Best Biological Therapy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

The doctor is a highly regarded oncologist at the Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy. After obtaining a medical degree from Ankara University in 2005, the doctor completed specialty training in internal medicine at Istanbul University and further specialized in medical oncology at Marmara University by 2017. The doctor has led the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital and has participated in numerous international clinical studies. The doctor focuses on a wide range of cancers, including breast, urological, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, among others.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology societies, including the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, the European Society of Medical Oncology, and the American Society of Medical Oncology. The doctor has participated in advanced training programs globally, including programs at Oxford University and ESMO.

Associate Professor Omur Gokmen Sevindik brings expertise from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic to his role at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in haematology and internal medicine for complex cases
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States
• Published 18 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Authored 26 abstracts and books for major scientific conferences
• Focuses on evidence-based biological protocols for blood-related conditions

Professor Bülent Eser is a senior specialist in haematology and internal medicine at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Heads the haematology department with a focus on chronic and acute blood disorders
• Holds a full professorship from Erciyes University, a major Turkish medical faculty
• Member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Specialises in managing complex haematologic oncology cases using biological agents
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Society of Hematology to track treatment protocols

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads the medical oncology department at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on targeted therapies and next-generation genetic research.

• Specialised in medical oncology at Akdeniz University and completed further training in the USA
• Expert in integrating immunotherapy and targeted biological treatments for organ tumours
• Researches next-generation genetic profiling to tailor cancer treatment to individual patient needs
• Practises at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – a major centre for complex cancer care

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a senior medical oncologist who previously served as the Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Yuzuncu Yil University.

• Specialises in precise biological therapy and targeted treatment protocols
• Held the role of Education Officer at the Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise covers both internal medicine and complex oncological cases

Professor Savas Kansoy is a leading authority in paediatric stem cell therapies, having chaired the Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Commission at Ege University for a decade.

• Founded the first European-accredited paediatric bone marrow transplantation unit in Izmir
• Co-chairs the Bone Marrow Transplantation Working Group for the Turkish Society of Paediatric Hematology
• Manages the national online data registry for paediatric bone marrow transplants
• Won the 2022 National Paediatric Stem Cell Transplantation activity award for clinical excellence
• Specialises in treating childhood cancers and blood disorders using advanced biological protocols

The doctor is an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and shoulder replacement, serving international patients in Turkey. With expertise in managing trauma treatments of the spine and extremities, the doctor focuses on sports traumatology, including ligament and tendon injuries of the knee, such as meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Graduating from Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completing residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital, the doctor also studied Orthopedic Oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital. Areas of interest include lower and upper extremity trauma surgery, spinal surgery, hip and knee arthroplasty, and the treatment of childhood conditions like pes equinovarus and hip dysplasia.

The doctor completed medical education at Karadeniz Technical University and specialized at the University of Health Sciences, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. With a focus on spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty, the doctor has a particular interest in pelvis-acetabulum surgery. The doctor has performed numerous successful operations in orthopedics and traumatology. In 2014, the doctor was a finalist in the Tubitak XI Technology Awards. Currently, the doctor serves patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Orthopedics and Traumatology Department.

Professor Sebnem Izmir Guner is a senior haematologist who has established multiple bone marrow transplant centres and therapeutic apheresis units across Turkey.

• Published over 19 scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals on blood disorders
• Specialises in treating leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma using targeted biological therapies
• Former head of haematology at several major JCI-accredited hospitals in Istanbul
• Member of national haematology association boards, contributing to modern treatment standards
• Recognised with multiple academic awards for her research into haematological malignancies

Professor Alemdar is a dual-certified specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology with over a decade of clinical experience at Akdeniz University Hospital.

• Specialises in precise biological therapy protocols for oncology cases
• Completed medical oncology training at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Managed complex patient loads at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on targeted treatments and evidence-based biological interventions

The doctor completed medical education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine and pursued an Orthopaedics and Traumatology Fellowship at Tepecik Education and Research Hospital. Additional training includes time with the International Trauma Association in Switzerland.

Experience includes roles as a clinical observer at EMOT, Izmir, and Ranawat Orthopaedics, US, as well as a Microsurgery Training Trainee in Germany. The doctor also served as a Mobile Arthroscopy Specialist with TUSYAD and was the former injury doctor for Altay FC.

Specializes in knee arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, stem cell therapy for arthritis, knee arthroplastic, and hip replacement.

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a triple-qualified specialist with a PhD in haematology and extensive research focus on targeted biological therapies for blood disorders.

• Recognised with the Young Researcher Award at the 42nd National Haematology Congress
• Member of the European Society of Haematology and the Turkish Haematology Association
• Published 50 papers in major journals regarding internal medicine and haematology outcomes
• Practises at Biruni University Hospital – a leading centre for academic medical research
• Awarded the Special Jury Paper Award at the 3rd Haematologic Oncology Congress

Professor Hilmi Apak is a leading specialist in CAR T-cell therapy who previously served as the Head of Paediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University.

• Specialises in biological treatments including CAR T-cell therapy and leukemic chemotherapy
• Published 75 papers in international medical journals on blood disorders and oncology
• Former board member of the Turkish Paediatric Society and the Turkish Adolescent Association
• Served as Associate Editor for the Turkish Archives of Paediatrics for nearly two decades
• Maintains a senior clinical role at Biruni University Hospital

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a senior hematologist at Liv Hospital who heads internal medicine academic departments and stem cell units.

• Specialises in biological therapies for lymphoma and multiple myeloma
• Former Education and Administrative Manager of a major hematology clinic
• Managed therapeutic apheresis laboratories and stem cell transplantation units
• Graduated with honours from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in treating bone marrow failure and acute leukemias

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkam Kömürcü is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He has been board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK) since 2010. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2015.

Dr. Kömürcü has strong expertise in hand and upper extremity injuries, spine surgery, sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics, and musculoskeletal tumors. He completed clinical fellowships, including one at the UCLA Spine Center. He has published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His work has made a significant impact on orthopedic literature.

He is an active member of several professional societies, such as the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries. Dr. Kömürcü has also held important academic and administrative positions. He has trained many medical students and residents.

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is a highly awarded specialist in blood disorders at Biruni University Hospital. He has been recognised by several national medical societies for his research in bone marrow transplantation.

• Trained at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital in the Stem Cell Transplant Clinic
• Specialises in treating blood system cancers with biological and targeted therapies
• Member of the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Association
• Awarded first prize by the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association in 2017
• Former Associate Professor at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine