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Best Heart transplant Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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Naci Karacaoglan

  • 4.5 Good 495 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He holds the official plastic surgery expert title from the Ministry of Health of Turkey. Dr. Karacaoglan specializes in hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries. He completed fellowships in the US and Turkey to refine his surgical techniques.

    • Recognized as a top plastic surgeon by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines.
    • Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
    • Performs FUE hair transplants, rhinoplasty, and complex mommy makeovers.
    • Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul.
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Nurettin Unal

  • 49 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Nurettin Unal is a pediatric cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in treating congenital heart diseases and fetal cardiac conditions. Dr. Unal is a member of the European Society of Cardiology. He holds medical degrees from Hacettepe University. Dr. Unal works at a JCI-accredited facility in İzmir.

    • Treats childhood arrhythmia, palpitations, and heart valve diseases.
    • Performs pediatric heart transplants and manages acquired heart conditions.
    • Provides pre-sports cardiological evaluations for children.
    • Member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology Association.
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Sandeep Attawar

  • 4 Good 7 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • India, Chennai, Global Hospital Chennai
  • Professor Sandeep Attawar maintains an impressive 85–90% success rate for heart and lung transplants. He currently leads the thoracic organ transplant programme at Gleneagles Global Health City in Chennai.

    • Performed over 10,000 open and closed heart surgeries for adults and children
    • Specialises in mechanical circulatory support and complex combined heart-lung procedures
    • Serves as Director and Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery for a major transplant programme
    • Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
    • Holds fellowships with the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
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Sushant Srivastava

  • 4.6 Excellent 32 reviews
  • India, Delhi, BLK Super Speciality Hospital
  • Sushant Srivastava is a leading cardiothoracic surgeon who specialises in complex heart failure surgery and beating heart techniques at BLK Super Speciality Hospital.

    • Performs redo coronary artery and valve surgeries for patients requiring secondary interventions
    • Expertise includes minimally invasive cardiac techniques to reduce recovery times
    • Handles paediatric cardiothoracic cases and surgery for heart rhythm disorders
    • Senior Director of the Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic department
    • Qualified with an MCh in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
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Barbaros Dokumaci

  • 4 Good 2 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Kolan Hospital Group
  • The doctor is a proficient and skilled cardiologist who actively engages in scientific work and regularly participates in medical conferences. With a focus on advancing cardiology, the doctor contributes to the field through research and knowledge sharing.

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Bookimed Insights: Top Heart transplant Specialists in the World for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Heart transplant surgeons abroad, collaborating with 9 leading specialists. The doctors in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics. All prices are displayed in AUD for easy comparison with Heart transplant costs in Australia.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#128 years of experienceComplex heart-lung transplants and ventricular septal defectsMaintains a remarkable 85–90% success rate after 10,000 surgeries. He specialises in mechanical circulatory support (MCS) implants and paediatric heart wall repairs for underdeveloped chambers.
India
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#2Complex heart failure and redo surgeriesDirector of Cardiovascular Surgery specialising in beating heart techniques and redo valve procedures. He manages complex heart failure cases using minimally invasive methods.
India
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