Best Neuroblastoma Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Ceyhun Bozkurt is a leading paediatric haematology-oncology specialist who trained at the Harvard-affiliated Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He currently serves as the Clinical Director at Medical Park Bahcelievler.

• Specialises in neuroblastoma and stem cell therapy for childhood cancers
• Completed a fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in the USA
• Vice Director of the Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Istinye University
• Member of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)
• Published over 40 scientific articles on paediatric haematological malignancies

Dr. Ahmet Nadir Tosyali is a pediatric surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He holds the Turkish Pediatric Surgery Qualification Certificate. Dr. Tosyali treats complex conditions like Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, and spina bifida. He provides care at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specializes in neonatal surgery, pediatric urology, and oncological procedures.
• Completed training in anorectal malformations and international hypospadias repair.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery and the Pediatric Urology Society.
• Works at a Top 10 world hospital according to MTQUA rankings.

Professor Yesim Yildirim is a leading medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in targeted therapies and immunotherapy protocols for complex paediatric and adult cases.

• Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) for clinical excellence
• Co-author of the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment'
• Trained in immunotherapy at the Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London
• Coordinates precision medicine protocols through her role as a university professor
• Member of the European School of Oncology surgical and medical networks

Associate Professor Oguzhan Babacan brings 13 years of expertise to the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in autologous stem cell transplants – using a child's own cells to help recovery after high-dose chemotherapy
• Expertise includes allogeneic and haploidentical transplants for complex cases
• Treats solid tumours in children including high-risk neuroblastoma cases
• Qualified in both paediatric haematology and oncology to manage blood and cancer disorders
• Associate Professor at GATA Military Medical Faculty – a major medical training centre

Professor Yontem Yaman treats children at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of the largest private medical hubs in Turkey.

• Specialises in paediatric haematology and oncology to manage childhood cancers
• Focuses on complex blood disorders and solid tumours in young patients
• Practises within a university hospital setting where new research is applied
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for integrated paediatric care

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads the medical oncology team at Medical Park Antalya. He focuses on personalised cancer care using high-precision genetic research.

• Specialises in targeted therapies – drugs that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy – treatments that help the body's immune system recognise and destroy cancer
• Expert in next-generation genetic research for precise tumour profiling
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a major Turkish centre for clinical research
• Focuses on chemotherapy protocols for complex organ tumours

Professor Ahmet Demir is a high-level specialist in paediatric oncology who leads treatment for complex childhood cancers at Memorial Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplantation – a critical therapy for high-risk cases to restore healthy blood cells
• Member of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)
• Serving member on the Scientific Committee of the Turkish Paediatric Cancer Group
• Professor at Istanbul Gelisim University – actively involved in training the next generation of cancer specialists

Professor Yasemin Altuner Torun is a leading specialist in paediatric onco-haematology at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir. She focuses on treating complex blood and solid tumours in children.

• Specialises in managing high-risk cases of neuroblastoma and other childhood cancers
• Leads a multidisciplinary team to coordinate intensive treatment protocols
• Expert in paediatric onco-haematology – the study of childhood blood and solid organ cancers
• Provides expert consultations for families seeking international care options

Associate Professor Omer Dogru is a dual-qualified expert in paediatric haematology and oncology at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in bone marrow transplantation.

• Completed specialist oncology training at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Served as Assistant Responsible Specialist in a major bone marrow transplant unit
• Active member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Specialises in managing neuroblastoma through chemotherapy and blood-related therapies
• Contributes to paediatric care guidelines as a member of the Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association

Professor Apak led the Paediatric Hematology-Oncology division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa for over two decades, managing complex childhood cancer cases at Turkey's top medical school.

• Specialises in neuroblastoma treatment including intensive chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy – a modified immune cell treatment for resistant cancers
• Published 75 international research papers on paediatric blood disorders and solid tumours
• Serves as Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Istanbul University
• Former Board Member of the Turkish Paediatric Society

Professor Metin Demirkaya is a leading specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, where he leads the paediatric oncology department for children with complex tumours.

• Specialises in neuroblastoma management and bone marrow transplantation
• Supervised paediatric care at the GATA Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre
• Served as Associate Professor at Bursa Uludag University School of Medicine
• Focuses on paediatric haematology and oncology for childhood cancers

Professor Sema Yilmaz is a highly qualified paediatric specialist at Koru Hospital who completed fellowship training at Harvard University and MD Anderson Cancer Center. She focuses on the genetic and immunological drivers of childhood cancers.

• Completed subspecialty training in paediatric haematology and oncology at Cukurova University
• Research focus includes cell therapies and genetic pathways responsible for cancer metastasis
• Investigated gene expression in neuroblastoma patients for her specialist medical thesis
• Member of the European Association for Cancer Research and Turkish Paediatric Oncology Group
• Previous experience as a researcher at leading training and research hospitals