Myeloma Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz graduated with honours from Istanbul University and currently leads haematology care at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Specialises in treating multiple myeloma and managing bone marrow failure
• Directed the Hematology Clinic at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital
• Expert in stem cell transplantation and therapeutic apheresis for blood disorders
• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydin University
• Fellowship trained at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtarslan Oncology Hospital

Professor Osman Ilhan was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow stem cell transplant. He now leads myeloma and blood disorder treatments at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in stem cell transplantation to replace diseased bone marrow
• Expert in therapeutic apheresis – filtering blood to remove harmful proteins
• Trained in stem cell mobilisation at the MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Founding President of the Geriatric Hematology Association
• Published 300+ research papers with over 5,000 global citations

Professor Siret Ratip brings elite London-based expertise to Myeloma care, having refined his skills at University College Hospital and the Institute of Child Health.

• Specialises in haematology and oncology with a focus on blood disorders
• Holds a medical degree from King's College University Hospital in London
• Coordinates complex treatment plans for patients with multiple myeloma
• Serves as a member of the British Haematology Committee
• Active researcher in blood-related conditions including thalassaemia and bone marrow function

Dr Girish Badarkhe leads the clinical haematology team at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre – a facility renown for complex blood disorder management.

• Treats multiple myeloma cases using bone marrow transplants and chemotherapy
• Holds a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Clinical Haematology from Medical College, Calcutta
• Completed internal medicine training at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College in Mumbai
• Expert in managing drug-resistant blood cancers and plasma cell disorders
• Published researcher and award recipient for excellence in haematology-oncology care

Dr Prakash Pandit leads the radiation oncology team at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, specialising in targeted therapy at one of India's busiest oncology hospitals.

• Uses Tomotherapy-H to deliver highly precise radiation while sparing healthy tissue
• Specialises in linear accelerator technology for targeted tumour control
• Performs brachytherapy, placing radioactive sources directly near tumours to reduce side effects
• Consultant in radiation oncology with a focus on comprehensive myeloma management