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Zafer Gulbas

5 Excellent • 23 reviews
49 years of experience
3315+ treatments performed
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Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
4.6
Anadolu Medical Center
As one of Turkey's top lymphoma specialists, Professor Gulbas founded the Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Anadolu Medical Center. He has performed over 900 procedures.
- With 49 years of experience of experience in hematologic diseases, including lymphoma
- Specially invited from the MD Anderson Cancer Center to lead the transplant program
- Head of the Oncohematology Department at Anadolu Medical Center
- Member of American and European hematology societies
- Underwent advanced international training at centers in the USA, Canada, and Israel
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5 Excellent

23 reviews

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Bulent Karagoz

5 Excellent • 4 reviews
33 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
4.6
Anadolu Medical Center
Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in lymphoma, with a focus on tumor biology, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. His 33 years of experience of oncology experience ensures advanced care.
- Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
- Authored 40+ publications in cancer research
- Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
- Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
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5 Excellent

4 reviews

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Omur Gokmen Sevindik

12 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
5.0
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Prof. Omur Gokmen Sevindik, a hematology professor at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, brings extensive expertise from training at Mayo Clinic.
- Specializes in internal medicine and hematology
- Published 18 articles in international peer-reviewed journals
- Presented 26 abstracts at international scientific conferences
- Works at one of Turkey's leading hospitals
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Bulent Eser

36 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Antalya
Clinic:
4.5
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
Professor Bulent Eser brings three decades of hematology expertise, specializing in lymphoma at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.
- Over 36 years of experience in hematology with a focus on lymphoma cases
- Former Professor at Erciyes University's Faculty of Medicine
- Member of European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
- Published research and lectures in hematologic oncology
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Ceyhun Bozkurt

36 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
Prof. Ceyhun Bozkurt brings over 36 years of experience of specialized expertise in pediatric oncology, including lymphoma. Leading the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.
- Expert in bone marrow transplantation – trained at Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- Author of 40+ peer-reviewed studies on childhood cancers
- Member of international groups like EBMT and SIOP
- Vice director of the Stem Cell Transplant Unit
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Yesim Yildirim

5 Excellent • 10 reviews
22 years of experience
accreditations:
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
4.6
Anadolu Medical Center
Professor Yesim Yıldırım is a Professor of Medical Oncology specializing in advanced treatments like cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies.
- Has over 22 years of experience of practice specifically at Anadolu Medical Center
- Author of more than 80 publications, including contributions to a leading cancer care handbook
- Completed specialized training at the Mount Vernon Cancer Center Immunooncology Clinic in London
- Holder of an ESMO attestation certificate, a key European oncology qualification
- Also serves as a lecturer, bridging clinical practice with medical education
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5 Excellent

10 reviews

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Toluy Ozgumus

9 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
4.6
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Specializes in lymphoma and has treated over 1000 patients with hematological disorders, including rare cancers. Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
- 9 years of experience of hematology experience, including bone marrow transplants
- Expert in diagnosing and treating myeloproliferative diseases
- Extensive experience with Covid-19 hematological complications
- Focused on lymphomas and other hematological cancers
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Savas Kansoy

48 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
4.6
Anadolu Medical Center
Prof. Kansoy founded Turkey's first pediatric bone marrow transplantation unit and has dedicated his career to pediatric lymphoma and stem cell treatments.
- 48 years of experience in pediatric oncology and hematology
- Specialized in stem cell transplantation for lymphoma
- Founded multiple pediatric bone marrow transplant units across Turkey
- Published extensively on pediatric stem cell transplantation
- Board member of European Group for Bone Marrow Transplantation
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Sebnem Izmir Guner

33 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
4.6
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Prof. Dr. Sebnem Izmir Guner has performed over 900 procedures and specializes in hematology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
- 33 years of experience of experience in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
- Established multiple hematology clinics and bone marrow transplant centers
- Published over 19 international articles on hematology
- Fluent in English and German, enhancing patient communication
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Oguzhan Babacan

28 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
4.6
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Babacan specializes in pediatric lymphoma and has performed bone marrow transplants for 28 years of experience at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
- Subspecialty-trained in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
- Expert in allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical stem cell transplants
- Associate Professor in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
- Treats leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood disorders in children
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Deniz Gören

11 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
4.7
Memorial Şişli Hospital
Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology with extensive training at Harvard University and Memorial Şişli Hospital.
- Member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
- Attended advanced training in lymphoma treatment
- Works at Memorial Şişli Hospital – a leading center for hematology
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Necdet Uskent

55 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
4.6
Anadolu Medical Center
The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.
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Mustafa Serkan Alemdar

20 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Antalya
Clinic:
4.5
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
Dr. Alemdar specializes in lymphoma treatment at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with extensive training in medical oncology.
- Graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
- Completed specialization in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University
- Over 20 years of experience of experience in oncology
- Worked at prestigious institutions like Akdeniz University Hospital
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Ayhan Gulsan

25 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
4.9
Valued Med Hub Hospitals
Dr. Ayhan Gulsan specializes in lymphoma treatment with extensive training in stem cell transplantation at Duke University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
- Founded and managed the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University
- Head of Hematology Department at Gazi University for six years
- Member of the Turkish Hematology Association
- Trained in cord blood and unrelated stem cell transplants
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Leylagül Kaynar

5 Excellent • 1 review
16 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
4.6
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Prof. Leylagül Kaynar leads the Hematology and BMT Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, bringing decades of specialized experience in lymphoma care.
- Over 16 years of experience of experience in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
- Previously headed hematology departments at Erciyes University and King Hamad University Hospital
- Trained at Duke University's Bone Marrow Transplant Center
- Specializes in apheresis and complex transplant cases
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5 Excellent

1 review

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Ali Hakan Kaya

20 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
4.9
Valued Med Hub Hospitals
Specializes in stem cell transplantation for lymphomas – Associate Professor with extensive experience in hematology.
- Expert in autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplants
- Focuses on Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas
- Trained at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
- Member of multiple hematology research and clinical teams
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Hasan Atilla Ozkan

23 years of experience
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic:
5.0
VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
Prof. Dr. Hasan Atilla Ozkan leads the Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Association and specializes in lymphoma treatment at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.
- Over 23 years of experience of experience in hematology and internal medicine
- Certified in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation
- Member of EBMT (European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation)
- Recipient of the 2011 Young Researcher Award in Therapeutic Apheresis
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Bookimed Insights: Top Lymphoma Specialists in Turkey (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 28 requests for Lymphoma treatment in Turkey, collaborating with 31 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.

Rank	Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
#1	Zafer Gulbas	49 years of experience	Lymphoma & bone marrow transplants	Founder of the Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Anadolu and trained at world-leading centers like MD Anderson. Heads the Oncohematology Department and is a member of major international hematology societies.	Anadolu Medical Center Turkey	from $280
#2	Bulent Karagoz	33 years of experience	Lymphoma immunotherapy	Specializes in tumor immunology and targeted therapies, with 40+ cancer research publications. Former Head of Medical Oncology at a major training hospital.	Anadolu Medical Center Turkey	from $215
#3	Omur Gokmen Sevindik	12 years of experience	Hematologic malignancies	Trained at Mayo Clinic – a global leader in hematology. Published extensively in international journals, contributing to lymphoma research.	Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital Turkey	Price on request
#4	Bulent Eser	36 years of experience	Complex lymphoma cases	Specializes in lymphoma with EBMT membership, indicating expertise in advanced treatments like bone marrow transplants. Professor-level academic background.	Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex Turkey	Price on request
#5	Ceyhun Bozkurt	36 years of experience	Pediatric lymphoma	Specialized exclusively in childhood cancers for decades. Trained at top US hospitals (Cincinnati Children's, Dana-Farber). Leads one of Turkey's premier pediatric oncology clinics.	Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital Turkey	Price on request
#6	Yesim Yildirim	22 years of experience	Cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies	Specialist in advanced treatments like immunotherapy, with over 80 publications and ESMO certification. Completed a UK fellowship in Immunooncology.	Anadolu Medical Center Turkey	from $215
#7	Toluy Ozgumus	9 years of experience	Lymphoma and rare hematological cancers	Specializes in lymphoma with 1000+ patient cases, including rare cancers. Expert in myeloproliferative diseases and Covid-19 hematological complications.	Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Turkey	Price on request
#8	Savas Kansoy	48 years of experience	Pediatric lymphoma cases	Pioneer in pediatric bone marrow transplants – founded Turkey's first unit. EBMT-accredited specialist with leadership roles in stem cell research and transplantation.	Anadolu Medical Center Turkey	Price on request
#9	Sebnem Izmir Guner	33 years of experience	Bone marrow transplantation	Founded multiple hematology clinics and bone marrow transplant centers – trained in therapeutic apheresis. Over 19 international publications in hematology.	Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Turkey	Price on request
#10	Oguzhan Babacan	28 years of experience	Pediatric lymphoma	Specializes in childhood blood cancers with 13 years of bone marrow transplant experience. Associate Professor in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.	Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Turkey	Price on request

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What qualifications do lymphoma specialists in Turkey have?

Lymphoma specialists in Turkey are hematologist-oncologists with 15+ years of clinical training. They hold board certifications from the Turkish Society of Hematology. Many have completed international fellowships at institutions like MD Anderson or Mayo Clinic, bringing research-backed methods to your care plan.

Academic titles. Many senior specialists hold professor titles, indicating significant research and clinical leadership.
Sub-specialized training. Doctors complete a 6-year medical degree followed by 5+ years of residency.
International fellowships. Specialists often train abroad to learn complex bone marrow transplant techniques.
Professional memberships. They belong to the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for global networking.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Specialists in larger cities like Istanbul or Ankara often coordinate multidisciplinary tumor boards. These teams include radiotherapists and pathologists to ensure every lymphoma subtype is correctly identified. This collaborative approach leads to highly precise treatment protocols for rare lymphoma cases.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention how clearly doctors explain the pathology of their blood cancer. This detailed communication helps them feel more involved and confident in their specific treatment path.

How can I choose the best lymphoma doctor in Turkey?

Choose the best lymphoma doctor in Turkey by selecting hematologist-oncologists with international fellowships and board certifications. Prioritize professors at JCI-accredited centers who use advanced therapies like CAR-T cell treatment. These specialists often have decades of experience treating complex blood cancers in modern Istanbul facilities.

International training. Many top specialists completed fellowships at Mayo Clinic or MD Anderson in the USA.
Academic rank. Professors often lead research, so they have deep knowledge of the latest lymphoma therapies.
Center affiliation. Choose doctors at Anadolu Medical Center, which works closely with Johns Hopkins Medicine specialists.
Specific expertise. Select doctors like Dr. Zafer Gulbas who specialize in bone marrow transplants for lymphoma.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkey stands out because senior professors often have 40+ years of clinical experience. Data shows specialists like Dr. Zafer Gulbas or Dr. Burhan Ferhanoglu lead established transplant programs. This long-term focus on hematology means they often manage rare lymphoma subtypes that younger doctors rarely see.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention feeling relieved by how clearly the doctors explain their complex treatment plans. Many felt supported because help with language and paperwork was available throughout their entire hospital stay.

Are Turkish doctors using the latest lymphoma treatments?

Turkish doctors use modern lymphoma treatments like CAR-T cell therapy and immunotherapy. Specialists follow global protocols from ESMO and NCCN. This ensures patients receive the same medicine standards found in the US or Europe. Many centers hold EBMT accreditation for bone marrow transplants.

Advanced immunotherapy. Doctors use monoclonal antibodies like rituximab to target cancer cells specifically.
CAR-T cell therapy. This reprogrammes your immune cells to fight tough or relapsing lymphoma cases.
Genomic testing. Specialists use genetic profiling to pick the most effective drugs for your cancer.
Precision diagnostics. High-resolution PET-CT scans help doctors track your progress and adjust treatment quickly.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Top specialists in Istanbul and Ankara work in hospitals affiliated with US centers like Johns Hopkins. Dr. Zafer Gulbas at Anadolu Medical Center has 30+ years of experience in hematology. Choosing a doctor with international training often means they can access clinical trials for new therapies.

Patient Consensus: Patients are often surprised by the speed of starting treatment. One person mentioned their doctor explained every step of the stem cell transplant process clearly. They felt confident because the medical teams handled all the difficult hospital coordination smoothly.

Will my doctor speak English?

Yes, lymphoma specialists in Turkey's top private hospitals speak fluent English. These doctors often complete fellowships in the United States or Europe. This means they can explain your treatment plan and answer questions without a language barrier during your stay.

International training. Many specialists trained at top American centers like Johns Hopkins or MD Anderson.
English-speaking staff. Nurses and support teams in private clinics also communicate well in English.
Dedicated coordinators. Bookimed provides coordinators who handle all communication between you and the medical team.
Written documentation. You receive medical reports and discharge papers translated into English for your records.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Specialists in larger cities like Istanbul or Ankara often have 20+ years of experience. These doctors frequently publish research in international medical journals. This ensures they stay current with the latest global protocols for lymphoma care.

Patient Consensus: Patients were relieved that doctors spoke English well and felt no language gap. They appreciated having clear conversations about their care without needing to use translation apps.

Who will be on my lymphoma care team?

Your lymphoma care team in Turkey is led by a hematologist–oncologist, a doctor specializing in blood cancers. They work with hematopathologists who confirm the specific lymphoma type to ensure accurate treatment selection. Your team also includes radiation oncologists and imaging specialists to monitor your response to therapy.

Hematologist–oncologist. This specialist leads the team and manages chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted drug treatments.
Hematopathologist. They examine your tissue samples to identify the exact lymphoma subtype for precision.
Radiation oncologist. These doctors design and oversee radiation therapy if your treatment plan requires it.
Oncology nurses. They provide direct care and help you manage side effects during your stay.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Leading centers in Istanbul and Ankara house dedicated bone marrow transplant units. This means your team often includes transplant coordinators who specialize in stem cell procedures. These experts ensure all medical and logistical steps align for complex cellular therapies.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention the comfort of having translators who bridge the language gap. They describe feeling more at ease when specialists explain every step of the treatment plan. This clear communication helps them focus entirely on their physical recovery.

Can I consult with a Turkish lymphoma doctor before travelling?

You can consult with a Turkish lymphoma specialist through a video call before traveling. Bookimed manages the medical file transfer and schedules your remote second opinion with top hematologists. This process confirms your diagnosis and clarifies your treatment plan before you board a plane.

Expert file review. Specialists review your PET-CT scans and pathology reports to provide a preliminary plan.
Direct video access. You speak with doctors via platforms like WhatsApp or Zoom to ask questions.
Integrated translation. Bookimed provides translators during the call so you understand every medical detail clearly.
Treatment coordination. These consultations help you receive personalized cost estimates for chemotherapy or transplants.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Patients often choose Anadolu Medical Center because Dr. Zafer Gulbas has 45+ years of experience. He specializes in bone marrow transplants, which is a complex but vital lymphoma treatment. Choosing a doctor with this specific depth of experience often leads to more precise initial protocols.

Patient Consensus: Patients felt much more relaxed after showing their scans to a Turkish specialist from home. They mentioned that having a translator present made the complex medical talk easy to follow.