Comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomas Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Fredi Aviv is a senior oncohematologist at the Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomas and other blood-related cancers.

• Practices at Ichilov Clinic – one of the largest and most prominent hospitals in Israel
• Focuses on oncohematology – the branch of medicine dealing with blood and lymph tumors
• Brings decades of clinical expertise to patients at a top-tier medical facility

Dr. Dror Levin directs the Children's Hematology Oncology Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in a comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomas for pediatric patients.

• Performs CAR T-cell therapy – a treatment that programs immune cells to fight cancer
• Coordinates care for complex bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas
• Completed fellowship training in pediatric hematology and oncology at Schneider Children's Medical Center
• Advanced oncology training at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Italy
• Active member of the Israel Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Association (ISPHO)

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. Herishanu Yair is a hematologist-oncologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He is a recognized expert in chronic lymphocytic leukemia research and treatment. Dr. Yair received the Young Investigator Research Prize for his clinical contributions. He works at a hospital ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

• Winner of the Prize of Clinical Excellence at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
• Performs CAR T-cell therapy and allogenic bone marrow transplantation.
• Recipient of research grants from the Israeli Science Foundation and Medical Association.
• Member of both the American and Israeli Hematology Associations.

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler serves as Deputy Head of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in personalized oncology and systemic treatments.

• Provides comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomas using molecular oncology to identify specific tumor markers
• Expert in precision medicine – tailors immunotherapy and targeted drugs to patient biology
• Trained at Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center, a leading US cancer institution
• Scientific researcher published in international journals on tumor biology and drug resistance
• Senior Consultant at Wiener Privatklinik with expertise in hematology and immune system cancers

Professor Johannes Drach directed the lymphoma program at Vienna's university hospital. He now leads the Josefstadt Private Clinic, where he performs comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomas.

• Completed a research internship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Board Member of the Austrian Society of Hematology and Oncology
• Authored over 120 scientific papers on cancer detection and blood disorders
• Specializes in Follicular, Burkitt's, and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma types
• Offers expert second opinions to confirm diagnoses and therapeutic paths

Professor Eckhart Weidmann heads the hematology sector at Nordwest Clinic. This department is a top center for blood disorder treatment and comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomas.

• Specializes in diagnosing and treating non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Leads the hematology unit at a major German academic hospital
• Works as a professor at the hospital medical faculty
• Focuses on precise detection of complex blood disorders

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Education

• 1986-1989, Bursa High School, Bursa, Turkey
• 1989-1995, Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, Turkey
• 1999-2003, (Residency) Kadir Has University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2015, (Associate Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

• 1995-1999, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Cardiology Department
• 2003, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Department of Radiation Oncology
• 2015, (Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Professor Ben-Yehuda was the first woman to serve as Dean of the Hadassah School of Medicine. She heads the Hematology Division and specializes in complex lymphoma diagnostics.

• Uses molecular diagnostics to identify specific disease markers for customized care
• Completed three years of postgraduate study at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
• Received the Chief of Staff Award for her medical identification initiatives
• Member of the International Society of Hematology and Hemato-Oncology
• Holds the Healing with the Heart Award for exceptional patient care

Professor Polina Stepensky has performed over 3,500 bone marrow transplants at Hadassah Medical Center. She specializes in saving lives during comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomas and rare blood cancers.

• Recognized by Forbes as one of the top doctors in Israel
• Leads the Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cancer Immunotherapy
• Specializes in treating children with complex malignant blood disorders
• Provides advanced cellular therapies for patients with resistant lymphoma cases

Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay treats Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas at Emsey Hospital. He holds a PhD from Japan Mie Medical School and specializes in molecular hematology.

• Performs bone marrow biopsies and cytogenetic analysis for precise tumor typing
• Published over 65 scientific articles in international journals
• Expert in CAR T-cell therapy for resistant blood cancers
• Professor of Hematology at Karadeniz Technical University
• Presented 112 papers at international medical meetings

950 bone marrow transplants performed – Dr. Baytan leads pediatric hematology at Emsey Hospital. His lymphoma diagnostic process includes precise bone marrow biopsies and cytogenetic studies.

• Analyzes chromosomes to identify specific genetic changes in cancer cells
• Specializes in both Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphomas in children
• Uses CAR T-cell therapy and immunotherapy for advanced oncology cases
• Authored 15 articles in international refereed medical journals
• Member of one of Turkey's largest bone marrow transplant units

Dr. Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital. He provides expert oversight for the comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomas.

• Completed specialization training in radiation oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Studied medicine in English at Marmara University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Focuses on oncology cases requiring precise diagnostic staging for treatment planning

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. 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. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in the molecular basis of cancer for precise lymphoma diagnosis.

• Earned his DNB in Medical Oncology at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Treats hematological malignancies including various types of lymphoma and leukemia
• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Symposium in San Francisco
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Performs port insertions and central line catheterization to support patient treatment