Dr Nimet Ozcan is a dermatologist with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. She completed her dermatology specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014. She provides care in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.
Clinical focus: acne, eczema, psoriasis, and fungal and bacterial infections. Dermato-oncology with early detection and surgical excision of suspicious lesions. Dermal fillers, chemical peels, and mesotherapy. Laser treatment for vascular lesions, pigmentation disorders, and hair removal. Pediatric dermatology. Languages: English.
Dermatologist Dr. Osman Serdar Akkaya graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He completed his dermatology specialization there in 1985. He has more than 35 years of experience and is among the most senior dermatologists in the region.
His practice includes general dermatology, such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, vitiligo, and urticaria. He focuses on dermato-oncology and performs surgery for benign and malignant skin tumors. He also offers cosmetic dermatology, including fillers, mesotherapy, and chemical peels. He provides laser and light-based treatments for vascular lesions, pigment disorders, scars, and hair removal. He treats geriatric skin conditions and chronic skin diseases.
Dr. Derya Zengin Metli is a physician specialized in physical therapy and rehabilitation. She graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. Her practice includes physical therapy and physiotherapy services. She also consults in English.
Her clinical scope includes musculoskeletal rehabilitation for back, neck, and joint pain, and herniated discs. She provides neurological rehabilitation for stroke and multiple sclerosis. She also offers post-surgical rehabilitation after orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, sports injury prevention and treatment, and chronic pain management for fibromyalgia and arthritis.
Dr. Cevat Azeroglu is a radiologist. He graduated from the Tabriz University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his radiology specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2011. Born in 1959, he provides advanced imaging to support accurate, timely decisions for many specialties.
His expertise includes conventional radiology with X-rays for musculoskeletal and chest disease. He performs ultrasound of the abdomen, thyroid, vessels, and soft tissues. He interprets CT and MRI for neurological, cardiovascular, and oncologic conditions. He practices interventional radiology with image-guided, minimally invasive procedures. He also focuses on oncologic imaging for staging and follow-up. He is known for diagnostic precision, use of modern imaging tools, and strong teamwork.
Dr. Betül Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology, a world-class expert in bone marrow transplantation for children.
Why patients trust Dr. Tavil:
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner was born in 1970 in Istanbul and took her first steps in her medical career at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Successfully completing her undergraduate and medical education here between 1987-1993, Güner received her internal medicine specialty training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000. Deepening her interest in hematology, Prof. Dr. Güner completed her hematology subspecialty training at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine again between 2003-2006, solidifying her expertise in this field.
Prof. Dr. Güner’s professional journey began as an internal medicine specialist at Istanbul Education and Research Hospital from 2000 to 2003. She established the Hematology Clinic at the same hospital from 2006 to 2010 and served as the responsible physician. Here, she developed innovative approaches in the treatment of patients and made significant contributions to the field of hematology. From 2010 to 2016, she established the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital and served as the responsible physician. During this period, she conducted studies that set national and international standards in the field of hematology.
Between 2016-2018, Prof. Dr. Güner took on similar roles at Şişli Kolon International Hospital, where she was also the founder and responsible physician of the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center. Güner, who became an associate professor in 2017, obtained her professorship title in 2023. Between 2019-2024, she worked at Memorial Şişli Hospital in the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner is recognized for her scientific contributions, with over 19 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, she has over 18 articles published in national peer-reviewed journals and 51 presentations at national scientific meetings that have been published in proceedings books. She has also made a name for herself in the academic world with over 18 presentations at meetings and published in proceedings books. Güner, who has held positions on the boards of domestic hematology associations and has active memberships, has crowned her success with more than three awards given at universities and conferences.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner, who speaks English and German, is also recognized as an educator. In this capacity, she has contributed to the training of young doctors in the field of hematology, providing education to research assistant doctors and students.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner has established a respected place in the field of hematology with her achievements and scientific contributions throughout her professional life, continuing her career as a physician who inspires her patients and colleagues.
1- SSI Tepecik Hospital Pediatric Oncology Clinic (1990)
2- SSI Tepecik Hospital Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (1992)
3- EU Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (1998)
4- FOUNDER of JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, 2014; SCI application was made in 2022.
1. İzmir BUÇH EAH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2019)
2. Ümraniye EAH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2020)
3. Kanuni Sultan Süleyman EAH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2020) (Transferred to Çam Sakura EAH)
Kansoy S. "Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Child Health and Diseases, 1st edition, EU Faculty of Medicine Printing House, 1999, İzmir
Kansoy S. Bone marrow transplantation in Thalassemia Major III. Aegean Thalassemia Days Book, 2000, Izmir
Kansoy S. Pediatric KIT Center Standards in Turkey. Childhood Acute Leukemias, Antalya 2000: 73-5
Kansoy S. Late Side Effects in Children. Special issue of Bone Marrow Transplantation Journal of Turkish Clinics. 2003
Kansoy S. Stem Cell Applications in Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation. Pediatric Oncology Nursing Course Book, İzmir, 2005
Kansoy S. Cord Blood as a Stem Cell Source. Stem Cell Special Issue. Turkey Clinics, 2008
Kansoy S. Stem Cell Transplantation in Lymphomas. General Pediatrics Book, Ed. Prof.Dr.Enver Hasanoglu, 2009
Kansoy S, Aksoylar S. Bone Marrow Transplantation in Children. Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017
Kansoy S. Rhabdomyosarcoma. Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017
Kansoy S. Approach to the child with cancer according to clinical findings. Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017
11. Çetingül N, S.Kansoy, M.Kantar. Oncological Diseases. Pediatrics (Ed. A. Cura), 641-672, Ege University Print house, İzmir, 1999. (1.05 points)
Kansoy S, M.Kantar. Head, Face and Eye Examination. Pediatric Prosthetic Physical Examination and Symptom Information (Ed. A.Cura)
Kantar M. Metabolic Emergency Problems in Oncology. Oncologic Emergencies and Supportive Care in Childhood (Ed. N. Çetingül, S. Kansoy), 15-24, Meta Basım, İzmir, 2003.
Cord Blood Transplants in Turkey. HEMATOLOGIST, 2016
Kansoy S. Central Nervous System Tumors in Children Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017
Acute myeloblastic leukemia in children and its treatment. Pediatric Oncology Textbook, Poplack's Turkish, 2020
National pediatric stem cell transplant activity, 2020
Childhood stem cell transplantation indications, Turkey Clinics - International book 2020
In addition to the studies and papers in international journals published in large numbers, he is involved in international multicenter studies in some journals with high impact value.
Medical Experience:
- 2024 - Present: Memorial Şişli Hospital
Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology / Istanbul
- 2017 - 2024: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology / Istanbul
- 2015 - 2017: Eskişehir Yunus Emre State Hospital
Hematology Specialist - Compulsory Service / Eskişehir
Medical Education:
- 2020 - 2024: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Demiroğlu Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine / Istanbul, Turkey
- 2017 - 2020: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Demiroğlu Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine / Istanbul, Turkey
- 2011 - 2015: Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Hematology / Eskişehir, Turkey
- 2009 - 2011: Harvard University, Faculty of Medicine / Boston, USA
- 2000 - 2008: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara, Turkey
- 1994 - 2000: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara, Turkey
Attended Professional Trainings, Courses, and Conferences:
- European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 3rd EBMT International Transplant Course, Barcelona, Course, 07.09.2018-09.09.2018 (International)
- Turkish Academy of Blood Science, Lymphoma Masterclass, Istanbul, Course, 01.09.2016-01.03.2017 (National)
- Advanced Life Support Course, Istanbul
Membership in Professional Associations:
- European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
- Turkish Academy of Blood Science
- Advanced Life Support Course
Hematology
Fields of Study and Interests
• Approach to Anemia
• lymphomas
• Multiple Myeloma
• Myeloproliferative Diseases
• thrombocytopenia
• Bleeding Diathesis
• Approach to lymphadenopathy/ splenomegaly
• Acute Leukemias
• Chronic Leukemias
• Approach to Anemia
• lymphomas
• Multiple Myeloma
• Myeloproliferative Diseases
• thrombocytopenia
• Bleeding Diathesis
• Approach to lymphadenopathy/ splenomegaly
• Acute/ Chronic Leukemias
Education
• Undergraduate Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 2007
• Master's Degree Internal Medicine USA Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2012
PhD Hematology Clinic Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 2018
• Associate Professor Hematology Clinic Prof.Dr.Cemil Taşçıoğlu Training and Research Hospital
2019
Career
• Assistant Dr. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery / USA 2007-
2008
• Assistant Dr. Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine USA 2008-2012
• Expert Dr. Mardin Derik State Hospital 2013-2015
• Minor Assistant Dr. Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic 2015-2018
• Expert Dr. Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic 2018-2019
• Associate Professor Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic
2019-2020
• Associate Professor Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital Hematology Clinic 2020
• Associate Professor Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic 2020-2021
• Associate Professor Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Liv
Vadistanbul Hospital 2021-2023
Publications: Eren R, Doğu MH, Emir S, Huq GE, Okçu O, Altındal Ş, Yokuş O, Suyanı E.
Rethinking the usefulness of bone marrow biopsy on treatment decision in CLL patients at
hematology and pediatric oncology
Fields of Study and Interests
• Nutritional anemias
• Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
• acute myeloid leukemia
• aplastic anemia
• Thalassemia (Mediterranean anemia)
• Hemophilia
• Pediatric Hematology Treatment Methods
• Chemotherapy
• Diseases and treatments covering all hematology and pediatric oncology
Education
• 1980 - 1986 Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Between 1989 and 1994, I.U. He specialized in Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department
of Child Health and Diseases.
• 2000 pediatric hematology and pediatric oncology specialization.
• Associate Professor of General Pediatrics in 2003,
• He became Professor in 2009.
• Head of the Science Department until 2012.
Career
• 2021 - OngoingDepartment Head / Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of
Medicine, Department of Internal Medical Sciences
• 2012 - OngoingCommission Member of the Rectorate / Istanbul University, Regulation and
Directive Commission, Regulation and Directive Commission
• 2007 - Ongoing Head of Department/Science / Istanbul University, Department of Child
Health and Diseases, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
• 2002 - OngoingAcademic Board Member/ Istanbul University, Department of Child Health
and Diseases, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Publications: The molecular spectrum of Turkish osteopetrosis and related osteoclast disorders
Adult Hematology
Fields of Study and Interests
• Stem cell transplantation (bone marrow transplantation:
autologous/allogeneic)
• Acute leukemias (AML-ALL)
• Chronic leukemias
• Lymphomas (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas)
• Multiple myeloma
• Bone marrow deficiencies (Myelodysplastic syndrome - aplastic anemia etc.)
• Chronic myeloproliferative diseases (polycythemia vera - essential thrombocytosis - primary
myelofibrosis)
• Anemias / Polycythemias (anemia - excess blood)
• Outpatient and inpatient chemotherapies - immunotherapies - targeted therapies
Education
• Faculty of Medicine – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1999-2005
• Internal Medicine Specialist Training – İstanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital
20062010
• Hematology Subspecialist Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research
Hospital – Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic 2013-2017
• Associate Professor İstanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital 2019
Career
• Assistant Doctor Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital-Internal Medicine Clinic
20062010
• Internal Medicine Specialist Istanbul Esenyurt State Hospital 2010-2012
• Internal Medicine Specialist-Military Service Samsun Military Hospital 2012-2013
• Minor Specialization Training Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and
Research Hospital – Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic 2013-2017
• Hematology Subspecialist Ankara Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Hematology and
Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic 2017-2018
• Hematology Subspecialist Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital/Hematology
2018-2019
• Associate Professor Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital/Hematology 2019-2021
• Associate Professor Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine / Hematology 2021-2024
• Associate Professor Istanbul VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital / Hematology and Stem Cell
Transplantation Clinic 2022-2024
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saydam Mehmet is a general surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present). His work covers oncologic, endocrine, and metabolic surgery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, including hernia repair and anti-reflux procedures. He also treats morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes. Sleeve gastrectomy is among his key procedures.
Education: He graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). He completed his general surgery residency there (2004–2009). He was a research fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016).
Experience: He worked as a general surgery specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Girne Military, and Mevki Military. He later served as Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı, Sancaktepe, and Medical Park Gebze. Earlier, he practiced as a general practitioner in military medical services.