Best Myeloma Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Zafer Gulbas is a leading hematologist-oncologist who founded the Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Performed 900+ procedures, including stem cell transplants for multiple myeloma
• Completed senior training at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Specialises in targeted therapy and chemotherapy for malignant blood diseases
• Expertise in flow cytometry – a high-precision lab technique to track myeloma cells
• International experience at Canada's Princess Margaret Hospital and Israel's Hadassah Medical Center

The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.

Professor Sevindik refined his haematology expertise at the Mayo Clinic – one of the world's most prestigious cancer research hospitals. He brings top-tier clinical training to his role at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in treating drug-resistant myeloma cases using bispecific antibodies like Elranatamab
• Focuses on managing patients who are refractory to standard chemotherapy regimens
• Experienced in balancing complex therapies for patients with underlying heart conditions
• Published 18 articles in international peer-reviewed journals on haematological disorders
• Active member of the international haematology research community

Professor Bulent Eser is a leading haematology specialist at Medical Park Antalya with deep expertise in managing complex blood disorders.

• Specialises in haematologic oncology focusing on plasma cell cancers and bone marrow disorders
• Member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Previously served as Professor of Haematology at Erciyes University – a top-tier medical faculty
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Hematology contributing to national treatment protocols
• Focuses on targeted therapies and modern bone marrow transplant techniques

Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt is a respected Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist. He is known for his work in childhood blood disorders and cancers. He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He holds specializations in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Oncology. Since 2019, he has been Professor and Clinical Director at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital. He also serves as Vice Director of the Stem Cell Transplant Unit.

Dr. Bozkurt has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. He is recognized for his work in leukemia, bone marrow transplantation, and stem cell therapy. He is a member of organizations such as SIOP and EBMT. His memberships show his dedication to high standards in clinical care and research.

Professor Seckin Cagirgan is a leading haematology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a career dedicated to treating complex blood cancers.

• Performs autologous stem cell transplantation – using the patient’s own healthy cells to replace diseased marrow
• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack myeloma cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Expert in allogeneic stem cell transplantation for aggressive myeloma cases
• Former Professor of Haematology at Ege University – one of Turkey’s premier medical faculties
• Uses apheresis and plasmapheresis to manage blood complications related to myeloma

Professor Yesim Yildirim leads the medical oncology team at Anadolu Medical Centre, a facility consistently ranked among use of top-tier health technology globally.

• Specialises in targeted therapies and immunotherapy – using the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells
• Co-authored 'Precision medicine in cancer' focusing on treatments tailored to individual genetic profiles
• Holding a full Professorship at Halic University and multiple fellowships from the European School of Oncology
• Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology after passing the rigorous ESMO examination

Education

• Ege Faculty of Medicine 1978
• Specialization in Pediatrics 1982
• Subspecialty Pediatric Oncology 2002 (EU Faculty of Medicine)
• Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 2012 (EU Faculty of Medicine)
• Deputy Chief of Clinic 1988 Tepecik EAH
• Clinical Chief 1993 Tepecik EAH
• Associate Professorship 1995
• Professorship  2002
• Ege U. Faculty of Medicine, faculty member 1998 – 2022
• EU Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatrics 2009-2018
• Member of Tepecik Education Planning and Coordination Board (1993-1998)
• SSI Tepecik Hospital Ethics Committee Chairman (1996-1998)
• Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology "Bone Marrow Transplantation Working Group Co-Chair" (2002-2006)
• Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology "Bone Marrow Transplantation Working Group" (2006-2008)
• Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology - Responsible for Bone Marrow Transplantation "Online" Data Registry System 2007-ongoing.
• Ege University Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Commission Chairman, 2011-2021

Institutional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association İzmir and Kocaeli Branch
• Turkish National Pediatric Association - İzmir
• European Group for Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT); Ege University Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit was accredited by the European Group for Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) in June 2007.
• Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology - Board Member for two terms (2005-2009)
• Turkish Society of Hematology - Board Member for two terms (2001/2005)
• Turkish Pediatric Oncology Association
• Bone Marrow Transplantation Foundation (KITVAK) Member of the Board of Trustees

Units he is the founder of                        

1- SSI Tepecik Hospital Pediatric Oncology Clinic (1990) 
2- SSI Tepecik Hospital Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (1992) 
3- EU Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (1998) 
4- FOUNDER of JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, 2014; SCI application was made in 2022.  

Transplantation units that he contributed to the establishment of                        

1. İzmir BUÇH EAH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2019) 
2. Ümraniye EAH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2020) 
3. Kanuni Sultan Süleyman EAH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2020) (Transferred to Çam Sakura EAH)

Awards

• Thrombotic parameters in bone marrow stem cell transplant patients, Pediatric Hematology Congress, Trabzon 2003
• CD133 Antigen in Stem Cell: Pediatric Hematology Congress 2005. Research award
• The role of Toll like receptors in febrile neutropenic patients, Best poster award. Turkish Hematology Congress 2008, Çeşme-İzmir
• National pediatric stem cell transplantation activity- Oral presentation second prize, Turkish Hematology Society Stem Cell Transplantation Congress, 2022, Antalya

Publications

Kansoy S. "Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Child Health and Diseases, 1st edition, EU Faculty of Medicine Printing House, 1999, İzmir

Kansoy S. Bone marrow transplantation in Thalassemia Major III. Aegean Thalassemia Days Book, 2000, Izmir

Kansoy S. Pediatric KIT Center Standards in Turkey. Childhood Acute Leukemias, Antalya 2000: 73-5

Kansoy S. Late Side Effects in Children. Special issue of Bone Marrow Transplantation Journal of Turkish Clinics. 2003

Kansoy S. Stem Cell Applications in Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation. Pediatric Oncology Nursing Course Book, İzmir, 2005

Kansoy S. Cord Blood as a Stem Cell Source. Stem Cell Special Issue. Turkey Clinics, 2008

Kansoy S. Stem Cell Transplantation in Lymphomas. General Pediatrics Book, Ed. Prof.Dr.Enver Hasanoglu, 2009

Kansoy S, Aksoylar S. Bone Marrow Transplantation in Children. Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017

Kansoy S. Rhabdomyosarcoma. Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017

Kansoy S. Approach to the child with cancer according to clinical findings. Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017 

11. Çetingül N, S.Kansoy, M.Kantar. Oncological Diseases. Pediatrics (Ed. A. Cura), 641-672, Ege University Print house, İzmir, 1999.  (1.05 points)

Kansoy S, M.Kantar. Head, Face and Eye Examination. Pediatric Prosthetic Physical Examination and Symptom Information (Ed. A.Cura)

Kantar M. Metabolic Emergency Problems in Oncology. Oncologic Emergencies and Supportive Care in Childhood (Ed. N. Çetingül, S. Kansoy), 15-24, Meta Basım, İzmir, 2003. 

Cord Blood Transplants in Turkey. HEMATOLOGIST, 2016

Kansoy S. Central Nervous System Tumors in Children Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017

Acute myeloblastic leukemia in children and its treatment. Pediatric Oncology Textbook, Poplack's Turkish, 2020

National pediatric stem cell transplant activity, 2020

Childhood stem cell transplantation indications, Turkey Clinics - International book 2020

In addition to the studies and papers in international journals published in large numbers, he is involved in international multicenter studies in some journals with high impact value.

Professor Sebnem Izmir Guner is a senior haematologist who built and led three separate adult bone marrow transplant centres in major hospitals.

• Specialises in multiple myeloma and complex plasma cell disorders
• Performs therapeutic apheresis to filter and treat blood components
• Published over 35 research papers in national and international medical journals
• Former Head of Haematology at several leading Turkish medical institutions
• Awarded multiple honours for her contributions to clinical haematology and research

Dr Toluy Ozgumus is a specialist hematologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with significant depth in managing rare blood cancers. He oversees the entire treatment pathway for myeloma cases, including complex bone marrow transplants.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplantation for patients with plasma cell disorders
• Expertise in differentiating myeloproliferative diseases from other blood cell elevations
• Managed over 900 hematological treatments and diagnostic procedures
• Subspecialty training completed at the Marmara University Hematology Department