Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is a multi-award-winning specialist at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in stem cell transplantation.

• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital stem cell unit
• Recognised with six national awards for his work in haematologic oncology
• Specialises in bone marrow transplants for blood and bone marrow disorders
• Active member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and Hematologic Oncology Society
• Published significant research on bone marrow and stem cell outcomes

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a highly credentialed haematology specialist who leads clinical care at Liv Hospital. She graduated with honours from Istanbul University before specialising in complex blood disorders and stem cell therapy.

• Specialises in managing acute leukaemias and bone marrow failure
• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydin University
• Operates within a specialised Stem Cell Transplantation Unit
• Expert in therapeutic apheresis – a process that filters blood to remove specific disease-causing components
• Recognised as a Professor for her academic and clinical leadership

Professor Siret Ratip brings elite expertise from London's Institute of Child Health to the treatment of blood cancers at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Held clinical roles at University College Hospital in London
• Member of the British Haematology Committee
• Specialises in haematology and medical oncology for blood disorders
• Active researcher focusing on complex haematological conditions
• Fellow of the Haematology Federation of Turkey

Professor Gülyüz Öztürk is a leading paediatric onco-haematologist at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic, specialising in high-stakes blood disorders for children.

• Focuses on Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) monitoring to detect trace cancer cells after treatment
• Expert in identifying specific genetic mutations that guide targeted therapy choices
• Determines precise diagnostic and treatment protocols for paediatric blood cancers
• Specialises in managing complex clinical cases involving childhood leukaemia
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade Clinic

Professor Osman Ilhan was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's very first bone marrow stem cell transplant.

• Specialises in stem cell transplantation and therapeutic apheresis for treating acute leukemia
• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA in stem cell mobilisation
• Founded the Turkish Stem Cell Donor Bank (TURKOK) to improve donor matching
• Holds over 300 peer-reviewed publications with 5,000 citations in the field of haematology
• Former President of the Turkish Haematology Association and regional head of the European Society for Hemapheresis