS Certified American Society

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD (General Medicine)
  • DM (Nephrology)

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital, Prabhat Chowk, 61, Ghatlodiya, Chanakyapuri, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr Haresh Patel?

  • Over the past 20 years, Dr Haresh Patel has provided a range of services to patients such as laparoscopic nephrectomy, kidney dialysis, kidney stone treatment, chronic kidney disease treatment, hemodialysis, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, kidney failure treatment and hemodiafiltration.
  • He holds professional memberships in various organizations such as the American Society of Nephrology, the American Society of Transplantation and the Canadian Society of Nephrology.
  • Dr Patel completed a Fellowship in Transplant surgery accredited by AST.
Dr. Sumana Kolar Ramachandra

Hepatologist

, Bangalore, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr. Sumana Kolar Ramachandra is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sumana Kolar Ramachandra is part of:

  • American Society of Transplant Surgeons

Certifications :

  • Fellowship (Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgery), UPMC, Pittsburgh USA.
  • Fellowship in Paediatric Transplantation , CHP, UPMC, Pittsburgh

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS General Surgery
  • DNB General Surgery

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital, Sahyadri Layout, Panduranga Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Dr. Vishnu Raveendran

Nephrologist

, Kochi, India

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam, English

 


Dr. Vishnu Raveendran is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kochi, India. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in urology from Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons, England.
  • Undergone extensive training related to various urological surgeries.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MCh (Urology)
  • DNB (Urology)
  • MS (General Surgery)

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Mehmet Akif Yesilipek

Hematologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

44 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Turkish

 


Dr. Mehmet Akif Yesilipek 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.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Akif Yesilipek is part of:

  • Member of Turkish Foundation of Pediatrics
  • Member of Turkish Society of Hematology
  • Member of European Haematology Association
  • Member of Mediterranean Thalassemia Society
  • Member of Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group
  • Member of Turkish Pediatric Pediatric Hematology
  • Member for Blood Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  • Member of American Society of Hematology

Qualifications :

  • Ondokuz May University
  • Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education Ondokuz May University Children's
  • Health and Diseases USA - Specialization Mediterranean University Faculty of Medicine - Pediatric Hematology

Hospital Address :

What is the medical expertise of Dr Mehmet Akif Yesilipek?

  • Dr Mehmet Akif Yesilipek is an acclaimed haematologist with more than 20 years of experience in offering effective treatments for conditions such as leukaemia and Thalassemia. He is also renowned for his proficiency in performing bone marrow transplantation for a range of ailments. Dr Mehmet is well-known for his expertise in pediatric haematology.
  • In 1984, he completed a specialization course in Pediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University. He also obtained a Specialization Certificate in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University.
  • Dr Mehmet participates in training courses on a regular basis to upgrade his knowledge and skills in his area of specialization. For instance, he completed The Third ESH-EBMT Postgraduate Training Course on Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation conducted by the European School of Haematology in Berlin, in 1998. He also participated in the Advanced ICAS-Training Course on Blood Stem Transplantation: State-of-the-Arts, Methods, and Perspectives organized by the European Council for Accreditation in Hematology in association with the European School of Hematology in Ulm, 2003.
  • Dr Mehmet was appointed as the President of the Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association(2009-2011) because of his exceptional expertise in the field of haematology. He was also a member of the Stem Cell Scientific Committee of the Ministry of Health(2008-2012) and a member of the Ministry of Health, Hemoglobinopathy Scientific Committee(2010-2015).
  • He is a member of leading professional organizations such as the National Pediatric Hematology Federation in Turkey, the European Organization for Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant, and the Hematology Committee of America.
  • Dr Yesilipek has published his research in many distinguished journals. Some of his publications are:
    1. YEŞİLİPEK M. Akif, Standard and Low Birth Weight Formula Compared for Effects on Growth of Preterm Infants, The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 34:31-36, 1992.
    2. UYGUN V, KARASU G, DALOĞLU H, ÖZTÜRKMEN S, ÇAKI KILIÇ S, HAZAR V, YEŞİLİPEK A. Haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with post-transplant high-dose cyclophosphamide in high-risk children: A single-centre study. Pediatric Transplant. 2019 Jul 6:e13546.
    3. KOCACİK UYGUN DF, UYGUN V, DALOĞLU H, ÖZTÜRKMEN SI, KARASU GT, HAZAR V, YEŞİLİPEK A. Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome After DLI in a SCID Patient After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2018 Apr;40(3).
Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt

Hematologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Turkish

 


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

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics, Child Health and Diseases Education And Research Hospital - Pediatric Oncology - Specialization
  • Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics, Children's Health and Diseases Education And Research Hospital - Child Hematology-Oncology - Subsidiary Specialization
  • Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics, Child Health and Diseases Education And Research Hospital - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology - Associate Professorship

Hospital Address :

Bah

Dr. Thanda Lucy Ann Joshua

Radiation oncologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

13 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Thanda Lucy Ann Joshua is a specialized Medical Oncologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications :

  • D.M. (Medical Oncology) from Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, India. She obtained her post graduate degree -M.D (General Medicine) from Father Muller Medical College, Karnataka, India in 2009 and M.B.B.S. from Kasturba Medical College, Karnataka, India in 2006

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr Thanda Lucy Ann Joshua?

  • Dr Thanda Lucy Ann Joshua is an acclaimed medical oncologist with over 13 years of experience in her field of interest.
  • Dr Thanda specializes in breast, cervical, ovarian, colorectal, lung, hemato-oncology and emergency management of cancer. Additionally, she is also proficient in bone marrow transplantation and chemotherapy services.
  • She is a member of the Indian Medical Association.
  • Dr Joshua regularly publishes papers in many respected journals. Some of her publications include:
    1. The Burden of Gynecologic Cancers in the UAE.
    2. Establishment of the First Comprehensive Adult and Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit in the United Arab Emirates: Rising to the Challenge.
Dr. Wichit Arpornwirat

Radiation oncologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Wichit Arpornwirat is a specialized Medical Oncologist 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.

Qualifications :

  • M.D Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 1983-1989
  • Diploma of the Thai Board of Hematology Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 1991-1993
  • Diploma of the Thai Board of Internal Medicine and Oncology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 1995-1996

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

What is the medical expertise of Dr Wichit Arpornwirat?

  • Dr Wichit Arpornwirat is a leading medical oncologist with expertise in immunotherapy, chemotherapy, acute lymphocytic leukaemia, breast biopsy and hairy cell leukaemia.
  • Dr Wichit obtained a Diploma from the Thai Board of Internal Medicine and Oncology in 1996 and a Diploma from the Thai Board of Hematology Medicine in 1993. Additionally, he completed a Fellowship in Stem Cell Transplantation at the Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA. He was a Fellow of Medicine Oncology, at Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University.
  • Dr Wichit has many publications to his credit. Some of his research papers are:

Phase 2 trial results with the novel neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist casopitant in combination with ondansetron and dexamethasone for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving moderately emetogenic chemotherapy.

  1. Clonal Evolutionary Analysis during HER2 Blockade in HER2-Positive Inflammatory Breast Cancer: A Phase II Open-Label Clinical Trial of Afatinib +/- Vinorelbine.
Dr. Vijay Kher

Nephrologist

, Gurgaon, India

50 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Vijay Kher is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vijay Kher is part of:

  • American Society of Nephrology
  • International Society of Nephrology
  • Indian Society of Nephrology Scientific and Credential Committee Past Chairman
  • Transplantation Society
  • Acute Dialysis Quality Initiative

Certifications :

  • Clinical Fellowship Nephrology University of Cincinnati, Medical Centre, USA 1983
  • Research Fellowship Hypertension Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, USA 1981

Qualifications :

  • DNB (Nephrology) National Boards, India, 1980
  • DM (Nephrology) PGIMER, Chandigarh, 1979
  • MD (Internal Medicine) PGIMER, Chandigarh, 1977
  • MBBS Glancy Medical College, Amritsar, 1973

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Abdullah Sumnu

Nephrologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Abdullah Sumnu is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon 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 Medipol Mega University Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2013, Istanbul Haseki̇ Egi̇ti̇m Ve Arastirma Hastanesi̇, Ic Hastaliklari Nephrology
  • 2009, Istanbul University Istanbul Tip Fakultesi̇, Ic Hastaliklari
  • 2003, Istanbul University, Tip Fakultesi̇

Hospital Address :

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

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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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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