Best Leukemia doctors: TOP 82 doctors

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 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

Leading leukemia specialist at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) – Israel's largest and most advanced hospital.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in hematology and oncology
• Fellowship-trained at a prestigious international center in New York
• Focuses on the latest medical treatments for leukemia
• Treats a high volume of complex blood cancer cases

Dr. Ram has performed several hundred stem cell transplants, a cornerstone treatment for leukemia, at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Board-certified in Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Internal Medicine
• Authored over 30 scientific articles and a medical textbook chapter
• Fellowship-trained in Hematology and Oncology at Westchester Medical Center
• Completed residency at the State University of New York at Brooklyn

Head of Pediatric Oncohematology at Dana Dwek Children's Hospital – Dr. El Hasid specializes in bone marrow and umbilical blood transplants for children.

• Performed 300+ transplant procedures
• Published 50+ research papers and 40 medical reports
• Trained at City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles
• Member of American Hematology Association

Prof. Amos Toren, MD, PhD, MHA, is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and BMT specialist. He served as Director of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT at Sheba Medical Center.

He is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation. He holds a PhD in Human Genetics. He was Head of the Hematology Division at Tel Aviv University for two terms. He is a member of ASH, COG, ESPHI, EBMT, and CIBMTR. He also serves on the Ministry of Health Cord Blood Committee.

He led one of Israel’s most advanced pediatric oncology and BMT programs. The program treated children and young adults. His focus includes leukemia and lymphoma, immunodeficiencies, and rare cancers. He specializes in BMT and CAR T-cell therapy.

His translational research covers CAR T cells, cytokine-induced killer cells, pediatric brain tumors, and targeted therapies. He has worked with St. Anna, the NIH, and St. Jude. His publications include studies on pediatric SCT prophylaxis and PARP resistance.

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. Hana Golan, MD, heads the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) Division at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in childhood cancers, with a focus on neuroblastoma and other high-risk solid tumors.

She leads one of the region’s most advanced pediatric oncology programs. She manages complex, high-risk cases and practices at a hospital ranked in the global top 10.

She is the principal investigator of the High-Risk Neuroblastoma ESIOP protocol. She serves as an investigator in international Phase I/II trials and as the national coordinator of multicenter oncology protocols. She led the development of computerized chemotherapy protocols and patient databases to improve safety.

She earned her MD from the Technion. She completed residencies in pediatrics and pediatric hemato-oncology at Sheba. She conducted advanced research in transplantation immunology at the Weizmann Institute. She is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University. Her research focuses on cancer stem cells, targeted therapies, treatment-resistant malignancies, and cannabinoid-related oncology.

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

• Over 36 years of experience 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

Professor Bulent Eser specializes in leukemia treatment with over 36 years of experience of hematology experience at Erciyes University.

• Board-certified in hematology and internal medicine
• Member of European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
• Published research on hematologic oncology treatments
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Dr. Aydogdu specializes in early detection of cancer in children, focusing on leukemia at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

• Presented extensively on pediatric cancer detection
• Focuses on improving outcomes for young leukemia patients
• Works at a leading hospital in Baku

Award-winning pediatric oncologist specializing in childhood cancers – heads Hematology Oncology at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital, ranked among Europe's best.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in pediatric oncology
• Developed breakthrough treatment for spinal cord gliomas without radiation
• Published 70+ papers on malignant tumors in children
• Recipient of Schweisguth Prize for best pediatric oncology research

Specialist in bone marrow transplantation – Dr. Rives Sola focuses on pediatric hematology at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital.

• Children's Hematologist with extensive experience in leukemia cases
• Expertise in bone marrow transplantation procedures
• Works at one of Spain's leading children's hospitals

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 48 years of experience 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

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. Cobo Valien leads the Hematologic Malignancies Unit at Centro Médico Teknon, specializing in leukemia with over 1,100 treatments performed.

• 27 years of experience of experience in oncohematology
• Specializes in acute and chronic leukemia
• Recipient of multiple grants and awards for hematology research
• Involved in clinical trials for advanced therapies

Prof. Sebnem Izmir Guner specializes in leukemia treatment, with over 33 years of experience 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

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 28 years of experience.

• 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