Hilmi Apak
- Specialization: Hematologist/oncologist
- 26 years of experience
- Speaks:Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
- Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University, leading the department since 2007.
Dr. Hilmi Apak leads Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University. He has held this leadership role since 2007. Dr. Apak specializes in treating childhood leukemia, lymphomas, and rare blood disorders. He works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. This clinic holds a health tourism authorization from the Turkish government.
- Treats complex conditions like acute lymphoblastic leukemia and aplastic anemia.
- Expertise includes chemotherapy, nutritional anemias, thalassemia, and hemophilia.
- Served as the head of the Science Department until 2012.
- Authored research on the molecular spectrum of Turkish osteopetrosis.
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Specialization and Pediatric Care
Dr. Hilmi Apak treats complex blood disorders in children. His work includes treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia. He treats patients with nutritional anemias, aplastic anemia, and Mediterranean anemia, also known as Thalassemia. The specialist also treats hemophilia and childhood cancers.
The doctor uses chemotherapy techniques to treat pediatric patients. His practice covers all hematology and pediatric oncology methods. He ensures that each treatment plan addresses the nutritional and medical needs of children.
Academic and Professional Career
Dr. Apak has held leadership positions at Istanbul University throughout his career. He served as the Head of the Science Department until 2012. He currently directs the Department of Internal Medical Sciences at Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa. Additionally, Dr. Apak holds a position on the Academic Board for Child Health and Diseases.
- 2021 – Ongoing: Department Head, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University
- 2012 – Ongoing: Commission Member of the Rectorate, Istanbul University
- 2007 – Ongoing: Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Istanbul University
- 2002 – Ongoing: Academic Board Member, Department of Child Health and Diseases
Education and Academic Honors
Dr. Hilmi Apak completed medical training at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1986. He earned his specialization in Child Health and Diseases in 1994. By 2000, he attained his sub-specialization in pediatric hematology and oncology. He became a Professor in 2009 after serving as an Associate Professor.
- 1986 – Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
- 1994 – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – Specialization in Child Health and Diseases
- 2000 – Istanbul University – Sub-specialization in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
- 2003 – Appointed Associate Professor of General Pediatrics
- 2009 – Appointed Professor
Research and Publications
The doctor contributes to medical science through research on genetic and blood disorders. He published "The molecular spectrum of Turkish osteopetrosis and related osteoclast disorders." This work examines the genetic patterns of osteopetrosis – a rare bone disease where bones become overly dense.
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