Best Bone marrow transplantation doctors in Istanbul: TOP 13 doctors

Founder of the Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Anadolu – Prof. Gulbas is ranked as Turkey's No. 1 hematologist-oncologist.

• Specializes exclusively in bone marrow transplantation
• Trained at top centers including Fred Hutchinson in Seattle
• Director of medical oncology since 2005
• Member of Türk Hematoloji Derneği (Turkish Society of Hematology)

Mustafa Solak focuses on complex cancer cases requiring bone marrow transplantation, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Specialized in breast, testicular, and ovarian cancers
• Fellowship-trained at a top US cancer center
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Dr. Toluy Özgümüş has graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2008 and completed his internal medicine specialty training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital between 2009 and 2013. He received his Hematology subspecialty training at Marmara University Hematology Department between 2014-2017; He performed his compulsory service at Kars Harakani State Hospital between 2017-2019. He worked at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varak Training and Research Hospital between 2019-2023.

He is experienced in the field of bleeding and coagulation disorders, especially coagulation disorders (thrombophilia), and has dealt with the diagnosis and treatment of more than 1000 patients. Since he worked in the pandemic hospital of the Anatolian side of Istanbul during the pandemic period, he has extensive experience in the hematological findings of Covid-19 infection and the management of Covid-19 infection in hematological diseases. Hundreds of patient experiences are available in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative diseases such as Polycythemia Vera and Essential Thrombocytosis, in their differentiation from blood cell elevations due to other frequently confused causes, and in their treatment. He has experience in the diagnosis and all treatment processes of rare hematological cancers such as multiple myeloma, acute and chronic leukemias, lymphomas and histiocytosis, as well as bone marrow transplantation.

MEDICAL INTERESTS 

Clotting Disorders (Thrombophilia)

Bleeding Disorders

Myeloproliferative Diseases

Anemias (Anemia)

Acute and Chronic Leukemias

lymphomas

Bone marrow transplantation

Trained at Mayo Clinic and with 18 international publications – Dr. Sevindik brings extensive hematology expertise to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in hematology and internal medicine
• Worked at Bağcılar Medipol University Hospital for 7 years
• 18 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals
• 26 abstracts presented at international conferences

Prof. Bozkurt specializes in pediatric bone marrow transplants, with training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and leadership at Medical Park Bahcelievler.

• Trained in pediatric oncology at Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Hospital
• Vice Director of the Stem Cell Transplant Unit
• Member of the European Bone Marrow Transplant Group
• Published 40+ peer-reviewed articles on pediatric hematology

Nearly 50 years in pediatric hematology – Dr. Tanyeli specializes in bone marrow transplants for children at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Recognized for bone marrow transplantation research in Europe
• Member of the European Association for Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Professor with extensive academic credentials
• Works with multiple pediatric hematology societies

Prof. Muge Gundogdu specializes in pediatric bone marrow transplantation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 10 years of experience in pediatric hematology and oncology
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
• Associate professor with extensive academic background

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:

• Doctor with outstanding results — successfully treated more than 500 children with leukemia and performed bone marrow transplantation for more than 100 children.
• Specialist in the rarest blood disorders in children: congenital erythropoietic porphyria, immunodeficiencies, genetic blood diseases.
• Award-winning scientist — received the Turkish Hematology Society Award for outstanding achievements in treating pediatric blood cancer.
• More than 150 publications in international journals with 1,700+ citations — constantly developing new treatment methods.
• Master of complex bone marrow transplantations for malignant and non-malignant diseases in children.
• 28 years of experience in leading centers — Hacettepe University, Ankara Children's Hospital, Memorial Şişli.
• Provides online consultations — an opportunity to get expert opinion from an outstanding pediatric hematologist without leaving home.

Prof. Dr. Sebnem Izmir Guner founded and led multiple adult bone marrow transplantation centers in Turkey, setting national standards in hematology.

• Over 20 years of experience in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Published 19+ international articles and presented at 51+ scientific meetings
• Established therapeutic apheresis units alongside transplant programs
• Professor with academic contributions to hematology education
• Fluent in English and German for international patient care

Trained at Duke University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center – Dr. Gulsan specializes in bone marrow transplantation with over 20 years of experience.

• Founder of Gazi University's Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit
• Expert in both autologous and allogeneic transplants
• Active member of the Turkish Hematology Association

Prof. Kansoy founded Turkey's first pediatric bone marrow transplant unit and leads the national registry. His work at Anadolu Medical Center builds on decades of pioneering transplants.

• Over 30 years specializing in pediatric bone marrow transplants
• Founded four transplant units across Turkey
• Chairs Turkey's stem cell transplantation data registry
• EBMT-accredited transplant unit under his leadership
• Published extensively on pediatric transplant protocols

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya specializes in stem cell transplantation with a strong focus on both autologous and allogeneic procedures.

• Over 7 years of dedicated hematology practice
• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in treating acute and chronic leukemias
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Professor Hasan Atilla Ozkan specializes in bone marrow transplantation with an EBMT certification. He leads the Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Association.

• Over 20 years of experience in hematology
• Trained at Uludağ University and Hacettepe University
• Current professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of EBMT and Turkish Hematology Association
• Recipient of the Young Researcher Award in 2011