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Dr. Songul Serefhanoglu

Hematologist

Dr. Songul Serefhanoglu

Professor

15+ years of experience

Fellowship, Graduation
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Turkey - Turkey

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    Leukemia Multiple Myeloma

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Songul Serefhanoglu

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)
    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL)
    • Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML)
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)
    • Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
    • Aplastic Anaemia
    • Sickle Cell Anaemia
    • Thalassaemia
    • Bleeding and Coagulation Disorders
    • Iron Deficiency Anaemia
    • Polycythaemia and Thrombocytosis

    Sub-specialties

    • Stem Cell Transplantation: Internationally recognised expertise in peripheral hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, performing 100–120 transplants per year — a respected haematology specialist Istanbul Turkey for international patients seeking the best haematology doctor in India and abroad.
    • Leukaemia & Lymphoma: Specialist diagnosis and management of acute and chronic leukaemias and lymphomas.
    • Multiple Myeloma & Therapeutic Apheresis: Specialist therapy for plasma cell disorders and apheresis-based treatments.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
    • Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation
    • Chemotherapy for Haematological Malignancies
    • Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy
    • Therapeutic Apheresis
    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • CAR-T Cell Therapy Coordination
    • Comprehensive Leukaemia / Lymphoma Workup

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Elazığ, Turkey, 1994–2000
    • MD Internal Medicine (Specialisation) — İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey, 2001–2005
    • Sub-speciality in Haematology — Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, 2006–2009
    • Full Professor — Haematology

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialised training in Allogeneic and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation
    • Specialised training in Leukaemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma Management
    • Specialised training in Therapeutic Apheresis

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Association — Registered Practitioner
    • Turkish Society of Haematology — Member
    • Full Professor — Haematology

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital (ISU Medical Park) and Şişli Memorial Hospital — Senior Consultant Haematologist, Director and President of Adult Hematology Department, Istanbul, Turkey, 2019–Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Şişli Memorial Hospital — Associate Director, Department of Haematology, Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey, since 2019
    • Florence Nightingale Hospital — Consultant Haematologist, Istanbul, Turkey, since 2014
    • Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital — Director of Haematology Department, Istanbul, Turkey, 2009–2012
    • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine — Sub-specialty Trainee, Department of Haematology, Ankara, Turkey, 2006–2009
    • İnönü University Faculty of Medicine — Senior Resident in Internal Medicine, Malatya, Turkey, 2001–2005

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Full Professor — Haematology
    • Author of 18 international and 6 national peer-reviewed publications
    • 40 national congress presentations and 3 book chapters
    • Active researcher in stem cell transplantation and haematological malignancies

    Key Achievements

    • 19+ years of clinical experience in haematology
    • Performs 100–120 peripheral hematopoietic stem cell transplants per year (60–70 allogeneic, 40–50 autologous)
    • 18 international and 6 national peer-reviewed publications, 40 national presentations, 3 book chapters
    • Recipient of TUBITAK Science Award (3 times) and Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
    • Recognised "Best Doctor" by Istanbul Life magazine
    • Excellence in Hematology Award from the Turkish Society of Hematology

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