Leukemia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Ali Irfan Emre Tekgunduz is a hematologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplants and the treatment of complex blood diseases. Dr. Tekgunduz formerly served as the Deputy Head of Hematology at Ankara Oncological Hospital. He completed his medical training at Istanbul Medical University and Trakya University.

• Specialist in stem cell transplantation and internal medicine.
• Maintains membership in the European Hematological Association.
• Active member of the Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility, a US standard for patient safety.

Dr. Mutlu Arat is a hematologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in adult hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and internal diseases. Dr. Arat served as a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its 90% organ transplant success rate.

• Former Director of the Adult Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Unit.
• Served as a Secretary for the European Blood and Marrow Transplantation Group.
• Inspector for the Joint Accreditation Committee ISHAGE Europe.
• Former Associate Editor of the Turkish Journal of Hematology.

Prof. Sebnem Izmir Guner specializes in leukemia treatment, with over 33 years of experience in hematology. She founded and led multiple adult bone marrow transplantation centers.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 19 articles in international journals
• Recipient of multiple awards for hematology research
• Active member of domestic hematology associations
• Educates young doctors in hematology

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authorship in major oncology handbooks.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, teaching future oncologists
• Expert in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Mount Vernon Cancer Center

Associate Professor Dr. Oguzhan Babacan specializes in pediatric leukemia and has worked in the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit for 28 years.

• Performs all types of hematopoietic stem cell transplants
• Subspecialized in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
• Expert in treating pediatric blood and cancer diseases
• Formerly worked in Social Pediatrics with a focus on healthy child monitoring

Dr. Ozgumus has diagnosed and treated over 1,000 patients with coagulation disorders and hematological cancers, including acute and chronic leukemias.

• Specializes in myeloproliferative diseases like Polycythemia Vera and Essential Thrombocytosis
• Extensive experience managing Covid-19 complications in hematology patients
• Trained at Marmara University Hematology Department
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Dr. Tanyeli has dedicated nearly five decades to pediatric hematology, focusing on bone marrow transplantation and blood disorders in children.

• Specializes in pediatric bone marrow transplantation for leukemia
• Member of European Association for Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Recognized for contributions to bone marrow transplantation research
• Professor since 1996 with extensive academic background
• Affiliated with multiple international hematology societies

Dr. Cobo Valien leads the Hematologic Malignancies Unit at Centro Médico Teknon, specializing in leukemia with over 1,100 treatments performed.

• 27 years of experience in oncohematology
• Specializes in acute and chronic leukemia
• Recipient of multiple grants and awards for hematology research
• Involved in clinical trials for advanced therapies

Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology at Memorial Şişli Hospital – trained at Harvard University.

• Years of experience in hematology and internal medicine
• Member of European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
• Attended advanced courses including Lymphoma Masterclass
• Completed compulsory service in Hematology at Eskişehir Yunus Emre State Hospital

Univ. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler is a distinguished Austrian oncologist with over two decades of expertise in personalized cancer treatment at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Specializes in targeted therapies for breast and gynecologic cancers
• Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna
• Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology
• Active participant in European oncology networks

Dr. Shapira is a senior bone marrow transplantation specialist at the prestigious Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv.

• Graduated from the Hebrew University Medical School in 1999
• Completed specialized internal medicine training at Hadassah Medical Center
• Senior physician in the Bone Marrow Transplantation department at Hadassah
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients

Head of Hemato-Oncology Institute at Ichilov Medical Center – Professor Aviv specializes in leukemias and expert bone marrow transplantation.

• 34 years of experience in oncohematology
• Leads the Bone Marrow Transplantation Department
• Senior physician at Ichilov since 2003
• Recognized expert in lymphomas and leukemias

Associate Professor Rafet Eren specializes in hematology with a focus on acute and chronic leukemias at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• PhD in Hematology from Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in treating myeloproliferative diseases and lymphomas
• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in Internal Medicine
• Published research on chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment approaches

Dr. Litleaungdej is a hematologist specializing in leukemia, with training from Thammasat University Hospital, a leading institution in hematology.

• Graduated with honors from Naresuan University
• Board-certified in hematology since 2020
• Pioneer hematologist at Huahin Hospital
• Co-author of research on cancer-associated venous thromboembolism

Leads the pediatric hematology oncology department at Sourasky Medical Center, a major center for treating childhood leukemia in Israel.

• Over a decade of experience specializing in pediatric blood cancers
• Fellowship in pediatric hematology oncology at Schneider Children's Medical Center
• Specialized training abroad in bone and soft tissue oncology in Italy
• Coordinates sarcoma treatment for children, combining pediatric oncology with orthopedics
• Member of the Israeli Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

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

Specializing in stem cell transplantation and leukemia treatments, Dr. Kaya brings extensive expertise to complex blood disorders at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Board-certified in hematology with over a decade of experience
• Focuses on autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants
• Treats acute and chronic leukemias using targeted therapies
• Associate professor at Istanbul VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

Dr. Herishanu's research and treatment focus is on chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the most common adult leukemia. He has received over ten national and international awards for his work in this field.

• Senior hematologist at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center
• Holds professional memberships with both Israeli and American Hematology Associations
• Completed his hematology residency at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Published extensively on CLL treatment and research