Best Acute lymphoblastic leukemia hematologist-oncologists: TOP 73 doctors

• Prof. MD Zafer Gulbas specializes in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treatment and bone marrow transplantation.
• ALL treatment methods include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation.
• International training at medical institutions in Israel, USA (Fred Hutchinson, M.D. Anderson), and Canada (Princess Margaret Hospital).
• Director of the Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Anadolu Medical Center since 2005.
• Professional memberships: Turkish Society of Hematology, European Hematology Association, and American Society of Hematology.

• Specializes in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treatment, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Has international practice experience at medical institutions in the USA, UK, Israel, and Turkey.
• Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), ensuring high standards in oncology care.
• Member of ESMO and European School of Oncology (ESO), reflecting her commitment to ongoing education.
• Fluent in English and Turkish, with intermediate proficiency in Russian, which aids in patient communication.

Dr. K.K. Iswaran is a highly experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with 25+ years of experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Reproduction Medicine, IUI - Intrauterine Insemination, Ovulation Induction Procedure, Ovarian Drilling (Multiperforation), Urethral Valves, and more. He holds a Fellowship, Diploma, and MBBS from the Ronald O Perelman and Claudia Cohen Centre, Ireland, and the University of Mysore, India respectively.

Dr. Ronit El Hasid is the Head of Pediatric Oncohematology and Oncology at Dana Dwek Children’s Hospital (Sourasky). She specializes in bone marrow and umbilical blood transplantation and has conducted over 300 transplantations and published 50 papers and 40 reports. She is a member of American Association for Hematology and Israeli Society for Pediatric Hematooncology, and has previously practiced in the City of Hope Hospital (Los-Angeles) and other medical centers in Israel.

• Prof. Elke Jaeger specializes in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treatment, leading the Oncology and Hematology Center at Nordwest.
• She utilizes chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, stem cell transplantation, and CAR T-cell therapy for ALL management.
• She has international training and practice experience at medical institutions in Germany, contributing to her proficiency in advanced leukemia treatments.
• Recognized as one of the best German oncologists by Focus rating, reflecting her excellence in patient care.
• With over 35 years of experience, she provides comprehensive and cutting-edge treatment for patients with ALL.

• Dr. Eckhart Weidemann specializes in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia with over 30 years of experience.
• He heads the Hematology sector at Nordwest Clinic, focusing on blood disorder treatments.
• Standard treatment options for acute lymphoblastic leukemia include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplantation.
• Dr. Weidemann has international experience, having practiced at clinics in Germany and Switzerland.
• He holds certifications from the European Hematology Association and is a member of the American Society of Hematology.

Areas of Interest

1. Bone marrow transplantation
2. Leukemia
3. Lymphoma
4. Multiple myeloma
5. Thalassemia
6. Bone marrow diseases
7. Plasmapheresis

Education
2005 Graduated from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
2010 Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine Specialist
2014 Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine Hematology Specialist

Experience
October 2010 - December 2010 Internal Medicine Specialist at Ankara Oncology Hospital
December 2010 - April 2011 Hematology Sub-branch Assistant at Ankara Oncology Hospital
September 2014 - May 2016 Hematology Specialist at Kütahya Dumlupınar University Evliya Çelebi Training and Research Hospital
May 2016 - March 2018 Ufuk University, Faculty of Medicine, Hematology Department Faculty Member
March 2018 - October 2018 Hitit University, Faculty of Medicine, Hematology Department Faculty Member
November 2018 - January 2019 Medical Park Bahçelievler Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit physician
February 2019 - June 2022 Present Bayındır Söğütözü Hospital Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Unit, Assistant Physician in Charge
June 2022 - July 2022 Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Head of Hematology Department

Qualification Certificates
Internal Medicine Board Qualification Certificate, 2009
Hematology Board Qualification Certificate, 2014
English Proficiency 2017/7 e-YDS Score: 71.25
Internal Medicine Specialization Thesis Addition of 9-Week Trastuzumab to Adjuvant Treatment in Both Positive Breast Cancer Patients Retrospective Analysis

Education Abroad
Between October and December 2007 (3 months) Intensive Care Education at University of Florida, United States
Between December 2013 and January 2014 (2 months) Flow Cytometry Education at Salamanca University, Spain

Courses, Awards, and Certificates
1 Year of Work Certificate in Bone Marrow Transplantation, 2017
Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine Certificate 2017
“Physician of the Year” Award in Kütahya, 2014
Laboratory GMP, GLP, ISO /IEC 17025: 2012 Certificates, 2014
Good Clinical Practices Certificate, 2013
Şeref Zileli Successful Assistant of the Year Award, 2009
RIA Certificate, 2005

Research and Publications

Patent
1. Half antibody with the fc portion removed (fab) for medical use. Inventor: Mehmet Özen. No:2016/0910. Patent under review.

Scientific Studies
A. Publications in International Journals under SCI Expanded


 Turkish book section

1. Ozen M, Konuk N. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Turkoz Sucak G, editor. Current Topics in Immunohematology. 1st Edition. Ankara: Turkey Clinics; 2021. p.8-12.

2. Özen M, Ural AU. Hematological diseases and mesenchymal stem cell applications. Türköz Sucak G, editor. Current Topics in Immunohematology. 1st Edition. Ankara: Turkey Clinics; 2021. p.91-4.

3. Ozen M. Hematopoiesis and Hematopoietic Growth Factors. MediHealth & Hippocrates INTERNAL DISEASES with Current Guidelines 2022. p1607-10

Head of the Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Department

Professor Fabio Ciceri is the Head of the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at San Raffaele Research Hospital and the Blood Transfusion Centre. He has over 180 papers published and has held various Medical and Teaching positions since 1989. He is a member of multiple organizations related to Hematology and was awarded a Merit Recognition Award at the University of Ferrara. He is a Principal Investigator in Cell and Gene Therapy clinical trials for haematological cancers, immune-deficiencies, and neuromuscular disorder.

• Dr. Isabel Badell Serra specializes in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children.
• Treatment methods for ALL include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and bone marrow transplantation.
• Dr. Badell Serra has experience practicing at medical institutions in Spain and the United States.
• She is the head of the Center of Bone Marrow Transplantation, providing advanced care for patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
• Her professional memberships include the American Society of Hematology and the European Hematology Association.