25 of the Best Transplant Surgeons Near Me

Altan Alim is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Alim is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chylous Ascites, Hepatic Hemangioma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Alim is currently accepting new patients.

A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dr. Gracon earned his medical degree from Michigan State University School of Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan, and completed his residency in General Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. He went on to complete his fellowship in Abdominal Transplant Surgery at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. Prior to joining Piedmont, he practiced as a Transplant Surgeon at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, Louisiana.Dr. Gracon is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He specializes in kidney, pancreas and liver transplantation, and has a special interest in donor organ optimization and emerging technology.In his spare time, he enjoys travel, home projects, gardening, and golf.Dr. Gracon welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Gracon is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Gracon is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gracon is currently accepting new patients.

My wife and I love traveling and learning languages. We spend a lot of time with our families and friends and we love to cook for them all. Dr. Silver is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Silver is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Silver is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory Gibson is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gibson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Endomyocardial Fibrosis, Pulmonary Edema, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Gibson is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

Carrie Johnson is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease.

Justin Segraves, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Justin Segraves specializes in Pulmonary Disease and works at BCM - St. Luke's Medical Center - Lung Transplant Team. To make an appointment, please call (832) 355-2285. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Segraves is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Arteriovenous Malformation, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Splenectomy. Dr. Segraves is currently accepting new patients.

Ilay Rakhman is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Rakhman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Rakhman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rakhman is currently accepting new patients.

Ahmed Fahmy is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Fahmy is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Fahmy is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Dr. Danobeitia is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. Dr. Danobeitia is an abdominal transplant surgeon specializing in liver, kidney, pancreas and islet transplantation. He is currently part of the transplant team at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health. He received his medical degree from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Medicine in Bogota, Colombia, and went on to obtain his PhD in biomedical sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a focus on transplant immunology and islet transplantation. Dr. Danobeitia’s comprehensive training expands the surgical care of transplant patients. He is board-certified in general surgery and holds additional certification in abdominal transplantation. Dr. Danobeitia’s extensive research portfolio includes innovative approaches to improving transplant outcomes through modulation of innate immunity in organ donors. His interests also include cellular and allo- and auto-islet transplantation. In his personal time, Dr. Danobeitia enjoys bike riding, playing guitar, traveling and spending time with his family. He is also fluent in Spanish. Dr. Danobeitia is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Islet Cell Transplantation and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Danobeitia is board certified in Transplant Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and Transplant Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Robert Gunby is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gunby is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menopause, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Gunby is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology- American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology and Obstetrics And Gynecology- American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology.

Quentin Youmans is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Youmans is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Youmans is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology (Certified).

Hetal Karsan is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Karsan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Karsan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2008.

Joel Stracke is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Stracke is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Stracke is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Stracke is currently accepting new patients.

I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of Multiple Myeloma and related blood cancers, including advanced options like stem cell transplants and CAR-T cell therapy. Before coming to Duke, I served as a blood cancer specialist and Director of the Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and have dedicated my career to helping patients battle these complex illnesses. My passion for this field stems from personal experience—losing my mother to Multiple Myeloma inspired me to improve treatments and guide patients through their cancer journey with compassion and hope. I treat a diverse range of patients, from newly diagnosed to those undergoing advanced therapies, always aiming to provide personalized, compassionate care. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, and exploring all the Triangle has to offer. Dr. Dew is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM).

I specialize in leukemia, myeloid neoplasm, adult bone marrow transplantation, and cellular therapies. I have been inspired by many patients and their loved ones going through the challenging journey to cure underlying leukemia and myeloid neoplasms and feel very privileged to serve them. I am dedicated to clinical research that aims to expand access to bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies. I am passionate about improving the outcomes of adult bone marrow transplant patients by preventing the relapse of leukemia. In order to do this, we are developing a comprehensive machine learning algorithm to predict relapse after transplantation. I strive to make a meaningful difference in the treatment of patients with hematologic malignancies. Dr. Hong is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Hong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Med, Hematology , and American Board Of Internal Med, Medical Oncology.

I feel very privileged to be involved in the care of patients that have undergone or may be considering lung transplantation. These are people whose own lungs have failed them even though they have pursued all the options, efforts, and therapies that are currently available with modern medicine. It is an honor to be part of the journey of someone who is literally fighting to the last breath and then witness their incredible second chance at life due to the immeasurable generosity of an organ donor. Duke is an amazing place to be part of. Their multidisciplinary team values every patient and treats them as an individual. While needing a lung transplant should never be on someone’s wish list, it is my goal to always be able to be there by their side and help them navigate the uncertainties, good or bad, of the future. Dr. Robert is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Robert is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Pulmonary Disease.

Steven Kim is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Ileostomy, and Liver Transplant.

Mohamed Maklad is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Maklad is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Radiation Enteritis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Short Bowel Syndrome.

Reading, swimming, yoga, running and spending time with my family. Dr. Turner is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Umbilical Hernia, Acute Pancreatitis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Turner is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

Maged Argalious is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Argalious is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Thrombectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Argalious is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2003.

Hayden Baker, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in sports medicine with expertise in arthroscopic procedures that are minimally invasive, including hip, knee and shoulder surgeries. He also performs open shoulder procedures such as shoulder replacements. As a former collegiate athlete, Dr. Baker understands the importance of returning to activity and aims to help patients get back to the things they love through thoughtful, evidence-based care. Dr. Baker is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Concussion, Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

George Ruiz, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist and chair of Cardiology. He specializes in general heart care including treatment for heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, adult congenital heart disease and heart disease in pregnancy.|He has a clinical interest in treating heart failure and managing ventricular assist devices.“I love getting people back to who they were and coaching them to re-connect with their goals,” he says. “Heart failure routinely limits patients — I get excited when we can give patients back what heart failure has taken from them. It’s inspiring to see patients reclaim their lives.” He adds, “There’s something magical about a second chance. I always wanted to be part of team that made second chances possible.”|Dr. Ruiz attended The Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in the Bronx. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at The Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Harvard Medical School in Boston.“I love building teams,” he notes. “Over the years, I’ve been part of building teams that expanded the ways we help patients. These teams can challenge the notion of what is possible and improve the health of the communities they serve.”|In 2014, Dr. Ruiz received the John J. Lynch, MD, Moral Courage Award for his dedication to providing end-of-life care to those with advanced heart failure. And in 2009, he received the Nurses’ Choice Physician Collaboration Award. “It was a moving moment for me,” he recalls. “People perform best when everyone’s contribution is valued and respected.”|The child of immigrants from Cuba and Colombia, Dr. Ruiz is fluent in Spanish. “I grew up in an industrial town in northern New Jersey,” he says. “My hometown taught me the value of hard work, persistence and grit — lessons that have served me well.”|In his spare time, Dr. Ruiz is learning to cook. “I have an amazing wife and three daughters,” he adds. “Most of my free time happily belongs to them.”|Video: more from Dr. George Ruiz, M.D.|Referral|The provider’s specialties include:|Treatment for heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, adult congenital heart disease, and heart disease in pregnancy.|If you’re a provider who’d like to refer a patient, call our 24/7 referral line at 800-332-8901 or visit www.emr-link.com. Dr. Ruiz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cor Pulmonale, and Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. Dr. Ruiz is currently accepting new patients.

Alexander S. Vogel, MD, is a transplant hepatologist at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Medicine at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He also serves as the Associate Program Director for the transplant hepatology fellowship. Dr. Vogel specializes in the treatment of patients with advanced liver disease and liver cancer and managing patients both before and after liver transplantation. He believes strongly in patient-centered care with a focus on respect and close communication. Dr. Vogel is committed to educating his patients on their medical conditions to help empower them. Dr. Vogel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Ascites, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Suzie Lee is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. She is a multi-organ transplant surgeon, performing liver, kidney and pancreas transplants. Her professional interests include biliary disease and complex gastrointestinal issues of the pancreas and liver. As an accomplished hepatopancreatic biliary surgeon, she provides patients with innovative treatment and surgical options for liver, pancreas and bile duct cancer. After earning her medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, she completed her residency in general surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. She went on to complete a fellowship in abdominal transplant surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Lee served in the Peace Corps in Mali, West Africa and worked as a book publicist in New York. Dr. Lee is active in the International Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Association and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. When she is not operating, Dr. Lee enjoys exploring Texas and experiencing new adventures with her husband and children. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Visceromegaly, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Lee is board certified in Transplant Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, Transplant Surgery- American Board Of Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Manpreet Singh is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Nephritis, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.