General Surgery Prof. Dr. Hamdi Karakayalı
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About Prof. Dr. Hamdi Karakayalı
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Prof. Dr. Hamdi Karakayalı is a General Surgery specialist at Acibadem Atakent Hospital in İstanbul with 32+ years of experience.
His main clinical focus is kidney transplantation and liver transplantation, including the treatment of end-stage kidney disease and end-stage liver disease. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
Prof. Hamdi Karakayalı is a seasoned transplant surgeon with a long-standing commitment to clinical excellence, education, and national transplant policy. He served on the faculty of Başkent University Hospital from 1998 to 2005 and has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group since 2020. His work spans kidney and liver transplantation, combining hands-on surgical care with leadership in policy and professional education. Active in the international transplant community, he holds memberships with The Transplantation Society (World Transplantation Society), the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT), and the Turkey Organ Transplant Association.
He is also a member of the American College of Surgeons and holds certification from the European Board of Surgery. As a recognized opinion leader, he contributes to shaping practice and research through New Key Opinion Leaders networks. At the national level, he serves on the Kidney and Liver Transplantation Scientific Committees of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Organ Transplantation, advising on clinical standards, policy development, and program oversight. Education and roles – Professor, Başkent University Hospital (1998–2005) – Clinical and institutional affiliation with Acıbadem Health Group (since 2020) Professional affiliations – The Transplantation Society (World Transplantation Society) – Turkey Organ Transplant Association – Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT) – American College of Surgeons – European Board of Surgery – New Key Opinion Leaders National service – Kidney Transplantation Scientific Committee Member, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Organ Transplantation – Liver Transplantation Scientific Committee Member, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Organ Transplantation Prof. Karakayalı combines surgical expertise, academic experience, and policy engagement to improve transplant outcomes and advance organ transplantation both in Turkey and internationally.
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Education
- 1998–2005Baskent University Hospital – Professor
- 1996–1998Başkent University Hospital – Associate Professor
- 1996Başkent University Hospital – Assistant Professor
- 1994Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery
- 1988Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2020Acibadem Health Group
- 2013–2017Medipol Mega University Hospital – Organ Transplant Center and HPB Unit Director
- 2011–2013Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital – Head of Organ Transplant Center and HPB Unit
- 2009–2011Başkent University Hospital – Liver Transplant and Kidney Transplant Specialist
- 2002–2010Ministry of Health – Advisor to the Scientific Committee on Liver and Kidney Transplantation
- 1999–2010Başkent University Hospital – Vice Chairman of the Department of General Surgery
- 1994–2011Başkent University Hospital – Specialist Doctor
Professional Memberships
- World Transplantation Society (The Transplantation Society)
- Turkey Organ Transplant Association
- Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT)
- American College of Surgeons
- European Board of Surgery
- New Key Opinion Leaders
- Kidney Transplantation Scientific Committee Member – Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Organ Transplantation
- Liver Transplantation Scientific Committee Member – Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Organ Transplantation
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