Best Transplantology Doctors in Turkey for Australians

The doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, specializing in treatments and surgeries for strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataracts, and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor is proficient in pediatric eye health and conducts comprehensive general eye examinations.

Graduating from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Associate Professor Ozer is a highly qualified ophthalmic surgeon who trained at the prestigious Wills Eye Institute in the United States. He focuses on restoring vision through detailed surgical interventions of the eye.

• Specialises in corneal transplants and complex vitreo-retinal surgery to treat advanced eye conditions
• Awarded a surgical fellowship at the University of Kansas for specialised vitreo-retinal training
• Passed the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) advanced examinations for specialist recognition
• Serves as an active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council

Dr Mesut Pekmez specialises in kidney and liver transplants at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He leads complex surgical cases at this well-equipped university centre.

• Trained at Ankara Baskent University – a leading institution for surgical education
• Performs both kidney and liver transplant procedures
• Active member of the Ankara Surgical Association
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for organ transplantation
• Works within a multidisciplined university hospital team

Professor Dirican is a leading authority in liver transplantation who previously served at Turkey’s premier liver transplant institute for over a decade.

• Head of General Surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Specialises in living donor and cadaveric liver transplants
• Performs complex hepatobiliary surgery on the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
• Published extensive research on liver vein reconstruction and donor safety

Professor Bulent Unal heads the General Surgery and Surgical Oncology department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specialises in high-stakes organ transplants and complex oncological surgeries.

• Trained in transplantation surgery at the University of Giessen-Marburg in Germany
• Specialises in living donor liver transplants and complex kidney transplant cases
• Research fellow at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center focusing on surgical oncology
• Member of the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, and Oncologists
• Published extensive research on living donor techniques and post-operative transplant outcomes

Professor Karacal is a senior specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital with decades of expertise in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Specialises in microvascular reconstruction for tissue transfer and complex repair
• Former Faculty Member at Black Sea Technical University and Izmir Bakircay University
• Held senior leadership as Chief Assistant at Ankara Numune Hospital
• Expert in reconstructive techniques needed for post-transplant or trauma recovery

Professor Ayhan Dinckan leads the Organ Transplant Center at Istinye University Liv Hospital. He has performed over 5,000 kidney transplants and 1,000 liver transplants for adults and children.

• Specialises in multi-organ transplants including simultaneous liver-kidney and pancreas-kidney procedures
• Completed over 350 paediatric kidney transplants for young patients
• Directs the Hepatobiliary Surgery Center focusing on liver, gallbladder, and bile duct conditions
• Member of the Turkish Coordination Association of Transplant Centers

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas is a specialist transplant surgeon who pioneered hand-assisted retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy – a minimally invasive way to remove donor kidneys.

• Specialises in both adult and paediatric kidney and pancreas transplants
• Completed advanced laparoscopic training in Scotland to master keyhole surgery
• Serves as an academic lecturer at the Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine
• Authored over 20 international articles on transplant outcomes and surgical techniques
• Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Health for medical contributions

Professor Zeytunlu is a senior transplant specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who led the Liver Transplantation Department at Ege University.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary (HPB) surgery focusing on the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts
• Performs liver transplants and complex oncological surgeries for digestive system cancers
• Member of the Liver Transplantation Association and the Liver Research Association
• Former Associate Professor at one of Turkey's leading university hospitals

Assistant Professor Safa Vatansever is a transplant specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on organ failure and endocrine surgery.

• Performs kidney transplants for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure
• Specialises in liver transplants for treats severe liver disease or failure
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – small incisions that mean less pain and faster healing
• Performs robotic surgery for precise movements during delicate transplant procedures
• Member of the European Association of Endocrine Surgeons

The doctor is a seasoned oncologist and general surgeon with over 25 years of experience, specializing in cancer treatment and organ transplants. Recognized for significant contributions in the field, the doctor has received numerous awards, including the AACR Scholar-in-Training Award and the Certificate of Outstanding Achievement in Liver Transplantation. The doctor is an active member of several prestigious associations, including the American Society of Breast Cancer and the Surgical Oncology Association, where they serve on the Board of Directors.

The doctor holds a M.Sc degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, and completed a Ph.D./Specialty in General Surgery at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital.

Associate Professor Polat provides transplantology expertise at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He has completed a Master's programme in Clinical Trials at the University of London.

• Specialises in organ transplantation and complex surgical care
• Earned a Master's degree from a top-tier UK university
• Trained in reproductive medicine through the Ministry of Health
• Provides evidence-based care through his clinical research background
• Focuses on patient safety and successful transplant outcomes

Dr Kavusturan is a senior dentist at Memorial Sisli Hospital who specialises in oral implantology and reconstructive dental care.

• Focuses on oral implantology – using anchored posts to replace missing teeth and restore jaw function
• Completed intensive theoretical and practical training in dental implant placement
• Member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI)
• Performs aesthetic dentistry and professional teeth whitening
• Member of the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry

Dr Volkan Turunc is the lead specialist at the Memorial Şişli Hospital Kidney Transplant Centre. He holds rare dual expertise in both kidney and liver transplantation procedures.

• Head of the Kidney Transplant Centre at one of Turkey's premier hospitals
• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery, using small incisions for donor organ retrieval to speed up recovery
• Member of the National Association of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
• Former faculty member at Bahcesehir University training the next generation of transplant surgeons
• Experienced in reconstructive microsurgery for complex vascular connections during transplant

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özsoy, MD, is a general surgeon who specializes in hepatobiliary surgery and liver and kidney transplantation. He heads the Liver Transplantation Center at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. He also leads the Kidney Transplantation Units at Kyrgyzstan Turkish Friendship Hospital and at Etlik City Hospital in Ankara.

He is board-certified in general surgery (2010). His credentials include Liver Donor and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery certification (Kent Hospital, 2010), a Liver Transplantation certificate (İnönü University Liver Transplant Institute, 2014–2015), an Experimental Microsurgery certificate (2013), and Endoscopy and ERCP certificates. He is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association, and the Turkish Society of Reconstructive and Microsurgery.

He has served as Professor of General Surgery at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University since 2021. His research focuses on kidney and liver ischemia–reperfusion injury and on seroma prevention. He has supervised a thesis on hepatoprotection.

Professor Aydin is a leading transplantologist who previously served as the Head of the Center at the Johns Hopkins Kidney Transplant Center.

• Performs both living and deceased donor kidney transplants
• Current kidney transplant surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Authored 35 scientific papers focusing on organ transplant outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Transplantation Centers Coordinators Association
• Held leadership roles in multiple major organ transplantation departments

Dr Naci Karacaoglan is a highly regarded plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He was named one of the 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines for his expertise.

• Specialises in hair transplants and complex reconstructive surgery
• Completed a specialist fellowship at the Breast Surgery Center in Portland, USA
• Recognised as a cosmetic and plastic surgery expert by the Turkish Ministry of Health
• Holds memberships with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Professor Dirican is a highly skilled transplant surgeon who has successfully completed over 1,000 liver transplants at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in both kidney and liver transplants using minimally invasive techniques
• Received a Certificate of Excellence for his high volume of successful liver transplants
• Trained as a researcher at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA
• Awarded the International Liver Transplantation Society Young Investigator Award
• Expert in managing polycystic kidney disease and kidney cancer cases

Dr Halil Erdis is an expert in multi-organ transplantation, specialising in liver, kidney, and pancreas surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Performs hepatobiliary surgery focusing on the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder
• Trained as a Clinical Fellow at the prestigious Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Uses laparoscopic surgery for minimally invasive procedures and faster patient recovery
• Certified in Good Clinical Practices to maintain high standards of patient safety
• Former Assistant Professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine