Page 2 - Best Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation doctors: TOP 42 doctors

Dr. Hila Magen, MD, leads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit at Sheba Medical Center. She is a hemato-oncologist with over 35 years of experience. She is a leading Israeli expert in multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders.

She runs a program that provides personalized care and early access to clinical trials. This includes CAR-T therapy for high-risk and relapsed or refractory myeloma and amyloidosis. Dr. Magen is a principal investigator in point-of-care CAR-T studies. She brings new immunotherapies into routine care.

Training: Fellowships in Multiple Myeloma (UAMS) and Lymphocytic Leukemia (MD Anderson). Academic: Instructor, Tel Aviv University. Research: Author of 100+ publications, contributor to landmark myeloma studies, and reviewer for international journals.

Dr. Danylesko specializes in haploidentical stem cell transplantation at Sheba Medical Center, a leader in innovative transplant techniques.

• Served as a senior clinician in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Expertise in managing graft-versus-host disease
• International experience with complex transplant cases

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. Abraham Avigdor, MD, is Director of the Institute of Hematology and Co‑Director of the Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation Division at Sheba Medical Center. He is an international leader in lymphoma, CAR‑T, and advanced hemato‑oncology with more than 35 years of experience. His clinical focus includes lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and complex blood cancers.

He is a pioneer in CAR‑T integration. He leads cellular therapy and bone marrow transplantation programs (autologous and allogeneic). He also advances stem cell therapies and precision diagnostics, including PET/CT‑based prognostics. His work includes immunotherapy and targeted regimens and the development of innovative, data‑driven protocols.

He collaborates with LYSA, EMCL, and international PET groups. He has authored more than 130 publications. Key roles include Founder and President of the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group, former Chair of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group, and Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Education: MD, Ben‑Gurion University; residency, Sheba Medical Center; postdoctoral fellowship, Weizmann Institute. Awards include the Knesset Prize, the Israeli Ministry of Health Award, and the Sackler Prize.

Prof. Elad Jacoby, MD, heads the Pediatric Cell Therapy Center at Sheba Medical Center. He is the Medical Director of the Advanced Biotherapy Center. He is a pioneer of pediatric CAR T‑cell therapy in Israel. He led one of the first national leukemia programs. He has almost 20 years of clinical and research experience.

He specializes in CAR T‑cell therapy, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, and high‑risk pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. He leads international clinical trials and has authored over 240 publications. His collaborations include Johns Hopkins Hospital and the U.S. National Cancer Institute. He is an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University. He received his MD from Tel Aviv University, completed residency at Sheba Medical Center, and fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the National Cancer Institute. He is board‑certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. He serves on the IBFM CAR T‑Cell Taskforce and the Sheba Institutional Review Board. He leads the integration of CAR T‑cell therapy with transplantation.

Prof. Omay has over 65 scientific articles in hematology and specializes in stem cell transplants, trained at prestigious institutions including Hacettepe and Ege University.

• Hematology specialist trained in Japan at Mie Medical School
• Professor of Hematology at multiple universities in Turkey
• Author of 112 meeting papers and 34 conference presentations
• Extensive research in bone marrow transplantation

Prof. Baytan specializes in childhood cancers and leukemia treatments, with over 15 articles published in international journals.

• Graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty in 1992
• Specialized in Pediatric Hematology at Uludağ University
• Published 15 articles in international refereed journals
• Author of 3 books/book chapters

Dr. Omer Dogru specializes in pediatric hematology and oncology, with extensive experience in haploidentical stem cell transplantation at Biruni University Hospital.

• Assistant Professor at Marmara University with over a decade of academic experience
• Member of EBMT (European Bone Marrow Transplantation)
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Hacettepe and Istanbul Universities
• Specializes in pediatric cases, offering tailored treatments

Associate Professor in Hematology with 50+ publications – Dr. Eren specializes in haploidentical stem cell transplantation at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Member of European Society of Hematology
• Recipient of Young Researcher Award in 2016
• Fluent in English for international patients

With 26 years of experience in pediatric hematology-oncology, Dr. Apak specializes in advanced treatments like bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy.

• Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at prestigious Istanbul University
• Published 75 international papers advancing treatment protocols
• Assistant editor for Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical
• Led pediatric oncology units at multiple top-tier institutions

Dr. Prakash Pandit specializes in advanced radiation oncology techniques at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• MD in Radiation Oncology with extensive training
• Expert in Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy
• Consultant at a leading cancer treatment center

Specializes in haploidentical stem cell transplantation at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a leading center for complex hematologic procedures.

• 36 years of experience of experience in hematology and stem cell transplantation
• Expertise in treating lymphomas, leukemias, and multiple myeloma
• Headed Hematology Clinic and Stem Cell Transplantation Unit at top hospitals
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Hospital's specialized transplant center

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya specializes in haploidentical stem cell transplantation at Biruni University Hospital, with over a decade of hematology experience.

• Completed hematology subspecialty training at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Association
• Multiple award-winning researcher in hematologic oncology
• Performs stem cell transplants at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

31 years of experience specializing in pediatric hematology-oncology – Dr. Lopez Ibor leads HM Group's Hematology & Pediatric Oncology Unit.

• Head of unit since 2006 – focused on severe childhood hematological cancers
• Trained at University of Maryland as pediatric oncologist-hematologist
• WHO and UNESCO consultant in pediatric oncology
• Founder of charities improving children's treatment experiences

Dr. Girish Badarkhe specializes in bone marrow transplants with 16 years of experience focused on complex hematology cases at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Expertise in haploidentical transplants for leukemia and myeloma
• DM in Clinical Hematology from Medical College, Calcutta
• Recognized with awards for outstanding patient care
• MBBS from Grant Medical College, MD in Pathology from Mumbai