Treatment in Istanbul (Turkey)

Dr. Leylagül Kaynar is a hematologist with broad experience in clinical hematology, bone marrow transplantation, and apheresis. She completed her medical degree and specialist training at Erciyes University in Turkey. There, she worked as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Director of the Apheresis Unit, and Head of the Hematology Department.

Dr. Kaynar gained international research experience as a Visiting Research Scholar at Duke University in the USA. She also led the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Department at the Bahrain Oncology Center, where she improved hematology care in the region. Dr. Kaynar is now Professor and Head of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Turkey. She is known for her leadership and contributions to hematology and transplantation services.

General Surgery

Fields of Study and Interests

 Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery

Gastroenterology Surgery

 Endoscopic Diagnostic Treatment

Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Education

 Bachelor's Degree - Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1976-1982

 Assistant - Department of General Surgery - Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center

1982-1984

Assistant General Surgeon - Department - Şişli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985

Specialist - General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988

Assistant Professor Department of General Surgery - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of

Medicine 1993-1999

 Professor Department of General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1999-Current

Career

 Bachelor's Degree Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1976-1982

 Assistant Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center 1982-1984

 Assistant Şişli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985

 Specialist Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988

Specialist Şırnak 23rd Border Gendarmerie Brigade (January 15-March 15 short term) 1993

Associate Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999

 Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery

Medical Oncology

Fields of Study and Interests

 Gastrointestinal System (GI) Cancer

 Cancer Vaccines

 Breast Cancers

 Lung Cancer

 Rare Cancers

Education

 MD: Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine, 1994

 Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2004

 Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, 2007

 Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

 Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Istanbul University Oncology Institute, 2013

Career

 Assistant Professor: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2005

 Assist. Prof. Dr.: Kafkas University, 2006-2007

 Minor Assistant Professor: Selçuk University – Medical Oncology, 2007-2010

 Minor Assistant Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology,

2012-2013

 Specialist Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2013-2017

 Assoc. Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2017-2023

 Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2023-present

Pediatric Surgery

Fields of Study and Interests

• Anal Diseases.

• The Anterior Abdominal Wall is Open.

• Choledochal Cyst.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux (Chalasia).

• Hirschsprung's Disease, Intestinal Obstruction.

• Ovarian Cyst, Varicocele in Children.

• Inguinal Hernia.

• Funicular Cyst/Nuck Duct Cyst.

• Undescended Testis.

• Hydrocele (Kominike/Nonkominike).

• Circumcision/Pilonidal Sinus.

• Hypospadias.

• Hypertophic Lingual Frenulum.

• Umbilical Granuloma.

• Labial Synechia/Fusion.

• Constipation/Fecal Incontinence.

• Esophagus is closed.

• Stomach Obstruction/Diaphragmatic Hernia.

• Hydronephrosis (Kidney Enlargement).

• Vesicoureteral Reflux.

• Urinary Incontinence.

Education

• Pediatric Surgeon//Pediatric Surgery Selcuk University Meram Medical School 2003

• Assistant Professor Pediatric Surgery Selcuk University Meram Medical School 2006

• Associate Professor Pediatric Surgery Selcuk University Meram Medical School 2011

• Professor Pediatric Surgery Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Medical School 2016

Career

• Pediatric Surgeon Selçuk University Meram Medical School 2003-2006

• Assistant Professor Selçuk University Meram Medical School 2006-2011

• Associate Professor Selçuk University Meram Medical School 2011-2016

• Professor Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Medical School 2016-2023

• Professor Biruni University Medical School 2023- Currently

Publications: Yurtcu, M., B. Aydogdu, M.C. Avunduk ve E. Gunel, “A rare presentation of true

hermaphroditism: An abnormal inguinoscrotal mass,” Neuroendocrinol Letters,

Nuclear Medicine

Fields of Study and Interests

 Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery

 Gastroenterology Surgery

 Endoscopic Diagnostic Treatment

 Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Education

 Undergraduate education Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine 1989-1995

 Specialist education Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine,

1995-1999

Career

 Research Assistant Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine 1995-2000

 Assist. Prof. Dr. Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine 2000-2006

 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine 2006-2012

 Prof. Dr. Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine 2012-2017

 Private Century Gebze Hospital 2017-2018

 VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital 2019

 VM Medical Park Bursa Hospital 2019-2022

 Medicana Konya Hospital 2023-2024

Pediatric Endocrinology

Fields of Study and Interests

 Growth delays

 Puberty problems (early or late puberty)

 Menstrual irregularities in adolescent girls

 Increased hair growth in adolescent girls

 Diabetes

 Obesity

 thyroid problems

 pituitary disorders

 genital abnormalities

 micropenis and gynecomastia in children

 Adrenal gland disorders

Education

 Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1993-1997

 Master's Degree Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1997-1999

 Medical Specialization Child Health and Diseases

 Ondokuz Mayıs University 1999-2004

 Minor Specialization Pediatric Endocrinology Ondokuz Mayıs University 2004-2007

Career

 Research Asst. Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 1999-2004 Minor Research

Assistant Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Endocrinology) 2004-

2007

 Asst. Assoc. Dr Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 2007

 Specialist Dr. Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Military Service) 2007-2008 Specialist.

Dr. Bakırköy Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital (Compulsory

Service) 2008-2011 Asst.Prof. Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine 2011-2013

 Assoc. Dr. Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine 2013-2018

 Prof. Dr Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine 2018-2023

 Prof. dr. Biruni University 2023-

Publications: Ulusalararası Bilimsel Dergilerde yayımlanmış eserler 7.1.1. Bek K, Ozkaya

O, Fisgin T, Aliyazicioglu Y, Paksu MS, Ozgen T, Albayrak D, Baysal K. Protein Z and natural

anticoagulants in children on peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. Pediatr Nephrol.

Fields of Study and Interests

 Aesthetic Surgery

 Microsurgery

 Maxillofacial Surgery

 Burn and Wound Treatment

 Hand Surgery

Education

 Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

 Health Sciences University Plastic Surgery Clinic, 2017

Career

 Batman Regional Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2020

 Medicalpark Hospital, 2020-2022

Urology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Urooncology

• Prostate cancer

• Bladder Cancer

• laparoscopy

• Endourology

• Robotic Surgery

• Stone Diseases

• Andrology

• İnfertility

Education

• Health Sciences University GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital Urology Specialization

Training 2017, Istanbul / Turkey

• Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Education 2011, Istanbul / Turkey

Career

• Yeni Yüzyıl University Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital 2020-2021, Istanbul / Turkey

• Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital 2020, Istanbul / Turkey

• GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital 2017-2020, Istanbul / Turkey

• GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital (Medical Specialization Training) 2012-2017,

Istanbul / Turkey

• Marmara Ereglisi District State Hospital 2011, Istanbul / Turkey

Publications: Cilesiz NC, Erdoğan N, Özkan A, Kalkanlı A, Hazar Aİ, Balcı MBC, Aydın M, Özdemir

E. Pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma: A case of a giant renal mass. Urol Case Rep. 2018 Jan

8;17:44-47. doi: 10.1016/j.eucr.2018.01.002. eCollection 2018 Mar. PubMed PMID:

Orthopedics And Traumatology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Trauma Surgery

• Arthroscopic Surgery

• Arthroplasty

Education

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

• Medical Doctor Education

• 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

• Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine

• Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialization Training

• 2016, Istanbul/Turkey

Career

• Hakkari Yüksekova State Hospital

• 2016-2017, Hakkari/Turkey

• Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

• 2011-2016, Istanbul/Turkey

• Mus State Hospital (State Service Obligation)

• 2010-2011, Mus/Turkey

• Mus Varto State Hospital

• 2010, Mus/Turkey

Publications: Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals

Polat G, Ceylan HH, Kuyucu E, Demir N, Karademir G, Erdil M. Changes in Body Mass Index after

Arthroscopic Surgery and Its Effect on Functional Outcomes, International Journal of Clinical

Adult Hematology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Stem cell transplantation (bone marrow transplantation:

autologous/allogeneic)

• Acute leukemias (AML-ALL)

• Chronic leukemias

• Lymphomas (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas)

• Multiple myeloma

• Bone marrow deficiencies (Myelodysplastic syndrome - aplastic anemia etc.)

• Chronic myeloproliferative diseases (polycythemia vera - essential thrombocytosis - primary

myelofibrosis)

• Anemias / Polycythemias (anemia - excess blood)

• Outpatient and inpatient chemotherapies - immunotherapies - targeted therapies

Education

• Faculty of Medicine – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1999-2005

• Internal Medicine Specialist Training – İstanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital

20062010

• Hematology Subspecialist Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research

Hospital – Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic 2013-2017

• Associate Professor İstanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital 2019

Career

• Assistant Doctor Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital-Internal Medicine Clinic

20062010

• Internal Medicine Specialist Istanbul Esenyurt State Hospital 2010-2012

• Internal Medicine Specialist-Military Service Samsun Military Hospital 2012-2013

• Minor Specialization Training Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and

Research Hospital – Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic 2013-2017

• Hematology Subspecialist Ankara Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Hematology and

Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic 2017-2018

• Hematology Subspecialist Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital/Hematology

2018-2019

• Associate Professor Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital/Hematology 2019-2021

• Associate Professor Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine / Hematology 2021-2024

• Associate Professor Istanbul VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital / Hematology and Stem Cell

Transplantation Clinic 2022-2024

Child Health and Diseases

Fields of Study and Interests

 Child nutrition Growth and development monitoring

 Childhood Vaccination

 Childhood Vitamin-mineral supplements in childhood Breastfeeding and its benefits

Education

 Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1992-1998

 Specialization in Child Health and Diseases - Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine 1998-

2003

Career

 Assistant Dr. Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Child Health and Diseases 1998-2003

 Expert Dr. Tem Hospital

 Medical Park 2003-2010 Expert Lecturer Bezmialem

 Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases USA 2010-2014

 Yard. Assoc. Dr. Bezmialem Foundation University

 Faculty of Medicine, Child Health and Diseases USA 2014-2015

 Assoc. Dr. Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases USA

2015-2020

 Prof. Dr. Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases USA

2020- 2023

 Prof. Dr. Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases USA 2023-present

Publications: Torun, AD. Demir, E.Gönüllü, F. Öktem. "Therapy strategies in vitamin D

deficiency with or without rickets: efficiency of low-dose stoss therapy", Journal of Pediatric

Endocrinology and Metabolism, "25 (1-2)", 107-110 pp., January-2012,

Ear Nose Throat Diseases

Fields of Study and Interests

• Hearing Losses

• Cochlear Implant (Bionic Ear)

• Otosclerosis (Ear calcification)

• Endoscopic Ear Surgery

• Chronic Otitis Surgery (Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy)

• Vertigo (Dizziness)

• Tinnitus (Tinnitus)

• Head and Neck Tumors

• Larynx (Larynx) Cancers

• Nose and Sinus Tumors

• Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery

Education

• Ondokuz Mayıs University Medicine 2003

• S.B. İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital 2009 Ear Nose and Throat Diseases

Career

• Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Faculty of Medicine 2011-2017

• Health Sciences University Samsun Training and Research Hospital 2007-2020

• Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 2020-2021

• Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital 2021-202

Publications: TERZI SUAT, OZGUR ABDULKADIR, ÇELIKER METIN, TUMKAYA LEVENT, DURSUN

ENGIN (2017). The effects of astaxanthin on salivary gland damage caused by cisplatin in the rat.

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences,

Pediatric Surgery

Fields of Study and Interests

• Pediatric Surgery

• Pediatric Urology

• Inguinal Hernia in Children

• Undescended Testicle in Children

• Hypospadias in Children (Prophet Sunnah)

• Circumcision

• Congenital Urinary Tracts

• Anomalies

Education

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

• Pediatric Surgery Specialization Training 2003, Istanbul/Turkey

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

• Medical Doctor Education 1997, Istanbul/Turkey

Career

• Biruni University Hospital 2015 – Continue, Istanbul/Turkey

• Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital 2009-2015, Istanbul/Turkey

• Medical Park Hospital Bahcelievler 2007-2009, Istanbul/Turkey

• GATA Military Hospita 2006-2007, Diyarbakir/Turkey

• Medicana Bahçelievler Hospital 2004-2006, Diyarbakir/Turkey

Publications: Yesildag E, Akova F, Emir H, Sarimurat N, Senyuz OF. Even spontaneous duct-

cystic duct- perforation, Hellenic Journal of Surgery

Fields of Study and Interests

• Interventional Cardiology

• Chronic Total Occlusion (Completely occluded heart vessel)

• Complex coronary interventions

• Heart Valve Diseases

• TAVI

• Hypertension

• hyperlipidemia

• Heart failure

Education

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute/Cardiology Specialization Training 2010,

Istanbul /Turkey

• Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine/Medical Doctor Education 2005, Konya/Turkey

Career

• Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Institute of Cardiology 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

• Siverek State Hospital (Compulsory Service) 2011-2012, Şanlıurfa/Turkey

• Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 2005-2010, Istanbul/Turkey

Publications: Uzunhasan I, Yildiz A, Arslan S, Abaci O, Kocas C, Kocas BB, Cetinkal G, Dalgic Y,

Karaca OS, Dogan SM. Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Is Associated With Long-Term

Adverse Events in Patients With Acute Coronary syndrome. angiology 2017

Fields of Study and Interests

• Pregnancy Diagnosis and Follow-up

• Gynecological surgery

• Sexual and reproductive health

• Genital Aesthetics & Laser Applications

• Hysteroscopic and Laparoscopic Operations

Education

• Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine 2009

• Bezmialem Vakıf University Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2018 Gynecology and

Obstetrics

Career

• Esenler Gynecology and Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital 2018 – 2021

• Private Gungoren Hospital 2021-2022

Publications: Vitamin D status in the first-trimester: effects of Vitamin D deficiency on pregnancy

outcomes. Ates S, Sevket O, Ozcan P, Ozkal F, Kaya MO, Dane B. Afr Health Sci. 2016

Mar;16(1):36-43. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v16i1.5.PMID: 27358611

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