Best Transplantology Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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

Dr Thongthaisin is the lead doctor at Vega Stem Cell and serves as a specialist in regenerative medicine and anti-ageing care.

• Certified by the American Board of Regenerative Medicine
• Researches and provides expert consultations in stem cell therapies
• Trained in radiology at Thammasat University to support diagnostic accuracy
• Works within the BDMS group – the largest private hospital network in Thailand
• Focuses on biological treatments to restore and repair damaged tissues

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

Dr. Siriporn Cheawchanwej is an aesthetic and anti-aging physician. She holds a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and completed advanced training at the School of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and in Facial Design at Mae Fah Luang University.

Her international training includes Restylane seminars in Sweden (2006–2008) and the International Symposium of Botulinum Toxin in Korea. She also attended the Asia Pacific Rhinoplasty Expert Forum in Seoul, the International Congress of Minimal Invasive Plastic Surgery & Dermatology in Seoul, and IMCAS Asia 2009.

Dr Nutt Chawalitkul is a specialised hair transplant surgeon and a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).

• Specialises in Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) for natural-looking hair restoration
• Certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine
• Hold a certificate in Hair Restoration and FUE techniques
• Member of the Asian Association of Hair Restoration Society (AAHRS)
• Trained in genomics medicine at Chulalongkorn University for personalised care

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.