Myeloma Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Serdar Bedii Omay is a highly regarded haematologist who holds a PhD in molecular haematology from the Mie University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplantation and molecular haematology at Emsey Hospital
• Published over 65 scientific articles focused on blood cancers and transplant outcomes
• Held senior professorships at Ege University and Karadeniz Technical University
• Completed military medical service at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Presented at more than 110 international medical meetings on haematological care

Dr. Birol Baytan is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 950 bone marrow transplants for children. Dr. Baytan specializes in treating childhood cancers, leukemia, and lymphomas. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital with Turkey’s largest bone marrow transplant unit.

• Specializes in complex procedures like CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Treats childhood bleeding diseases, vascular occlusion, and various types of anemia.
• Authored over 15 articles in international refereed journals and three medical books.
• Former Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology at Uludağ University.

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a highly decorated specialist who focuses on complex haematological malignancies at Biruni University Hospital.

• Recognised with the Young Researcher Award by the National Haematology Congress
• Previously served at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Holds a PhD in haematology from the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains active membership in the European Society of Haematology
• Published 50 research papers in respected medical journals

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, and leukemia chemotherapy. Dr. Apak is the current Head of Department at Istanbul University Department of Pediatrics.

• Published over 70 international medical articles on pediatric oncology research.
• Treats complex conditions like lymphoma, neuroblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Professor Leylagül Kaynar leads the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She brings global expertise from her time as a research scholar at the Duke University Bone Marrow Transplant Center in the USA.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplants (BMT) to treat myeloma and other blood disorders
• Former Director of an Apheresis Unit – uses specialised equipment to collect healthy stem cells
• Served as Head of Hematology at the Bahrain Oncology Center
• Qualified Professor with multiple leadership roles at Erciyes University medical faculty

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 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

Dr. Kadri Yamac is an internist and hematologist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1976–1982). He completed Internal Medicine training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1984–1989). He then completed a Hematology subspecialty at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1993). He became an Associate Professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He was promoted to Professor in 2002.

Medical interests: anemias, coagulation disorders, hemochromatosis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymph node diseases, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma.

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