Professor Koray Acarli is a highly experienced expert in general surgery, organ transplantation, and liver surgery. With a remarkable career spanning 42 years, he has made significant contributions to the field, especially in liver and kidney transplantation.
Professor of Hematology & Internal Diseases
Education
- 2004 – Current, Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
- 1993 – 2004, Associate Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
- 1976 – 1981, Medical School at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
Career
- 2004 – Current, Professor of General Surgery and Head of Organ Transplantation Center at Memorial Sisli Hospital
- 1999 – 2007, Istanbul/Turkey
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
General Surgery Department Liver and Biliary Tract Surgery - 1995 – 1995, Hamburg/Germany
UNIVERSITÄT HAMBURG CHIRURGISCHE KLINIK
Visiting Surgeon - 1993 – 1999, Istanbul/Turkey
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
General Surgery Department Liver and Biliary Tract Surgery Unit - 1991 – 1992, New York/USA
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
Liver Transplant Department Research Assistant - 1988 – 1991, Istanbul/Turkey
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
General Surgery Department Liver and Biliary Tract Surgery Unit(Chief Intern) - 1987 – 1988, Istanbul/Turkey
S.S.Y.B. TAKSIM HOSPITAL
General Surgery Specialist Compulsory Service/ Chief Intern
Patient Story
Renowned for his skill in performing complex liver and kidney transplants and his commitment to advancing medical knowledge, Prof. Acarli is a key figure in organ transplantation and liver surgery. His services are especially sought after by international patients, thanks to his reputation for delivering exceptional medical care.
Professor Koray Acarli is a highly experienced expert in general surgery, organ transplantation, and liver surgery. With a remarkable career spanning 42 years, he has made significant contributions to the field, especially in liver transplantation. Prof. Acarli has served as the Head of the Department of Liver Transplantation in Adults and Children at the prestigious Memorial Sisli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.
His educational journey began with a medical degree from Istanbul University, where he later advanced his career to become a professor. His time at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York as a research fellow in the Department of Liver Transplantation is particularly notable, enhancing his expertise.
Professor Acarli’s professional affiliations with several journals, associations, and foundations, including the Turkish Society of Surgery and the Turkish Society of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, underscore his standing in the medical community. He has published over 70 articles related to liver transplantation, pancreatic surgeries, liver and biliary tract tumors, reflecting his extensive research and expertise in these areas.
About Memorial Sisli Hospital:
Professor Acarli has been serving as the Head of the Department of Liver Transplantation in Adults and Children at the prestigious Memorial Sisli Hospital. It is an integral part of the renowned Memorial Health Group. The hospital stands as the first hospital awarded JCI accreditation in Turkey and is still one of the most competing healthcare facilities in Istanbul, attracting international patients for its exceptional medical services and state-of-the-art infrastructure. With its specialized departments, the hospital is recognized globally for its expertise in various medical fields.
Ask your questions to Professor Acarli:
Filling in this form is the easiest and the fastest way to contact us!
Publications
-
Mayo Clinic surgeons perform first robotic-assisted kidney transplant
A robotic-assisted kidney transplant requires a smaller incision. It lowers the risk that patients will experience complications, such as an infection or hernia. Patients may also have less discomfort and a speedier recovery, potentially meaning less time in the hospital after surgery
