Myeloma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.

He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty in 1992 and became a Specialist in Medicine at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Diseases. In 2002, the doctor served as an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology at the same institution.

The doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers, leukemia (lymphoma), childhood bleeding diseases, vascular occlusion, anemia treatments, and deficiencies in iron and vitamins.

With a strong academic background, the doctor has published 15 articles in international refereed journals, presented 9 full texts at international scientific meetings, authored 3 books or book chapters, and published 8 articles in local refereed journals.

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is a multi-award-winning haematologist specialising in stem cell transplants and bone marrow treatments at Biruni University Hospital.

• Recognised by the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Association with a first-prize award for his clinical research
• Specialised in haematology and stem cell transplantation at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in apheresis, a process that filters blood components to treat complex blood disorders
• Executive member of the Hematologic Oncology Society and the Hematologic Immunology Society

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz graduated with honours from Istanbul University and currently leads haematology care at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Specialises in treating multiple myeloma and managing bone marrow failure
• Directed the Hematology Clinic at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital
• Expert in stem cell transplantation and therapeutic apheresis for blood disorders
• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydin University
• Fellowship trained at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtarslan Oncology Hospital

Professor Osman Ilhan was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow stem cell transplant. He now leads myeloma and blood disorder treatments at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in stem cell transplantation to replace diseased bone marrow
• Expert in therapeutic apheresis – filtering blood to remove harmful proteins
• Trained in stem cell mobilisation at the MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Founding President of the Geriatric Hematology Association
• Published 300+ research papers with over 5,000 global citations

Professor Siret Ratip brings elite London-based expertise to Myeloma care, having refined his skills at University College Hospital and the Institute of Child Health.

• Specialises in haematology and oncology with a focus on blood disorders
• Holds a medical degree from King's College University Hospital in London
• Coordinates complex treatment plans for patients with multiple myeloma
• Serves as a member of the British Haematology Committee
• Active researcher in blood-related conditions including thalassaemia and bone marrow function