Best hematologist-oncologists in Turkey: TOP 71 doctors

Prof. Zafer Gulbas founded Turkey's Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Anadolu and has performed 900+ transplants.

• Trained at top global centers including MD Anderson and Fred Hutchinson
• Specializes in complex haploidentical transplants for lymphoma
• Head of Hematology Oncology Department at Anadolu Medical Center
• Member of American Society of Hematology

Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in tumor biology and immunotherapy, with 20+ years of experience treating lymphoma, leukemia, and other cancers at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Published 40+ research papers in cancer studies
• Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Prof. Dr. Tekgunduz has extensive expertise in hematology and bone marrow transplants, with a strong focus on patient-centered care at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialized in Internal Medicine and Hematology at leading Turkish universities
• Former Deputy Head of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation at Ankara Oncological Hospital
• Member of multiple prestigious hematology associations, including the European Hematological Association
• Authored numerous scientific publications in the field of hematology

EXPERIENCE

2024 - Currently, Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL

INTERNAL DISEASES AND HEMATOLOGY SPECIALIST

2010 - 2013, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL BİLİM UNİVERSİTY FACULTY OF MEDİCİNE DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDİCİNE/HEMATOLOGY

PROFESSOR

2010 - 2024, Istanbul/Turkey

ISTANBUL FLORENCE NİGHTİNGALE HOSPİTAL ADULT HSCT UNİT

Director

2008 - 2008, Minnesota/ABD

UNİVERSİTY OF MİNNESOTA DEPT. OF HOT, BMT UNİT

Visiting Professor

2004 - 2009, Ankara/Turkey

ANKARA UNİVERSİTY FACULTY OF MEDİCİNE DEPT. OF HEMATOLOGY

Assoc. Prof.

2001 - 2004, Ankara/Turkey

ANKARA UNİVERSİTY FACULTY OF MEDİCİNE DEPT. OF HEMATOLOGY

Hematologist

1999 - 2001, Ankara/Turkey

ANKARA UNİVERSİTY FACULTY OF MEDİCİNE DEPT. OF HEMATOLOGY

Fellow

1997 - 1999, Ankara/Turkey

ANKARA UNİVERSİTY FACULTY OF MEDİCİNE DEPT. OF HEMATOLOGY

Internist

1996 - 1997, Vienna/Austria

DONAU SPİTAL– UNİVERSİTY OF VİENNA KMT UNİT

Observer

EDUCATION

2001 - 2003, Ankara / Turkey

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Hematologist

1996 - 2001, Ankara / Turkey

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Internist

1991 - 1996, Ankara / Turkey

Hacettepe University Medical Faculty

MD

Education:

2015

Dokuz Eylül University, Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine and Hematology 

2010

Dokuz Eylül University, Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine 

2005

Hacettepe University, Medical Faculty,

Experience:

2024 – 

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

2017 – 2024

Bağcılar Medipol University Hospital

2017 – 2017

Fırat University

2015 - 2017

Fırat University

2014 - 2015

Mayo Clinic

Publications:

18 Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

26 Abstracts and Books Presented at International Scientific Conferences

7 Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals

51 Abstracts Presented at National Scientific Conferences

Experience

• 1990 - 1994 – General Practitioner
• 1994 - 2001 – Research Assistant, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2001 - 2006 – Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine/Hematology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2006 - 2011 – Associate Professor, Internal Medicine/Hematology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 - 2019 – Professor, Internal Medicine/Hematology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Society of Hematology
• European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Hematologic Oncology Association
• Antalya Medical Chamber

Dr. Ozden Gul specializes in surgical oncology with expertise in minimally invasive techniques, ensuring quicker recovery and minimal scarring for patients.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in gastrointestinal, endocrine, and breast cancer surgeries
• Fluent in English, facilitating clear communication with international patients
• Worked at leading hospitals including Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Education and Specialization

• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Professorship

Professional Memberships
• Turkish Medical Association
• Mediterranean Health Foundation
• Akdeniz University Development and Health Foundation
• Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
• National Surgical Association

2018- Currently MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

Hematology Specialist / Istanbul

2006 - 2015 GÖLCÜK MILITARY HOSPITAL

Hematology Specialist - Deputy Chief Physician - Quality

Management Director / Denizli

1998 - 2006 ERCIYES UNIVERSITY

Hematology Specialist - Internal Medicine Specialist / Kayseri

Prof. Bozkurt leads Turkey's pediatric stem cell transplant unit at Medical Park Bahcelievler, with training at Harvard's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

• 30+ years focused on pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplants
• Trained at top US institutions including Cincinnati Children's Hospital
• Published 40+ research papers on childhood cancers
• Vice Director of the Stem Cell Transplant Unit
• Active member of EBMT and SIOP international groups

Education and Expertise

• EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Acute Leukemias
• Aplastic Anemia
• Other Hematological Cancers
• Hodgkin lymphoma
• Chronic Lymphocytes Leukemia
• Chronic myelogenous leukemia
• Multiple myeloma
• Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Treatment Methods

• Apheresis Application
• Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
• Photopheresis application
• Haploidentical
• Targeted Therapies
• Immunotherapy
• Chemoimmunotherapy
• Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation
• Plasmapheresis

Experience

• Ege University Faculty of Medicine – Department of Internal Medicine – Specialization
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine – Department of Internal Medicine – Hematology – Assistant Professorship
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine – Department of Internal Medicine – Hematology – Associate Professorship
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine – Department of Internal Medicine – Hematology – Professor

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association
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Professor Tavil has performed 100+ stem cell transplants for children with blood disorders and published 147+ research papers with 1,736+ citations.

• Specializes in rare genetic blood disorders in children
• Over 28 years of experience in pediatric hematology and oncology
• Awarded by the Turkish Hematology Society for pediatric cancer treatment
• Active member of the Stem Cell and Cell Therapy Association
• Works at Memorial Şişli Hospital – a leading center for pediatric care

Education

• 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.

Nearly 50 years in pediatric hematology – Dr. Tanyeli specializes in bone marrow transplants for children at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Recognized for bone marrow transplantation research in Europe
• Member of the European Association for Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Professor with extensive academic credentials
• Works with multiple pediatric hematology societies

Medical Experience:

- 2024 - Present: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

 Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology / Istanbul

- 2017 - 2024: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital  

 Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology / Istanbul

- 2015 - 2017: Eskişehir Yunus Emre State Hospital  

 Hematology Specialist - Compulsory Service / Eskişehir

Medical Education:

- 2020 - 2024: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital  

 Demiroğlu Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine / Istanbul, Turkey

- 2017 - 2020: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital  

 Demiroğlu Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine / Istanbul, Turkey

- 2011 - 2015: Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Hematology / Eskişehir, Turkey

- 2009 - 2011: Harvard University, Faculty of Medicine / Boston, USA

- 2000 - 2008: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara, Turkey

- 1994 - 2000: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara, Turkey

Attended Professional Trainings, Courses, and Conferences:

- European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 3rd EBMT International Transplant Course, Barcelona, Course, 07.09.2018-09.09.2018 (International)

- Turkish Academy of Blood Science, Lymphoma Masterclass, Istanbul, Course, 01.09.2016-01.03.2017 (National)

- Advanced Life Support Course, Istanbul

Membership in Professional Associations:

- European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation

- Turkish Academy of Blood Science

- Advanced Life Support Course

Dr. Toluy Özgümüş has graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2008 and completed his internal medicine specialty training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital between 2009 and 2013. He received his Hematology subspecialty training at Marmara University Hematology Department between 2014-2017; He performed his compulsory service at Kars Harakani State Hospital between 2017-2019. He worked at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varak Training and Research Hospital between 2019-2023.

He is experienced in the field of bleeding and coagulation disorders, especially coagulation disorders (thrombophilia), and has dealt with the diagnosis and treatment of more than 1000 patients. Since he worked in the pandemic hospital of the Anatolian side of Istanbul during the pandemic period, he has extensive experience in the hematological findings of Covid-19 infection and the management of Covid-19 infection in hematological diseases. Hundreds of patient experiences are available in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative diseases such as Polycythemia Vera and Essential Thrombocytosis, in their differentiation from blood cell elevations due to other frequently confused causes, and in their treatment. He has experience in the diagnosis and all treatment processes of rare hematological cancers such as multiple myeloma, acute and chronic leukemias, lymphomas and histiocytosis, as well as bone marrow transplantation.

MEDICAL INTERESTS 

Clotting Disorders (Thrombophilia)

Bleeding Disorders

Myeloproliferative Diseases

Anemias (Anemia)

Acute and Chronic Leukemias

lymphomas

Bone marrow transplantation

Professor Alp Özkan is one of Turkey's top pediatric lymphoma specialists with 20+ years focused exclusively on childhood cancers.

• Head of Pediatric Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center since 2011
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Hospital in the USA
• Published 70+ scientific articles on childhood cancers
• Recipient of the Turkish Scientific Prize in Pediatric Oncology
• Authored 5 books on pediatric hematology oncology

Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner was born in 1970 in Istanbul and took her first steps in her medical career at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Successfully completing her undergraduate and medical education here between 1987-1993, Güner received her internal medicine specialty training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000. Deepening her interest in hematology, Prof. Dr. Güner completed her hematology subspecialty training at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine again between 2003-2006, solidifying her expertise in this field.
Prof. Dr. Güner’s professional journey began as an internal medicine specialist at Istanbul Education and Research Hospital from 2000 to 2003. She established the Hematology Clinic at the same hospital from 2006 to 2010 and served as the responsible physician. Here, she developed innovative approaches in the treatment of patients and made significant contributions to the field of hematology. From 2010 to 2016, she established the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital and served as the responsible physician. During this period, she conducted studies that set national and international standards in the field of hematology.
Between 2016-2018, Prof. Dr. Güner took on similar roles at Şişli Kolon International Hospital, where she was also the founder and responsible physician of the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center. Güner, who became an associate professor in 2017, obtained her professorship title in 2023. Between 2019-2024, she worked at Memorial Şişli Hospital in the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner is recognized for her scientific contributions, with over 19 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, she has over 18 articles published in national peer-reviewed journals and 51 presentations at national scientific meetings that have been published in proceedings books. She has also made a name for herself in the academic world with over 18 presentations at meetings and published in proceedings books. Güner, who has held positions on the boards of domestic hematology associations and has active memberships, has crowned her success with more than three awards given at universities and conferences.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner, who speaks English and German, is also recognized as an educator. In this capacity, she has contributed to the training of young doctors in the field of hematology, providing education to research assistant doctors and students.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner has established a respected place in the field of hematology with her achievements and scientific contributions throughout her professional life, continuing her career as a physician who inspires her patients and colleagues.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma
• Bone marrow transplantation
• Anemia
• Bleeding and coagulation disorders
• Hemophilia

Dr. Mehmet specializes in oncologic surgery with extensive training at University of Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital.

• 20+ years of experience in general surgery with a focus on oncology
• Trained in laparoscopic techniques for precise, minimally invasive procedures
• Associate professor with a strong academic background in surgical oncology
• Expert in metabolic and endocrine surgeries

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Babacan has 13+ years in pediatric bone marrow transplants at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – performing allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical procedures.

• Subspecialized in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Treats leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors in children
• Associate Professor in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Science/Art
• Focuses on complex cases requiring stem cell transplantation