Leukemia Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Associate Professor Mehmet Hilmi Dogu is a leading hematology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with deep expertise in managing chronic leukemia subtypes.

• Specialises in chronic myeloid leukemia and chronic lymphocyte leukemia management
• Uses flow cytometry – a laser-based technique to identify specific cancer cell types
• Serves on the board of The Society of Hematological Education and Research
• Published 32 articles in international peer-reviewed journals on blood disorders
• Completed specialist training in hematology at Pamukkale University

Professor Baytan is a leading specialist in paediatric leukaemia and bone marrow transplants at Emsey Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex paediatric blood cancers and lymphoma cases
• Performs paediatric bone marrow transplantations for children with aggressive leukaemia
• Published 15 research articles in international journals regarding childhood blood disorders
• Authored three medical books focused on paediatric haematology and oncology
• Trained at Ankara University and Uludağ University – Turkey's top medical faculties

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is a highly recognised specialist who focuses on stem cell transplants and haematological cancers at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital in haematology and stem cell transplantation
• Earned the top prize for research from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association
• Maintains memberships with the Turkish Apheresis Society and the Hematologic Oncology Society
• Specialises in apheresis, a procedure that filters blood to remove specific components during treatment
• Regularly contributes to research on haematologic immunology and oncology outcomes

Professor Sirinoglu Temiz is a senior haematologist at Liv Hospital specialising in stem cell transplantation and the management of acute and chronic leukemias.

• Lead specialist at the Adult Hematology Clinic and Stem Cell Transplantation Unit
• Oversees therapeutic apheresis, a specialised process that filters blood to remove diseased cells
• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydin University
• Specialises in bone marrow failure and stem cell therapy
• Graduated with honours from the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Dr Prakash Pandit is a specialist Consultant in Radiation Oncology at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, where he focuses on targeted treatment protocols for blood cancers.

• Specialises in Tomotherapy-H – uses built-in CT scanning to deliver precise radiation to tumours while sparing healthy bone marrow
• Expert in Linear Accelerator (LINAC) technology for high-energy X-ray treatments
• Performs brachytherapy – places radioactive sources inside or near the tumour site
• Utilises MD-qualified expertise in radiation oncology to manage complex cases

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

• Specialises in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for both acute and chronic leukemia
• Completed advanced fellowships at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA and in Genoa, Italy
• Founding member of the Turkish stem cell donor bank, TURKOK
• Holds the Platinum CME certificate from the European Hematology Association
• Published 300+ research papers on blood cancers with over 5,000 citations

Professor Gaurav Kharya is a leading paediatric haematologist who leads the bone marrow transplant unit at Artemis Hospital. He focuses on delivering high-success blood stem cell transplants for children with complex blood disorders.

• Specialises in paediatric bone marrow transplants (BMT) for haematological cancers
• Performs haploidentical transplants, allowing for half-matched donor cells when full matches aren't available
• Focuses on paediatric haematology-oncology – treating cancers and blood diseases in children
• Uses advanced cell processing techniques to improve transplant outcomes and reduce complications

Professor Surasit Saleh Issarachai is a senior hematology specialist at Bumrungrad International Hospital – a leading medical centre renowned for complex cancer care.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplants for treating blood cancers
• Performs stem cell transplants to rebuild healthy blood systems
• Focuses on systemic treatment of leukemia and lymphoma
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care for advanced-stage hematologic cases

Dr Mallikarjun Kalashetty leads the haematology and bone marrow transplant programme at Manipal Hospitals, specialising in intensive care for blood cancers.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplantation (BMT) to replace damaged blood-forming cells
• Manages complex cases of acute and chronic leukaemia with focused drug therapies
• Qualified in haematology and internal medicine from renowned national centres
• Performs stem cell transplants for patients with high-risk or resistant blood disorders

Dr Deenadayalan Munirathnam is a specialist paediatric haematologist and oncologist who focuses on bone marrow transplants for young patients.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplants to treat blood-related cancers in children
• Manages complex haematology cases requiring high-level paediatric oncology care
• Practises at Global Hospital Mumbai – a major centre for paediatric transplants
• Focuses on curative strategies for childhood leukaemia and blood disorders

Professor Girish Badarkhe leads the haematology department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, specializing in complex bone marrow transplants and aggressive blood disorders.

• Holds a DM in Clinical Haematology from the prestigious Medical College, Calcutta
• Specialises in bone marrow transplants – replacing damaged marrow with healthy stem cells
• Dual-qualified in pathology and clinical haematology for more precise blood analysis
• Manages targeted therapy and immunotherapy protocols for multiple myeloma cases
• Recipient of multiple professional awards for clinical excellence in haematology

Professor Siret Ratip brings elite British clinical training to leukemia care, having refined his expertise at University College Hospital in London.

• Member of the British Haematology Committee
• Specialises in treating leukaemia and complex blood disorders
• Fellow of the Institute of Child Health in London
• Coordinates haematology care at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
• Actively researches genetic blood conditions and bone marrow function