HLA-typing Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He holds the official plastic surgery expert title from the Ministry of Health of Turkey. Dr. Karacaoglan specializes in hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries. He completed fellowships in the US and Turkey to refine his surgical techniques.

• Recognized as a top plastic surgeon by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines.
• Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Performs FUE hair transplants, rhinoplasty, and complex mommy makeovers.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul.

950 pediatric bone marrow transplants performed – Prof. Birol Baytan leads one of the largest specialized units in Turkey at Emsey Hospital.

• Expert in HLA-typing for related and unrelated donor matching in allogeneic transplants
• Performs haploidentical stem cell transplantation using half-matched donors for difficult cases
• Published 15 articles in international journals and authored three books on pediatric health
• Specializes in treating acute leukemias, lymphomas, and inherited immune deficiencies in children
• Uses cytogenetic studies to analyze chromosomes and identify specific genetic changes in cells

Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay leads hematology at Emsey Hospital. He holds a PhD from Japan Mie Medical School and specializes in transplant diagnostics.

• Performs HLA-typing to find related and unrelated donors for bone marrow transplants
• Expert in haploidentical stem cell transplantation using half-matched donors
• Author of 65 scientific articles focused on molecular hematology and transplant outcomes
• Directs a specialized bone marrow transplant unit with 45 high-intensity care beds
• Professor of Hematology since 2003 at Karadeniz Technical University

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. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and HLA-typing for treatment planning.

• Earned his DNB in Medical Oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Presents research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposiums in San Francisco
• Treats hematological malignancies including bone and pediatric tumors using molecular oncology
• Served as a lecturer for the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Dr. Prakash Pandit is a consultant at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in radiation oncology for precise cancer diagnostics and treatment.

• Expertise in MD Radiation Oncology for complex oncology cases
• Uses Tomotherapy-H for high-precision radiation delivery
• Performs HLA-typing to match donors for bone marrow transplants
• Utilizes advanced Linear Accelerator technology for targeted therapies
• Offers brachytherapy for internal radiation treatment

Dr. Kadri Yamac is an internist and hematologist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1976–1982). He completed Internal Medicine training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1984–1989). He then completed a Hematology subspecialty at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1993). He became an Associate Professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He was promoted to Professor in 2002.

Medical interests: anemias, coagulation disorders, hemochromatosis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymph node diseases, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma.

Prof. Dr. Suna Emir graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. She completed her pediatrics residency at Hacettepe University from 1990 to 1995. In 2001, she finished her pediatric oncology subspecialty at the Hacettepe University Oncology Institute. She became an Associate Professor in 2004. From 2004 to 2009, she worked at Ankara Dışkapı Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital and founded the Pediatric Oncology Clinic there. In 2009, she served as Deputy Chief of Pediatric Oncology. From 2009 to 2016, she was a pediatric hematology–oncology training officer at the Ankara Children's Health and Diseases Hematology–Oncology Training and Research Hospital. Since 2019, she has been a Professor and founding faculty member in Child Health and Diseases at Atilim University.

She is an expert in general pediatrics and pediatric hematology–oncology. She is active in residency and subspecialty training. Her clinical interests include childhood diseases from birth to 18 years, lymphoma, solid tumors, autologous bone marrow transplantation, anemia, bleeding disorders, hereditary blood diseases, hemangiomas and other benign tumors, and enlarged lymph nodes.

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. Lopez Ibor leads the Hematology and Pediatric Oncology Unit at HM Hospitales. She uses precise HLA-typing to perform complex bone marrow and stem cell transplants.

• Serves as a consultant for the WHO and UNESCO on pediatric health
• Specializes in treating aggressive childhood leukemias and lymphomas using advanced therapy protocols
• Completed advanced oncology and hematology training at the University of Maryland in the USA
• Expert for the Spanish Ministry of Health in pediatric oncology
• Member of the American Society of Hematology (ASH)