Bone marrow transplantation Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Omer Dogru is a highly specialised paediatric hematologist and oncologist at Biruni University Hospital who focuses on bone marrow transplants for children.

• Completed a fellowship at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Holds active membership in the European Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) group
• Served as a specialist at the Medical Park Göztepe Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Society of Hematology and the Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association

Professor Hilmi Apak led the Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerraphasa for over two decades. He is a senior specialist at Biruni University Hospital with expertise in complex bone marrow transplants.

• Specialises in leukaemia chemotherapy and CAR T-cell therapy alongside transplantation
• Authored 75 international publications on paediatric blood disorders and tumours
• Served as Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Istanbul University
• Former Board Member of the Turkish Paediatric Society
• Experienced in managing high-stakes cases for children and adolescents

Professor Birol Baytan has performed 950 bone marrow transplants for children, making him one of the region's most experienced specialists in paediatric blood disorders.

• Heads the Paediatric Hematology Department at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul
• Uses advanced haploidentical stem cell transplantation for half-matched donor cases
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and immunotherapy for complex oncology cases
• Treats acute leukemias, lymphomas, and inherited red blood cell disorders
• Authored three medical books and 15 articles in international journals

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is an award-winning haematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with a specific focus on haematologic oncology and bone marrow transplantation.

• Recognised with the Young Researcher Award at the 42nd National Haematology Congress
• Clinical expertise in managing complex blood cancers and transplant protocols
• Active member of the European Society of Haematology and leading Turkish haematology associations
• Published over 50 research papers in respected international peer-reviewed journals
• Former faculty member at major medical centres including Liv Hospital and Istinye University

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is an award-winning haematology specialist who leads bone marrow programmes at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed subspecialty training at the prestigious Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Recipient of the first prize for research from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Association
• Member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and the Hematologic Oncology Society
• Expertise includes stem cell collection and complex haematologic immunology cases
• Appointed as Associate Professor following extensive clinical work in major training hospitals

Professor Gaurav Kharya is a specialist paediatric haematologist and oncologist at Artemis Hospitals – one of India's premier multi-specialty medical centres.

• Focuses on paediatric bone marrow transplantation for complex blood disorders
• Manages bone marrow transplants for children with haematological cancers
• Provides expert care as a dedicated paediatric haematologist-oncologist
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary care within an internationally accredited hospital setting

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Dr. Kadri Yamac is an internist and hematologist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1976–1982). He completed Internal Medicine training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1984–1989). He then completed a Hematology subspecialty at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1993). He became an Associate Professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He was promoted to Professor in 2002.

Medical interests: anemias, coagulation disorders, hemochromatosis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymph node diseases, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Professor Surasit Saleh Issarachai is a senior oncohematologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital, a world-class facility in Bangkok.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplantation for complex blood cancers
• Holds an academic professorship – a title reserved for top medical experts
• Dually qualified in both general medical oncology and oncohematology
• Practises at a JCI-accredited centre that treats patients from 190 countries

Dr Shruti Kate is the Head of Department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre and previously served as a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex haematological malignancies and paediatric cancers
• Awarded the solo travel grant for India at the World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Expert in immunotherapy and low-dose metronomic therapy for advanced cases
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and ESMO
• Completed specialist DM training in Medical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.