Best Complete blood count doctors in Istanbul: TOP 5 doctors

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Zafer Gulbas

  • 4.6 Excellent 498 reviews
  • 48 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Professor Zafer Gülbaş — hematologist-oncologist, founder and director of the Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Anadolu Medical Center, which is among the largest in Europe.

    Why patients choose and trust Dr. Gülbaş:

    • Built the Anadolu Bone Marrow Transplant Center from the ground up; the center has performed 3 000+ transplants (since 2010).
    • 81% success rate for autologous transplants — a high figure according to the center’s data.
    • International training and practice at leading institutions — Hadassah (Israel), Fred Hutch and MD Anderson (USA), Princess Margaret (Canada).
    • 260+ scientific publications and 5 000+ citations — underscoring the professor’s significant contribution to transplantation.
    • Anadolu Medical Center is an official partner of Johns Hopkins Medicine International, ensuring access to international protocols, multidisciplinary boards, and quality oversight.
    • Manages the most complex cases: leukemias, lymphomas, aplastic anemia, and coagulopathies (clotting disorders).
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Chemotherapy
$1,650 - $6,500
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Tarik Akar

  • 4.5 Good 184 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Tarık Akar is an experienced internist. He graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2000. He completed his specialty training in 2004. Dr. Akar has published 19 international and 6 local papers. He has also presented 25 papers at medical congresses. These achievements show his strong contribution to medical science.

    Dr. Akar specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures. These include POEM for achalasia, ESD for early-stage gastrointestinal cancers, and ERCP for bile duct disorders. He also performs Z-POEM for Zenker’s Diverticulum and G-POEM for gastroparesis. He has received awards such as Best Verbal Presentation and Best Poster at the 7th International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress.

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Bone marrow transplantation
$35,000 - $60,000
Replacement of the aortic valve
$12,000 - $18,000
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Yesim Yildirim

  • 4.6 Excellent 498 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Yeşim (Yesim) Yıldırım — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2011). ESMO-certified specialist, Professor since 2021, author of 80+ scientific publications. Trained at top centers — Rambam (Israel) and Mount Vernon (UK). Treats breast, lung, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcomas; uses immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

    Why patients choose Dr. Yeşim Yıldırım:

    • 20+ years of clinical practice; Professor of Medical Oncology since 2021.
    • 80+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy — treatment plans are based on up-to-date evidence.
    • ESMO certification — from Europe’s leading oncology society — confirms high qualification and continuous training to international standards.
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Chemotherapy
$1,650 - $6,500
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Ali Gozukucuk

  • 4.5 Good 184 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Ali Gozukucuk is a Pediatric Surgeon, born in 1969. He earned his medical degree from Çukurova University. He completed his specialization in Pediatric Surgery at Erciyes University. He has published three articles in international journals. He has also presented thirteen papers at international scientific meetings.

    Dr. Gozukucuk has worked at Erciyes University and Kahramanmaras Children's Hospital. He treats pediatric hernias, appendicitis, constipation, and other surgical conditions in children. He is dedicated to improving pediatric surgical care.

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Bone marrow transplantation
$35,000 - $60,000
Replacement of the aortic valve
$12,000 - $18,000
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Selman Dogan

  • 4.5 Good 184 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Selman Dogan is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in hip and shoulder replacement, sports injuries, spinal surgery, and trauma surgery for both lower and upper limbs. He is well known for treating knee ligament and tendon injuries, including meniscus and ACL repairs.

    Dr. Dogan graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital. He also trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital. Dr. Dogan has performed many complex surgeries for both local and international patients. He is recognized for his advanced surgical skills and positive patient results.

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Bone marrow transplantation
$35,000 - $60,000
Replacement of the aortic valve
$12,000 - $18,000
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