Lymphoma Doctors in Turkey

Prof. Dr. Hasan Atilla Ozkan leads the Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Association and specializes in lymphoma treatment at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience in hematology and internal medicine
• Certified in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation
• Member of EBMT (European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation)
• Recipient of the 2011 Young Researcher Award in Therapeutic Apheresis

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. Leylagül Kaynar leads the Hematology and BMT Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, bringing decades of specialized experience in lymphoma care.

• Over 16 years of experience in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Previously headed hematology departments at Erciyes University and King Hamad University Hospital
• Trained at Duke University's Bone Marrow Transplant Center
• Specializes in apheresis and complex transplant cases

Associate Professor in Hematology with 50+ publications – Dr. Eren specializes in lymphoma at Biruni University Hospital.

• PhD in Hematology from Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Member of European Society of Hematology
• Recipient of Young Researcher Award in 2016
• Fluent in English for international patients

Prof. Baytan specializes in childhood cancers, with 15+ articles published on pediatric hematology and oncology.

• Expert in leukemia and lymphoma treatments for children
• Published 15 articles in international refereed journals
• Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology at Uludağ University
• Specializes in anemia, iron deficiency, and vitamin deficiency treatments

Prof. Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay specializes in hematology, with over 65 scientific articles and extensive training in Japan's Mie Medical School.

• Experienced in bone marrow transplantation and molecular hematology
• Professor at Karadeniz Technical University Medical School
• Former Assistant Professor at Ege University
• Member of international hematology research community

Dr. Apak has 26 years of pediatric hematology-oncology expertise, specializing in lymphoma treatment with CAR T-cell therapy at Biruni University Hospital.

• Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Authored 75 international publications on pediatric oncology
• Specializes in bone marrow transplantation and leukemia chemotherapy
• Board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society

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. Gulyuz Ozturk is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic in Istanbul. She ranks among the top five pediatric oncohematologists in Turkey. Dr. Ozturk treats childhood blood cancers and bone marrow disorders.

• Performs chemotherapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
• Treats hematologic conditions including aplastic anemia and thrombocytopenia.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group Association.

33 years specializing in hematology and oncology – Dr. Ratip trained at King's College and University College Hospital in London.

• Active researcher in thalassemia and blood disorders
• Member of the British Hematology Committee
• Specialized in hematology at Marmara University
• Doctorate focused on hematology research

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya specializes in lymphoma treatment with a focus on stem cell transplants and hematologic oncology.

• Board-certified hematologist with over 20 years of experience
• Trained at top institutions including Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of multiple prestigious medical societies including the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Association
• Recipient of multiple awards for research in hematologic oncology
• Current practitioner at Biruni University Hospital