Dr. Nevin Yalman

About Dr. Nevin Yalman

Dr. Nevin Yalman is a Senior Consultant Pediatric Hematologist and Pediatric Oncologist with over 39 years of experience caring for children with blood disorders and cancers in Istanbul, Turkey. A globally respected name in pediatric bone marrow transplantation, she is a trusted Pediatric Hematologist for international families seeking advanced childhood cancer and stem cell therapy in Turkey.

39+ years of clinical experience in Pediatric Hematology and Pediatric Oncology
Founding Faculty Member of a Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre and pioneer of stem cell therapy programs in Turkey
Author of 60+ peer-reviewed publications with 1,150+ citations on leukemia, aplastic anemia, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Special expertise in pediatric BMT, severe aplastic anemia, primary immunodeficiency, and stem cell therapy of pediatric inflammatory diseases
Multilingual practitioner — fluent in English and German — with extensive experience treating international pediatric patients

Qualifications & Credentials

**Medical Degrees**

MD — Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1981

Pediatrician (Specialization in Pediatrics) — Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1985

Specialist in Pediatric Hematology — Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2001

**Fellowships & Special Training**

Bone Marrow Transplantation in Immunodeficiencies & Hematologic Diseases — Universität Ulm, Germany

Pediatric Immunology, Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation — University of Zürich, Switzerland

Developmental Neurology Training — Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Germany

**Certifications & Accreditations**

Turkish Medical Council Registration

Member — Turkish Society of Hematology

Member — Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association

Areas of Expertise

**Major Conditions Treated**

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in children

Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia (AML)

Severe Aplastic Anemia

Hodgkin & Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in children

Thalassemia & Sickle Cell Disease

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders

Hereditary Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes

Childhood Solid Tumours

Bleeding & Clotting Disorders in children

**Sub-specialties**

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

Stem Cell Therapy of Pediatric Inflammatory Diseases: Advanced hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for refractory autoimmune and inflammatory conditions in children.

HLA & Bone Marrow Donor Coordination: Expert in donor matching, HLA typing, and coordination of unrelated/related donor transplants for international pediatric patients.

**Advanced Procedures & Treatments**

Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)

Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation

Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation

Pediatric Chemotherapy Protocols (multi-line)

Immunosuppressive Therapy for Aplastic Anemia

Targeted Therapy for Pediatric Leukemias

Supportive Care & Infection Management Post-BMT

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Nevin Yalman can be consulted

Neuroblastoma

Professional Experience

**Current Affiliation**

Yeditepe University Hospitals, Istanbul, Turkey — Faculty Member, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation (Present)

**Past Affiliations**

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey — Faculty Member, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology (2006–Present)

İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey — Founding Faculty Member, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre (2017–2018)

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey — Bone Marrow Bank Transplantation Coordination Patient Manager (2006–2009)

Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey — Head of Department of Pediatrics (2002–2006)

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, Istanbul, Turkey — Pediatric Hematology Faculty (1990–2001)

Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Pediatrician (1987–1988)

Urfa Viranşehir Public Hospital, Turkey — Head Physician, Pediatrician (1985–1986)

**Academic & Research Roles**

Professor — Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Founding Faculty — Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre, İnönü University

**Key Achievements**

39+ years of pediatric hematology practice with thousands of children treated for leukemia, aplastic anemia, and inherited blood disorders

61 indexed publications with 2,737 reads and 1,152 citations on ResearchGate

Pioneered pediatric bone marrow transplantation programs at multiple Turkish university centres

Trusted by international pediatric patients from Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia

Awards & Recognitions

**National & International Awards**

Information not publicly available.

**Professional Memberships**

Turkish Society of Hematology

Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association

European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)

Research & Publications

**Published Papers (Selected)**

Oguz FS, Yalman N, Diler S, et al. "HLA-DRB1*15 and pediatric aplastic anemia." Tissue Antigens. 2002;60(2):169–172.

Dorak MT, Oguz FS, Yalman N, et al. "A male-specific increase in the HLA-DRB4 (DR53) frequency in high-risk and relapsed childhood ALL." Leukemia Research. 2002.

Yalman N, et al. "Detection of BCR/ABL transcripts by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia: incidence and clinical features." Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Journal.

61 peer-reviewed indexed publications on pediatric hematology, BMT, and HLA associations in childhood leukemia (1,152+ citations).

**Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests**

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation outcomes

Stem cell therapy in pediatric inflammatory and autoimmune diseases

HLA associations in childhood acute leukemia

Aplastic anemia and inherited bone marrow failure syndromes

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Pediatric Hematology Consultation	₹8,000 – ₹15,000	$95 – $180
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
HLA Typing & Donor Matching	₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000	$480 – $1,800

*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. Nevin Yalman use in Pediatric Hematologist, Pediatric Oncologist treatment?

Dr. Nevin Yalman uses advanced pediatric bone marrow transplantation protocols, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, HLA-matched donor coordination, and modern multi-line chemotherapy regimens for childhood leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. Virtual second opinions for international families are available — contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised technology overview.

2. What conditions does Dr. Nevin Yalman specialize in treating?

Dr. Nevin Yalman specializes in pediatric blood cancers and disorders including childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children, severe aplastic anemia, thalassemia, primary immunodeficiencies, and inherited bone marrow failure syndromes. She is widely sought as a Pediatric Hematologist specialist in Istanbul, Turkey for paediatric BMT and stem cell therapy.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Nevin Yalman?

Appointments with Dr. Nevin Yalman 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. Nevin Yalman?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Nevin Yalman, 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. Nevin Yalman offer second opinions for Pediatric Hematologist, Pediatric Oncologist 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 & Pediatric Oncologist in Istanbul, Turkey.