Best Lymphoma Doctors in Turkey 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

Dr. Omur Gokmen Sevindik is a hematologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, a top-ranked medical center in the US. Dr. Sevindik specializes in treating blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 300,000 patients annually.

• Performs allogeneic and haploidentical stem cell transplantations.
• Authored 18 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Presented research findings at over 25 international scientific conferences.
• Treats complex conditions including myeloma, aplastic anemia, and thrombocytopenia.

Professor Bulent Eser is a senior haematologist at Medical Park Antalya with a distinguished academic background in blood cancers. He leads complex treatment protocols for patients with various types of lymphoma.

• Professor at Erciyes University – one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions
• Member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Specialises in haematologic oncology focusing on malignant blood disorders
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Hematology

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

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 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

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

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including 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 Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya with a deep focus on complex internal medicine cases.

• Trained at Akdeniz University – a prominent Turkish centre for medical oncology research
• Dual-qualified in internal medicine and oncology for comprehensive lymphoma management
• Served at Antalya Training and Research Hospital managing high patient volumes
• Focuses on systemic therapies including targeted treatments for lymphatic system cancers
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society