25 of the Best Transplant Surgeons Near Me

Shannon Cornell, NP, specializes in Heart Failure & Transplant. Dr. Cornell is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Cornell is currently accepting new patients.

Diego di Sabato, M.D., serves as the Surgical Director of Liver Transplantation for both adult and pediatric patients at MUSC, a position that allows him to make a significant impact on patient care. He is developing a robust Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT) program and works with multidisciplinary teams including MUSC Health's Transplant Oncology practice, the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program, and other LDLT indications.Dr. di Sabato joined MUSC from the University of Chicago School of Medicine, where, since 2019, he served as the co-director of the Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT) Program. During his tenure at the University of Chicago School of Medicine, he relaunched the LDLT program after a 5-year hiatus, building it into one of the busiest LDLT programs in the region, with surgical outcomes that have met or exceeded national standards. As a pediatric transplant surgeon, he integrated live donor liver transplants and established a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric liver diseases, with excellent outcomes considering the complex population. The impact of the LDLT program now contributes to more than half of the pediatric liver transplants, including for acute liver failure in children, as well as an essential component of their novel Transplant Oncology program.Dr. di Sabato is exceedingly well trained, having completed two fellowships in Transplantation at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He was also a visiting surgeon at the world's busiest living donor liver transplant program, Asan Medical Center, in Seoul, South Korea, the first center in the world to perform living donor liver transplantation.Along with his dedication to his clinical work, Dr. di Sabato is passionate about continued research to improve care for transplant patients. Currently, he is investigating liver recovery options in order to increase the number of viable organs available for patients needing a liver transplant. Dr. Di Sabato is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

Dr. Joshua Turkeltaub is a transplant hepatologist and gastroenterologist in the Division of Digestive Health and Liver Disease at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan. Dr. Turkeltaub subsequently completed fellowships in gastroenterology as well as transplant hepatology at the University of Colorado.Â. Dr. Turkeltaub is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Esophageal Varices, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Turkeltaub is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Auvenshine is a transplantation and dialysis access surgeon at Avera Medical Group Transplant & Liver Surgery. Dr. Auvenshine is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Osteomyelitis, Thrombophlebitis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Auvenshine is board certified in American Board Of Surgery Fellow Of The American College Of Osteopathic Surgeons.

Daniel Silverman, MD, specializes in Heart Failure & Transplant and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Silverman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Silverman is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Cooper, MD is the Chief of Transplantation and Director of Solid Organ Transplant.Dr. Cooper seeks new opportunities for living donation through innovation and by removing the disincentives for those considering donation while promoting the safety and long-term care of live organ donors. His clinical interests included kidney and pancreas transplantation in both children and adults; particularly the use of marginal organs and has chaired several national taskforces which have led to many innovative projects to potentially bring more patients an opportunity to receive the Gift of Life. Dr. Cooper is involved in several ongoing clinical research projects primarily with an interest in immunosuppression minimization and tolerance and avoidance of delayed graft function in kidney allografts following preservation injury. He has authored over 260 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 300 abstracts and 12 book chapters. He is regularly invited to speak on a variety of transplant-related topics both nationally and internationally.Dr. Cooper is involved in organ transplantation activities both nationally and internationally. He is the UNOS/OPTN Past President. He is a member of the Board of Directors for several national organizations. Dr. Cooper is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Cooper is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

Madhuri Ramakrishnan is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Ramakrishnan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Ramakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant and Pulmonary Hypertension, New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NYCardiovascular Disease, Temple Heart and Vascular Institute, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Raza is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Raza is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology.

Andrew Adams is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Adams is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Adams is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2011. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew J. Sanders, MD, is a vascular and general surgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Sanders starts by listening to better understand you and your concerns. Then, he works with you to create a surgical care plan that's right for you. As a board-certified kidney transplant surgeon, Dr. Sanders provides care for patients needing a life-saving transplant due to kidney failure. Dr. Sanders is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Sanders is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Anupama Kumar is a hematologist-oncologist who specializes in caring for patients with multiple myeloma and other blood cancers. She also cares for patients who are undergoing treatments that include stem cell transplant, chemotherapy and cell therapies while in the hospital. In research, Kumar leads clinical trials evaluating new treatments for patients with multiple myeloma. Kumar earned her medical degree at Tufts University, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine. She completed a fellowship in hematology-oncology at University of California, San Diego, where she received specialized training in multiple myeloma and bone marrow transplant. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Primary Amyloidosis, and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Derlis C. Fleitas is an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Sleep. Dr. Fleitas graduated from the National University of Asuncion in Paraguay. He completed his internship and residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Jacobi program in New York. He then proceeded to complete his sub-specialty training in lung transplantation, pulmonary and critical care medicine at Temple University Hospital/Lewis Katz School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fleitas focuses his clinical and research efforts in the areas of lung transplantation, sarcoidosis, pulmonary embolism, and advance lung disease. Dr. Sosa is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Sarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Embolectomy, and Lung Transplant.

Alp Demirag, MD, is an abdominal transplant surgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL. As a board-certified kidney transplant surgeon, Dr. Demirag cares for patients needing a life-saving transplant due to kidney failure. Dr. Demirag’s areas of research interest include developing software programs in organ transplant, genetic polymorphism therapeutic drug monitoring and immunologically high-risk patients. Dr. Demirag is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Malnutrition, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Demirag is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michelle Hudspeth is a 1999 graduate of the MUSC College of Medicine and completed her residency, chief residency, and fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the National Cancer Institute. She is the division chief for pediatric hematology/oncology and is the director of the pediatric blood and marrow transplant program and the quality director for the combined adult and pediatric blood and marrow transplant program. Her main clinical focus is transplantation, including haploidentical, related and unrelated allogeneic, cord blood, and autologous donor sources. She is the institutional principal investigator for Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium trials. She is a member of the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium GVHD committee and supportive care committee. She also serves on several working committees (GVHD, pediatric cancer, immune deficiencies/inborn errors of metabolism) for the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research. Her clinical research includes multiple aspects of transplantation, including a clinical trial incorporating pravastatin for matched related donor transplants for sickle cell disease. Dr. Hudspeth is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Infantile Neutropenia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Su is the H. Marvin Pollard Collegiate Professor of Gastroenterology, III. In addition to her appointment at the University of Michigan, she is also the Associate Chief of Medicine for Subspecialty Care and Access as well as Chief of the Gastroenterology Section at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Her research focus is on innovative approaches to specialty care and access. She also serves as the Director of the Morphomics Analysis Group at the University of Michigan where she leads a multidisciplinary collaborative of physicians, biostatisticians and engineers developing methods for analyzing medical imaging. By linking imaging features to clinical outcomes, they are able to use quantitative imaging data to improve the diagnosis and prognosis of patients with liver disease as well as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Dr. Su serves as the President of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the leading organization of scientists and health care professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease. She is committed to the vision of the organization to prevent and cure liver disease. Dr. Su is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, Crohn's Disease, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection.

Margarita German, MD, is a UW Health transplant hepatologist (liver doctor). She’s also an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. German cares for patients before and after they’ve undergone a liver transplant. She also provides care for patients with all types of liver disease, including hepatitis A, B, and C, liver cancer and cirrhosis. She has a special clinical interest in alcohol-associated liver disease.Dr. German founded a multidisciplinary alcohol-associated liver disease clinic, where she sees patients with alcohol use disorder and alcohol-associated liver disease. She works closely with other team members in the clinic, who include addiction medicine specialists, social workers and other hepatologists.Dr. German’s current research focuses on outcomes for patients who are being treated for alcohol-associated liver disease.Outside of work, Dr. German enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, salsa dancing, playing the piano and traveling.One thing that really excites me about my field is that we’re making improvements and discoveries every day. Dr. German is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Visceromegaly, and Liver Transplant. Dr. German is board certified in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology.

Keith Superdock is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Superdock is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Polycystic Kidney Disease.

Raja Dhanekula, MD, discovered his passion for hepatology while in medical school, taking care of patients with little access to liver transplant. He completed his medical training at Siddhartha Medical College in India and his residency in internal medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA. He completed fellowship training in gastroenterology, advanced hepatology and transplant hepatology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Dhanekula finds it rewarding to diagnose and educate patients with fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis and cirrhosis. As a dedicated hepatologist, he is most gratified in helping patients and family members navigate the complexities of the liver transplant program. His goal is to make sure patients benefit from convenient tertiary level expertise for liver disorders here in the Greater Austin Region. Dr. Dhanekula is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dhanekula is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

"Dr. Joshua ""Bear"" Coney is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Transplantation, and Mechanical Circulatory Support. He graduated from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and has trained at highly respected institutions, including Baylor University Medical Center and Loma Linda University, to obtain his post-doctoral certifications. After completing an Invasive Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center, he was invited to serve as section leader of Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation Medicine at the Tidelands Health hospital system in Myrtle Beach, where he established their Heart Failure Clinic. He served our country as a reserve officer of the United States Navy, completing his service at the rank of Lieutenant Commander.Dr. Coney has been invited to present research and case reports at international conferences. Throughout his training, he has been awarded for teaching both medical students and residents. He brings an extensive background in providing care for underprivileged populations. He intends to extend the ground-breaking therapies in advanced heart failure and heart transplant medicine at MUSC Charleston to Columbia, SC.". Dr. Coney is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Coney is currently accepting new patients.

Ahmad Saleh Alqassieh, M.D. is a distinguished medical professional with a rich general and transplant surgery background. Dr. Alqassieh earned his Medical Doctorate from Hashemite University, setting the foundation for his medical career. His commitment to excellence led him to pursue extensive postgraduate training, including a Fellowship in Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. Prior to that, he completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in General Surgery at King Hussein Cancer Center and a Residency in General Surgery at Jordan University Hospital. Dr. Alqassieh's medical journey began with an Internship at Prince Faysal, further refining his skills and knowledge. Dr. Alqassieh holds several certifications, including completing the ATLS Course from the Medical University of South Carolina and a Basic Life Support Certificate from the American Heart Association. He is also certified by the Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), a testament to his dedication to professional development and proficiency. Currently, Dr. Alqassieh serves as a General Surgeon at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center and holds the esteemed position of Transplant Surgeon at MUSC Health, where he specializes in abdominal organ transplantation, utilizing advanced techniques such as the Da Vinci Robot for surgery. Additionally, he holds the title of Assistant Professor in the College of Medicine, Surgery, and Transplant Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he imparts his expertise to future generations of medical professionals. He also served as an Instructor in the Introductory Course of Clinical Science for fourth-year medical students at the University of Jordan. Dr. Alqassieh is an active member of the American Society of Transplant Surgery, reflecting his dedication to staying abreast of the latest advancements in his field. His professional interests include abdominal and kidney transplantation, pre- and post-transplant treatment, vascular access for transplant procedures, and robotic surgery. Dr. Alqassieh's unwavering commitment to patient care and surgical innovation continues to impact the field of transplant surgery profoundly. Dr. Alqassieh is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Alqassieh is currently accepting new patients.

Rasha El is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. El is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. El is board certified in Nephrology: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2015. Dr. El is currently accepting new patients.

Paola Roldan is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Shawnee, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Roldan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Cardiomyopathy, Endocarditis, and Heart Failure. Dr. Roldan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology - 2024 , American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease - 2022 , and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2019. Dr. Roldan is currently accepting new patients.

I started college as a chemistry major. Very quickly I realized that I wanted to be involved with people not behind a desk or in a lab. Nursing seemed like a way to accomplish that. I have loved every minute since making that change both during my education and the years since then. What I want my patients to know about me:My favorite part of my job is being with my patients. I am happiest in my exam room with the day-to-day task of caring for others. Heart failure is a complex disease that often progresses. I hope to offer my patients and families education, stability, support and quality of life during their heart failure journey. What I do when I'm not seeing patients:I love spending time with my daughters, my husband, and my mom. I enjoy exercising at the gym and running when I am not taking kids to various activities. My favorite spot is in a beach chair staring at the ocean. Minich, NP is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Minich, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - 2003.

Kara Cole, ANP, specializes in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Cole is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Cole is currently accepting new patients.

Kathleen Law, FNP, MSN, specializes in Heart Failure & Transplant, and Cardiology. Dr. Law is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Law is currently accepting new patients.