292 Best Transplantology Doctors Abroad

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

Professor Lee Seok Gu is a pioneer of liver transplantation at Myongji Hospital, having performed approximately 2,000 liver transplants. He successfully conducted South Korea's first entirely bloodless liver transplant.

• Completed transplant surgery training at Johns Hopkins University in the USA
• Introduced the first bioartificial liver for patients with acute liver failure
• Successfully performed hepatocyte transplants on infants as young as one month
• Former President and Chairman of the Korean Society for Transplantation

Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist cardiologist at PrimeCare Bkk who manages heart conditions and cardiac interventions.

• Trained at Siriraj Medical School – the oldest and most prestigious medical school in Thailand
• Completed intensive residency in Internal Medicine at Rajavithi Hospital
• Subspecialised in Cardiology Intervention – performing procedures to treat blocked arteries without major surgery
• Fluent in English and Thai for clear communication with international patients

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

Professor Kim Ki Bong is a leading cardiac surgeon at Myongji Hospital who specialises in heart transplantation and complex coronary surgery. He is a pioneer in South Korea for minimally invasive techniques that reduce patient recovery times.

• Directs the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centres at Myongji Hospital
• Performs coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and heart valve surgery
• Member of the team that performed Korea's first totally endoscopic robotic bypass
• Served as President of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published 130+ papers in international journals on cardiac outcomes

Professor Hwan Song Uk leads the Thoracic Surgery Department at Myongji Hospital, specialising in life-saving heart and lung transplants.

• Performs heart and lung transplantations for patients with end-stage organ failure
• Expert in ECMO support – provides temporary heart and lung function during critical surgery
• Uses da Vinci Xi robotic-assisted surgery for high-precision cardiothoracic procedures
• Serves as a Director for the Korean Scientific Society for Liver Transplantation Research
• Former Head of Department at Seoul National University Hospital – South Korea's premier medical institution

Dr Ozcelik is a general surgery specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on kidney and liver transplants. He trained at Baskent University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions for surgical excellence.

• Performs both kidney and liver transplant surgeries
• Practised at high-volume transplant centres across Istanbul
• Completed specialized training at the renowned Baskent University surgical programme
• Experienced in managing gastrointestinal and anorectal conditions alongside transplant care

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

Dr Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He focuses on endocrine, colorectal, and breast-related surgical procedures.

• Trained at the Senology Academia in Düsseldorf and Berlin
• Specialises in oncoplastic breast surgery and thyroid conditions
• Leads surgical interventions for hemorrhoidal and proctologic diseases
• Member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Completed his medical training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Unal is a leading pediatric cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He focuses on heart health for young patients, from fetal diagnosis through to acquired childhood conditions.

• Specialises in fetal and congenital heart diseases – treating defects present from birth or before
• Expert in heart valve and muscle diseases in children
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2008
• Performs pre-sports cardiological evaluations to ensure safe physical activity for young athletes
• Belongs to the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology Association