Lymphoma chemotherapy Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Omer Dogru is a dual-specialised specialist in paediatric haematology and oncology who previously helped lead the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Medical Park Goztepe.

• Completed a minor fellowship in paediatric haematology at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes complex paediatric blood disorders and solid tumours in children
• Member of the European Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) society
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Hematology and the Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital – a leading academic medical centre

Associate Professor Mehmet Hilmi Dogu serves as a senior haematology expert at Liv Hospital Ulus, where he leads complex blood cancer treatment programmes. He previously managed the haematology clinic at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital as the responsible authority.

• Specialises in treating Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphomas
• Completed advanced training at the ESCCA Summer School on Cytometry in Prague
• Serves on the Board of Directors for the Society of Haematological Education and Research
• Published 32 articles in international peer-reviewed journals regarding blood disorders
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Haematology

Professor Birol Baytan has performed 950 bone marrow transplants for children at Emsey Hospital – one of Turkey's largest specialised paediatric transplant units.

• Specialises in treating Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphomas in children
• Uses CAR T-cell therapy and immunotherapy for specific oncology cases
• Performs haploidentical stem cell transplants for patients without full matches
• Authored three books and published 15 articles in international medical journals
• Member of Turkey's largest paediatric bone marrow transplant facility containing 45 beds

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is an award-winning haematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with multiple honours from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Association.

• Completed subspecialist training at the high-volume Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on stem cell transplantation and haematologic immunology
• Member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and Hematologic Oncology Society
• Earned first prize from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association for research
• Published clinical research in the fields of haematologic oncology and immunology

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz graduated with honours from Istanbul University and specialises in aggressive lymphoma and stem cell transplantation.

• Serves as a Professor at Liv Hospital with expertise in complex blood cancers
• Managed the Hematology Clinic at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Lead specialist in therapeutic apheresis and stem cell transplantation protocols
• Former Head of the Internal Medicine Department at Istanbul Aydin University
• Specialises in multiple myeloma and bone marrow failure alongside lymphoma care

2010 - 2012

M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

2002 - 2010

Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

1993 - 1998

İ.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Professor Yontem Yaman treats young patients at Medipol Mega University Hospital, one of Turkey's largest and most specialised private medical centres.

• Holds the title of Professor – an academic rank reserved for specialists who train other doctors in the field
• Subspecialises in paediatric cases involving the blood and lymphatic system
• Operates within a major university hospital setting with access to multidisciplinary teams