Lymphoma chemotherapy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay is a hematologist-oncologist at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. He has published over 60 scientific articles on hematology and bone marrow transplantation. Dr. Omay earned a PhD from Mie Medical School in Japan. He treats adult and pediatric patients with complex blood disorders.

• Performs allogeneic and haploidentical stem cell transplantations.
• Treats leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and aplastic anemia.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and immunotherapy for hematological cancers.
• Works at a center with one of Turkey's largest BMT units.

Associate Professor Mehmet Hilmi Dogu serves as a senior haematology expert at Liv Hospital Ulus, where he leads complex blood cancer treatment programmes. He previously managed the haematology clinic at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital as the responsible authority.

• Specialises in treating Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphomas
• Completed advanced training at the ESCCA Summer School on Cytometry in Prague
• Serves on the Board of Directors for the Society of Haematological Education and Research
• Published 32 articles in international peer-reviewed journals regarding blood disorders
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Haematology

Associate Professor Omer Dogru is a dual-specialised specialist in paediatric haematology and oncology who previously helped lead the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Medical Park Goztepe.

• Completed a minor fellowship in paediatric haematology at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes complex paediatric blood disorders and solid tumours in children
• Member of the European Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) society
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Hematology and the Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital – a leading academic medical centre

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is an award-winning haematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with over 50 published research papers in international journals.

• Recognised with the Young Researcher Award by the National Haematology Congress
• Earned a PhD from the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital haematology clinic
• Member of the European Society of Haematology and Turkish Haematology Association
• Previously served as a senior faculty member at Istinye University and Liv Hospital
• Appointed Associate Professor in 2019 following extensive clinical training

Professor Apak served as the Head of Paediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa for over two decades, leading one of Turkey's most prestigious medical departments.

• Specialises in chemotherapy protocols for paediatric lymphoma and leukaemia
• Performed pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy
• Authored 75 international medical publications on childhood blood cancers
• Current lead specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul
• Former Board Member of the Turkish Paediatric Society

Dr. Birol Baytan is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 950 bone marrow transplants for children. Dr. Baytan specializes in treating childhood cancers, leukemia, and lymphomas. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital with Turkey’s largest bone marrow transplant unit.

• Specializes in complex procedures like CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Treats childhood bleeding diseases, vascular occlusion, and various types of anemia.
• Authored over 15 articles in international refereed journals and three medical books.
• Former Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology at Uludağ University.

Dr Shaunak Valame presented his specialist research to the American Society of Clinical Oncology in San Francisco and practices at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Completed advanced DNB Medical Oncology training at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Specialises in targeted therapies and the molecular basis of various cancer types
• Former registrar at the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
• Expert in managing complex chemotherapy protocols and modern biological treatments
• Contributes to international education as a lecturer for the Winter School of Oncology

Dr. Lalit Banswal is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He has successfully performed more than 10,000 major surgeries. Dr. Banswal focuses on gastrointestinal cancer and robotic surgical techniques. He completed a two-year fellowship at the Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata.

• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.
• Performs robotic cancer surgeries and advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Served as a former assistant professor at the State Cancer Institute.
• Acts as a co-principal investigator for original clinical research projects.
• Treats complex esophageal, stomach, colon, and rectal cancers.

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is an award-winning haematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with multiple honours from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Association.

• Completed subspecialist training at the high-volume Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on stem cell transplantation and haematologic immunology
• Member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and Hematologic Oncology Society
• Earned first prize from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association for research
• Published clinical research in the fields of haematologic oncology and immunology

Dr Girish Badarkhe is a specialized clinical haematologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with extensive training from India's prestigious medical colleges.

• Holds a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Clinical Haematology from Medical College Calcutta
• Dual-qualified with an MD in Pathology for deep insight into blood disorders
• Specialises in managing complex lymphoma cases requiring intensive chemotherapy protocols
• Active specialist at one of the region's largest dedicated cancer hospitals
• Recognised with professional awards for his work in clinical haematology

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz graduated with honours from Istanbul University and specialises in aggressive lymphoma and stem cell transplantation.

• Serves as a Professor at Liv Hospital with expertise in complex blood cancers
• Managed the Hematology Clinic at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Lead specialist in therapeutic apheresis and stem cell transplantation protocols
• Former Head of the Internal Medicine Department at Istanbul Aydin University
• Specialises in multiple myeloma and bone marrow failure alongside lymphoma care