Best Lymphoma Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Professor Zafer Gulbas was specially recruited from the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA to lead the Oncohematology Department at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Founder of the Bone Marrow Transplantation Center with 900+ procedures successfully completed
• Specialises in treating malignant blood disorders using flow cytometry for precise cell analysis
• Trained at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
• Active member of the American Society of Hematology and European Hematology Association
• Expert in managing complex blood bank protocols and platelet function disorders

Professor Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncology leader at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in targeted therapies and tumour immunology for complex blood cancers.

• Focuses on tumour biology and immunotherapy to create personalised treatment plans
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
• Published over 40 scientific papers on cancer research and biology
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society
• Trained in flow cytometry to better analyse and identify specific cancer cells

Education:

2015

Dokuz Eylül University, Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine and Hematology 

2010

Dokuz Eylül University, Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine 

2005

Hacettepe University, Medical Faculty,

Experience:

2024 – 

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

2017 – 2024

Bağcılar Medipol University Hospital

2017 – 2017

Fırat University

2015 - 2017

Fırat University

2014 - 2015

Mayo Clinic

Publications:

18 Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

26 Abstracts and Books Presented at International Scientific Conferences

7 Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals

51 Abstracts Presented at National Scientific Conferences

Professor Bozkurt is a leading specialist in childhood lymphoma and blood cancers, currently serving as Clinical Director at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Trained in stem cell transplantation at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in the United States
• Specialises in pediatric bone marrow transplants for high-risk lymphoma cases
• Member of the International Pediatric Oncology Group (SIOP)
• Published over 40 research papers on pediatric haematology and stem cell therapy
• Completed a neuro-oncology observership at Harvard University's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, an institution affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapies that use the body's immune system to fight cancer
• Holds an ESMO certification, a globally recognised mark of excellence in medical oncology
• Co-authored 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment' and 'Precision Medicine in Cancer'
• Member of the European School of Oncology and the European Society of Medical Oncology
• Achieved the rank of Professor at Halic University after extensive academic research

Dr Toluy Ozgumus is a specialist hematologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who has managed over 900 successful treatments for complex blood disorders.

• Specialises in treating lymphomas and rare hematological cancers using tailored protocols
• Expertise in bone marrow transplantation for high-risk blood cancer cases
• Completed subspecialty hematology training at Marmara University Department of Hematology
• Managed diagnosis and treatment for over 1000 patients with clotting and bleeding disorders
• Highly skilled in treating myeloproliferative diseases and acute or chronic leukemias

Professor Savas Kansoy is a leading authority in paediatric lymphoma care and stem cell transplantation, having founded Turkey's first paediatric bone marrow transplant units.

• Specialises in stem cell transplantation for childhood lymphomas and blood disorders
• Accredited by the European Group for Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Co-chairs the National Bone Marrow Transplantation Working Group
• Former Head of Pediatrics at Ege University and specialist since 1982
• Published extensive research on cord blood and stem cell therapy outcomes

Professor Sebnem Izmir Guner is a leading haematology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who has established three major bone marrow transplant centres during her career.

• Specialises in treating lymphoma and multiple myeloma using therapeutic apheresis – a process that filters blood to remove diseased components
• Founded the Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre at Medicalpark Bahcelievler
• Member of several Turkish haematology associations and has received three academic awards for clinical excellence
• Published over 35 research papers in international and national medical journals

Associate Professor Oguzhan Babacan is a specialist in paediatric blood cancers who has spent over a decade focus on bone marrow transplants at Hisar Hospital.

• Treats childhood lymphoma using autologous and haploidentical stem cell transplants
• Specialises in managing lymph node enlargement and complex blood disorders in children
• Managed the bone marrow transplant unit for 13 years at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Consults on paediatric solid tumours and cases of fever of unknown origin

Professor Deniz Gören brings global expertise to lymphoma care, having completed a specialised research fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the United States.

• Completed the Lymphoma Masterclass with the Turkish Academy of Blood Science
• Member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Specialises in haematology and internal medicine at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Trained in bone marrow transplantation protocols at the EBMT International course
• Recognised specialist in treating complex blood disorders and lymphatic cancers

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Professor Leylagül Kaynar leads the haematology and stem cell unit at Medipol Mega University Hospital, bringing specialist expertise from the Duke University Bone Marrow Transplant Center.

• Head of Hematology and BMT Department at a major university hospital
• Completed research at Duke University, a leading US transplant centre
• Expert in apheresis, a process used to collect healthy blood stem cells
• Former Head of Hematology at the Bahrain Oncology Center
• Specialises in managing blood-based cancers and stem cell transplants

Professor Ayhan Gulsan is a leading Turkish haematologist who trained at the prestigious Duke University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the USA.

• Specialises in both autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation for lymphoma cases
• Founder of the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma using brentuximab vedotin
• Published extensive research on high-dose therapy and transplantation for T-cell lymphomas
• Former Head of Haematology at one of Turkey's top university hospitals

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya leads haematological care at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, specialising in both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas.

• Expert in stem cell transplantation, including autologous and allogeneic bone marrow procedures
• Uses targeted therapies and immunotherapies to attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Hospital, a leading Turkish centre for stem cell transplantation
• Provides chemotherapy for both outpatient and intensive inpatient lymphoma cases
• Specialises in managing bone marrow deficiencies and chronic leukaemia complications

Professor Hasan Atilla Ozkan is the current President of the Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Association and a leading expert in blood-based lymphoma treatments.

• Specialises in stem cell transplantation, holding certifications for both autologous and allogeneic procedures
• Uses flow cytometry for precise diagnosis and monitoring of blood-borne cancers
• Expert in therapeutic apheresis, a specialised process that filters blood to remove or collect specific cells
• Serves as a Professor at Yeditepe University, training the next generation of haematology specialists
• Member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)

Professor Omay is a dual-qualified hematology specialist and PhD who leads the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at Emsey Hospital.

• Trained in molecular hematology at Japan Mie Medical School
• Specialises in managing lymphoma through bone marrow and stem cell transplants
• Published 65 scientific articles on hematology and transplant outcomes
• Former Professor of Hematology at Ege University and Karadeniz Technical University
• Expertise includes complex blood disorders requiring molecular-level diagnosis

Professor Baytan is a leading specialist in paediatric haematology at Emsey Hospital, focusing on blood cancer treatments for children. He holds professorship status at Uludag University – one of the region's largest medical teaching institutions.

• Specialises in managing childhood lymphoma and leukaemia cases
• Treats complex blood disorders including vascular occlusion and bleeding diseases
• Published 15 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Authored three medical books on paediatric blood conditions
• Expert in managing iron and vitamin deficiency treatments for younger patients