Myeloma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

Dr. Savas Kansoy is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He founded Turkey’s first pediatric bone marrow transplantation units. Dr. Kansoy treates children with leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. He is a primary contributor to national stem cell transplant registries.

• Founded pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant clinics across major Turkish hospitals.
• Performs haploidentical, allogenic, and autologous stem cell transplantations.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Society of Hematology.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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

Dr. Oguzhan Babacan is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation for children with leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. Babacan has performed allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical stem cell transplants for 13 years. He treats rare blood disorders and solid tumors in pediatric patients.

• Performs complex bone marrow transplants for leukemia and lymphoma cases.
• Treats childhood blood disorders like thalassemia, hemophilia, and aplastic anemia.
• Expertise in pediatric oncology, including neuroblastoma and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

Professor Deniz Gören brings world-class expertise to myeloma care, having refined her medical training at Harvard University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in blood and marrow transplantation for complex haematological conditions
• Completed international transplant training with the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
• Member of the Turkish Academy of Blood Science specialising in lymphatic system disorders
• Expert in internal medicine and haematology at Memorial Şişli Hospital

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a leading specialist in blood disorders at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, with deep expertise in managing complex myeloma cases.

• Specialises in multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders
• Highly academic background with a PhD in clinical haematology
• Former head of haematology units at several major university teaching hospitals
• Researches improved diagnostic methods including bone marrow biopsy utility
• Manages supportive care for myeloma-related issues like anaemia and thrombocytopenia

Dr Litleaungdej graduated with honours from Naresuan University and holds a Thai Board certification in haematology. She practiced at Thammasat University Hospital, a major academic centre with a specialised haematology unit.

• Completed a dedicated haematology fellowship at Thammasat University
• Specialises in managing complex blood disorders including myeloma cases
• Co-authored research on clinical risk prediction for cancer-associated thrombosis
• Served as a pioneer haematologist at Hua Hin Hospital
• Member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at Bangbuatong Hospital

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar specialises in medical oncology with a deep focus on chemo-immunotherapy protocols at Medical Park Antalya.

• Trained at Akdeniz University – a leading Turkish centre for internal medicine and oncology
• Manages bone marrow cancers including myeloma through targeted drug therapies
• Expertise in systemic cancer treatments that use the immune system to fight tumours
• Clinical background includes senior roles at major research and training hospitals

Professor Ayhan Gulsan is a leading haematology specialist who founded and managed the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University. He completed elite fellowships at Duke University and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation for myeloma patients
• Expert in post-transplant consolidation therapy using bortezomib to manage bone disease
• Researched monitoring free light chains to predict outcomes after stem cell transplants
• Former Head of Haematology at Gazi University, training the next generation of specialists
• Member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)