Best HLA-typing Doctors in test — TOP 51

Professor Zafer Gulbas leads one of the largest bone marrow transplant centers in Europe. He performs essential HLA-typing to match patients with donors for life-saving stem cell transplants.

• Completed 3,000+ transplant procedures at Anadolu Medical Center since 2010
• Trained at MD Anderson and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the USA
• Uses flow cytometry to analyze cell characteristics and refine donor matching
• Collaborates with Johns Hopkins Medicine to maintain global standards of care
• Published 260+ scientific papers with over 5,000 citations in hematology journals

Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He serves as the clinical director and vice director of the stem cell transplant unit. Dr. Bozkurt focuses on childhood leukemia, bone marrow transplants, and neuroblastoma. He completed specialized observerships at Harvard University and Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

• Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP).
• Active member of the European Bone Marrow Transplant Group (EBMT).
• Published more than 40 articles on stem cell therapy and blood disorders.
• Works at a center performing the highest number of transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Bulent Unal is a surgical oncologist and transplant surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He previously worked as an NCI Short-Term Scientist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Unal focuses on breast cancer techniques like ductoscopy and sentinel node applications. He has published research on liver transplant outcomes and complex oncologic procedures.

• Performs kidney and liver transplants at a JCI-accredited smart hospital.
• Trained in oncology surgery at the University of Giessen-Marburg in Germany.
• Sits on the Board of Directors for the Surgical Oncology Association.
• Co-authored professional series featuring 120+ living-donor liver recipients.

Dr. Abuzer Dirican is the Head of General Surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He authored the liver transplant chapter in Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery. He treats complex cases involving cholangiocarcinoma, liver transplantation, and colorectal cancer. Dr. Dirican earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery.
• Co-authored an analysis of over 300 living-donor liver transplants.
• Performed research on hepatic vein reconstructions and thyroid surgical complications.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital certified as a Smart-and-Green facility.

Dr. Omur Gokmen Sevindik is a hematologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, a top-ranked medical center in the US. Dr. Sevindik specializes in treating blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 300,000 patients annually.

• Performs allogeneic and haploidentical stem cell transplantations.
• Authored 18 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Presented research findings at over 25 international scientific conferences.
• Treats complex conditions including myeloma, aplastic anemia, and thrombocytopenia.

Dr. Amos Toren is a pediatric hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He served as Director of the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Division. Dr. Toren holds a PhD in Human Genetics. He specializes in CAR T-cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation for children. Forbes Israel has recognized his expertise in hematology.

• Served as the Head of the Hematology Division at Tel Aviv University.
• Treats complex cases of leukemia, lymphoma, and rare pediatric cancers.
• Member of the American Society of Hematology and European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Collaborates on research with the NIH and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Dr. Li Ping, M.D., Ph.D., is Chief Physician and Professor in the Department of Hematology at Shanghai Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine. She supervises doctoral and master's students and is an expert in hematologic malignancies.

She earned a Doctor of Medical Science from Nagoya University and completed postdoctoral research. She specializes in diagnosing and treating blood cancers. Her focus includes lymphoid malignancies—leukemias, lymphomas, and multiple myeloma. She treats patients with chemotherapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

She is a pioneer in China in full-cycle CAR-T therapy for relapsed or refractory blood cancers. She leads and participates in national and international clinical trials. She serves on committees of professional societies, including the China Anti-Cancer Association. She also publishes and trains hematologists.

Dr. Nutt Chawalitkul is a specialist in hair restoration and anti-aging medicine at Dr.Nutt Clinic in Bangkok. He is American Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Chawalitkul holds multiple memberships in prestigious hair restoration societies, including ISHRS and AAHRS. He performs personalized hair transplants, limiting his practice to one procedure per day.

• Uses Nanograft FUE techniques for both long and short hair restoration.
• Holds Thai diplomas in sexual medicine, clinical sexology, and preventive medicine.
• Certified in genomics medicine and gerontology from top Thai universities.
• Offers aesthetic treatments including Botox, fillers, and NAD+ therapy.

Dr. Hana Golan heads the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Division at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in high-risk pediatric tumors and complex childhood cancers. Dr. Golan serves as the principal investigator for the High-Risk Neuroblastoma ESIOP protocol. She practices at a hospital ranked among the global top 10 by Newsweek.

• National coordinator of multicenter oncology protocols and international Phase I/II clinical trials.
• Performs bone marrow transplants and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
• Expert in neuroblastoma, leukemia, and treatment-resistant malignancies.
• Senior Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Bulent Eser is a hematologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. Dr. Eser is a member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

• Performs allogenic bone marrow transplants from both related and unrelated donors.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Treats blood cancers using biological therapy and targeted chemotherapy.
• Serves as a professor of internal medicine and hematology.

Dr. Sebnem Izmir Guner is a hematologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She founded and directed multiple adult bone marrow transplantation centers. Dr. Guner specializes in leukemia, lymphoma, and complex coagulation disorders. She works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for high safety standards.

• Performs haploidentical, related, and unrelated allogenic bone marrow transplants.
• Authored over 19 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Received multiple academic awards for her contributions to hematology.
• Former founder and lead physician of therapeutic apheresis units.

Dr. Toluy Ozgumus is a hematologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has diagnosed and treated over 1,000 patients with bleeding and coagulation disorders. He specializes in the treatment of rare hematological cancers and bone marrow transplantation. Dr. Ozgumus works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for excellence in hematology-oncology.

• Performs allogenic bone marrow transplants from both related and unrelated donors.
• Treats complex blood cancers including acute leukemia, multiple myeloma, and lymphomas.
• Expert in managing hematological findings related to Covid-19 infections.
• Differentiates myeloproliferative diseases from other causes of blood cell elevation.

Dr. Savas Kansoy is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He founded Turkey’s first pediatric bone marrow transplantation units. Dr. Kansoy treates children with leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. He is a primary contributor to national stem cell transplant registries.

• Founded pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant clinics across major Turkish hospitals.
• Performs haploidentical, allogenic, and autologous stem cell transplantations.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Society of Hematology.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Francesc Cobo Valien is a leading oncohematologist at the Teknon Oncology Institute in Barcelona. He specializes in treating complex blood cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. Cobo Valien earned his medical degree and doctorate from the University of Barcelona. He serves patients at Centro Médico Teknon, a JCI-accredited facility.

• Treats acute and chronic leukemia, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
• Performs bone marrow transplants and biological therapy for hematologic malignancies.
• Recipient of the Spanish Hematology Association award for medical reporting.
• Heads research projects supported by the Catalan Society of Hematology.

Dr. Bulent Unal is a transplant and general surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in liver and kidney transplantation alongside surgical oncology. Dr. Unal gained a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement in Liver Transplantation. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Surgical Oncology Association.

• Recipient of the AACR Scholar-in-Training Award for his work in breast cancer research.
• Performs complex organ transplants and oncological surgeries for adults and children.
• Member of the American Society of Breast Cancer and the Turkish Surgery Association.
• Works at a clinic authorized for international medical tourism by the Turkish government.

Dr. Abuzer Dirican is a transplant surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He has performed over 1,000 liver transplants. Dr. Dirican focuses on oncology, general surgery, and kidney transplants. He served as a scientist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

• Earned a Certificate of Excellence for completing 1,000 liver transplants.
• Winner of the International Liver Transplantation Society Young Investigator Award.
• Member of the Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association.
• Treats liver cancer, kidney cancer, and polycystic kidney disease.

Dr. Michael Shapira specializes in bone marrow transplantation at Sourasky Medical Center. HLA-typing is a vital step in his transplant process.

• Joined the bone marrow transplantation department at Hadassah as a senior physician
• Completed specialist training in internal medicine at Hadassah Medical Center
• Graduated from the Hebrew University Medical School
• Expert in matching donors with patients for safe and successful transplants

Dr. Kodchanut Litleaungdej is a hematologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She specializes in the treatment of leukemia, myeloma, and complex lymphomas. Dr. Litleaungdej co-authored a clinical risk prediction model for cancer-associated venous thromboembolism. She graduated with second-class honors from Naresuan University before completing a hematology fellowship at Thammasat University.

• Performs bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy.
• Treats blood disorders including aplastic anemia and thrombocytopenia.
• Provides chemotherapy and biological therapy for hematologic malignancies.
• Works at ISO-certified Intrarat Hospital, which treats 100,000 patients annually.

Dr. Umit Ozcelik is a transplant surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He performs liver and kidney transplants for both adults and children. Dr. Ozcelik trained at Ankara University and specializing in general surgery at Baskent University. He treats complex conditions requiring hepatobiliary surgery and HLA-typing.

• Performs pediatric and adult organ transplants.
• Expertise in hepatobiliary surgery and breast cancer treatment.
• Completed specialized training in anorectal diseases and burn care.
• Works at a center with an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.