Birol Baytan
- Specialization: Pediatric hematologist
- 34 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
- Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology
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.
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Doctor's services
- Bone marrow transplantation
- Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from a related donor
- Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from an unrelated donor
- Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
- CAR T-cell therapy
- Lymphoma chemotherapy
- Leukemia chemotherapy
- Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation
- MRI of one area
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Biopsy
- Complete blood count
- Biochemical blood analysis
- Tumor Marker Blood Test
- CT (computer tomography)
- Consultation with a hematologist
- Immunogram
- Сomplex oncology diagnostic
- Cytogenetic study of the bone marrow
- CT scan of the body part
- Consultation with a pediatric hematologist
- Bone marrow puncture with cytogenetic analysis
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Revision of MRI results
- Consultation with creation of treatment plan
- PET/CT in lymphoma
- Immunohistochemistry
- HLA-typing
- CT of the paranasal sinuses
- Lymphoma blood test
- Сomprehensive diagnosis of Leukemia
- Comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomas
- Comprehensive diagnosis of aplastic anemia
- Recipient evaluation before BMT
- Online Consultation with Pediatric Hematologist
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Qualifications
Prof. Birol Baytan is a pediatric hematologist and oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed 950 bone marrow transplants for children. Dr. Baytan treats childhood cancers, severe anemias, and blood disorders.
Treatment Focus and Clinical Specialization
Dr. Baytan treats a broad spectrum of childhood blood diseases and cancers. He achieves long-term recovery through surgical and medical therapeutic techniques. The specialist works within one of Turkey’s largest bone marrow transplant units. This facility at Emsey Hospital features 45 beds for pediatric patients.
His clinical practice includes:
- Acute leukemias and Hodgkin or Non-Hodgkin lymphomas
- Inherited immune deficiencies and metabolic diseases
- Beta thalassemia major and sickle cell disease — a group of inherited red blood cell disorders
- Aplastic anemia and congenital bone marrow deficiencies
- Solid tumors including neuroblastoma, Ewing sarcoma, and brain tumors
- Coagulation issues, vascular occlusion, and chronic vitamin deficiencies
Advanced Procedures and Techniques
The doctor uses diverse transplant methods to treat life-threatening conditions. He performs allogeneic transplants from both related and unrelated donors. Dr. Baytan also applies haploidentical stem cell transplantation when required. This technique uses healthy blood-forming cells from a half-matched donor to replace diseased bone marrow.
For specific oncology cases, he provides immunotherapy with Keytruda and CAR T-cell therapy. The specialist uses precise diagnostics like bone marrow biopsies and cytogenetic studies. These studies analyze chromosomes to identify specific genetic changes in cancer cells.
Academic Background and Medical Education
Dr. Baytan has established an academic foundation in pediatric medicine. He contributes to medical literature through research and book authorship. His training includes:
- 1992 – Ankara University Medical Faculty – Medical Degree
- Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine – Specialty in Child Diseases
- 2002 – Uludağ University – Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology
Research and Recognition
Dr. Baytan participates in the international scientific community. He has published 15 articles in international refereed journals. The doctor has also contributed 8 articles to local medical publications. Furthermore, he authored three books and several chapters on pediatric health. Prof. Baytan has presented 9 full texts at international scientific meetings.
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