Neuroblastoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Mahmoud M El Zembely heads the pediatric oncology department at Shefaa Al Orman Cancer Center. He is a specialist in pediatric oncology and malignant hematology. Dr. El Zembely completed a clinical fellowship in pediatric bone marrow transplantation at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. He treats various childhood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and neuroblastoma.

• Manages all types of childhood leukemia and Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas.
• Treats solid tumors such as nephroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and rare childhood cancers.
• Performs allogenic and autologous bone marrow transplantations for pediatric patients.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that treats 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Iris Kventsel is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She treats childhood sarcomas like Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kventsel integrates targeted therapies with cellular treatments for complex childhood cancers. She serves on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
• Researches genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome and susceptibility genes.
• Published in major journals on stem cell biology and surgical oncology (HIPEC).
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

Dr. Aydogdu specializes in early detection of cancer in children, making her a trusted expert in pediatric oncology at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

• Focused on early diagnosis for better treatment outcomes
• Regular contributor to discussions on pediatric cancer
• Works at a leading hospital specializing in oncology

Dr. Hodaya Cohen is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Highly experienced in managing all aspects of women's health
• Provides comprehensive and compassionate care for her patients
• Specializes in obstetrics and gynecology

Prof. Miriam Ben-Harush is an internationally recognized specialist in Pediatric Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital.

• Director of Pediatric Division at Rambam Medical Center
• Recipient of the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur in France
• Named one of the world's most caring doctors by the World Medical Association
• Member of children's oncology groups in the USA and Europe

Specialized in pediatric hematology and oncology with deep expertise in neuroblastoma – Dr. Dogru works at Biruni University Hospital.

• Board-certified pediatric hematologist with over 20 years of experience of experience
• Trained at top institutions including Hacettepe and Istanbul University
• Member of prestigious professional groups like EBMT and Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association
• Extensive experience in bone marrow transplantation procedures

Dr. Apak has 26 years of experience focused on pediatric oncology, with expertise in neuroblastoma treatment at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialized in pediatric hematology and oncology since 1994
• Pioneered CAR T-cell therapy and bone marrow transplants
• Authored 75+ international publications on pediatric cancers
• Former head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Cerrahpaşa
• Active academic board member for Istanbul University

Prof. Dr. Suna Emir graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. She completed her pediatrics residency at Hacettepe University from 1990 to 1995. In 2001, she finished her pediatric oncology subspecialty at the Hacettepe University Oncology Institute. She became an Associate Professor in 2004. From 2004 to 2009, she worked at Ankara Dışkapı Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital and founded the Pediatric Oncology Clinic there. In 2009, she served as Deputy Chief of Pediatric Oncology. From 2009 to 2016, she was a pediatric hematology–oncology training officer at the Ankara Children's Health and Diseases Hematology–Oncology Training and Research Hospital. Since 2019, she has been a Professor and founding faculty member in Child Health and Diseases at Atilim University.

She is an expert in general pediatrics and pediatric hematology–oncology. She is active in residency and subspecialty training. Her clinical interests include childhood diseases from birth to 18 years, lymphoma, solid tumors, autologous bone marrow transplantation, anemia, bleeding disorders, hereditary blood diseases, hemangiomas and other benign tumors, and enlarged lymph nodes.

32 years of experience specializing in pediatric hematology and oncology – Dr. Lopez Ibor leads the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Unit at HM Montepríncipe.

• Expert in treating bone and brain tumors in children
• Specialized training at the University of Maryland
• Authored numerous scientific publications
• Previous leadership role at Clínica San Rafael

Prof. Jürgen Kiwit is a top German neurosurgeon with over 35 years of experience of experience and specializes in brain and spinal cord tumors at Meoclinic Berlin.

• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Meoclinic Berlin
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgeries and anti-pain therapy
• Trained at National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in the UK
• Member of German Society of Neurosurgery and American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Head of the Department of Pediatric Oncology at the prestigious Charité hospital – Europe's largest university hospital.

• Specializes exclusively in pediatric cancers like neuroblastoma
• Leads a major oncology department in a top-tier research center
• Access to the latest clinical trials and treatments

Expert pediatric hematologist-oncologist specializing in neuroblastoma at Artemis Hospitals.

• Specializes in bone marrow transplants for pediatric cases
• Focuses on advanced treatment for neuroblastoma
• Works at a renowned facility with cutting-edge technology

Over 31 years of experience specializing in pediatric oncology – Dr. Lopez Ibor leads the Hematology & Pediatric Oncology Unit at HM Hospitales in Madrid, focusing on severe childhood cancers.

• Specializes in neuroblastoma and hematological disorders in children
• Trained at top institutions including the University of Maryland
• Head of two foundations improving children's treatment quality
• Consultant for WHO and UNESCO
• Active member of International Society of Pediatric Oncology

Dr. Shruti Kate specializes in pediatric tumors, including neuroblastoma, with training at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's leading cancer center.

• DM in Medical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital
• Expert in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced cancers
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and other top oncological societies
• Presented lung cancer research at World Conference on Lung Cancer

Prof. Metin Demirkaya specializes in pediatric oncology with over 27 years of experience of experience, currently practicing at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Completed pediatric oncology residency at Bursa Uludag University
• Former assistant and associate professor at Bursa Uludag University
• Expertise in pediatric hematology-oncology and bone marrow transplantation
• Member of the faculty at one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Dr. Yontem Yaman specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Focuses on pediatric cancer treatment
• Works at a leading university hospital
• Specialized in hematology and oncology