Burkitt"s Lymphoma Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Osman Ilhan was part of the pioneering team that performed the first bone marrow stem cell transplant in Turkey. He now leads haematology services at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in stem cell mobilisation and transplantation for aggressive lymphomas
• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Former President of the Turkish Haematology Association
• Founding President of the Geriatric Haematology Association
• Member of the European Hematology Association accreditation committee

Dr Deenadayalan Munirathnam is a specialist paediatric haematologist-oncologist at Gleneagles Global Hospital who focuses on bone marrow transplants for children.

• Specialises in managing aggressive blood disorders and lymphatic cancers in young patients
• Performs bone marrow transplants to restore healthy blood cell production after intensive therapy
• Expert in paediatric haematology, dealing with complex cases of the blood and lymphatic system
• Provides targeted care for children needing specialised oncology and haematology support

Dr Girish Badarkhe is a senior haematology-oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, specializing in blood-based cancers and stem cell transplants.

• Holds a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Clinical Haematology from Medical College, Calcutta
• Extensive experience in managing complex leukaemia and bone marrow transplant cases
• Specialises in pathological diagnosis to ensure accurate identification of aggressive blood disorders
• Recognised with multiple professional awards for his clinical performance in oncology units

Dr Prakash Pandit is a specialist radiation oncologist at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre – one of India's largest and most technologically equipped oncology hubs.

• Specialises in MD Radiation Oncology for treating aggressive blood cancers
• Expert in Tomotherapy-H – uses guided radiation to target tumours with high precision
• Uses Linear Accelerator technology to treat cancer while protecting healthy bone marrow
• Performs brachytherapy – places radioactive sources close to tumours for internal treatment

Dr Gaurav Kharya is a specialist in paediatric haematology and oncology who leads the bone marrow transplant programme at Artemis Hospitals.

• Specialises in treating blood cancers and immune system disorders in children
• Expert in bone marrow transplants for paediatric patients with aggressive lymphoma
• Focuses on managing paediatric haematology cases requiring intensive therapeutic care
• Experienced in high-dose chemotherapy protocols for paediatric blood malignancies

Professor Siret Ratip brings elite London-based training to haematological care, having worked at University College Hospital and the Institute of Child Health.

• Specialises in managing complex blood cancers and haematological disorders
• Member of the British Haematology Committee
• Published researcher in blood health at the King's College London network
• Heads the haematology team at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
• Trained at Marmara University in internal medicine and haematology