Lymphoma Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Omay is a dual-qualified hematology specialist and PhD who leads the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at Emsey Hospital.

• Trained in molecular hematology at Japan Mie Medical School
• Specialises in managing lymphoma through bone marrow and stem cell transplants
• Published 65 scientific articles on hematology and transplant outcomes
• Former Professor of Hematology at Ege University and Karadeniz Technical University
• Expertise includes complex blood disorders requiring molecular-level diagnosis

Associate Professor Mehmet Hilmi Dogu is a leading hematologist at Liv Hospital Ulus, where he manages complex Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma cases.

• Specialises in flow cytometry – a laser-based technique used for rapid and precise cancer cell identification
• Served as the head of the Hematology Clinic at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Sits on the board of directors for the Society of Hematological Education and Research
• Published 32 articles in international journals regarding blood disorders and cancer treatments

Professor Apak led the Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa for over two decades, specialising in complex blood cancers in children.

• Treats paediatric lymphoma using targeted chemotherapy and CAR T-cell therapy
• Expert in bone marrow transplantation for high-risk or relapsed cases
• Served as Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Istanbul University
• Published 75 international research papers on childhood blood disorders
• Former board member of the Turkish Paediatric Society

Professor Baytan is a leading specialist in paediatric haematology at Emsey Hospital, focusing on blood cancer treatments for children. He holds professorship status at Uludag University – one of the region's largest medical teaching institutions.

• Specialises in managing childhood lymphoma and leukaemia cases
• Treats complex blood disorders including vascular occlusion and bleeding diseases
• Published 15 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Authored three medical books on paediatric blood conditions
• Expert in managing iron and vitamin deficiency treatments for younger patients

Professor Leylagül Kaynar leads the haematology and stem cell unit at Medipol Mega University Hospital, bringing specialist expertise from the Duke University Bone Marrow Transplant Center.

• Head of Hematology and BMT Department at a major university hospital
• Completed research at Duke University, a leading US transplant centre
• Expert in apheresis, a process used to collect healthy blood stem cells
• Former Head of Hematology at the Bahrain Oncology Center
• Specialises in managing blood-based cancers and stem cell transplants

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a distinguished hematology subspecialist who has received the Young Researcher Award from the National Hematology Congress.

• Specialises in treating blood cancers including Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Holds a PhD in hematology focusing on complex blood disorders
• Maintains active membership with the European Society of Hematology
• Published 50 research papers in international medical journals
• Awarded the Special Jury Paper Award for work in hematologic oncology

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is an award-winning haematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with elite training in stem cell transplantation.

• Trained at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital in haematology and stem cell transplant
• Winner of first prize from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association
• Former Associate Professor at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and the Haematologic Oncology Society
• Recognised with multiple awards for research from the Haematologic Immunology Association

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz was a former Head of Internal Medicine who now leads haematology services at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Specialises in lymphoma and chronic leukaemias following her training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
• Led the Stem Cell Transplantation Unit at Sisli Kolan International Hospital
• Managed clinical operations at the SBÜ Bakirköy Dr Sadi Konuk Haematology Clinic
• Uses therapeutic apheresis – a blood-filtering process to remove harmful substances during cancer treatment
• Expertise in bone marrow failure and complex blood disorders

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

• Specialises in both Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma treatments
• Expert in therapeutic apheresis – a process that filters blood to remove diseased components
• Completed specialist training in stem cell mobilisation at the MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Founding President of the Geriatric Hematology Association focusing on elderly patient care
• Published 300+ research papers with over 5,000 citations in global medical journals