Transplantology Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Karaca is a senior transplant specialist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He trained at the prestigious Kidney and Liver Transplantation Unit at Ankara University.

• Specialises in liver, gallbladder, and kidney procedures
• Expertise in hepatobiliary surgery involving the liver and bile ducts
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive abdominal surgery
• Recipient of the Best Article Prize in the Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine
• Former Deputy Head at the Turkish Ministry of Health for cancer programmes

Dr Vivek Vij is a pioneer in liver transplantation who maintains a 100% safety record for living donors. He has performed over 500 transplants personaly and 2,000 cases with his surgical team.

• Achieved a biliary complication rate under 4% – the lowest recorded worldwide
• First surgeon in South Asia to publish laparoscopic donor hepatectomy techniques
• Specialises in living donor surgery and complex hepatobiliary procedures
• Trained at the University of Alabama in the USA
• Founded the Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Sciences programme at Fortis Hospitals

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a clinical dietician at Umran Health Center who supports transplant patients through evidence-based nutritional management.

• Specialises in clinical nutrition for metabolic conditions and cardiovascular health
• Develops tailored meal plans to support recovery and long-term organ health
• Manages diet-related complications like diabetes and weight fluctuations
• Uses a patient-centred approach to help individuals maintain sustainable lifestyle changes

Dr Banu Erkalma is a nephrology subspecialist at Biruni University Hospital who focuses on the medical management and preparation for kidney transplantation.

• Member of the Transplantation Immunology and Genetics Association (TİGED)
• Manages chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, and genetic kidney disorders
• Coordinates care for kidney transplant recipients including post-operative monitoring
• Experienced in both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis protocols
• Member of the European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association

Dr Ertan Emek represents the next level of transplant care at Biruni University Hospital, having trained at Turkey's most prestigious organ transplant centres. He offers specialised surgical expertise across kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplant procedures.

• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
• Expert in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, focus on the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts
• Trained at Başkent University, a leading centre for complex transplant surgery
• Specialised in organ transplantation at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association

Professor Negi leads the Liver Transplant Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He focuses on liver transplants for patients with complex medical needs.

• Head of a dedicated liver transplant team in a top-tier hospital
• Manages both routine and difficult liver replacement procedures
• Directs specialist care for patients with chronic liver failure
• Oversees surgical protocols for organ transplantation and recovery

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is an experienced surgeon at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ who specialises in general and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

• Performs laparoscopic procedures using small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in endocrine surgery involving the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands
• Manages abdominal conditions including gallbladder diseases, hernias, and appendicitis
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University and Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on restoring vision through microsurgery.

• Performs corneal transplants to treat severe vision loss and corneal damage
• Manages anterior segment surgery for conditions like keratoconus
• Specialises in phacoemulsification for cataract removal with lens implantation
• Treats retinal diseases including detachment and diabetic retinopathy
• Completed specialist ophthalmology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Dr Cevat Azeroglu is a radiology specialist at Ümran Medical Centre, providing the high-precision imaging essential for successful organ transplants.

• Specialises in vascular and abdominal ultrasound to assess organ health and blood flow
• Uses cross-sectional CT and MRI imaging for detailed pre-transplant mapping
• Provides interventional radiology – minimally invasive procedures guided by live imaging
• Supports transplant teams with oncological imaging for patient staging and monitoring

Dr. Girish Badarkhe is a hematology-oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in leukemia, multiple myeloma, and bone marrow transplants. Dr. Badarkhe treats both adults and children with complex blood disorders. He holds a DM in Clinical Hematology from Medical College, Calcutta.

• Performs allogenic and haploidentical bone marrow transplant procedures.
• Treats blood cancers including lymphoma and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
• Completed medical training at Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital.
• Works at Maharashtra's first NABH-accredited cancer hospital.

Professor Gürkan is a pioneer in Turkish transplant surgery. He performed the country's first laparoscopic kidney removal from a living donor – a technique using small incisions for faster recovery.

• Performed Turkey's first minimally invasive kidney donation outside a university setting
• Completed an eighteen-month research fellowship at Yale University's Experimental Surgery Centre
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• Member of the Turkish Society of Nephrology and the Organ Transplant Institution Association
• Recognised with the Top Researcher Award from the Turkish Organ Transplant Society

Dr Ravi Mohanka has performed over 1,300 transplants and leads the Liver Transplant unit at Global Hospital Mumbai.

• Specialises in liver, pancreas, intestinal, and multivisceral transplants
• Performs robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery for faster patient recovery
• Maintains an 88% patient survival rate across all transplant procedures
• Trained at the University of Pittsburgh and University of Rochester in the USA

Professor Jung Cheol-woong is a specialist in kidney transplant surgery at Korea University Anam Hospital. He brings elite international training to his transplant cases.

• Completed a transplant surgery fellowship at the University of Cincinnati in the USA
• His fellowship was accredited by the American Society of Transplantation
• Trained in transplant surgery at Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong
• Member of the International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association
• Belongs to the American Society of Transplant Surgeons

Professor Kim Dong-sik is a leading figure in liver transplantation at Korea University Anam Hospital. He brings elite international expertise from fellowships at Top Korean and American institutions.

• Specialises in liver transplants and abdominal transplantation
• Trained at the University of Cincinnati – a premier American transplant centre
• Completed a fellowship in hepatobiliary surgery at Asan Medical Center
• Awarded the Fellows Excellence in Research Award at the Transplant Summit
• Regular member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)