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Adult Hematology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Stem cell transplantation (bone marrow transplantation:

autologous/allogeneic)

• Acute leukemias (AML-ALL)

• Chronic leukemias

• Lymphomas (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas)

• Multiple myeloma

• Bone marrow deficiencies (Myelodysplastic syndrome - aplastic anemia etc.)

• Chronic myeloproliferative diseases (polycythemia vera - essential thrombocytosis - primary

myelofibrosis)

• Anemias / Polycythemias (anemia - excess blood)

• Outpatient and inpatient chemotherapies - immunotherapies - targeted therapies

Education

• Faculty of Medicine – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1999-2005

• Internal Medicine Specialist Training – İstanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital

20062010

• Hematology Subspecialist Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research

Hospital – Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic 2013-2017

• Associate Professor İstanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital 2019

Career

• Assistant Doctor Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital-Internal Medicine Clinic

20062010

• Internal Medicine Specialist Istanbul Esenyurt State Hospital 2010-2012

• Internal Medicine Specialist-Military Service Samsun Military Hospital 2012-2013

• Minor Specialization Training Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and

Research Hospital – Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic 2013-2017

• Hematology Subspecialist Ankara Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Hematology and

Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic 2017-2018

• Hematology Subspecialist Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital/Hematology

2018-2019

• Associate Professor Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital/Hematology 2019-2021

• Associate Professor Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine / Hematology 2021-2024

• Associate Professor Istanbul VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital / Hematology and Stem Cell

Transplantation Clinic 2022-2024

Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at BKZ Solingen. This clinic is a certified interdisciplinary cancer center. Dr. Fox is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumor diseases in Germany and Europe. She has more than 15 years of experience in this field.

She is a member of the German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology (GDHO), the German Association of Physicians, and the American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Fox is also active in molecular biology research. Her work supports progress in cancer treatment and molecular diagnostics.

Her main areas of expertise are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Fox is known for her innovative methods and strong commitment to patient care. Her efforts have led to high recovery rates and recognition from her peers.

Dr. Gal Goldstein is a leading specialist in Pediatric Oncology and Hemato-Oncology at Hadassah Medical Center. He is the Head of the Pediatric Oncology and Hemato-Oncology Department at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem.

Dr. Goldstein has over 20 years of experience. He focuses on retinoblastoma, precision medicine, and haploidentical bone marrow transplantation. He graduated from Tel Aviv University. In 2019-2020, Forbes named him one of the best doctors in Israel.

Dr. Goldstein is a member of The Israel Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, The Israeli Cancer Association, and The International Society of Pediatric Oncology. He is dedicated to advancing pediatric cancer care.

Professor, Hematology and Transplantology Specialist

Professor Dina Ben-Yehuda is a leading oncohematologist in Israel. She directs the Hematology Department at Hadassah Medical Center. She founded the laboratory for molecular diagnostics of blood diseases. She is known for her research in malignant blood diseases, bone marrow transplantation, gene therapy, and immunology.

Prof. Ben-Yehuda completed her postgraduate training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She has led Hadassah’s hematology department since 2000. In 2017, she became the first woman to serve as Dean of the Hadassah School of Medicine. She has received the Danielle Sonnenfeld Foundation’s Healing with the Heart Award. She is also a member of several national and international hematology societies.

Dr. Polina Stepensky is a top specialist in pediatric bone marrow transplantation. She has over 20 years of experience and has performed more than 3,500 bone marrow transplants. Dr. Stepensky focuses on treating children with rare blood cancers.

She is highly respected by colleagues and patients. In 2018, Forbes named her one of the best doctors. Families trust her for advanced care in complex blood diseases.

Oncohematologist

Dr. Francesc Bosch is an expert in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and lymphomas. He leads research in the molecular causes and new treatments for CLL and other lymphoproliferative disorders.

He has published over 100 articles in leading journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine and Nature Medicine. Dr. Bosch oversees more than 80 clinical studies, from phase 1 to phase 3, and plays a key role in developing new drugs.

He is the Head of Hematology at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital and IOB Institute of Oncology. He also serves as president of GELLC and is a professor of hematology. His work has improved diagnosis and treatment for blood diseases.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay is a respected hematologist. He specializes in Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation. He graduated from Hacettepe Medical School in 1985. He completed his Internal Medicine training at Ege University in 1990. He earned his PhD in Hematology at Japan Mie Medical School in 1995.

Dr. Omay has published 65 scientific articles, 112 meeting papers, and 34 international conference presentations. He has served as a professor at Ege University and Karadeniz Technical University. He also worked as a Hematology Specialist and Molecular Hematology Doctor in Japan. His career shows strong expertise and international recognition in his field.

Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan is a respected pediatric hematologist. He focuses on diagnosing and treating childhood cancers, leukemia, anemia, and bleeding disorders. He graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty in 1992. He completed his specialization at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Diseases.

Prof. Baytan has published 15 articles in international journals. He has presented and published 9 full texts at international scientific meetings. He has contributed to 3 books or book chapters. He has also published 8 articles in local journals. These achievements show his strong academic presence in pediatric hematology.

Dr. Girish V. Badarkhe is a hematology-oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He has over 13 years of clinical experience. He treats leukemia, multiple myeloma, and performs bone marrow transplants. Dr. Badarkhe has managed many complex cases with strong results.

He earned his MBBS from Grant Medical College. He completed his MD in Pathology at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and his DM in Clinical Hematology at Medical College, Calcutta. Dr. Badarkhe has received several awards for his work and dedication in hematology-oncology.

Dr. Siret Ratip is a hematologist and oncologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on internal medicine and hematology. He has worked as an associate professor at respected institutions, including University College Hospital in London.

Dr. Ratip is a member of the British Hematology Committee and the Hematology Federation of Turkey. He has performed many advanced procedures, such as autologous and allogenic bone marrow transplantation, bone marrow aspiration, and biopsy. He has made important contributions to patient care and research in thalassemia.

Education

• Undergraduate: Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 2007
• MSc (Internal Medicine Department): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2012
• PhD (Hematology Clinic): Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, 2018
• Associate Professor (Hematology Clinic): Prof.Dr.Cemil Tascioglu Training and Research Hospital, 2019

Prof. Dr. Rafet Eren graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. He completed his Internal Medicine specialty training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012. In 2018, he became a Hematology subspecialist at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. In 2019, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor in the field of Hematology. Afterwards, he worked as a faculty member at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital and Istinye University (Istinye University Bahçeşehir and Liv Hospital Vadistanbul) and is currently working at Biruni University Hospital. Dr. Rafet Eren is a member of Turkish Society of Hematology, Hematology Specialty Society and European Society of Hematology and speaks English fluently. He has around 50 publications in national and international refereed journals.

Scientific Memberships

• Turkish Hematology Association
• Hematology Specialty Society
• Turkish Internal Medicine Specialty Society
• European Society of Hematology
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Awards 

• Young Researcher Award (42nd National Hematology Congress), 2016
• Special Jury Paper Award (3rd Hematologic Oncology Congress), 2015
• Paper 3rd Prize (2nd Hematologic Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Symposium), 2016

• Dr. Jorg Groticke specializes in personalized Leukemia treatment strategies.
• Treatment options: chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, targeted therapy.
• International practice in Germany, Chief Physician at Bremen Mitte Hospital.
• Member of German Society of Hematology and Medical Oncology.
• Holds Senior Physician role at Internal Medicine Center Bremen Mitte.
• Provides online consultations for Leukemia second opinions.
• Proficient in the German language.

Pediatric hematologist-oncologist, bone marrow transplant specialist