Oguzhan Babacan
- Specialization: Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
- 28 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
- Specializes in pediatric bone marrow transplantation for leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood diseases.
Dr. Oguzhan Babacan is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation for children with leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. Babacan has performed allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical stem cell transplants for 13 years. He treats rare blood disorders and solid tumors in pediatric patients.
- Performs complex bone marrow transplants for leukemia and lymphoma cases.
- Treats childhood blood disorders like thalassemia, hemophilia, and aplastic anemia.
- Expertise in pediatric oncology, including neuroblastoma and Ewing's sarcoma.
- Works at Hisar Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
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Doctor's services
- Radiotherapy
- Sarcoma Immunotherapy
- Leukemia chemotherapy
- Radiation Therapy for Sarcomas
- Chemotherapy
- Lymphoma chemotherapy
- Chemotherapy for Sarcomas
- Radiation therapy for brain tumor
- Complex treatment of Ewing's sarcoma
- MRI of one area
- Bone marrow biopsy
- CT (computer tomography)
- Comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomas
- Biopsy
- Brain MRI
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Qualifications
Specialization in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Dr. Babacan treats childhood cancers and blood diseases. He treats neuroblastoma, Ewing's sarcoma, and solid tumors. The specialist also treats non-cancerous conditions like anemia, thalassemia, and hemophilia. He provides care for infants through healthy baby monitoring and vaccinations.
He investigates cases of frequent infections and fevers of unknown origin. His work includes treating malnutrition and lymph node enlargement in pediatric patients. He uses clinical protocols to address childhood blood disorders and complex malignancies.
Bone Marrow Transplantation Expertise
Dr. Babacan has 13 years of experience in the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit. He performs hematopoietic stem cell transplantation — a procedure that replaces damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells. He selects the transplant type based on donor compatibility. These include:
- Allogeneic transplants using stem cells from unrelated or family donors.
- Autologous transplants using the patient's own harvested stem cells.
- Haploidentical transplants for patients with only partially HLA-compatible donors.
Academic and Professional Background
Dr. Babacan earned his medical degree and specialized training at GATA Military Medical Faculty. He completed a sub-specialty in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the same institution. In 2018, he received the title of Associate Professor. This title recognizes his academic achievements in pediatric hematology and oncology science.
The specialist worked in Social Pediatrics for two years before his oncology training. This phase focused on baby follow-up and clinical vaccine management. He currently practices at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital in Istanbul. The hospital holds accreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI).
Conditions Treated and Procedures
Dr. Babacan treats various pediatric illnesses through modern protocols:
- Hemangiomas and immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)
- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia and Burkitt's lymphoma
- Aplastic anemia and Hodgkin's disease
- Sarcoma immunotherapy and chemotherapy
- Radiotherapy for brain tumors and Ewing's sarcoma
Memberships
- Turkish Medical Association (TMA)
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