Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan

About Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan

Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan is a Senior Consultant Pediatric Hematologist with over 28 years of experience caring for children with blood disorders, leukemia, and bone marrow conditions in Istanbul, Turkey. He is one of the most respected Pediatric Hematologist specialists for international families seeking advanced pediatric BMT and childhood cancer care in Turkey.

28+ years of clinical experience in Pediatric Hematology and Pediatric Oncology
15 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals and 8 articles in local peer-reviewed journals
9 abstracts/full texts presented at international scientific meetings; 3 books or book chapters authored
Senior Consultant in the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at his current Istanbul affiliation
Trusted by international pediatric patients from the Gulf, Africa, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe

Qualifications & Credentials

**Medical Degrees**

MD — Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, 1992

Subspecialty in Pediatrics — Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Bursa, Turkey, 2003

Pediatric Hematology Subspecialization — Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Health and Diseases, Bursa, Turkey, 2003–2011

**Fellowships & Special Training**

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation training — affiliated training centres in Turkey

**Certifications & Accreditations**

Turkish Medical Council Registration

Member — Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology

Member — Turkish Society of Hematology

Areas of Expertise

**Major Conditions Treated**

Childhood Cancers (general)

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia (AML)

Hodgkin's & Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in children

Aplastic Anemia

Thalassemia & Hemoglobinopathies

Childhood Bleeding Disorders

Vascular Occlusion in Children

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Vitamin Deficiency Disorders

**Sub-specialties**

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation: Allogeneic and autologous BMT for childhood leukemia and inherited disorders — making him a leading Pediatric Hematologist specialist in Istanbul, Turkey for the best pediatric BMT doctor in Turkey alternative for international families.

Childhood Leukemia & Lymphoma: Comprehensive diagnosis and chemotherapy for ALL, AML, Hodgkin's, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Childhood Bleeding & Anemia Disorders: Evaluation and management of hemophilia, thalassemia, and other blood diseases in children.

**Advanced Procedures & Treatments**

Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)

Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation

Pediatric Chemotherapy Protocols

Targeted Therapy for Pediatric Leukemia

Iron Chelation Therapy for Thalassemia

Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy

Transfusion Therapy

List of Disease and Treatment for which Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan can be consulted

Leukemia

Professional Experience

**Current Affiliation**

Emsey Hospital, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey — Senior Consultant, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (Present)

**Past Affiliations**

Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey — Professor, Department of Internal Medicine / Pediatric Hematology (2016)

Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey — Faculty, Pediatric Hematology Department (2003–2016)

Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey — Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine Department / Department of Child Health and Diseases (2002)

**Academic & Research Roles**

Professor — Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Hematology

Author — 15 international and 8 local peer-reviewed publications; 3 books / book chapters

**Key Achievements**

28+ years of pediatric hematology practice with hundreds of paediatric patients managed

15 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals

9 abstracts/full texts presented at international scientific meetings

3 books or book chapters authored in pediatric hematology

Awards & Recognitions

**National & International Awards**

Information not publicly available.

**Professional Memberships**

Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology

Turkish Society of Hematology

Turkish Medical Association

Research & Publications

**Published Papers (Selected)**

15 articles in international peer-reviewed journals on pediatric hematology, leukemia, BMT, and childhood blood disorders.

8 articles in local peer-reviewed journals.

9 abstracts and full texts presented at international scientific meetings.

3 book chapters in native and foreign-language pediatric hematology textbooks.

**Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests**

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation outcomes

Childhood leukaemia diagnosis and treatment

Childhood bleeding disorders and thalassemia

Anemia, iron deficiency, and vitamin deficiency in children

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Pediatric Hematology Consultation	₹6,000 – ₹14,000	$70 – $170
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant (Pediatric)	₹50,00,000 – ₹85,00,000	$60,000 – $1,02,000
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant	₹30,00,000 – ₹50,00,000	$36,000 – $60,000
Pediatric Chemotherapy (per cycle)	₹80,000 – ₹3,00,000	$960 – $3,600
Iron Chelation Therapy (per month)	₹15,000 – ₹50,000	$180 – $600
Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy	₹20,000 – ₹50,000	$240 – $600

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan use in Pediatric Hematologist treatment?

Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan uses advanced pediatric bone marrow transplantation protocols (allogeneic and autologous), modern chemotherapy regimens for childhood leukaemia and lymphoma, targeted therapy, iron chelation for thalassemia, and bone marrow biopsy diagnostics. International families can access virtual second opinions through Cancer Rounds.

2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan specialize in treating?

Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan specializes in childhood cancers, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, aplastic anemia, thalassemia, hemophilia, childhood bleeding disorders, and iron-deficiency anemia — making him a leading Pediatric Hematologist specialist in Istanbul, Turkey.

3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan?

Appointments with Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment from Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

5. What support is available for international patients?

International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Does Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan offer second opinions for Pediatric Hematologist cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for families who wish to review their child's diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Pediatric Hematologist specialist in Istanbul, Turkey.