Best Autologous bone marrow transplantation oncologists: TOP 54 doctors

• Dr. Zafer Gulbas specializes in Autologous bone marrow transplantation.
• Expert in stem cell harvesting, conditioning regimens, and infusion techniques.
• Utilizes innovative methods: cryopreservation, targeted therapy, and immune modulation.
• International practice in the USA, Canada, and Israel.
• Holds certifications in hematology and medical oncology.
• Member of prestigious medical societies, ensuring up-to-date knowledge.
• Offers online consultations for international patients.
• Fluent in Turkish and English, facilitating communication with a broad patient base.

• Dr. Susana Rives Sola specializes in Autologous bone marrow transplantation for children.
• Methods include stem cell harvesting, conditioning regimens, and transfusion support.
• Innovative techniques: cryopreservation, molecular remission assessment, and targeted therapy integration.
• International practice in countries such as Spain, contributing to a broader clinical perspective.
• Holds accreditation in Pediatric Hematology and Hematopoietic Transplantation.
• Member of prestigious medical societies, enhancing transplant knowledge and practice.
• Provides online consultations for global patients considering Autologous transplantation.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, facilitating communication with diverse patients.

Education

• Ege Faculty of Medicine 1978
• Specialization in Pediatrics 1982
• Subspecialty Pediatric Oncology 2002 (EU Faculty of Medicine)
• Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 2012 (EU Faculty of Medicine)
• Deputy Chief of Clinic 1988 Tepecik EAH
• Clinical Chief 1993 Tepecik EAH
• Associate Professorship 1995
• Professorship  2002
• Ege U. Faculty of Medicine, faculty member 1998 – 2022
• EU Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatrics 2009-2018
• Member of Tepecik Education Planning and Coordination Board (1993-1998)
• SSI Tepecik Hospital Ethics Committee Chairman (1996-1998)
• Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology "Bone Marrow Transplantation Working Group Co-Chair" (2002-2006)
• Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology "Bone Marrow Transplantation Working Group" (2006-2008)
• Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology - Responsible for Bone Marrow Transplantation "Online" Data Registry System 2007-ongoing.
• Ege University Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Commission Chairman, 2011-2021

Institutional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association İzmir and Kocaeli Branch
• Turkish National Pediatric Association - İzmir
• European Group for Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT); Ege University Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit was accredited by the European Group for Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) in June 2007.
• Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology - Board Member for two terms (2005-2009)
• Turkish Society of Hematology - Board Member for two terms (2001/2005)
• Turkish Pediatric Oncology Association
• Bone Marrow Transplantation Foundation (KITVAK) Member of the Board of Trustees

Units he is the founder of                        

1- SSI Tepecik Hospital Pediatric Oncology Clinic (1990) 
2- SSI Tepecik Hospital Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (1992) 
3- EU Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (1998) 
4- FOUNDER of JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, 2014; SCI application was made in 2022.  

Transplantation units that he contributed to the establishment of                        

1. İzmir BUÇH EAH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2019) 
2. Ümraniye EAH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2020) 
3. Kanuni Sultan Süleyman EAH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2020) (Transferred to Çam Sakura EAH)

Awards

• Thrombotic parameters in bone marrow stem cell transplant patients, Pediatric Hematology Congress, Trabzon 2003
• CD133 Antigen in Stem Cell: Pediatric Hematology Congress 2005. Research award
• The role of Toll like receptors in febrile neutropenic patients, Best poster award. Turkish Hematology Congress 2008, Çeşme-İzmir
• National pediatric stem cell transplantation activity- Oral presentation second prize, Turkish Hematology Society Stem Cell Transplantation Congress, 2022, Antalya

Publications

Kansoy S. "Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Child Health and Diseases, 1st edition, EU Faculty of Medicine Printing House, 1999, İzmir

Kansoy S. Bone marrow transplantation in Thalassemia Major III. Aegean Thalassemia Days Book, 2000, Izmir

Kansoy S. Pediatric KIT Center Standards in Turkey. Childhood Acute Leukemias, Antalya 2000: 73-5

Kansoy S. Late Side Effects in Children. Special issue of Bone Marrow Transplantation Journal of Turkish Clinics. 2003

Kansoy S. Stem Cell Applications in Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation. Pediatric Oncology Nursing Course Book, İzmir, 2005

Kansoy S. Cord Blood as a Stem Cell Source. Stem Cell Special Issue. Turkey Clinics, 2008

Kansoy S. Stem Cell Transplantation in Lymphomas. General Pediatrics Book, Ed. Prof.Dr.Enver Hasanoglu, 2009

Kansoy S, Aksoylar S. Bone Marrow Transplantation in Children. Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017

Kansoy S. Rhabdomyosarcoma. Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017

Kansoy S. Approach to the child with cancer according to clinical findings. Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017 

11. Çetingül N, S.Kansoy, M.Kantar. Oncological Diseases. Pediatrics (Ed. A. Cura), 641-672, Ege University Print house, İzmir, 1999.  (1.05 points)

Kansoy S, M.Kantar. Head, Face and Eye Examination. Pediatric Prosthetic Physical Examination and Symptom Information (Ed. A.Cura)

Kantar M. Metabolic Emergency Problems in Oncology. Oncologic Emergencies and Supportive Care in Childhood (Ed. N. Çetingül, S. Kansoy), 15-24, Meta Basım, İzmir, 2003. 

Cord Blood Transplants in Turkey. HEMATOLOGIST, 2016

Kansoy S. Central Nervous System Tumors in Children Pediatrics, 2014 and 2017

Acute myeloblastic leukemia in children and its treatment. Pediatric Oncology Textbook, Poplack's Turkish, 2020

National pediatric stem cell transplant activity, 2020

Childhood stem cell transplantation indications, Turkey Clinics - International book 2020

In addition to the studies and papers in international journals published in large numbers, he is involved in international multicenter studies in some journals with high impact value.

• Dr. Necdet Uskent specializes in Autologous bone marrow transplantation.
• Uses methods like peripheral stem cell harvesting, conditioning regimens, and cell reinfusion.
• Expert in innovative techniques: cryopreservation, targeted therapy, and hematopoietic recovery monitoring.
• Trained internationally, with advanced practice in the United States and several European countries.
• Holds key certifications in hematology and oncology, ensuring expert care in transplantation procedures.
• Active member of leading oncological societies, enhancing his transplantation expertise.
• Offers online consultations for global patients seeking Autologous bone marrow transplant advice.
• Fluent in English and Turkish, facilitating communication with a broad patient base.

Dr. Dror Levin is a senior pediatrician and director of the blood disorder and bone cancer (sarcoma) treatment departments at Children's Hospital "Dana" and Medical Center "Sourasky" respectively. He is a specialist in pediatric medicine, hematology, and oncology, with additional experience studying abroad at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Italy.

Dr. Andrés J.M. Ferreri is a medical oncologist with over 300 scientific papers published related to lymphoma treatment. He is a Deputy Director at the Hematology Oncology Department and Director of the Lymphoma Unit at the San Raffaele Scientific Institute, as well as Founder of the Italian Lymphoma Foundation. He is a member of various prestigious medical organizations and a Contract Professor of Oncology at the Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele.

• Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in Autologous bone marrow transplantation.
• Uses advanced methods: stem cell harvesting, conditioning regimens, and transplant monitoring.
• International training at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
• Holds certifications in medical oncology and hematology.
• Member of esteemed oncology and hematology societies.
• Offers online consultations for remote Autologous bone marrow transplantation patients.
• Fluent in English and Turkish, facilitating diverse patient communication.

Dr. Ronit El Hasid is the Head of Pediatric Oncohematology and Oncology at Dana Dwek Children’s Hospital (Sourasky). She specializes in bone marrow and umbilical blood transplantation and has conducted over 300 transplantations and published 50 papers and 40 reports. She is a member of American Association for Hematology and Israeli Society for Pediatric Hematooncology, and has previously practiced in the City of Hope Hospital (Los-Angeles) and other medical centers in Israel.

Professor Fabio Ciceri is the Head of the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at San Raffaele Research Hospital and the Blood Transfusion Centre. He has over 180 papers published and has held various Medical and Teaching positions since 1989. He is a member of multiple organizations related to Hematology and was awarded a Merit Recognition Award at the University of Ferrara. He is a Principal Investigator in Cell and Gene Therapy clinical trials for haematological cancers, immune-deficiencies, and neuromuscular disorder.

• Dr. Isabel Badell Serra specializes in Autologous bone marrow transplantation.
• Uses innovative methods: stem cell mobilization, apheresis, and cryopreservation.
• International training includes prestigious institutions in Europe and the USA.
• Certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
• Member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT).
• Offers online consultations for international Autologous BMT patients.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, facilitating multilingual patient care.

Nichakorn Seehirunwong, M.D.

Radiologist

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University

• Interpreting the results of medical imaging tests.
• Comparing medical image findings with other examinations and tests.
• Consulting with your referring healthcare provider (the provider who ordered the imaging tests) to help choose the proper imaging test and using test results to inform your medical care. Writing reports of results and diagnoses.
• Recommending additional examinations or treatments when necessary.
• Treating diseases by using radiation (radiation oncology) or imaging-guided procedures (interventional radiology). Performing or directing radiology staff to carry out imaging tests.

Certificates

Certificate of Diagnostic Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University

Current Positions

Diagnostic Radiologist at Intrarat Hospital

Dr. Jacopo Peccatori is the Head of Bone Marrow Transplant Department in San Raffaele Scientific Institute and one of the top lymphoma doctors. He has been in this position since 2006 and has written over 70 studies on allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, acute leukemia, and multiple myeloma. He has a degree in general medicine from the University of Milan and specialties in internal medicine and haematology and is a member of The European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation and The Italian Group for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cell Therapies.

Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor is an experienced specialist in children’s hematology and oncology from Spain. She is a lecturer at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universidad CEU San Pablo, and is a consultant for the WHO and UNESCO. Dr Lopez Ibor has over 30 years of experience diagnosing and treating hematological and cancer disorders in children. She is also the head of two foundations that help children with severe health problems.

Dr. Jaime Pérez de Oteyza is a Spanish hematologist and heads the Hematology and Hematology Oncology Department at HM Hospitales Group. He is an expert in diagnostics and treatment of hematology conditions and hematopoietic stem cell transplant, and has taken part in the first bone marrow transplant in Spain. He holds a degree in general medicine from CEU San Pablo University, has trained in lymphomas pathology at Kiel University, and has a specialty in hematology and hemotherapy from the University of Alcalá. He has won numerous awards for his scientific research and has published over 40 papers on his studies. He is a member of the Spanish Hematology and Hemotherapy Society.

Professor, Hematology and Transplantology Specialist

• Dr. Norbert Schmitz specializes in Autologous bone marrow transplantation (ABMT).
• Expert in ABMT using peripheral stem cell collection and cryopreservation.
• Practices innovative ABMT methods: CD34+ selection, reduced-intensity conditioning, tandem transplants.
• Completed international training in the United States and Europe enhancing ABMT expertise.
• Holds certification in Hematology and Internal Oncology, ensuring high-quality care.
• Member of renowned professional bodies like the European Hematology Association.
• Offers online consultations for global patients needing ABMT guidance.
• Fluent in English and German, facilitating international patient communication.