Bone marrow biopsy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Birol Baytan has performed 950 bone marrow transplants for children. He works at one of the largest transplant units in Turkey at Emsey Hospital.

• Performs bone marrow biopsy and cytogenetic studies to identify genetic changes in cancer cells
• Specializes in treating acute leukemias, lymphomas, and congenital bone marrow deficiencies
• Uses haploidentical stem cell transplantation to replace diseased bone marrow using half-matched donors
• Published 15 articles in international journals and authored three books on pediatric health
• Former Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Eckhart Weidmann heads the hematology department at Nordwest Clinic. He is a recognized expert in blood disorder diagnostics, including bone marrow biopsy.

• Specializes in diagnosing and treating non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Leads the hematology sector at a major German medical center
• Expert in identifying complex blood cancers and marrow conditions
• Published medical researcher with extensive academic contributions

Dr. Rafet Eren is a hematologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Dr. Eren is an Associate Professor with around 50 scientific publications in international journals. He received the Young Researcher Award from the Turkish Society of Hematology.

• Performs bone marrow transplants and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and biological treatments for blood cancers.
• Member of the European Society of Hematology and the Turkish Hematology Association.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, and leukemia chemotherapy. Dr. Apak is the current Head of Department at Istanbul University Department of Pediatrics.

• Published over 70 international medical articles on pediatric oncology research.
• Treats complex conditions like lymphoma, neuroblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Erkancakir is a pediatric pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a recipient of the Turkish Thoracic Society national lung health award. Dr. Erkancakir serves as a board member of the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association. He specializes in childhood asthma, cystic fibrosis, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

• Earned over 20 national and international awards for pediatric respiratory research.
• Performs bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures for infants and children.
• Treats complex conditions like tuberculosis and chronic respiratory tract infections.
• Collaborates with Boston Children's Hospital through Liv Hospital's international partnership.

Dr. Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a Professor of Hematology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She specializes in lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma treatment. Dr. Temiz graduated with honors from the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She has extensive experience in stem cell transplantation and therapeutic apheresis.

• Performs allogeneic and haploidentical stem cell transplants.
• Treats complex blood disorders including thrombosis and bone marrow failure.
• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydın University.
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Sema Yilmaz is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. She specializes in cell therapies for childhood cancers and cancer immunology. Dr. Yilmaz conducted research at top US institutions, including MD Anderson and Harvard University.

• Member of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR).
• Treats complex pediatric conditions like neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs bone marrow biopsies and intra-arterial chemotherapy for young patients.
• Works at JCI-accredited Koru Ankara Hospital, which features an on-site bone marrow transplant center.

Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor leads the Hematology and Pediatric Oncology Unit at HM Hospitales. She performs bone marrow biopsy procedures to diagnose and treat aggressive childhood blood disorders.

• Serves as a consultant for the WHO and UNESCO on global health matters
• Trained in pediatric oncology and hematology at the University of Maryland
• Expert for the Spanish Ministry of Health in pediatric oncology
• Member of the American Society of Hematology and the International Society of Pediatric Oncology
• Conducts clinical research to develop new therapy protocols for leukemia and lymphoma

Dr. Ali Hakan Kaya is a hematologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won first prize from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association for his research. Dr. Kaya specializes in stem cell transplants and treating complex blood cancers. He works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital equipped with a dedicated hematology-oncology department.

• Performs allogeneic bone marrow transplants from both related and unrelated donors.
• Treats leukemia, myeloma, and various types of lymphoma using CAR T-cell therapy.
• Is a member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and the Hematologic Oncology Society.
• Received multiple awards for his scientific papers on hematologic immunology and oncology.

Dr. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist who earned his degree at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He performs bone marrow biopsy procedures to diagnose blood cancers and solid tumors.

• Treats hematological malignancies – cancers that affect the blood, bone marrow, and lymph nodes
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco
• Experienced in bone tumor diagnostics at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
• Specializes in molecular-based cancer evaluation for precise treatment planning

Dr. Prakash Pandit is a radiation oncology consultant at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on precise diagnostics and advanced cancer therapies.

• Holds an MD in Radiation Oncology for specialized cancer care
• Works at HCG Manavata – a dedicated high-volume oncology center
• Uses bone marrow biopsy results to guide radiation therapy plans
• Expert in Tomotherapy-H and Linear Accelerator technologies
• Specializes in brachytherapy – placing radiation sources inside the body

Dr. Shruti Kate heads the oncology department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. She performs bone marrow biopsy procedures to diagnose and monitor blood cancers.

• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier center for specialized cancer care
• Former consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital in the medical oncology department
• Member of ASCO, the leading global organization for oncology professionals
• Specializes in both adult and pediatric blood-related cancers and solid tumors
• Received a prestigious international travel award to present research in Toronto

Professor Metin Demirkaya leads pediatric oncology at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He performs bone marrow biopsy to diagnose childhood cancers and blood disorders.

• Treats neuroblastoma and leukemia – complex cancers requiring expert pediatric care
• Specializes in pediatric sarcomas including Ewing's sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma
• Performs PORT-A-CATH installation – a port system for comfortable long-term treatment access
• Former specialist at GATA Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre
• Member of the medical faculty at Bursa Uludag University

Dr. Osman Ilhan was part of the team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow stem cell transplant. He focuses on leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, and myeloma treatments at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. Dr. Ilhan has authored over 300 PubMed publications with 5,000+ citations. He holds the Platinum CME certificate from the European Hematology Association.

• Helped establish the Turkish Stem Cell Donor Bank (TURKOK).
• Served as a board chairman for bone marrow transplantation at the Ministry of Health.
• Former President of the Turkish Hematology Association.
• Founded the Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Association.