Ahmet O. Gurakar
Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 4, Floor 4, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Dr. Gurakar joined Johns Hopkins from the Nazih Zuhdi Transplantation Institute at the Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, where he was the chief of Hepatology Research and the program director of the Liver Transplantation Medicine/ Hepatology Fellowship. He served at various capacities in the Liver Medicine Section, since its first establishment in 1993. Dr. Gurakar's clinical interests include pre and post-transplant, clinical and endoscopic management of liver diseases and viral hepatitis. His research interests include bioartificial liver dialysis systems and application of total plasma exchange in the treatment of liver disorders.

Dr. Gurakar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 147 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency

NYC Health+Hospitals/Metropolitan, Internal Medicine, 1991

Specialties

Hepatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in OK

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Faculty of Health Sciences University of Maastricht, Gastroenterology, 1997
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals, Gastroenterology, 1994
UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 1993

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Turkish

Gender

Male

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 4, Floor 4, Baltimore, MD 21287

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ahmet O. Gurakar is classified as an Elite expert for Liver Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ahmet O. Gurakar specialize in?

While Dr. Ahmet O. Gurakar is a Hepatology, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, Hepatitis, and Liver Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hepatology.

Does Dr. Ahmet O. Gurakar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ahmet O. Gurakar has published 147 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Ahmet O. Gurakar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Ahmet O. Gurakar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-4006 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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