Best Leukemia hematologist-oncologists: TOP 98 doctors

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 , leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-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.

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

Medical Fields of Interest: 

Chronic Leukemia (Chronic Lymphocytes Leukemia/ Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) 

Chronic Myeloproliferative Diseases (Poliia Vera, Essential Thrombocytosis, Myelofibrosis etc.) 

Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s) 

Multiple Myeloma 

Education: 

Ege University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor 1999 - 2005 

Pamukkale University Specialist in Internal Medicine 2006 - 2011 

Pamukkale University Hematologist 2011 - 2014 

ESCCA Summer School On Cytometry/PRAGUE (May 2014) 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Associate Professor 2018 

Experience: 

Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital 2015 

Pamukkale University Internal Medicine Residency Training 2016 - 2011 

Denizli Sarayköy State Hospital 2011 - 2011 

Pamukkale University Hematology Minor Residency Training 2011 - 2014 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Specialist Doctor 2015 - 2020 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Responsible Authority 2015 - 2020 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Responsible Authority/ Lecturer 2019 - 2020 

Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Şakura City Hospital Hematology Clinic Lecturer 2020 - 2020

Liv Hospital Ulus 2020-

Memberships: 

Turkish Society of Hematology 

The Society of Hematological Education and Research (Member of The Board of Directors

Publications:

32 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals 

12 cases published in international peer-reviewed journals 

11 articles published in national peer-reviewed journals 

5 cases published in national peer-reviewed journals

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 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 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 Association, 2017 - First Prize for Paper
   

Oncohematologist

Dr. Gal Goldstein is a leading specialist in Pediatric Oncology and Hemato-Oncology at Hadassah Medical Center. He is the Head of the Pediatric Oncology and Hemato-Oncology Department at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem.

Dr. Goldstein has over 20 years of experience. He focuses on retinoblastoma, precision medicine, and haploidentical . He graduated from Tel Aviv University. In 2019-2020, Forbes named him one of the best doctors in Israel.

Dr. Goldstein is a member of The Israel Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, The Israeli Cancer Association, and The International Society of Pediatric Oncology. He is dedicated to advancing pediatric cancer care.

Professor, Hematology and Transplantology Specialist

Professor Dina Ben-Yehuda is a leading oncohematologist in Israel. She directs the Hematology Department at Hadassah Medical Center. She founded the laboratory for molecular diagnostics of blood diseases. She is known for her research in malignant blood diseases, , therapy, and immunology.

Prof. Ben-Yehuda completed her postgraduate training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She has led Hadassah’s hematology department since 2000. In 2017, she became the first woman to serve as Dean of the Hadassah School of Medicine. She has received the Danielle Sonnenfeld Foundation’s Healing with the Heart Award. She is also a member of several national and international hematology societies.

Dr. Polina Stepensky is a top specialist in pediatric . She has over 20 years of experience and has performed more than 3,500 s. Dr. Stepensky focuses on treating children with rare blood cancers.

She is highly respected by colleagues and patients. In 2018, Forbes named her one of the best doctors. Families trust her for advanced care in complex blood diseases.

Dr. Francesc Bosch is an expert in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and lymphomas. He leads research in the molecular causes and new treatments for CLL and other lymphoproliferative disorders.

He has published over 100 articles in leading journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine and Nature Medicine. Dr. Bosch oversees more than 80 clinical studies, from phase 1 to phase 3, and plays a key role in developing new drugs.

He is the Head of Hematology at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital and IOB Institute of Oncology. He also serves as president of GELLC and is a professor of hematology. His work has improved diagnosis and treatment for blood diseases.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay is a respected hematologist. He specializes in Hematology and . He graduated from Hacettepe Medical School in 1985. He completed his Internal Medicine training at Ege University in 1990. He earned his PhD in Hematology at Japan Mie Medical School in 1995.

Dr. Omay has published 65 scientific articles, 112 meeting papers, and 34 international conference presentations. He has served as a professor at Ege University and Karadeniz Technical University. He also worked as a Hematology Specialist and Molecular Hematology Doctor in Japan. His career shows strong expertise and international recognition in his field.

Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan is a respected pediatric hematologist. He focuses on diagnosing and treating childhood cancers, leukemia, anemia, and bleeding disorders. He graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty in 1992. He completed his specialization at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Diseases.

Prof. Baytan has published 15 articles in international journals. He has presented and published 9 full texts at international scientific meetings. He has contributed to 3 books or book chapters. He has also published 8 articles in local journals. These achievements show his strong academic presence in pediatric hematology.

Areas of Interest

2. Leukemia
3. Lymphoma
4. Multiple myeloma
5. Thalassemia
6. diseases
7. pheresis

Education
2005 Graduated from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
2010 Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine Specialist
2014 Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine Hematology Specialist

Experience
October 2010 - December 2010 Internal Medicine Specialist at Ankara Oncology Hospital
December 2010 - April 2011 Hematology Sub-branch Assistant at Ankara Oncology Hospital
September 2014 - May 2016 Hematology Specialist at Kütahya Dumlupınar University Evliya Çelebi Training and Research Hospital
May 2016 - March 2018 Ufuk University, Faculty of Medicine, Hematology Department Faculty Member
March 2018 - October 2018 Hitit University, Faculty of Medicine, Hematology Department Faculty Member
November 2018 - January 2019 Medical Park Bahçelievler Hematology and Unit physician
February 2019 - June 2022 Present Bayındır Söğütözü Hospital Hematology and Cell Transplantation Unit, Assistant Physician in Charge
June 2022 - July 2022 Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Head of Hematology Department

Qualification Certificates
Internal Medicine Board Qualification Certificate, 2009
Hematology Board Qualification Certificate, 2014
English Proficiency 2017/7 e-YDS Score: 71.25
Internal Medicine Specialization Thesis Addition of 9-Week Trastuzumab to Adjuvant Treatment in Both Positive Breast Cancer Patients Retrospective Analysis

Education Abroad
Between October and December 2007 (3 months) Intensive Care Education at University of Florida, United States
Between December 2013 and January 2014 (2 months) Flow Cytometry Education at Salamanca University, Spain

Courses, Awards, and Certificates
1 Year of Work Certificate in , 2017
Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine Certificate 2017
“Physician of the Year” Award in Kütahya, 2014
Laboratory GMP, GLP, ISO /IEC 17025: 2012 Certificates, 2014
Good Clinical Practices Certificate, 2013
Şeref Zileli Successful Assistant of the Year Award, 2009
RIA Certificate, 2005

Research and Publications

Patent
1. Half antibody with the fc portion removed (fab) for medical use. Inventor: Mehmet Özen. No:2016/0910. Patent under review.

Scientific Studies
A. Publications in International Journals under SCI Expanded


 Turkish book section

1. Ozen M, Konuk N. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Turkoz Sucak G, editor. Current Topics in Immunohematology. 1st Edition. Ankara: Turkey Clinics; 2021. p.8-12.

2. Özen M, Ural AU. Hematological diseases and mesenchymal applications. Türköz Sucak G, editor. Current Topics in Immunohematology. 1st Edition. Ankara: Turkey Clinics; 2021. p.91-4.

3. Ozen M. Hematopoiesis and Hematopoietic Growth Factors. MediHealth & Hippocrates INTERNAL DISEASES with Current Guidelines 2022. p1607-10

• Dr. Bertram Glaß specializes in advanced Leukemia treatments.
• Expert in chemotherapy, transplantation, and targeted therapy.
• International practice in Germany, with experience in leading hospitals.
• Holds certifications in hematology and internal oncology.
• Member of top oncology societies like ASCO and ESMO.
• Offers remote consultations for Leukemia patients worldwide.
• Fluent in German and English, catering to a broad patient base.

Dr. Girish V. Badarkhe is a hematology-oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He has over 13 years of clinical experience. He treats leukemia, multiple myeloma, and performs s. Dr. Badarkhe has managed many complex cases with strong results.

He earned his MBBS from Grant Medical College. He completed his MD in Pathology at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and his DM in Clinical Hematology at Medical College, Calcutta. Dr. Badarkhe has received several awards for his work and dedication in hematology-oncology.

Dr. Siret Ratip is a hematologist and oncologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on internal medicine and hematology. He has worked as an associate professor at respected institutions, including University College Hospital in London.

Dr. Ratip is a member of the British Hematology Committee and the Hematology Federation of Turkey. He has performed many advanced procedures, such as autologous and allogenic , aspiration, and biopsy. He has made important contributions to patient care and research in thalassemia.

• Dr. Jorg Groticke specializes in personalized Leukemia treatment strategies.
• Treatment options: chemotherapy, transplantation, targeted therapy.
• International practice in Germany, Chief Physician at Bremen Mitte Hospital.
• Member of German Society of Hematology and Medical Oncology.
• Holds Senior Physician role at Internal Medicine Center Bremen Mitte.
• Provides online consultations for Leukemia second opinions.
• Proficient in the German language.