Best Bone Marrow Transplantation Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Zafer Gülbaş — hematologist-oncologist, founder and director of the Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Anadolu Medical Center, which is among the largest in Europe.

Why patients choose and trust Dr. Gülbaş:

• Built the Anadolu Bone Marrow Transplant Center from the ground up; the center has performed 3 000+ transplants (since 2010).
• 81% success rate for autologous transplants — a high figure according to the center’s data.
• International training and practice at leading institutions — Hadassah (Israel), Fred Hutch and MD Anderson (USA), Princess Margaret (Canada).
• 260+ scientific publications and 5 000+ citations — underscoring the professor’s significant contribution to transplantation.
• Anadolu Medical Center is an official partner of Johns Hopkins Medicine International, ensuring access to international protocols, multidisciplinary boards, and quality oversight.
• Manages the most complex cases: leukemias, lymphomas, aplastic anemia, and coagulopathies (clotting disorders).

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Professor Omur Gokmen Sevindik is a distinguished haematologist who completed a prestigious visiting clinician role at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in stem cell transplantation and complex haematological malignancies
• Served as the Chair of the Multiple Myeloma Scientific Subcommittee
• Acts as a primary investigator in international clinical trials for emerging blood cancer treatments
• Member of the European Hematology Association and the Society of Hematologic Oncology
• Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital within the specialised Hematology Department

Professor Ceyhun Bozkurt is a leading specialist in pediatric bone marrow transplantation, currently serving as the Clinical Director at Medical Park Bahcelievler.

• Completed advanced observerships at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Harvard's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Serves as the Vice Director of the Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Istinye University
• Member of the European Bone Marrow Transplant Group (EBMT)
• Authored over 40 scientific articles on stem cell therapy and childhood cancers
• Specialises in treating acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and immunodeficiency disorders

Professor Bulent Eser has performed over 900 treatments and brings senior academic expertise to the Bone Marrow Transplantation unit at Medical Park Antalya.

• Holds a professorship in haematology from Erciyes University – a leading Turkish medical faculty
• Member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Specialises in treating complex blood disorders and haematologic malignancies
• Registered with the Turkish Society of Hematology and the Hematologic Oncology Association

Professor Betul Tavil has successfully treated over 500 children with leukemia and performed more than 100 bone marrow transplantations at Memorial Sisli Hospital.

• Specialises in hematopoietic stem cell transplants for rare genetic blood disorders
• Awarded by the Turkish Hematology Society for success in pediatric cancer care
• Former professor at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Published 147 scientific papers on immunodeficiencies and transplant cardiotoxicity
• Active member of the Eastern Mediterranean Pediatric Oncology Group

Professor Savas Kansoy is a pioneer in paediatric bone marrow transplantation, having performed over 900 procedures and established multiple transplant units across Turkey.

• Founder of the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at Ege University
• Led the national working group for paediatric bone marrow transplants
• Oversees the national data registry for paediatric stem cell transplants
• Member of the European Group for Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Specialises in managing high-risk cases including thalassemia and acute leukaemia

Dr Toluy Ozgumus has performed over 1,100 hematological treatments and specialises in complex bone marrow transplantation for rare blood cancers.

• Heads diagnostic and treatment processes for multiple myeloma, acute and chronic leukemias, and lymphomas.
• Expert in treating myeloproliferative diseases, including Polycythemia Vera and Essential Thrombocytosis.
• Completed specialist hematology training at the prestigious Marmara University.
• Extensive experience managing bone marrow cases with underlying coagulation and bleeding disorders.

Professor Sebnem Izmir Guner has performed over 900 bone marrow transplantations and has founded multiple specialist transplant centres across Turkey.

• Award-winning specialist with over 30 published international research articles
• Expert in therapeutic apheresis and complex blood disorders like leukaemia and lymphoma
• Former head of the Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Directly manages patient treatment planning and personalized program development

The doctor has dedicated nearly five decades to pediatric hematology, with a focus on bone marrow transplantation and management of blood disorders and cancers in children. Recognized for contributions to bone marrow transplantation research in Europe, the doctor specializes in complex operations related to this field.

Holding memberships in various prestigious organizations such as the Children's Cancer Society, European Association for Bone Marrow Transplantation, and Turkish and American Society of Hematology, the doctor has established a significant presence in the medical community.

Achieving the title of professor in 1996, the doctor completed specialized training in child health and disease at Tsukurov Faculty of Medicine, following a medical degree from Istanbul University.

Professor Ayhan Gulsan is a leading haematology specialist who refined his expertise in stem cell transplantation at the prestigious Duke University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

• Founded and managed the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University
• Specialises in unrelated donor and cord blood transplants for complex cases
• Member of the Chronic Malignancy Working Party for the EBMT
• Expert in managing post-transplant complications like acute kidney injury and infections
• Published over 60 scientific papers on bone marrow transplant outcomes

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is a specialist in adult haematology with senior expertise in complex stem cell and bone marrow transplantation at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Performs both autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplants for various blood cancers
• Trained at the dedicated Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic of Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Specialises in managing acute leukemias, Hodgkin lymphomas, and myelodysplastic syndrome
• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapies for patients requiring inpatient chemotherapy
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his academic contributions to haematological studies

Professor Hasan Atilla Ozkan is the current President of the Turkish Society of Therapeutic Apheresis and a leading expert in stem cell transplantation at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Holds specialist certifications in both autologous and allogeneic marrow transplantation
• Fellow of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Specialised in flow cytometry for precise haematological diagnostics
• Awarded the Young Researcher Award for his work in therapeutic apheresis
• Professor of Internal Medicine at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine

The doctor is a distinguished pediatric oncologist and oncohematologist with over twenty years of experience in treating acute leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, and various childhood blood diseases. Proficient in performing bone marrow transplantation, the doctor has achieved international recognition through prolific research and publications in pediatric oncology.

Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Department, the doctor specialized in Pediatric Oncology at Hacettepe University and completed a residency at its Institute of Oncology. Appointed as a professor at Istanbul Gelishim University, the doctor is a member of several prestigious medical associations.

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

The doctor graduated from Hacettepe Medical School in 1985 and became an Internal Medicine Specialist at Ege University in 1990. Furthering expertise, the doctor specialized in hematology and completed a Ph.D. at Japan Mie Medical School in 1995. By 1997, the doctor had advanced to Assistant Professor and then Professor of Hematology at Ege University. In 2003, the doctor continued as a Professor of Hematology at Karadeniz Technical University. With over 65 scientific articles, 112 meeting papers, and 34 conference presentations, the doctor is recognized for contributions to hematology and bone marrow transplantation.

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