Best Leukemia doctors in Istanbul: TOP 17 doctors

Dr. Bülent Karagöz is a top Turkish medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in tumor biology, immunology, and targeted therapies.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center since 2019
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 40 research papers in cancer studies
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Prof. Zafer Gulbas is a top lymphoma doctor and the founder of the Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Anadolu Medical Center.

• He has been the Director of Medical Oncology there since 2005.
• Specializes in medical oncology, hematology, and bone marrow transplant.
• Trained at world-renowned centers including MD Anderson Cancer Center and Fred Hutchinson in Seattle.
• Listed as the No. 1 hematologist-oncologist in Turkey.

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

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

Associate Professor Dr. Oguzhan Babacan specializes in pediatric leukemia and has worked in the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit for 13 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

Prof. Omur Gokmen Sevindik trained at Mayo Clinic and leads hematology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Hematology with extensive research in leukemia
• 18 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals
• 26 abstracts and books presented at international conferences
• Specializes in internal medicine and hematology

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

Prof. Muge Gundogdu is an expert in pediatric bone marrow transplantation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in pediatric hematology and oncology since 2012
• Over a decade of experience treating children with leukemia
• Member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
• Associated professor with extensive academic training

Professor Leylagül Kaynar leads the Hematology and BMT Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, specializing in leukemia treatment.

• Trained at Duke University's Bone Marrow Transplant Center
• Former Head of Hematology Department at Erciyes University
• Director of Apheresis Unit with extensive transplant experience
• Professor of Hematology with over 20 years in the field

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

Prof. Bozkurt leads the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, specializing in childhood leukemia and bone marrow transplants.

• Over 20 years focused on pediatric oncology and hematology
• Trained at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Harvard's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Vice Director of the Stem Cell Transplant Unit
• Published 40+ research papers on childhood cancers
• Member of European Bone Marrow Transplant Group

Prof. Sebnem Izmir Guner specializes in leukemia treatment, with over 20 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 Kansoy founded Turkey's first pediatric bone marrow transplant units and leads the national stem cell registry. His work has shaped leukemia treatment standards.

• Over 30 years specializing in pediatric hematology and oncology
• Board member of European Group for Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Pioneered stem cell transplantation techniques for children
• Published 18+ research papers on childhood leukemia treatments

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

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

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

Prof. Hasan Atilla Özkan specializes in leukemia treatment with over 20 years of hematology experience and extensive bone marrow transplant expertise.

• Current Professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• President of the Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Association
• Certified in Autologous and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
• Member of EBMT (European Bone Marrow Transplantation)