Best Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Omur Gokmen Sevindik brings top-tier international expertise to transplant patients, having completed a specialised fellowship at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.

• Specialises in haematology and internal medicine at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Published 18 articles in international journals focused on blood disorders
• Contributed to 26 global scientific conferences regarding haematological treatments
• Fellowship at Mayo Clinic – consistently ranked as a top global hospital
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols for complex blood conditions

Professor Bulent Eser is a highly credentialed haematology specialist who leads bone marrow transplantation at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Holds a professorship in Internal Medicine and Haematology from Erciyes University
• Member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Specialises in treating complex blood disorders through advanced stem cell therapies
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Haematology and the Hematologic Oncology Association
• Focused on clinical outcomes for high-stakes transplant procedures

Dr. Zafer Gulbas founded and directs Turkey’s largest Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a hematologist-oncologist specializing in complex blood cancers and clotting disorders. Dr. Gulbas trained at top global institutions, including MD Anderson and Fred Hutchinson in the USA. He performs autologous and allogeneic transplants for leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia.

• Achieved an 81% success rate for autologous bone marrow transplants.
• Supervised over 3,000 successful transplant procedures since 2010.
• Authored over 260 scientific publications with 5,000+ citations in hematology.
• Member of the European Hematology Association and American Hematology Association.

Professor Bozkurt is the Clinical Director of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Medical Park Bahcelievler and holds a prestigious professorship at Istinye University. He completed specialist training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Harvard's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

• Serves as Vice Director of the Stem Cell Transplant Unit
• Specialises in haploidentical transplants for paediatric immunodeficiency and leukaemia
• Member of the European Bone Marrow Transplant Group (EBMT)
• Published over 40 peer-reviewed articles on paediatric bone marrow transplantation
• Recognised as a dual specialist in both Hematology-Oncology and Paediatrics

Professor Savas Kansoy is a leading authority in paediatric stem cell transplantation, having founded four major bone marrow transplant units in Turkey. He manages the national online data registry for paediatric transplants and currently leads regenerative medicine initiatives.

• Accredited by the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Former co-chair of the Turkish Bone Marrow Transplantation Working Group
• Awarded for his research into stem cell antigens and transplant activity
• Specialises in managing complex transplants for children with leukaemia and lymphomas
• Published the definitive Turkish textbook on paediatric bone marrow transplantation

Professor Sebnem Izmir Guner is a highly respected haematologist who has established multiple adult bone marrow transplantation centres and therapeutic apheresis units across Turkey.

• Held the role of responsible physician at the Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre at Memorial Sisli Hospital
• Published over 19 scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals on complex blood disorders
• Specialises in managing high-risk cases including leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
• Awarded multiple honours from universities and medical conferences for her contributions to haematology
• Active member of national haematology associations and an educator for research assistant doctors

Professor Toluy Ozgumus leads the haematology team at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specialising in complex bone marrow transplantation and rare blood cancers.

• Trained at Marmara University – a high-volume centre for haematology subspecialties
• Manages the entire treatment process for acute and chronic leukemias
• Handles bone marrow transplants for patients with multiple myeloma and lymphomas
• Expert in managing hematological complications during acute infections
• Specialised in diagnosing rare blood disorders and histiocytosis

Professor Ayhan Gulsan is a leading Turkish haematologist who trained at the prestigious Duke University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the United States.

• Founded and managed the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in unrelated and cord blood stem cell transplantation protocols
• Published over 60 scientific papers on stem cell outcomes and transplant complications
• Former Head of Hematology at one of Turkey's top university hospitals
• Specialises in managing complex cases including relapsed lymphoma and multiple myeloma

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Professor Serdar Bedii Omay leads the intensive bone marrow transplant unit at Emsey Hospital, where he manages one of the largest specialist wards in Turkey.

• Holds a PhD and specialist hematology training from Japan Mie Medical School
• Expert in CAR T-cell therapy for treating resistant blood cancers
• Performs complex haploidentical transplants using half-matched donors
• Published over 65 scientific articles on molecular hematology and transplant outcomes
• Former Head of Hematology at Karadeniz Technical University

Associate Professor Omer Dogru is a highly specialised paediatric hematologist and oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in bone marrow science.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Completed dedicated residency at the Göztepe Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
• Member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Serves as an Associate Professor at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing complex blood disorders in paediatric patients

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 decorated haematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with over 50 scientific publications on blood disorders and transplantation.

• Awarded the Young Researcher Award at the 42nd National Haematology Congress
• Recognised with the Special Jury Paper Award for haematological oncology research
• Member of the European Society of Haematology and Turkish Haematology Association
• Trained at Istanbul University and Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in managing complex bone marrow and stem cell transplant cases

Professor Hilmi Apak leads the paediatric hematology and oncology department at Biruni University Hospital, bringing over two decades of senior leadership in bone marrow transplantation.

• Specialises in complex cases involving CAR T-cell therapy and leukemic chemotherapy
• Published 75 papers in international medical journals on blood disorders and oncology
• Former Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
• Serves as a board member for the Turkish Paediatric Society
• Expert in managing high-risk stem cell transfers for children and adolescents

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 an award-winning haematology specialist who leads bone marrow and stem cell transplant programmes at Biruni University Hospital.

• Recipient of the first prize from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association
• Specialised training from the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital haematology clinic
• Member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and the Hematologic Oncology Society
• Recognised for research in haematologic immunology and stem cell transplant outcomes
• Expert in managing both full-match and complex haploidentical transplant protocols