25 of the Best Transplant Surgeons Near Me

As a physician and scientist, my ultimate goal is to translate research findings from bench to beside to improve patient care. I focus my research and clinical work on treating blood and bone marrow cancers. Most of the patients in my clinic are blood and bone marrow transplant patients and patients with plasma cell diseases such as multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, POEMS syndrome, and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia. The research interests in my lab are on the development of new approaches to enhance hematopoietic stem cell engraftment and reconstitution following blood and bone marrow transplant. Dr. Kang is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Plasmacytoma, Bone Graft, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Med, Hematology.

Michele Molinari is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Molinari is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Molinari is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Molinari is currently accepting new patients.

Lynne Wagoner is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairfield, Ohio. Dr. Wagoner is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Wagoner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wagoner is currently accepting new patients.

Sherif Mossad is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Mossad is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Flu, and Sepsis. Dr. Mossad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1996.

Radi Zaki is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zaki is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Zaki is board certified in Surgery and General.

I strongly believe that the doctor-patient relationship is key in the practice of medicine and the most essential component for the delivery of high quality health care in the diagnosis and management of disease. As such, as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, my favorite part of the day starts with getting to know the patient. I have a passion for taking care of patients with liver disease with a particular interest in liver cancer and liver transplantation. In addition to my clinical interests, I also have an interest in improving how health care is delivered to patients using innovative and cutting edge technologies. Dr. Sanders is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Sanders is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology , and American Board Of Internal Med, Transplant Hepatology.

Anne Huml is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Huml is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Huml is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2013.

"Dr. Stanca is a transplant hepatologist specializing in the care of patients before and after liver transplantation. She is board-certified in transplant hepatology, gastroenterology and internal medicine. Dr. Stanca joins the growing team of Baylor Scott & White Health liver disease specialists from New York, where she was on the transplant hepatology staff at NYU Langone Health. Her clinical focus is on treating complications of cirrhosis, managing autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis. Dr. Stanca will see patients at the Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants of Texas office in Plano, on the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano campus. She looks forward to exploring Texas with her husband and daughter. Dr. Stanca was recognized by D Magazine as a ""Best Doctor in Collin County"" for 2025. Dr. Stanca was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2025.". Dr. Stanca is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Failure, and Hepatitis. Dr. Stanca is board certified in Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Philosophy of care | My focus is always compassionate care. My goal is always providing the individualized care each patient needs. Many of my patients require collaboration across multiple specialties. I was always taught that complex problems may require not just knowledge, but also the courage to tackle what may seem an uphill battle. | Why I entered medicine | There are few professions where you can help others become whole again. Sitting at the bedside of a patient and providing care has always captured my interest. | Community involvement | In transplant medicine and cancer care, community outreach and education are central aspects of daily life. It is a specialty that is always evolving and advancing at a rapid pace. Throughout my career, I have made it a mission to reach out and share such advances with the community around me. This can happen through community events and by partnering with local charities and nonprofits. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling, seeing new places and skiing. Perhaps the biggest joy of all is doing all of it with my children. Dr. Rofaiel is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Rofaiel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).

Medical Acupuncture, Obesity and Heart Failure, Yoga/meditation, Complimentary and Eastern Medicine. Dr. Gopalan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Gopalan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Advanced Heart Failure-Transplant Cardio. Dr. Gopalan is currently accepting new patients.

Nabil Dagher is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Dagher is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Dagher is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

I am the medical director of the kidney and pancreas transplant programs at Duke Health, and I take care of patients undergoing kidney transplants. What led me into medicine was a passion for taking care of patients. Kidney transplant requires a very complex team, and I enjoy the collaboration among providers and the challenge of helping the team operate more efficiently. I love seeing patients and developing relationships with them. I always try to be very open and candid about the process and plan for care. When I evaluate patients, I always try to view them as a whole person to make sure that transplant is the right choice for them. I grew up in New Mexico but have lived in North Carolina for over two decades. I now consider myself a native North Carolinian and a die-hard Duke fan. In my free time, I am very active with my family and coach soccer and basketball. Dr. Ellis is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Dr. Ellis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Med, Nephrology.

Angelito F Yango, MD, is a board-certified nephrologist, with a subspecialty in transplantation. His professional interests include transplant immunology, renal physiology and glomerular diseases for adult patients. Dr. Yango is a proud member of the American Society of Nephrology, the American Society of Transplantation and is on the editorial board of Transplantation Journal. He serves as Chief of Nephrology and the Medical Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth. Dr. Yango’s work has been featured in more than 40 academic publications. Outside of work, he enjoys collecting art and breeding boxer dogs. Dr. Yango is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Yango is board certified in Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Med/Nephrology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Recently named as Medical Director of the Northwell Health Lung Transplantation Program, Dr. Aldo T. Iacono is a national thought leader in the field of lung transplantation and advanced lung disease. He He has made major contributions to clinical and scientific developments in lung transplantation. Dr. Iacono previously developed and led the lung transplantation programs at University of Pittsburgh and the University of Maryland. At Northwell Health he will bring together a multidisciplinary team to provide the best clinical care for patients with advanced lung disease. Dr. Iacono will also lead research in lung transplantation and will train future clinician-scientists in this area. In addition to lung transplantation, his clinical area of focus includes Advanced lung Disease Management, Immunosuppressive Drug Management and Interventional Bronchoscopy.Publications include:-A randomized trial of inhaled cyclosporine in lung transplant recipients. N Engl J Med 2006;-Donor Derived cell-free DNA as a composite marker of acute lung allograft dysfunction in Clinical Care; J Heart Transplant 2022-Capitalizing on the concept of local immune suppression by inhalation for lung transplant recipients Am J Transplant 2022;-Donor derived cell free DNA% is elevated with pathogens that are risk factors for acute and chronic allograft injury, J Heart Transplant 2021. Dr. Iacono is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Iacono is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease.

Divya Gupta is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2014.

Shruti Gadre is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gadre is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Gadre is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2018.

Choon David is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. David is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant.

Obaid Shaikh, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology and is board-certified in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Shaikh received his medical degree from Dow Medical College and completed his residency at Whiston Hospital, followed by a fellowship at California Hospital Medical Center - University of Southern California. Dr. Shaikh is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Shaikh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.

Alvin Htut is a Hepatologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Htut is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. Dr. Htut is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Transplant Hepatology.

Gerard Boyle is a Pediatrics specialist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 52 years. Dr. Boyle is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Myocarditis, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Infectious Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Boyle is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 1994.

Eugene Storozynsky is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Storozynsky is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Storozynsky is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Storozynsky is currently accepting new patients.

Bhavadharini Ramu is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Ramu is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Ramu is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2016 and Cardiovascular Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2015. Dr. Ramu is currently accepting new patients.

Raja Kandaswamy is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kandaswamy is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Kandaswamy is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 1998.

Jon Odorico, MD, is a UW Health transplant surgeon and professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Odorico provides comprehensive pre- and post-transplant care for patients of all ages. He specializes in kidney, pancreas and islet (groups of cells in the pancreas) transplant surgery for patients with diabetes and kidney failure.For more than 25 years, Dr. Odorico has been practicing patient-centered care with shared decision-making. He builds lasting relationships with his patients built on trust and experience. He takes time to learn about interests and listen to their goals. He educates patients about their conditions and the risks and benefits of each of their treatment options. Using various methods, including visual aids, Dr. Odorico works to ensure that his patients develop a deep understanding of their unique situation so they can make informed medical choices.In addition to his clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Odorico conducts research to find solutions to common transplantation challenges such as donor shortages. He also studies less invasive ways to cure diabetes using modified cells.In his free time, Dr. Odorico enjoys biking, skiing, playing soccer and farming.My hope for transplant patients is that it eliminates diabetes and kidney failure so they can eat, drink and do what they want without worry. Dr. Odorico is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Odorico is board certified in Surgery.

Erik Finger is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Finger is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Finger is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2006. Dr. Finger is currently accepting new patients.