Lymphoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Dr. Sebnem Izmir Guner has performed over 900 procedures and specializes in hematology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 33 years of experience in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Established multiple hematology clinics and bone marrow transplant centers
• Published over 19 international articles on hematology
• Fluent in English and German, enhancing patient communication

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.

Univ. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler is a leading expert in targeted cancer therapies, with over 22 years of experience in medical oncology.

• Specializes in breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies
• Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna
• Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology
• Focuses on biomarker development and resistance mechanisms

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

Dr. Alemdar specializes in lymphoma treatment at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University
• Over 20 years of experience in oncology
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Akdeniz University Hospital

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. Yair is a leading hematologist with multiple awards for excellence in lymphoma research and treatment at Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in chronic lymphocytic leukemia cases
• Recipient of 10+ prestigious awards in hematology
• Member of both Israeli and American Hematology Associations
• Trained at top Israeli medical institutions