Prof. Hamdı Karakayalı is a highly respected transplant surgeon with a distinguished career in kidney and liver transplantation. His expertise extends beyond the operating room into clinical education and national health policy. After serving on the faculty of Başkent University Hospital, he joined Acıbadem Health Group, where he provides exceptional surgical care and leadership.

Prof. Karakayalı is a key opinion leader, actively contributing to international societies like The Transplantation Society and the European Board of Surgery. At the national level, he serves on the Kidney and Liver Transplantation Scientific Committees for Turkey's Ministry of Health, helping shape clinical standards and transplant policy. This unique combination of hands-on surgical excellence, academic experience, and policy engagement allows him to improve transplant outcomes and advance the field both in Turkey and globally.

Specialities

Prof. M.D. Hamdı Karakayalı specializes in treating a range of conditions within their field. Learn more about the treatments, procedures, and medical areas where they bring extensive experience and trusted care.

Educational Info

Learn about Prof. M.D. Hamdı Karakayalı’s medical journey — from education to specialization — and how their academic training supports their commitment to patient care.

  • checkedBaskent University Hospital – Professor(M.Ch. 2005)
  • checkedBaşkent University Hospital – Associate Professor(M.Ch. 1998)
  • checkedBaşkent University Hospital – Assistant Professor(M.Ch. )
  • checkedHacettepe University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery(M.Ch. )
  • checkedHacettepe University Faculty of Medicine(M.Ch. )

Memberships

Prof. M.D. Hamdı Karakayalı is an active member of several esteemed medical organizations, ensuring alignment with the latest clinical guidelines and ethical practices.

  • checkedWorld Transplantation Society (The Transplantation Society)
  • checkedTurkey Organ Transplant Association
  • checkedMiddle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT)
  • checkedAmerican College of Surgeons
  • checkedEuropean Board of Surgery
  • checkedNew Key Opinion Leaders
  • checkedKidney Transplantation Scientific Committee Member – Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Organ Transplantation
  • checkedLiver Transplantation Scientific Committee Member – Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Organ Transplantation

Experience

With a career spanning 6+ years, Prof. M.D. Hamdı Karakayalı has served in various esteemed medical centers, contributing to both outpatient and surgical care across a wide spectrum of cases.

  • checkedAcibadem Health Group( 2020-01-01 Current)
  • checkedMedipol Mega University Hospital – Organ Transplant Center and HPB Unit Director( 2013-01-01 - 2017-01-01)
  • checkedPrivate Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital – Head of Organ Transplant Center and HPB Unit( 2011-01-01 - 2013-01-01)
  • checkedBaşkent University Hospital – Liver Transplant and Kidney Transplant Specialist( 2009-01-01 - 2011-01-01)
  • checkedBaşkent University Hospital – Specialist Doctor( 1994-01-01 - 2011-01-01)
  • checkedMinistry of Health – Advisor to the Scientific Committee on Liver and Kidney Transplantation( 2002-01-01 - 2010-01-01)
  • checkedBaşkent University Hospital – Vice Chairman of the Department of General Surgery( 1999-01-01 - 2010-01-01)

Frequently Asked Questions

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Dr. Ezgi Darıcı - Obstetrics and Gynaecologist at Acibadem Atakent Hospital with 2 years experience
  • 2 Years Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
Speaks: Turkish, English

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Assoc. Prof. M.D. Fatih Aygün - Pediatrics Specialist at Acibadem Atakent Hospital with 4 years experience
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  • Pediatrics Specialist
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M.D. Hüseyin Demir - Neurosurgeon at Acibadem Atakent Hospital with 4 years experience
  • 4 Years Experience
  • Neurosurgeon
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M.D. Murat Yıldar - General surgeon at Acibadem Atakent Hospital with 5 years experience
  • 5 Years Experience
  • General surgeon
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M.D. Shabnam Islamova - Emergency and Trauma at Acibadem Atakent Hospital with 5 years experience
  • 5 Years Experience
  • Emergency and Trauma
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Assoc. Prof. M.D. Suat Bilici - ENT Specialist at Acibadem Atakent Hospital with 5 years experience
  • 5 Years Experience
  • ENT Specialist
Speaks: Turkish, English

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M.D. Yusuf Ay - Emergency and Trauma at Acibadem Atakent Hospital with 4 years experience
  • 4 Years Experience
  • Emergency and Trauma
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Assoc. Prof. M.D. Ali Özer - General surgeon at Acibadem Atakent Hospital with 6 years experience
  • 6 Years Experience
  • General surgeon
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Prof. M.D. Ali Tekin - Urologist at Acibadem Atakent Hospital with 7 years experience
  • 7 Years Experience
  • Urologist
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Prof. M.D. Aziz Polat - Pediatrics Specialist at Acibadem Atakent Hospital with 4 years experience
  • 4 Years Experience
  • Pediatrics Specialist
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