Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

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

• Recipient of the first prize from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association
• Specialised training from the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital haematology clinic
• Member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and the Hematologic Oncology Society
• Recognised for research in haematologic immunology and stem cell transplant outcomes
• Expert in managing both full-match and complex haploidentical transplant protocols

The doctor holds an MD in Radiation Oncology and serves as a consultant. Specializing in advanced cancer treatment techniques, the doctor offers services including Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy. These modalities are utilized to deliver precise radiation therapy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and enhancing treatment efficacy.

Dr Shaunak Valame presented stomach cancer research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco. He practices at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Completed specialist DNB Medical Oncology training at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Specialises in targeted therapies and the molecular basis of cancer
• Former registrar at the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
• Delivered lectures for the International Winter School of Oncology programme
• Focuses on incorporating research and academia into clinical patient care

Dr Girish Badarkhe is a clinical haematologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who holds a Doctorate of Medicine in Clinical Haematology. He manages complex blood disorders with a focus on high-stakes stem cell procedures.

• Treats leukemia and multiple myeloma using advanced bone marrow transplant protocols
• Holds a specialist MD in Pathology from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
• Completed his DM in Clinical Haematology at the prestigious Medical College Calcutta
• Expertise in identifying suitable donor matches for haploidentical stem cell transplants
• Recognised with multiple awards for professionalism and clinical dedication