Bone marrow transplantation Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is an award-winning haematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with a specific focus on haematologic oncology and bone marrow transplantation.

• Recognised with the Young Researcher Award at the 42nd National Haematology Congress
• Clinical expertise in managing complex blood cancers and transplant protocols
• Active member of the European Society of Haematology and leading Turkish haematology associations
• Published over 50 research papers in respected international peer-reviewed journals
• Former faculty member at major medical centres including Liv Hospital and Istinye University

Professor Hilmi Apak led the Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerraphasa for over two decades. He is a senior specialist at Biruni University Hospital with expertise in complex bone marrow transplants.

• Specialises in leukaemia chemotherapy and CAR T-cell therapy alongside transplantation
• Authored 75 international publications on paediatric blood disorders and tumours
• Served as Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Istanbul University
• Former Board Member of the Turkish Paediatric Society
• Experienced in managing high-stakes cases for children and adolescents

Professor Birol Baytan has performed 950 bone marrow transplants for children, making him one of the region's most experienced specialists in paediatric blood disorders.

• Heads the Paediatric Hematology Department at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul
• Uses advanced haploidentical stem cell transplantation for half-matched donor cases
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and immunotherapy for complex oncology cases
• Treats acute leukemias, lymphomas, and inherited red blood cell disorders
• Authored three medical books and 15 articles in international journals

Professor Serdar Bedii Omay is a highly regarded haematologist who leads the bone marrow transplant unit at Istanbul's JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital.

• Holds a PhD from Japan Mie Medical School specialising in molecular haematology
• Expert in CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplantation
• Treats complex blood disorders across a specialised 45-bed high-intensity unit
• Published over 65 scientific articles in major international medical journals
• Former Professor of Haematology at two of Turkey's top medical universities

Professor Omer Dogru is a highly specialised paediatric hematologist and oncologist at Biruni University Hospital who focuses on bone marrow transplants for children.

• Completed a fellowship at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Holds active membership in the European Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) group
• Served as a specialist at the Medical Park Göztepe Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Society of Hematology and the Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association

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.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Dr. Mehmet Yilmaz is a hematologist and transplant surgeon at SANKO University Hospital in Gaziantep. He performs bone marrow transplantation and treats blood cancers. The hospital has 600 beds and holds ISO 45001 certification.

• Performs bone marrow transplants for patients with blood cancers.
• Treats conditions in hematology oncology and transplantology.
• Practices at a university hospital licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
• Works within a specialist team of over 90 doctors.

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is an award-winning haematology specialist who leads bone marrow programmes at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed subspecialty training at the prestigious Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Recipient of the first prize for research from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Association
• Member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and the Hematologic Oncology Society
• Expertise includes stem cell collection and complex haematologic immunology cases
• Appointed as Associate Professor following extensive clinical work in major training hospitals

Associate Professor Dogan Kose is a specialist in paediatric haematology and oncology who leads the children's bone marrow unit at Emsey Hospital.

• Specialises in childhood leukaemia, lymphoma, and complex bleeding disorders
• Completed advanced minor surgery training in paediatric oncology at Selcuk University
• Former Associate Professor at Harran University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on both autologous and allogeneic transplants for young patients
• Expert in treating childhood vascular occlusion and severe cases of anaemia