Best CAR T-cell therapy hematologist-oncologists in Turkey: TOP 13 doctors

• Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay specializes in advanced CAR T-cell therapy.
• Innovative CAR T-cell methods include leukapheresis, cell engineering, and infusion.
• Trained internationally, including Molecular Hematology in Japan.
• Holds certification in Internal Medicine and Hematology.
• Member of prestigious hematology societies, expert in transplantation.
• Offers remote consultations for patients seeking CAR T-cell therapy.
• Speaks Turkish and English, facilitating international patient communication.

• Dr. Birol Baytan specializes in innovative CAR T-cell therapy for childhood cancers.
• Performs CAR T-cell therapy using techniques like leukapheresis, cell engineering, and infusion.
• International practice in Turkey, a leader in pediatric transplantation.
• Holds certifications in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
• Member of prestigious medical associations in hematology and pediatric cancer.
• Offers online consultations for CAR T-cell therapy, enhancing patient access.
• Fluent in Turkish and English, ensuring clear communication with diverse patients.

• Dr. Songul Serefhanoglu specializes in CAR T-cell therapy at ISU Medical Park.
• Expert in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, applicable in CAR T-cell methods.
• Utilizes innovative techniques: gene editing, signaling pathway modulation, and safety switch designs.
• International training from Hacettepe University, renowned for medical advancements in Turkey.
• Professor status with extensive research and clinical experience in hematology.
• Holds significant professional memberships, indicating advanced practice and knowledge.
• Conducts online consultations for patients seeking CAR T-cell therapy expertise.

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 stem cell transplant in Turkey. In 1996, he went to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA to work on " 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 Cell Research Board. He is the founding president of the FOUNDATION and has played an important role in the establishment of TURKOK (Turkish 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 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 Cell Transplantation (, )

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.

Education and Specialization

1989: Graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

1990 to 1995: Specialization in Pediatrics, Dr. Sami Ulus Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital

2000 to 2004: Specialization in Pediatric Oncology, Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Hospital

2012: Awarded the title of Associate Professor

2012: Obtained the title of Hematology-Oncology Specialist

2019: Appointed Professor at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Experience

1989 to 1990: Compulsory service at Edirne/Keşan/Suluca Health Care Center

1995 to 1996: Completed military service

1996 to 2000: Pediatrics Specialist, Çorum/Sungurlu State Hospital

2004: Temporary assignment at Ankara Oncology Hospital, Pediatric Oncology Department 

2004 to 2014: Pediatric Oncology Specialist at Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Hospital

2008: Training at Children’s Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, Gülhane Military Medical Academy (3 months)

2008 to 2009: Observer at Pediatric Cell Transplant Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Ohio State, USA 

2010: Observer at Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Department, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard University 

2011: Worked at Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, Ankara Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Hospital 

2012 to 2014: Administrative Chief, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic, Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Hospital

2014 to 2017: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital

2017-Present: Professor & Clinical Director, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic, Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital

Vice Director, Cell Transplant Unit

Professional Memberships

-National Pediatrics Association

-Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group Association (TPOG)

-Turkish Pediatric Hematology Group, Pediatric KIT Subgroup

-International Pediatric Oncology Group (SIOP)

-European Bone Marrow Transplant Group (E)

Publications & Research

Authored and co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed scientific articles in renowned medical journals.

Key research areas:

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia & Pediatric Oncology

Bone Marrow Transplantation & Cell Therapy

Hematological Malignancies & Pediatric Hematology

Neuroblastoma & Childhood Cancers

Immunodeficiency & Pediatric Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

For a full list of publications, please refer to indexed journals and medical databases.

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

• Faculty of Medicine - Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1999-2005
• Internal Medicine Residency - Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital 2006-2010
• Hematology Subspecialist Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital - Hematology and Cell Transplant Clinic 2013-2017
• Associate ProfessorIstanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital 2019
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Experience

• Assistant Doctor Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital - Internal Medicine Clinic 2006-2010
• Internal Medicine Specialist Istanbul Esenyurt State Hospital 2010-2012
• Internal Medicine Specialist-Military service Samsun Military Hospital 2012-2013
• Subspecialty Training Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital - Hematology and Cell Transplant Clinic 2013-2017
• Hematology Subspecialist Ankara Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Hematology and Cell Transplant Clinic 2017-2018
• Hematology Subspecialist Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital/Hematology 2018-2019
• Associate Professor Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital/Hematology 2019-2021
• Associate Professor Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine / Hematology 2021-2024
• Associate Professor Istanbul VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital / Hematology and Cell Transplant Clinic 2022-2024
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Scientific Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Apheresis Society
• Hematologic Oncology Society
• Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Association
• Hematologic Immunology Society
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Awards

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• Hematologic Oncology Society, 2015 - Second Prize for Paper
• Hematologic Oncology Society, 2016 - Second Prize for Paper
• Turkish Apheresis Association, 2016 - Paper Third Prize,
• Hematologic Immunology Association, 2016 - Second Prize for Paper
• Hematologic Oncology Society, 2016 - Second Prize for Paper
• Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association, 2017 - First Prize for Paper
   

Experience

• 1990 - 1994 – General Practitioner
• 1994 - 2001 – Research Assistant, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2001 - 2006 – Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine/Hematology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2006 - 2011 – Associate Professor, Internal Medicine/Hematology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 - 2019 – Professor, Internal Medicine/Hematology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Society of Hematology
• European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (E)
• Hematologic Oncology Association
• Antalya Medical Chamber

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