Gastroenterology
Ahmet Gurakar, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Medical Director, Liver Transplantation
Dr. Ahmet O. Gurakar is a transplant hepatologist and gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, with over 40 years of experience in medicine. He specializes in complex liver diseases, including hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, primary biliary cholangitis, alcoholic cirrhosis, acute pancreatitis, and liver failure. His practice focuses on liver transplantation, serving as Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program, where he overse
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Transplant Hepatology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- University of Mysore / Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Science — M.D., 1983
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Medical Director, Liver Transplantation
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice