Lymphoma Doctors Worldwide

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.

Specializes in lymphoma and has treated over 1000 patients with hematological disorders, including rare cancers. Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 9 years of hematology experience, including bone marrow transplants
• Expert in diagnosing and treating myeloproliferative diseases
• Extensive experience with Covid-19 hematological complications
• Focused on lymphomas and other hematological cancers

Prof. Kansoy founded Turkey's first pediatric bone marrow transplantation unit and has dedicated his career to pediatric lymphoma and stem cell treatments.

• 48 years in pediatric oncology and hematology
• Specialized in stem cell transplantation for lymphoma
• Founded multiple pediatric bone marrow transplant units across Turkey
• Published extensively on pediatric stem cell transplantation
• Board member of European Group for Bone Marrow Transplantation

Professor Yesim Yıldırım is a Professor of Medical Oncology specializing in advanced treatments like cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies.

• Has over 22 years of practice specifically at Anadolu Medical Center
• Author of more than 80 publications, including contributions to a leading cancer care handbook
• Completed specialized training at the Mount Vernon Cancer Center Immunooncology Clinic in London
• Holder of an ESMO attestation certificate, a key European oncology qualification
• Also serves as a lecturer, bridging clinical practice with medical education

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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Babacan specializes in pediatric lymphoma and has performed bone marrow transplants for 28 years at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Subspecialty-trained in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
• Expert in allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical stem cell transplants
• Associate Professor in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
• Treats leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood disorders in children

Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology with extensive training at Harvard University and Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
• Attended advanced training in lymphoma treatment
• Works at Memorial Şişli Hospital – a leading center for hematology

Dr. Francesc Cobo Valien specializes in lymphoma at Centro Médico Teknon, with over 1,100 procedures performed.

• 27 years of experience in oncohematology
• Lead oncohematologist at Instituto Oncológico Teknon
• Performs treatments for aggressive lymphomas
• Trained at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
• Multiple research grants and awards in hematology

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.

Chief Physician at BKZ Solingen's cancer center – Dr. Fox leads Germany's top team for lymphoma treatment with innovative therapies.

• Specialist in haematology, oncology, and immunology since 2011
• Pioneers molecular diagnostics and targeted therapies
• Active researcher in haemato-oncological disease treatments
• Member of American Association for Cancer Research
• Qualified genetics specialist since 2016

Head of Hematology and Lymphoma at Tel-Aviv Medical Center – Prof. Joffe specializes in complex lymphoma cases with advanced training at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

• 36 years of experience in hematology-oncology
• Specializes in Diffuse Large B-Cell and CNS lymphomas
• Led clinical trials for new lymphoma immunotherapies
• Senior physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Focuses on personalized treatment based on genetic profiling

Prof. Shapira specializes in bone marrow transplantation and leads the treatment team at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Graduated from Hebrew University's medical school in 1999
• Specialized in internal medicine at Hadassah Medical Center
• Previously a senior physician in a Bone Marrow Transplantation department
• Speaks English and Hebrew for clear communication

Dr. Dror Levin leads pediatric hematology oncology at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in blood disorders and bone cancer in children.

• Senior pediatrician at Children's Hospital 'Dana' with extensive experience
• Coordinator for bone cancer (sarcoma) treatment in children
• Trained at Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Bologna – a world leader in orthopedics
• Member of ISPHO (Israel Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology)

Dr. Kodchanut Litleaungdej is a hematologist with specialized training in lymphoma care, bringing both clinical and academic expertise to his practice at Intrarat Hospital.

• Graduated with honors in Medicine from Naresuan University
• Completed hematology fellowship at Thammasat University Hospital
• Co-author of research on cancer-associated venous thromboembolism
• Pioneer hematologist at Huahin Hospital with hands-on experience
• Member of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, ensuring optimal treatment plans

Heads the Hemato-Oncology Institute at Sourasky Medical Center – a major center for lymphoma and leukemia care since 2003.

• 34 years of practice as an oncohematologist
• Specializes in treating lymphomas, not just general oncology
• Leads the Bone Marrow Transplantation Department

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

• Founded and managed the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University
• Head of Hematology Department at Gazi University for six years
• Member of the Turkish Hematology Association
• Trained in cord blood and unrelated stem cell transplants

Specializes in stem cell transplantation for lymphomas – Associate Professor with extensive experience in hematology.

• Expert in autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplants
• Focuses on Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Member of multiple hematology research and clinical teams