Best Leukemia Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 28

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.

Dr. Bülent Karagöz is a top Turkish medical oncologist with over 33 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

Dr. Betul Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She has successfully treated 500+ children with leukemia. Dr. Tavil is an expert in bone marrow transplantation for complex cases. She manages rare blood disorders, including congenital erythropoietic porphyria and immunodeficiencies. Memorial Şişli Hospital is JCI-accredited and maintains a 90% organ transplant success rate.

• Performed over 100 pediatric bone marrow transplantations for malignant and genetic diseases.
• Winner of the Turkish Hematology Society Award for pediatric blood cancer treatment.
• Author of over 150 scientific publications with more than 1,700 citations.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cell Research.

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

• Over 36 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

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.

Prof. Sebnem Izmir Guner specializes in leukemia treatment, with over 33 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 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. 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. Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay has published 65+ scientific articles on hematology and bone marrow transplantation, with extensive experience from Hacettepe and Ege University.

• Specialized in hematology at Japan's Mie Medical School
• Professor of Hematology at Karadeniz Technical University
• Over 36 years of experience in hematology
• Authored 112 meeting papers and 34 conference presentations