Bone marrow transplantation Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Serdar Bedii Omay is a highly regarded haematologist who leads the bone marrow transplant unit at Istanbul's JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital.

• Holds a PhD from Japan Mie Medical School specialising in molecular haematology
• Expert in CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplantation
• Treats complex blood disorders across a specialised 45-bed high-intensity unit
• Published over 65 scientific articles in major international medical journals
• Former Professor of Haematology at two of Turkey's top medical universities

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 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

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