Thrombocytopenia Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is an award-winning haematology specialist who provides tertiary-level care at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained in subspecialty haematology and stem cell transplantation at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Awarded first prize by the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association for clinical research
• Holds multiple national awards for his work in haematologic oncology and immunology
• Active member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and the Hematologic Oncology Society
• Specialises in blood disorders including complex bone marrow and stem cell cases

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

• Specialises in managing thrombocytopenia and complex blood disorders
• Expert in therapeutic apheresis to filter and treat blood components
• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydin University
• Managed haematology education at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Highly skilled in bone marrow failure and thrombosis cases

The doctor holds an MD in Radiation Oncology and serves as a consultant. Specializing in advanced cancer treatment techniques, the doctor offers services including Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy. These modalities are utilized to deliver precise radiation therapy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and enhancing treatment efficacy.

Professor Gülyüz Öztürk is a senior paediatric onco-haematologist at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic, specialising in complex blood disorders in children.

• Treats paediatric thrombocytopenia and other serious platelet conditions
• Expert in bone marrow and stem cell transplantation for children
• Focuses on paediatric onco-haematology, combining oncology and haematology expertise
• Leads a specialist unit at one of Turkey's most modern medical centres

Professor Siret Ratip brings elite international expertise to the Acibadem Altunizade Clinic, having trained and worked at prestigious institutions across London.

• Held clinical positions at University College Hospital and the Institute of Child Health in London
• Specialises in managing complex blood disorders including low platelet counts
• Maintains active membership with the British Haematology Committee
• Serves as a lead researcher focused on genetic blood conditions
• Earned his medical degree from King's College London University Hospital

Professor Osman Ilhan was part of the pioneering team that performed the first ever bone marrow stem cell transplant in Turkey. He currently leads the haematology department at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in therapeutic apheresis – a blood filtering process used to manage severe platelet disorders
• Former President of the Turkish Haematology Association and regional head of the European Society for Hemapheresis
• Published 300+ research papers in international journals with over 5,000 citations from peers
• Holds a Platinum CME certificate from the European Hematology Association for ongoing education excellence

Dr. Girish Badarkhe is a hematology-oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in leukemia, multiple myeloma, and bone marrow transplants. Dr. Badarkhe treats both adults and children with complex blood disorders. He holds a DM in Clinical Hematology from Medical College, Calcutta.

• Performs allogenic and haploidentical bone marrow transplant procedures.
• Treats blood cancers including lymphoma and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
• Completed medical training at Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital.
• Works at Maharashtra's first NABH-accredited cancer hospital.