Leukemia Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Gulsan specializes in leukemia treatment with extensive training in stem cell transplantation at Duke University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

• Founder and manager of Gazi University Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit
• Head of Hematology Department at Gazi University
• Member of the Turkish Hematology Association

Prof. Hasan Atilla Özkan specializes in leukemia treatment with over 23 years of hematology experience and extensive bone marrow transplant expertise.

• Current Professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• President of the Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Association
• Certified in Autologous and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
• Member of EBMT (European Bone Marrow Transplantation)

Professor Leylagül Kaynar leads the Hematology and BMT Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, specializing in leukemia treatment.

• Trained at Duke University's Bone Marrow Transplant Center
• Former Head of Hematology Department at Erciyes University
• Director of Apheresis Unit with extensive transplant experience
• Professor of Hematology with over 16 years in the field

Dr. Apak has led the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa for over 26 years, specializing in leukemia chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants.

• Over 26 years of experience in pediatric hematology and oncology
• Expertise in CAR T-cell therapy for resistant leukemia cases
• Published 75 international papers on pediatric oncology
• Current head of pediatrics at Istanbul University

Prof. Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay has published 65+ scientific articles on hematology and bone marrow transplantation, with extensive experience from Hacettepe and Ege University.

• Specialized in hematology at Japan's Mie Medical School
• Professor of Hematology at Karadeniz Technical University
• Over 36 years of experience in hematology
• Authored 112 meeting papers and 34 conference presentations

Prof. Dr. Rafet Eren is an Associate Professor of Hematology with 50+ publications on leukemia and other blood disorders.

• Completed hematology subspecialty training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Recipient of Young Researcher Award at 42nd National Hematology Congress
• Member of European Society of Hematology and Turkish Hematology Association
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with expertise in complex leukemia cases

Prof. Baytan specializes in childhood leukemia and bone marrow transplants at Emsey Hospital, with a focus on pediatric hematology.

• Over 34 years of experience in pediatric hematology and oncology
• Published 15 articles in international journals on childhood cancers
• Expertise in leukemia, lymphoma, and bleeding disorders in children
• Academic professor with extensive research contributions

Dr. Kadri Yamac is an internist and hematologist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1976–1982). He completed Internal Medicine training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1984–1989). He then completed a Hematology subspecialty at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1993). He became an Associate Professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He was promoted to Professor in 2002.

Medical interests: anemias, coagulation disorders, hemochromatosis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymph node diseases, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma.

Dr. Siret Ratip brings 33 years of specialized experience in hematology and oncology, with a strong focus on blood disorders like leukemia.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Institute of Child Health and University College Hospital in London
• Active researcher with publications in thalassemia and hematology
• Member of the British Hematology Committee and Hematology Federation of Turkey
• Board-certified in hematology with extensive academic training

Prof. Gülyüz Öztürk, M.D. specializes in leukemia treatment at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Experienced in diagnosing and treating various leukemia types
• Provides personalized treatment plans for each patient
• Works at a leading oncology center in Turkey

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya specializes in leukemia and stem cell transplants at Biruni University Hospital, with multiple awards for hematologic oncology research.

• 20 years of experience in hematology and stem cell transplants
• Recipient of multiple awards from hematologic and transplant societies
• Member of Turkish Apheresis Society and Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Association
• Trained at prominent institutions including Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Hamza Ugur Bozbey is a clinical oncologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He treats malignancies including glioblastoma, sarcoma, and stage 4 lung cancer. He manages solid tumors and hematological cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma, as well as rare conditions like chordoma and neuroendocrine tumors.

• Treats gynecologic, orthopedic, and neurological cancers.
• Uses chemotherapy and targeted therapy for stage 4 metastatic disease.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves over 430,000 patients annually.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.