Aplastic Anemia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Ayhan Gulsan is a leading haematology specialist who completed fellowship training in stem cell transplantation at the prestigious Duke University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

• Founded and managed the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University
• Specialises in unrelated and cord blood stem cell transplants for bone marrow disorders
• Former Head of Haematology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Haematology Association with extensive research in transplantation outcomes

Hematology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Approach to Anemia

• lymphomas

• Multiple Myeloma

• Myeloproliferative Diseases

• thrombocytopenia

• Bleeding Diathesis

• Approach to lymphadenopathy/ splenomegaly

• Acute Leukemias

• Chronic Leukemias

• Approach to Anemia

• lymphomas

• Multiple Myeloma

• Myeloproliferative Diseases

• thrombocytopenia

• Bleeding Diathesis

• Approach to lymphadenopathy/ splenomegaly

• Acute/ Chronic Leukemias

Education

• Undergraduate Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 2007

• Master's Degree Internal Medicine USA Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2012

PhD Hematology Clinic Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 2018

• Associate Professor Hematology Clinic Prof.Dr.Cemil Taşçıoğlu Training and Research Hospital

2019

Career

• Assistant Dr. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery / USA 2007-

2008

• Assistant Dr. Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine USA 2008-2012

• Expert Dr. Mardin Derik State Hospital 2013-2015

• Minor Assistant Dr. Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic 2015-2018

• Expert Dr. Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic 2018-2019

• Associate Professor Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic

2019-2020

• Associate Professor Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital Hematology Clinic 2020

• Associate Professor Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic 2020-2021

• Associate Professor Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Liv

Vadistanbul Hospital 2021-2023

Publications: Eren R, Doğu MH, Emir S, Huq GE, Okçu O, Altındal Ş, Yokuş O, Suyanı E.

Rethinking the usefulness of bone marrow biopsy on treatment decision in CLL patients at

Dr Litleaungdej serves as a leading haematologist at Intrarat Hospital and was a pioneer specialist at Huahin Hospital. She holds a Thai Board certification in haematology from the prestigious Thammasat University.

• Specialises in managing bone marrow disorders and blood failures
• Graduated with second-class honours from Naresuan University
• Co-authored clinical research on venous thromboembolism risk prediction
• Completed specialised fellowship training at Thammasat University Hospital
• Active member of several major medical research and therapy committees

Professor Leylagül Kaynar leads the Bone Marrow Transplant Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where her team has completed over 2,500 transplant procedures.

• Trained as a research scholar at the Duke University Bone Marrow Transplant Center
• Former Director of Apheresis Unit – manages the critical process of collecting blood-forming stem cells
• Expert in stem cell transplantation for both benign and malignant blood disorders
• Heads a specialised team of four academic hematologists focused on complex blood conditions
• Served as Head of Hematology at the Bahrain Oncology Center

Professor Hilmi Apak is a senior specialist in paediatric haematology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, where he focuses on serious blood disorders in children.

• Former Head of Pediatric Haematology-Oncology at Istanbul University – a leading medical research faculty
• Specialises in pengelolaan aplastic anaemia using blood-based therapies
• Holds a double specialisation in paediatric haematology and paediatric oncology
• Recognised professor since 2009 with a focus on clinical paediatric research
• Contributes to international haematology literature on complex bone and blood cell disorders

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is a specialist in adult haematology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, focusing on bone marrow failure and stem cell transplants.

• Treats aplastic anaemia using both autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplants
• Specialised in targeted therapies and immunotherapies for complex marrow deficiencies
• Completed subspecialist training at the Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Former faculty member at Maltepe University specialising in bone marrow transplantation
• Fellow of the Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research haematology department

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

• Holds a specialist certificate in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation
• Expert in therapeutic apheresis – uses blood filtering techniques to manage blood disorders
• Qualified in flow cytometry – a laser-based technology for precise cell analysis and diagnosis
• Full member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Previously received the Young Researcher Award for his work in blood collection and processing

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a dual-certified specialist at Medical Park Antalya with high-level training in both internal medicine and medical oncology.

• Specialises in managing complex blood disorders that require systemic medical therapy
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a prominent Turkish centre for medical research
• Provides targeted oncological care for patients with bone marrow failure conditions
• Expertise in administering immunosuppressive treatments used to manage marrow function
• Experienced in leading multidisciplinary care at major Turkish training and research hospitals