Immunohistochemistry Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Iris Kventsel, MD, is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant (BMT) specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She is an attending physician in the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT Division at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Her clinical focus is pediatric sarcomas, including Ewing sarcoma, osteosarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma.

She provides multidisciplinary care, including transplant and cellular therapies. She also uses current chemotherapy protocols and targeted therapies for complex childhood cancers.

Her research focuses on genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome, and cancer susceptibility genes. She has published in pediatric oncology, stem cell biology, and surgical oncology (HIPEC). She is on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University. Education: MD, Technion; Pediatrics residency, Assaf HaRofeh; Pediatric Hemato-Oncology fellowship, Sheba.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Professor Dina Ben-yehuda leads the hematology department at Hadassah Medical Center. She is a pioneer in using immunohistochemistry to identify specific markers for malignant blood diseases.

• First female Dean of the Hadassah School of Medicine in Israel
• Completed a three-year postgraduate fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Received the Chief of Staff Award for her clinical initiative and leadership
• Expert in molecular diagnostics for leukemia, lymphoma, and complex myeloma cases
• Member of the International Society of Hematology and the Israel Society of Hemato-Oncology

Professor Polina Stepensky has performed 3,500+ bone marrow transplants at Hadassah Medical Center. This experience includes directing complex immunohistochemistry tests to diagnose rare blood cancers.

• Recognized by Forbes as one of the best doctors
• Heads the Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immunotherapy
• Specializes in treating children with rare genetic and blood diseases
• Known for managing high-stakes cases with extreme diagnostic precision

Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay is a hematologist-oncologist who specializes in molecular hematology. He uses immunohistochemistry to precisely diagnose complex blood cancers at Emsey Hospital.

• Earned a Ph.D. from Japan Mie Medical School specializing in molecular hematology
• Published 65 scientific articles in international journals regarding blood disorders
• Professor of Hematology at Karadeniz Technical University – one of Turkey's established medical schools
• Expert in CAR T-cell therapy – a treatment where immune cells are modified to fight cancer
• Presented 112 papers at international medical meetings regarding hematologic malignancies

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. Senem Karabulut is a medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She is a professor and holds a PhD in molecular oncology. Dr. Karabulut is certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board. She previously trained as an observer at University Hospital in New Jersey, USA.

• Specializes in immunotherapy and targeted treatments for gastrointestinal and breast cancers.
• Treats hepatobiliary system tumors, lung cancer, and genitourinary malignancies.
• Qualified by the Turkish Medical Oncology Society Board Exam.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility.

Education

• Faculty of Medicine: Trakya University, 1982-1988
• Radiation Oncology Residency: Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, 1994-1998
• Radiation Oncology Residency: Princess Margaret Hospital Toronto, 1996
• Phytotherapy Master's Degree: Istanbul University Faculty of Pharmacy, 2017-2018

Experience

• Professor, Head of Department: Health Sciences University Bursa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, 2021-2024
• Professor, Head of Department: Health Sciences University Izmir Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, 2021-2024
• Professor: Department of Radiation Oncology, Health Sciences University Istanbul Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, 2021-2024
• Lecturer Gelisim University SMYO, 2013-2020

Medical Interests

• Breast Cancer / Intraoperative Radiotherapy
• Gynaecological Cancers / Brachytherapy Applications
• Gastrointestinal System Tumours
• Prostate Cancer / Hydrogel Space Oar Certificate and Application
• Lung Cancers
• Brain Tumours
• Head and Neck Cancers

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.

Professor Eckhart Weidmann heads the hematology department at Nordwest Clinic. This department specializes in precise blood disorder diagnosis including immunohistochemistry.

• Recognized as a leading specialist in non-Hodgkin lymphoma and blood cancers
• Focuses on the detailed analysis of blood disorders and lymphatic tissue
• Leads a specialized medical team at a major German academic hospital
• Maintains high standards for diagnostic accuracy in hematopathology and oncology

Dr. Elnur Sahibov trained in radiation oncology at Marmara University. He provides specialized cancer diagnostics at Emsey Hospital.

• Completed specialization training in radiation oncology in 2016
• Graduated through the English-language medical program at Marmara University
• Provides expertise in oncology-related diagnostics like immunohistochemistry
• Practices at Emsey Hospital, a private multidisciplinary medical center

Professor Birol Baytan is a pediatric oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. He uses immunohistochemistry to identify specific markers for pediatric cancers and blood disorders.

• Performed 950 bone marrow transplants for children with complex blood diseases
• Works in one of Turkey's largest pediatric bone marrow transplant units
• Published 15 research articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Authored three books and several chapters on pediatric health and hematology
• Member of the international scientific community presenting at global medical meetings

Dr. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist who earned his DNB at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He uses immunohistochemistry to study the molecular basis of solid tumors.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including lung, breast, and gynecological malignancies
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology – a leading global cancer organization
• Presented research on stomach cancer at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium
• Administers targeted therapies based on precise molecular evaluations of cancer cells
• Former lecturer for the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS Bhopal

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.

Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor leads the Hematology and Pediatric Oncology Unit at HM Hospitales. She serves as a consultant for the WHO and UNESCO on pediatric health.

• Uses immunohistochemistry to identify specific markers in childhood leukemias and lymphomas
• Trained in pediatric oncology at the University of Maryland in the USA
• Expert for the Spanish Ministry of Health in pediatric oncology
• Member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Directs clinical research on aggressive cancers like neuroblastoma and sarcomas

10,000 major surgeries performed – Dr. Lalit Banswal is a surgical oncologist and Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology including stomach and colon cancers
• Performed clinical research at Tata Medical Center to improve cancer results
• Trained in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Medical Centre in Kolkata
• Expert in immunohistochemistry – essential for choosing the right cancer treatment
• Member of faculty at the Government Cancer Hospital in Aurangabad

Dr. Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a Professor of Hematology. She specializes in lymphoma, acute and chronic leukemias, multiple myeloma, thrombocytopenias, thrombosis, anemia, and bone marrow failure. She graduated with honors from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her hematology training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtarslan Oncology Education and Research Hospital.

Dr. Sirinoglu Temiz has held key academic and administrative positions. She served as Head of Internal Medicine at IAU Faculty of Medicine. She was also Education and Administrative Manager at SBÜ Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk EAH Hematology Clinic. She has broad experience in adult hematology, stem cell transplantation, and therapeutic apheresis. She currently practices at Liv Hospital.

50,000+ cancer surgeries performed – Dr. Nagarkar is the founder and chief of surgical oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Provides immunohistochemistry to identify specific cancer markers and guide surgical planning
• Specializes in breast, thoracic, and complex organ resections for various cancers
• Participated in 200+ clinical trials testing new cancer treatment protocols
• Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology – trains the next generation of oncologists
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the UK

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a head and neck surgical oncologist at the NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He relies on immunohistochemistry for the early diagnosis and precise staging of oral cancers.

• Fellowship-trained in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
• Specializes in organ preservation techniques to maintain function during cancer treatment
• Performs lymphadenectomy to check for cancer spread using pathology and specialized stains
• Research contributor to several national and international medical journals
• Master of Dental Surgery from Rajasthan University of Health Sciences