Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt

Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt

Pediatric Hematologist

21+ years of experience

Medical Park, Bahcelievler Hospital, Istanbul – Turkey Medical Park, Bahcelievler Hospital, Istanbul – Turkey

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About Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt

Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt is a Senior Consultant Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist with over 21 years of experience caring for children with cancer, leukemia, and bone marrow transplantation needs in Istanbul, Turkey. With observerships at Cincinnati Children’s and Harvard Dana Farber, he is among the most internationally trained Pediatric Hematologist specialists for international families seeking advanced pediatric oncology and BMT care in Turkey.

  • 21+ years of clinical experience in pediatric hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplantation
  • Observerships at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, USA (2008–2009) and Harvard Dana Farber / Boston Children’s Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (2010)
  • Author of 40+ peer-reviewed articles on pediatric hematology-oncology
  • Associate Professor (2012) and Professor (2019) — Faculty of Medicine
  • Active member of SIOP, EBMT, and the Turkish Society of Hematology

Qualifications & Credentials

**Medical Degrees**
  • MD — Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1989
  • Specialization in Pediatric Oncology — Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics, Children's Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, 2004
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Subspecialization — Gülhane Military Medical Academy Pediatric BMT Unit, Ankara, Turkey, 2008
  • Associate Professor — 2012
  • Professor — 2019
  • **Fellowships & Special Training**
  • Observership — Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Ohio, USA, 2008–2009
  • Observership in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology — Harvard Dana Farber / Boston Children's Hospital, Massachusetts, USA, 2010
  • Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation training — Ankara Child Health Diseases and Hematology-Oncology Hospital BMT Unit, Turkey, 2011
  • **Certifications & Accreditations**
  • Turkish Medical Council Registration
  • Member — International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)
  • Member — European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
  • Member — Turkish Society of Hematology
  • Areas of Expertise

    **Major Conditions Treated**
  • Childhood Cancers (general)
  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
  • Hodgkin's & Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in children
  • Pediatric Brain Tumours
  • Pediatric Solid Tumours (Wilms, Neuroblastoma, Sarcoma)
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Thalassemia & Hemoglobinopathies
  • Childhood Bleeding Disorders
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • **Sub-specialties**
  • Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation: Allogeneic and autologous BMT for childhood leukemia, lymphoma, and inherited disorders — making him a leading Pediatric Hematologist specialist in Istanbul, Turkey for international families seeking the best pediatric BMT doctor abroad.
  • Pediatric Neuro-Oncology: Harvard / Dana Farber-trained care for childhood brain tumours.
  • Pediatric Solid Tumours: Multidisciplinary management of Wilms tumour, neuroblastoma, and pediatric sarcomas.
  • **Advanced Procedures & Treatments**
  • Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)
  • Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • High-Dose Chemotherapy with Stem Cell Rescue
  • Pediatric Chemotherapy Protocols
  • Targeted Therapy for Pediatric Leukemia
  • Iron Chelation Therapy for Thalassemia
  • Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy
  • Lumbar Puncture & Intrathecal Chemotherapy
  • Professional Experience

    **Current Affiliation**
  • Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Clinical Director, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit; Deputy Director, Stem Cell Transplantation Unit (2014–Present)
  • İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey — Lecturer / Faculty, Department of Child Health and Diseases (2017–Present)
  • **Past Affiliations**
  • Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital, Ankara, Turkey — Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic Administrative Chief (2012–2014)
  • Ankara Child Health Diseases and Hematology-Oncology Hospital, Ankara, Turkey — BMT Unit (2011)
  • Harvard Dana Farber / Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, USA — Observer, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (2010)
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Ohio, USA — Observer (2008–2009)
  • Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey — Pediatric BMT Unit Subspecialty Trainee (2008)
  • Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics, Children's Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey — Pediatric Oncology Specialty Trainee (2004)
  • **Academic & Research Roles**
  • Professor — İstinye University Faculty of Medicine (2019–Present)
  • Associate Professor — 2012
  • Author — 40+ peer-reviewed articles on pediatric hematology-oncology and BMT
  • **Key Achievements**
  • 21+ years of pediatric hematology-oncology clinical practice
  • 40+ peer-reviewed publications on childhood cancer and BMT
  • Trained at Cincinnati Children's and Harvard Dana Farber — rare US-trained pediatric oncology credential
  • Clinical Director of one of Istanbul's leading Pediatric BMT units
  • Awards & Recognitions

    **National & International Awards**
  • Information not publicly available.
  • **Professional Memberships**
  • International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)
  • European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
  • Turkish Society of Hematology
  • Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology
  • Research & Publications

    **Published Papers (Selected)**
  • 40+ peer-reviewed publications on pediatric hematology-oncology, childhood leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumours, and bone marrow transplantation in national and international journals (full list via PubMed / Scopus).
  • **Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests**
  • Pediatric bone marrow transplantation outcomes
  • Childhood leukaemia and lymphoma treatment protocols
  • Pediatric neuro-oncology — childhood brain tumours
  • Pediatric solid tumour multidisciplinary care
  • Estimated Treatment Costs

    Procedure / ConsultationEstimated Cost (INR)Estimated Cost (USD)
    Pediatric Hematology-Oncology 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
    Pediatric Solid Tumour Surgery + Chemo (full course)₹6,00,000 – ₹15,00,000$7,200 – $18,000
    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 Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt use in Pediatric Hematologist treatment?

    Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt uses advanced pediatric bone marrow transplantation protocols (allogeneic and autologous), high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell rescue, modern targeted therapy and immunotherapy, and Harvard Dana Farber-aligned protocols for pediatric brain tumours and solid tumours. International families can access virtual second opinions through Cancer Rounds.

    2. What conditions does Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt specialize in treating?

    Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt specializes in childhood cancers, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, pediatric brain tumours, Wilms tumour, neuroblastoma, sarcomas, aplastic anemia, thalassemia, and childhood bleeding disorders — making him a leading Pediatric Hematologist specialist in Istanbul, Turkey.

    3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt?

    Appointments with Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt 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 Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt?

    Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt, 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 Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt 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.

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