Bone marrow transplantation Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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

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 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 Osman Ilhan was part of the pioneering team that performed the very first bone marrow stem cell transplant in Turkey.

• Trained at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA focusing on stem cell mobilization and cryopreservation
• Served as Chairman of the Scientific Committee for Bone Marrow Transplantation at the Ministry of Health
• Founding president of the Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Association
• Published over 300 research papers with 5,000 citations in the field of haematology
• Holds a Platinum CME certificate from the European Hematology Association

Dr Rahul Bhargava was the first Indian doctor to popularise stem cell transplants for multiple sclerosis. He currently leads the Blood Disorders and Bone Marrow Transplant unit at Fortis Memorial Research Institute.

• Completed 400+ successful transplants with his dedicated haematology team
• Specialises in matched sibling and complex haploidentical transplants
• Recognised for performing the first haploidentical transplant in Gurgaon
• Trained at AIIMS New Delhi with a focus on clinical haematology
• Expertise includes paediatric haematoncology and molecular haematology

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a highly qualified haematologist and transplant specialist who graduated with honours from the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Previously served as Head of the Internal Medicine Department at Istanbul Aydin University
• Specialises in managing bone marrow failure, lymphoma, and acute leukemias
• Directed the Hematology Clinic and Adult Stem Cell Transplantation Unit at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Extensive experience working within therapeutic apheresis laboratories for stem cell collection
• Holds an academic professorship at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

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

Dr Girish Badarkhe is a highly specialised haematology-oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with advanced training in clinical haematology.

• Holds a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Clinical Haematology from Medical College Calcutta
• Expertise focuses on complex bone marrow transplant cases and multiple myeloma
• Background in pathology provides deep insight into disease progression at a cellular level
• Trained at Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital – one of Indias oldest medical schools
• Recognised with professional awards for his clinical contributions to haematology-oncology

Professor Dharma Choudhary has led over 850 allogeneic bone marrow transplants and serves as the Head of the Bone Marrow Transplant Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital.

• Completed a specialised blood and marrow transplantation research programme at Vancouver General Hospital in Canada
• Specialises in managing graft-versus-host disease and complex oncohematological conditions
• Trained at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences – India's premier medical research university
• Authored 20 scientific studies focusing on leukaemia outcomes and transplant success
• Life member of the Indian Society of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine

Dr Mallikarjun Kalashetty serves as a lead consultant in haematology and bone marrow transplantation at the well-regarded Manipal Hospitals.

• Specialises in both autologous and allogeneic transplant techniques
• Focuses on treating complex blood disorders and haematological malignancies
• Works within a dedicated transplant unit providing post-operative care
• Consults on high-risk cases requiring intensive oncohaematology support

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

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

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

• Specialises in managing blood disorders and cancers in children
• Performs life-saving bone marrow transplant procedures for young patients
• Provides tailored care for paediatric haematological conditions
• Works within a dedicated transplant unit for specialised recovery

Associate Professor Dogan Kose is a specialist in paediatric haematology and oncology who leads the children's bone marrow unit at Emsey Hospital.

• Specialises in childhood leukaemia, lymphoma, and complex bleeding disorders
• Completed advanced minor surgery training in paediatric oncology at Selcuk University
• Former Associate Professor at Harran University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on both autologous and allogeneic transplants for young patients
• Expert in treating childhood vascular occlusion and severe cases of anaemia