Best Acute lymphoblastic leukemia hematologist-oncologists in Istanbul: TOP 18 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.

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

Medical Fields of Interest: 

Chronic Leukemia (Chronic Lymphocytes Leukemia/ Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) 

Chronic Myeloproliferative Diseases (Polistemia Vera, Essential Thrombocytosis, Myelofibrosis etc.) 

Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s) 

Multiple Myeloma 

Education: 

Ege University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor 1999 - 2005 

Pamukkale University Specialist in Internal Medicine 2006 - 2011 

Pamukkale University Hematologist 2011 - 2014 

ESCCA Summer School On Cytometry/PRAGUE (May 2014) 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Associate Professor 2018 

Experience: 

Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital 2015 

Pamukkale University Internal Medicine Residency Training 2016-2011 

Denizli Sarayköy State Hospital 2011-2011 

Pamukkale University Hematology Minor Residency Training 2011-2014 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Specialist Doctor 2015-2020 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Responsible Authority 2015-2020 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Responsible Authority/ Lecturer 2019-2020 

Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Şakura City Hospital Hematology Clinic Lecturer 2020-2020

Liv Hospital Ulus 2020-

Memberships: 

Turkish Society of Hematology 

The Society of Hematological Education and Research (Member of The Board of Directors

Prof. Müge Gökçe is a pediatric hematologist and cancer specialist based in Turkey with expertise in bone marrow transplantation. She has held positions in various hospitals since 2001 and holds degrees in general medicine, pediatrics, and pediatric hematology and oncology. She is a member of the Turkish Hematology Association, the Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology, and the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

• Specializes in treating Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) with tailored therapies.
• Employs chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, and targeted therapy for ALL.
• Trained in Japan, contributing to international expertise in hematology.
• Accumulated hands-on experience in one of Turkey's largest BMT units.
• Proficient in English and Turkish, facilitating multilingual consultations.
• Offers remote consultations for patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
• Over 26 years of experience in Hematology, focusing on bone marrow transplantation.

Prof. Baytan is a doctor who graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty in 1992 and became a Specialist in Medicine at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Diseases. He is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers, leukemia, anemia, and other diseases. He has 15 articles published in international refereed journals, 9 full texts presented and published in international scientific meetings, 3 books/book chapters written, and 8 articles published in local refereed journals.

Prof. Songul Serefhanoglu is a Hematologist at ISU Medical Park since 2019, and has been the Director and President of Adult Hematology Department of Sisli Memorial Hospital, Istanbul since 2019. He completed his Medical Education from Firat University, Elazig/Turkey (1994-2000), Internal Medicine from Inonu University, Malatya/Turkey (2001-2005), and Hematology from Hacettepe University, Ankara/Turkey (2006-2009). He has been involved in peripheral hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, with an average of 100-120/year.