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Dr. Irina Zaidman specializes in pediatric bone marrow transplants at Hadassah Medical Center, with training from top institutions worldwide.

• Fellowship in pediatric BMT at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
• Board member of the Israeli Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Society
• Member of European and American BMT societies
• Published multiple articles on pediatric bone marrow transplants

Professor Arnon Nagler heads the Institute of Oncohematology at Sheba Medical Center, specializing in bone marrow transplantation.

• Expert in treating oncohematological diseases
• Leads a top-tier oncohematology institute
• Specializes in allogenic bone marrow transplants

Specializes in allogenic bone marrow transplants – Dr. Issarachai brings focused expertise to Bumrungrad International Hospital.

• Board-certified oncologist and oncohematologist
• Specializes in bone marrow transplantation
• Works at Thailand's premier international hospital

Dr. Chaitainya Borde is a nuclear medicine specialist with 12 years of clinical experience. He is skilled in advanced nuclear scans, PET-CT imaging, and nuclear cardiology. He works in both diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine.

Dr. Borde has performed over 30,000 PET scans. He has managed more than 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. He is experienced in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. He has also published research papers in respected medical journals, showing his dedication to academic work.

Dr. Shruti Kate is an experienced oncologist. She specializes in treating lung, breast, gynecological, and genitourinary cancers. She earned her MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College. She completed her MD in Internal Medicine at Maulana Azad Medical College. She also holds a DM in Medical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

Dr. Kate has managed both conservative and surgical cancer treatments. She is skilled in complex procedures such as the Whipple surgery. She is a member of several leading oncology societies, including ASCO, ESMO, IASCLC, ISMPO, and IOS. Her research on lung cancer received the only travel award from India at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer.

Dr. Prakash Pandit is an MD in Radiation Oncology and works as a Consultant. He has expertise in advanced cancer treatments. He specializes in Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy. He provides modern care for various types of cancer.

Dr. Pandit is known for his work in radiation oncology. He uses the latest technology to help patients. He has treated many complex cases. He always maintains high standards of safety and accuracy in his treatments.

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh specializes in oral cancer surgeries and functional rehabilitation at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• 3 years of experience in Surgical Oncology
• Expertise in organ preservation and functional rehabilitation
• Proficient in major maxillofacial and head & neck surgeries
• Fellowship-trained in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
• Published researcher in the field

10,000+ major surgeries performed, including gastrointestinal cancer procedures – Dr. Banswal specializes in minimal invasive cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Fellowship-trained in Surgical Oncology at Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata
• Expertise in gastrointestinal cancer surgeries with excellent outcomes
• Co-principal investigator in multiple original research studies
• Former Assistant Professor at State Cancer Institute and Government Cancer Hospital

Dr. Shaunak Valame is an MD in Internal Medicine and holds a DNB in Medical Oncology. He received advanced training at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. He also worked as a Registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital in Bhopal. Dr. Valame has presented his research at international forums, including the Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.

He is known for his work in targeted cancer therapies. He has given lectures at the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS Bhopal. Dr. Valame is accredited by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is committed to advancing cancer research and clinical care.

Dr. Sridhar P.S. is a skilled radiation oncologist. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University. He completed his MD in Radiotherapy at Banaras Hindu University. He also holds a Diplomate of the National Board in Radiotherapy. This shows his advanced training and dedication to quality care.

Dr. Sridhar is a member of several professional groups. These include the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, Society for Neuro-Oncology, Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology. He is known for his effective cancer treatments and focus on new therapies. His work has made a positive impact in the field of oncology.

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.

He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

Dr. López-Ibor is a specialist in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. She earned her medical degree from the Complutense University of Madrid and her doctorate from the University of Barcelona. She is also accredited by the University of Maryland. Dr. López-Ibor treats bone and brain tumors, leukemia, and blood disorders.

She has over 20 years of experience. Dr. López-Ibor leads the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Unit at HM Montepríncipe Hospital. She has written many scientific articles, both nationally and internationally, and has made important contributions to her field.

Prof. Dr. Osman İLHAN graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1978. After completing his internal medicine residency at the same faculty in 1982, he served as a senior resident at the GATA Hematology Clinic during his military service. After completing his mandatory service at SSK Ulus Hospital, he returned to Ankara University Faculty of Medicine for a subspecialty. In 1990, he became an associate professor of hematology. He worked in Genoa, Italy to increase his knowledge and experience in leukemia. He was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow stem cell transplant in Turkey. In 1996, he went to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA to work on "Stem Cell Mobilization, Cryopreservation, and Transplantation." In 1996, he became a professor of hematology. In 1999, he was elected as the regional president of ESFH (European Society for Hemapheresis). Dr. İlhan, who was the founder and president of the Hemapheresis Society in 2000, joined the World Apheresis Association (WAA) in 2001. He became the President of the Turkish Hematology Association in October 2001. Dr. İlhan, who is an active member of the European Hematology Association (EHA), was a member of the accreditation committee (ECAH) for education. He played a role in the accreditation of Turkish hematologists in CME credits by participating in the accreditation of congresses and courses held in Turkey as a Provider Status. He served as the founding president of the Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Association established in 2008. He became the founding president of the Geriatric Hematology Association in 2011. He is the Honorary President of the World Apheresis Congress (WAA) held in 2012. Dr. İlhan, who previously served on drug licensing and ethics committees at the Ministry of Health, has also served as the Chairman of the Photopheresis-Apheresis Commission and the Scientific Committee for Bone Marrow Transplantation, as well as the Chairman of the National Organ Tissue Cell Coordination Board, the Scientific Board of Cord Blood, and the Stem Cell Research Board. He is the founding president of the STEM CELL FOUNDATION and has played an important role in the establishment of TURKOK (Turkish Stem Cell Donor Bank). Dr. İlhan has over 300 publications in journals registered in PubMed and more than 5000 citations. He holds the Platinum CME certificate from the European Hematology Association. He owns four brands/patents named “Kökten Çözüm (Deep Solution), Telehematoloji (Telehematology), Hemaferez (Hemapheresis), Kanser Kök Hücresi (Cancer Stem Cell)”. He is currently the President of the Ankara Medical Association. Prof. Dr. Osman İlhan, who served at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine for 50 years, began working at Özel Koru Ankara Hospital as of January 1, 2023.

His medical interests include:

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Autologous, Allogeneic)

Acute Leukemia

Chronic Leukemia Treatments

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatments

Multiple Myeloma Treatments, MDS

Aplastic Anemia

ITP

TTP Treatments

Hypercoagulability

Hereditary Thrombophilia Treatments

Therapeutic Apheresis

Photopheresis

Geriatric Hematology Diseases.

Dr. Betül Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology, a world-class expert in bone marrow transplantation for children.

Why patients trust Dr. Tavil:

• Doctor with outstanding results — successfully treated more than 500 children with leukemia and performed bone marrow transplantation for more than 100 children.
• Specialist in the rarest blood disorders in children: congenital erythropoietic porphyria, immunodeficiencies, genetic blood diseases.
• Award-winning scientist — received the Turkish Hematology Society Award for outstanding achievements in treating pediatric blood cancer.
• More than 150 publications in international journals with 1,700+ citations — constantly developing new treatment methods.
• Master of complex bone marrow transplantations for malignant and non-malignant diseases in children.
• 28 years of experience in leading centers — Hacettepe University, Ankara Children's Hospital, Memorial Şişli.
• Provides online consultations — an opportunity to get expert opinion from an outstanding pediatric hematologist without leaving home.

Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner was born in 1970 in Istanbul and took her first steps in her medical career at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Successfully completing her undergraduate and medical education here between 1987-1993, Güner received her internal medicine specialty training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000. Deepening her interest in hematology, Prof. Dr. Güner completed her hematology subspecialty training at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine again between 2003-2006, solidifying her expertise in this field.
Prof. Dr. Güner’s professional journey began as an internal medicine specialist at Istanbul Education and Research Hospital from 2000 to 2003. She established the Hematology Clinic at the same hospital from 2006 to 2010 and served as the responsible physician. Here, she developed innovative approaches in the treatment of patients and made significant contributions to the field of hematology. From 2010 to 2016, she established the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital and served as the responsible physician. During this period, she conducted studies that set national and international standards in the field of hematology.
Between 2016-2018, Prof. Dr. Güner took on similar roles at Şişli Kolon International Hospital, where she was also the founder and responsible physician of the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center. Güner, who became an associate professor in 2017, obtained her professorship title in 2023. Between 2019-2024, she worked at Memorial Şişli Hospital in the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner is recognized for her scientific contributions, with over 19 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, she has over 18 articles published in national peer-reviewed journals and 51 presentations at national scientific meetings that have been published in proceedings books. She has also made a name for herself in the academic world with over 18 presentations at meetings and published in proceedings books. Güner, who has held positions on the boards of domestic hematology associations and has active memberships, has crowned her success with more than three awards given at universities and conferences.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner, who speaks English and German, is also recognized as an educator. In this capacity, she has contributed to the training of young doctors in the field of hematology, providing education to research assistant doctors and students.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner has established a respected place in the field of hematology with her achievements and scientific contributions throughout her professional life, continuing her career as a physician who inspires her patients and colleagues.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma
• Bone marrow transplantation
• Anemia
• Bleeding and coagulation disorders
• Hemophilia

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

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. Francesc Cobo Valien graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona in 1990.

He received his specialization in oncohematology at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona in 1995. He combined medical practice and research activities in the period 1996-2002.

He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Barcelona in 2002.

Dr. Kobo continues his research and has been awarded grants:

•Interdepartmental Commission for Innovation of the Generalitat de Catalunya

•Scholarship Fund Universitaria Agustí Pedro i Pons

•Farreras Valentí & Schering Plough School of Hematology Scholarship

•Award for the best report at the Council of the Spanish Hematology Association

•Grant from the Catalan Society of Hematology

Specialization:

•Lymphoma

•Acute leukemia

•Chronic leukemia

•Autoimmune pancytopenia

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