Myeloma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Serdar Bedii Omay is a highly regarded haematologist who holds a PhD in molecular haematology from the Mie University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplantation and molecular haematology at Emsey Hospital
• Published over 65 scientific articles focused on blood cancers and transplant outcomes
• Held senior professorships at Ege University and Karadeniz Technical University
• Completed military medical service at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Presented at more than 110 international medical meetings on haematological care

Dr. Birol Baytan is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 950 bone marrow transplants for children. Dr. Baytan specializes in treating childhood cancers, leukemia, and lymphomas. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital with Turkey’s largest bone marrow transplant unit.

• Specializes in complex procedures like CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Treats childhood bleeding diseases, vascular occlusion, and various types of anemia.
• Authored over 15 articles in international refereed journals and three medical books.
• Former Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology at Uludağ University.

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a highly decorated specialist who focuses on complex haematological malignancies at Biruni University Hospital.

• Recognised with the Young Researcher Award by the National Haematology Congress
• Previously served at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Holds a PhD in haematology from the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains active membership in the European Society of Haematology
• Published 50 research papers in respected medical journals

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, and leukemia chemotherapy. Dr. Apak is the current Head of Department at Istanbul University Department of Pediatrics.

• Published over 70 international medical articles on pediatric oncology research.
• Treats complex conditions like lymphoma, neuroblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Professor Leylagül Kaynar leads the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She brings global expertise from her time as a research scholar at the Duke University Bone Marrow Transplant Center in the USA.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplants (BMT) to treat myeloma and other blood disorders
• Former Director of an Apheresis Unit – uses specialised equipment to collect healthy stem cells
• Served as Head of Hematology at the Bahrain Oncology Center
• Qualified Professor with multiple leadership roles at Erciyes University medical faculty

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

Dr. Kadri Yamac is an internist and hematologist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1976–1982). He completed Internal Medicine training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1984–1989). He then completed a Hematology subspecialty at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1993). He became an Associate Professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He was promoted to Professor in 2002.

Medical interests: anemias, coagulation disorders, hemochromatosis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymph node diseases, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma.

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

Dr. Gulyuz Ozturk is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic in Istanbul. She ranks among the top five pediatric oncohematologists in Turkey. Dr. Ozturk treats childhood blood cancers and bone marrow disorders.

• Performs chemotherapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
• Treats hematologic conditions including aplastic anemia and thrombocytopenia.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group Association.