Best Lymphoma Chemotherapy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Zafer Gülbaş — hematologist-oncologist, founder and director of the Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Anadolu Medical Center, which is among the largest in Europe.

Why patients choose and trust Dr. Gülbaş:

• Built the Anadolu Bone Marrow Transplant Center from the ground up; the center has performed 3 000+ transplants (since 2010).
• 81% success rate for autologous transplants — a high figure according to the center’s data.
• International training and practice at leading institutions — Hadassah (Israel), Fred Hutch and MD Anderson (USA), Princess Margaret (Canada).
• 260+ scientific publications and 5 000+ citations — underscoring the professor’s significant contribution to transplantation.
• Anadolu Medical Center is an official partner of Johns Hopkins Medicine International, ensuring access to international protocols, multidisciplinary boards, and quality oversight.
• Manages the most complex cases: leukemias, lymphomas, aplastic anemia, and coagulopathies (clotting disorders).

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Professor Sevindik completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, honing his expertise in hematology and internal medicine. He now leads complex blood cancer cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialised in high-dose chemotherapy and hematological malignancies
• Professor at Istanbul Florence Nightingale – a major medical research centre
• Published 18 articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Presented over 70 research papers at global scientific conferences
• Member of the Turkish Society of Hematology

Professor Bulent Eser is a senior haematology specialist at Medical Park Antalya who formerly led clinical research as a Professor at Erciyes University.

• Specialises in managing complex lymphoma cases through tailored chemotherapy protocols
• Holds membership in the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
• Expert in bone marrow and peripheral stem cell transplantation for haematologic cancers
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Hematology
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols within the Internal Medicine and Haematology departments

Professor Bozkurt is a leading specialist in paediatric haematology and oncology, having completed fellowships at Harvard University and Cincinnati Children's Hospital in the USA.

• Clinical Director of the Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Clinic at Medical Park Bahcelievler
• Specialises in managing acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and childhood lymphomas
• Serves as Vice Director of the hospital's Stem Cell Transplant Unit
• Member of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)
• Published over 40 scientific articles on paediatric stem cell therapy and childhood cancers

Prof. Yeşim (Yesim) Yıldırım — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2011). ESMO-certified specialist, Professor since 2021, author of 80+ scientific publications. Trained at top centers — Rambam (Israel) and Mount Vernon (UK). Treats breast, lung, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcomas; uses immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Why patients choose Dr. Yeşim Yıldırım:

• 20+ years of clinical practice; Professor of Medical Oncology since 2021.
• 80+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy — treatment plans are based on up-to-date evidence.
• ESMO certification — from Europe’s leading oncology society — confirms high qualification and continuous training to international standards.

Professor Savas Kansoy is a leading authority in paediatric haematology and oncology who literally wrote the book on stem cell transplantation for childhood lymphomas.

• Founder of multiple paediatric bone marrow transplant units across Turkey
• Co-chaired the national Bone Marrow Transplantation Working Group for the Turkish Society of Paediatric Haematology
• Accredited by the European Group for Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Manages the national registry for paediatric stem cell transplantation activity
• Published extensive research on stem cell applications and febrile neutropenia management

Professor Toluy Ozgumus is a senior haematology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with extensive experience in treating rare haematological cancers and aggressive lymphomas.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine and Marmara University
• Manages complex treatment protocols for multiple myeloma and acute leukemias
• Specialises in bone marrow transplantation and haematological oncology
• Expert in distinguishing myeloproliferative diseases from other blood cell elevations
• Experienced in treating clotting and bleeding disorders alongside chemotherapy

Professor Sebnem Izmir Guner is a highly respected haematologist who has established multiple Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Centres and therapeutic apheresis units across Turkey.

• Specialises in managing complex lymphoma cases requiring intensive chemotherapy or transplant support
• Former Head of Haematology at major Turkish hospitals including Memorial Sisli
• Authored over 19 international peer-reviewed articles on haematological malignancies
• Awarded multiple honours for her scientific contributions to blood cancer research
• Multilingual specialist capable of coordinating care in English and German

Associate Professor Oguzhan Babacan brings over 13 years of expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – specialising in paediatric lymphoma and complex bone marrow transplants.

• Performed hundreds of allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical haematopoietic stem cell transplantations
• Earned Associate Professor status in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology through GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Specialises in treating childhood solid tumours and malignant blood diseases like leukemia
• Manages complex cases involving enlarged lymph nodes and paediatric fever of unknown origin
• Experienced in healthy baby monitoring and social paediatrics for long-term recovery support

Professor Ayhan Gulsan is a heavy hitter in hematology, having refined his expertise through elite bone marrow and stem cell transplant training at Duke University and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

• Founder and former manager of the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University
• Served as Head of Hematology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma and complex blood disorders
• Extensive academic background with over 60 published research papers on transplant outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Hematology Association

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is a haematology specialist who focuses on treating both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialised in outpatient and inpatient chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Trained in stem cell transplantation at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on precise targeted therapies to manage lymphoma with fewer side effects
• Held senior academic positions as an Associate Professor at Maltepe University
• Manages complex blood disorders including leukaemia and bone marrow deficiencies

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

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Professor Hasan Atilla Ozkan is the current President of the Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Association and a leading specialist in bone marrow transplantation at VM Medical Park Pendik.

• Holds a certified subspecialty in haematology from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Awarded the Young Researcher Award at the Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Congress
• Carries specialised certification in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation
• Member of the European Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) society
• Highly qualified in flow cytometry for precise haematological diagnosis

Professor Irfan Cicin is a senior medical oncologist who leads the oncology department at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. He has dedicated over two decades to internal medicine and specialised cancer care.

• Held a long-term role as Professor of Medical Oncology since 2015
• Completed advanced fellowship training in medical oncology at Trakya University
• Gained clinical experience at major Turkish research and training hospitals
• Recognised for clinical leadership in academic oncology settings

Associate Professor Atakan Topcu is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, known for his research into nutrition and patient outcomes during intensive cancer treatments.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapies that attack cancer cells with precision
• Serves on the editorial board of BMC Cancer, a major international medical journal
• Extensive academic background with over 50 scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals
• Completed a clinical observership at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Alemdar is a highly qualified medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya with deep roots in academic medicine and specialist internal medicine.

• Trained at Akdeniz University to specialise in medical oncology and internal medicine
• Served as a specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on delivering evidence-based chemotherapy protocols for complex cases
• Collaborates within the Medical Park network to coordinate multimodal care