Pediatric Oncology Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Prof. Dr. Suna Emir graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. She completed her pediatrics residency at Hacettepe University from 1990 to 1995. In 2001, she finished her pediatric oncology subspecialty at the Hacettepe University Oncology Institute. She became an Associate Professor in 2004. From 2004 to 2009, she worked at Ankara Dışkapı Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital and founded the Pediatric Oncology Clinic there. In 2009, she served as Deputy Chief of Pediatric Oncology. From 2009 to 2016, she was a pediatric hematology–oncology training officer at the Ankara Children's Health and Diseases Hematology–Oncology Training and Research Hospital. Since 2019, she has been a Professor and founding faculty member in Child Health and Diseases at Atilim University.

She is an expert in general pediatrics and pediatric hematology–oncology. She is active in residency and subspecialty training. Her clinical interests include childhood diseases from birth to 18 years, lymphoma, solid tumors, autologous bone marrow transplantation, anemia, bleeding disorders, hereditary blood diseases, hemangiomas and other benign tumors, and enlarged lymph nodes.

Professor Sema Anak focuses on children's cancer care at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest private medical research centres.

• Specialises in pediatric hematology and oncology
• Manages complex blood disorders and solid tumours in children
• Uses latest treatment protocols for childhood cancers
• Works within a dedicated university hospital setting

Dr. Metin Demirkaya is a Professor of Pediatric Oncology at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He specializes in treating childhood cancers, including neuroblastoma, Ewing's sarcoma, and leukemia. Dr. Demirkaya previously practiced at the GATA Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre. He holds a subspecialty in pediatric oncology from Bursa Uludag University.

• Performs bone marrow biopsies and complex chemotherapy for pediatric sarcomas.
• Expertise includes the installation of subcutaneous PORT-A-CATH systems for treatment delivery.
• Treats childhood solid tumors such as Wilms tumor and rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Works at Medicana Bursa, a regional reference center for specialized cancer care.

Professor Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and complex brain tumour removal at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He completed prestigious fellowships at Yale University and the University of Florida.

• Treats paediatric brain tumours and skull base conditions using minimally invasive endoscopic techniques
• Member of the Turkish Neuro-Oncology Association and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Published 47 scientific articles focused on neurosurgical techniques and brain anatomy
• Recipient of the Prof Dr Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgical Incentive Award

Dr Gaurav Kharya is a specialist in paediatric haematology and oncology at Artemis Hospitals. He is one of the few experts focusing on bone marrow transplants for children with aggressive solid tumours.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplantation as a key therapy for childhood cancers
• Manages complex cases of neuroblastoma and Wilms tumour
• Treats rhabdomyosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma in children and adolescents
• Provides paediatric haematology care at Artemis Hospitals