Best Neuroblastoma pediatric oncologists in Istanbul: TOP 15 doctors
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Doctor Yesim Yildirim is an oncologist certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Affiliated with numerous hospitals in the United States and Turkey, including the University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience and has a special interest in preventive medicine, diabetes, and hypertension. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and shares her expertise with Bookimed from 2022.
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Read moreExperience
2021 - 2022
Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
2021 - 2022
Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
2020 - 2021
Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
2017 - 2020
Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center
2016 - 2017
Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
2011 - 2016
Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
2010 - 2011
Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
2008 - 2010
Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)
2006
Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University
2006 - 2008
Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)
2000 - 2006
Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University
Education
2022
Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor
2022
Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism
2021
Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor
2017
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member
2017
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor
2006
Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service
2006
Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization
1998
Ege University, Faculty of Medicine
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan BABACAN completed his undergraduate, specialty and sub-specialty education at GATA Military Medical Faculty/Ankara. After becoming a specialist in Pediatrics, he worked in the field of Social Pediatrics for two years, where Healthy Baby Monitoring and vaccine follow-up were carried out. Then, she completed her subspecialty training in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology and continued her studies in the field of pediatric blood and cancer diseases. In addition to the treatment of children suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors and other blood diseases, she has been working in the Bone Marrow Transplantation (Transplant) Unit for 13 years in Allogeneic (unrelated and intrafamilial), Autologous (from the patient himself) and Haploidentical (partially HLA compatible) hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. In 2018, he received the title of Associate Professor in the field of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Science/Art.
MEDICAL AREAS OF INTEREST
Healthy baby follow-up and vaccinations
Lymph node enlargement
Pediatric patients with anemia (anemia)
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Bone Marrow Transplant
ITP
Thalassemias
Hemophiliacs
Solid tumors
Hemangioma
Childhood blood disorders
Children with frequent infections
Fever of unknown origin
Malnutrition in children
Read moreEducation
- Ege Faculty of Medicine 1978
- Specialization in Pediatrics 1982
- Subspecialty Pediatric Oncology 2002 (EU Faculty of Medicine)
- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 2012 (EU Faculty of Medicine)
- Deputy Chief of Clinic 1988 Tepecik EAH
- Clinical Chief 1993 Tepecik EAH
- Associate Professorship 1995
- Professorship 2002
- Ege U. Faculty of Medicine, faculty member 1998 – 2022
- EU Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatrics 2009-2018
- Member of Tepecik Education Planning and Coordination Board (1993-1998)
- SSI Tepecik Hospital Ethics Committee Chairman (1996-1998)
- Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology "Bone Marrow Transplantation Working Group Co-Chair" (2002-2006)
- Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology "Bone Marrow Transplantation Working Group" (2006-2008)
- Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology - Responsible for Bone Marrow Transplantation "Online" Data Registry System 2007-ongoing.
- Ege University Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Commission Chairman, 2011-2021
Institutional Memberships
- Turkish Medical Association İzmir and Kocaeli Branch
- Turkish National Pediatric Association - İzmir
- European Group for Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT); Ege University Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit was accredited by the European Group for Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) in June 2007.
- Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology - Board Member for two terms (2005-2009)
- Turkish Society of Hematology - Board Member for two terms (2001/2005)
- Turkish Pediatric Oncology Association
- Bone Marrow Transplantation Foundation (KITVAK) Member of the Board of Trustees
Units he is the founder of
1- SSI Tepecik Hospital Pediatric Oncology Clinic (1990)
2- SSI Tepecik Hospital Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (1992)
3- EU Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (1998)
4- FOUNDER of JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, 2014; SCI application was made in 2022.
Transplantation units that he contributed to the establishment of
1. İzmir BUÇH EAH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2019)
2. Ümraniye EAH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2020)
3. Kanuni Sultan Süleyman EAH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2020) (Transferred to Çam Sakura EAH)
Awards
- Thrombotic parameters in bone marrow stem cell transplant patients, Pediatric Hematology Congress, Trabzon 2003
- CD133 Antigen in Stem Cell: Pediatric Hematology Congress 2005. Research award
- The role of Toll like receptors in febrile neutropenic patients, Best poster award. Turkish Hematology Congress 2008, Çeşme-İzmir
- National pediatric stem cell transplantation activity- Oral presentation second prize, Turkish Hematology Society Stem Cell Transplantation Congress, 2022, Antalya
Publications
Kansoy S. "Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Child Health and Diseases, 1st edition, EU Faculty of Medicine Printing House, 1999, İzmir
Kansoy S. Bone marrow transplantation in Thalassemia Major III. Aegean Thalassemia Days Book, 2000, Izmir
Kansoy S. Pediatric KIT Center Standards in Turkey. Childhood Acute Leukemias, Antalya 2000: 73-5
Kansoy S. Late Side Effects in Children. Special issue of Bone Marrow Transplantation Journal of Turkish Clinics. 2003
Kansoy S. Stem Cell Applications in Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation. Pediatric Oncology Nursing Course Book, İzmir, 2005
Kansoy S. Cord Blood as a Stem Cell Source. Stem Cell Special Issue. Turkey Clinics, 2008
Kansoy S. Stem Cell Transplantation in Lymphomas. General Pediatrics Book, Ed. Prof.Dr.Enver Hasanoglu, 2009
Kansoy S, Aksoylar S. Bone Marrow Transplantation in Children. Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017
Kansoy S. Rhabdomyosarcoma. Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017
Kansoy S. Approach to the child with cancer according to clinical findings. Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017
11. Çetingül N, S.Kansoy, M.Kantar. Oncological Diseases. Pediatrics (Ed. A. Cura), 641-672, Ege University Print house, İzmir, 1999. (1.05 points)
Kansoy S, M.Kantar. Head, Face and Eye Examination. Pediatric Prosthetic Physical Examination and Symptom Information (Ed. A.Cura)
Kantar M. Metabolic Emergency Problems in Oncology. Oncologic Emergencies and Supportive Care in Childhood (Ed. N. Çetingül, S. Kansoy), 15-24, Meta Basım, İzmir, 2003.
Cord Blood Transplants in Turkey. HEMATOLOGIST, 2016
Kansoy S. Central Nervous System Tumors in Children Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017
Acute myeloblastic leukemia in children and its treatment. Pediatric Oncology Textbook, Poplack's Turkish, 2020
National pediatric stem cell transplant activity, 2020
Childhood stem cell transplantation indications, Turkey Clinics - International book 2020
In addition to the studies and papers in international journals published in large numbers, he is involved in international multicenter studies in some journals with high impact value.
Read more- Dr. Alp Özkan specializes in Neuroblastoma treatment and pediatric oncology.
- Expert in surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, and immunotherapy.
- International practice in the USA, contributing to a global understanding of cancer care.
- Professor at Istanbul University, sharing knowledge in advanced cancer treatments.
- Board-certified in pediatric hematology and oncology, ensuring expert care.
- Member of renowned medical societies, staying updated with latest treatment advances.
- Offers online consultations for broader access to Neuroblastoma expertise.