Prof. Kamil Yalçın Polat

Name

1. Prof. Kamil Yalçın Polat

Specialization

1. General Surgery & Organ Transplantation

Experience

1. Graduated from Atatürk University, Faculty of Medicine (1986)
2. Specialization in General Surgery, Atatürk University (1991)
3. Faculty Member, Atatürk University, Faculty of Medicine (1991–2010)
4. Director, Atatürk University Organ Transplantation Center (2003–2010)
5. Head of Organ Transplantation Department, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, Istanbul (2010–present)

Areas of Expertise

1. Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation
2. Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery (liver, bile ducts, and pancreas)
3. Advanced laparoscopic surgery
4. Oncologic surgery

Memberships & Certifications

1. Vice President, Turkish Association of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
2. Board Member, ONKKD
3. Scientific Council Member for Kidney Transplantation – Turkish Ministry of Health
4. Member, Turkish Society of Surgery
5. Member, American Society of Transplant Surgeons
6. Member, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association

Awards & Research

1. Outstanding Service Award, Palandöken Municipality
2. TÜBİTAK Research Grant recipient
3. Over 28 articles published in international journals and more than 100 in national journals
4. Academic awards, including first place in the General Surgery Specialization Exam

About the Doctor

1. Prof. Kamil Yalçın Polat is recognized as one of the pioneers of organ transplantation in Turkey, with extensive expertise in liver, kidney, and pancreas surgeries. He serves as a medical reference for many research institutions and specialized hospitals.
2. He has been instrumental in developing organ transplantation protocols and training new generations of surgeons in Turkey, while also integrating international experience into his clinical practice at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
3. Prof. Polat is known for his precise surgical approach and his human-centered vision, focusing not only on successful operations but also on the patient’s quality of life after surgery. This makes him a trusted and influential figure in general surgery and organ transplantation at both national and international levels.