Best Hematology Oncology Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Dr. Hakan Ismail Sari specializes in hematology oncology at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, one of Istanbul's leading medical centers.

• Over 28 years of experience in hematology and oncology
• Previously served as Deputy Chief Physician and Quality Management Director
• Specialized training from Erciyes University and Gölcük Military Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Hematology Association

Specializes in hematologic cancers and advanced bone marrow transplants – Dr. Alemdar combines academic excellence at Akdeniz University with 20 years of clinical practice.

• Board-certified in Medical Oncology with additional Internal Medicine training
• Expert in CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplants
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Works at JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Associate Professor Rafet Eren specializes in hematology with a focus on aplastic anemia and other blood disorders at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• PhD in Hematology from Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in treating acute and chronic leukemias
• Published research on bone marrow biopsy in CLL patients
• Associate Professor at prestigious Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants for leukemias and lymphomas at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Associate Professor with extensive experience in hematology
• Expert in treating acute and chronic leukemias, including AML and ALL
• Focuses on Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital – a leading hematology center

Professor Apak leads the pediatric hematology-oncology department at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, one of Turkey's top medical schools, with 26 years of specialized experience.

• Expert in treating childhood blood disorders like aplastic anemia and leukemia
• Published research on molecular aspects of hematologic disorders
• Specializes in chemotherapy for pediatric oncology cases
• Head of Internal Medical Sciences at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Trained at prestigious Duke University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center – Dr. Gulsan specializes in stem cell transplantation with 25 years of experience.

• Founder and manager of Gazi University's Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit
• Published 60+ research papers on hematologic malignancies and transplant outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Hematology Association and European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation

Professor Hasan Atilla Ozkan leads the Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Association and specializes in stem cell transplantation at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 23 years of experience in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Certified in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation by EBMT
• Current professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Recipient of the Young Researcher Award in Therapeutic Apheresis

Dr. Osman Ilhan is a professor of internal diseases and hematology oncology. He practices at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. Dr. Ilhan previously served as a professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center. This institution is a global leader in cancer care and research. He also held a long-term professorship at Ankara University.

• Completed medical training and specialization in internal diseases at Ankara University.
• Treats patients at a facility that manages over 10,000 cases annually.
• Held senior academic and clinical roles at several major Turkish medical institutions.
• Expertise covers complex blood cancers and internal medicine disorders.

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Shute Ailia DAE is a medical oncologist at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital. Dr. Ailia graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2013 and completed an internal medicine residency at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital in 2018. A hematology–oncology fellowship at Başkent University Hospital followed in 2023.

From 2018 to 2020, Dr. Ailia served as an internal medicine specialist at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital. From 2023 to 2024, Dr. Ailia was an instructor in medical oncology at Başkent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Practice and Research Center.

Clinical focus includes breast, lung, and prostate cancers. It also covers gastrointestinal cancers (colon, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, liver), lymphomas, melanoma, and gynecologic and genitourinary cancers. Languages: English, Turkish, Swahili.

Prof. Celal Acar specializes in hematology and oncology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a focus on complex internal medicine cases.

• Trained in hematology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Experienced in treating joint swelling and kidney-related conditions
• Handles diverticular bowel disease and liver abscess cases

Dr. Emiroglu specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery, offering advanced techniques for better aesthetic and functional outcomes.

• Trained in breast surgery techniques at Europe Senology Academia
• Member of the Breast Surgery Association and Endocrine Surgery Association
• Over 29 years of experience in general surgery
• Works at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a leading healthcare facility