
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.
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601 North Caroline Street, Floor 4, Floor 4, Baltimore, MD 21287
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ahmet O. Gurakar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ahmet O. Gurakar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ahmet O. Gurakar by calling their office at 410-955-4006. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ahmet O. Gurakar a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?
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.
Does Dr. Ahmet O. Gurakar accept my insurance?
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- HepatitisDr. Gurakar isElite. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Liver TransplantDr. Gurakar isElite. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Gurakar isDistinguished. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Budd-Chiari SyndromeDr. Gurakar isDistinguished. Learn about Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
- CirrhosisDr. Gurakar isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Gurakar isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Liver FailureDr. Gurakar isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
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- AscitesDr. Gurakar isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- CholangitisDr. Gurakar isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Gurakar isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Hepatitis BDr. Gurakar isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Liver CancerDr. Gurakar isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Gurakar isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Gurakar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Gurakar isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Gurakar isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Gurakar isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary HypoplasiaDr. Gurakar isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Hypoplasia.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Gurakar isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
