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Prof. Dr. Buket Erel Del Castello

Pediatric Hematologist

Prof. Dr. Buket Erel Del Castello

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35+ years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation
Yeditepe University Healthcare Institutions, Istanbul - Turkey

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    Leukemia Blood Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Buket Erel Del Castello

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Childhood Leukemia (ALL, AML, CML)
    • Pediatric Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
    • Anaemia (Iron Deficiency, Vitamin Deficiency)
    • Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathies
    • Bleeding and Clotting Disorders in Children
    • Hemophilia
    • Aplastic Anemia
    • Childhood Solid Tumours (in coordination with oncology)
    • General Child Health and Disease

    Sub-specialties

    • Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation: Stem cell transplantation for childhood leukemia and inflammatory diseases — a sought-after Pediatric Hematologist specialist Istanbul Turkey for international families.
    • Childhood Leukaemia & Lymphoma Care: Diagnosis, chemotherapy, and long-term follow-up for pediatric blood cancers.
    • Anaemia & Bleeding Disorders: Comprehensive management of pediatric iron deficiency, hemophilia, and clotting disorders.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation (Autologous and Allogeneic)
    • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Therapy
    • Pediatric Chemotherapy Protocols
    • Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
    • Iron Chelation Therapy
    • Coagulation Disorder Management

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD — Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Health and Diseases, Ankara, Turkey, 1989
    • Postgraduate — Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Health and Diseases, Ankara, Turkey, 2000
    • Pediatric Hematology Specialisation — Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Health and Diseases, Izmir, Turkey, 2006

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine — Ege University Faculty of Medicine
    • Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation — Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Association — Registered Practitioner
    • Turkish Hematology Association — Member
    • Aegean Leukemia Children Association — Member
    • Ege University Faculty of Medicine — Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Commission Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Yeditepe University Healthcare Institutions, Istanbul, Turkey — Senior Consultant Pediatric Hematologist (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital, Stem Cell Transplantation Unit, Izmir, Turkey — Faculty Member

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Faculty Member — Aegean Faculty Members Association (Former Board Member)
    • Commission Member — Ege University Faculty of Medicine Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Commission

    Key Achievements

    • 35+ years of experience in pediatric hematology
    • 61 professional publications, 47 international, 4 Turkish, and 2 book chapters
    • Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (Knighthood) — awarded by the President of Italy
    • International Rotary 2440th Regional Vocational Award, 2nd place (2013)

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