Prof. Dr. Tunc Fisgin

About Prof. Dr. Tunc Fisgin

Prof. Dr. Tunc Fisgin is a Senior Consultant Pediatric Hematologist with 29+ years of experience treating childhood blood disorders and cancers in Istanbul, Turkey. He is one of the most sought-after Pediatric Hematologist specialists for international families seeking advanced pediatric bone marrow transplantation, leukemia, and thalassemia treatment.

29+ years of dedicated practice in Pediatric Hematology and Pediatric Oncology
63 international peer-reviewed articles indexed on Web of Science, plus ~100 domestic scientific articles
Pioneered Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Units at Ondokuz Mayıs University and Medical Park Hospitals
Expert in pediatric BMT, stem cell therapy, leukemia, hemophilia, thalassemia, and apheresis procedures
Trusted by international pediatric patients from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia

Qualifications & Credentials

**Medical Degrees**

MD — Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey, 1992

Pediatrics Specialization — Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, 1999

Pediatric Hematology Subspecialty — Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, 2002

Professor of Pediatric Hematology — 2013

**Fellowships & Special Training**

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Training — Cincinnati Children's Hospital, USA

Advanced Apheresis & Stem Cell Therapy training

**Certifications & Accreditations**

Turkish Medical Council Registration

Member — Turkish Society of Pediatrics

Member — Turkish Society of Hematology

Member — Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association

Member — European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)

Areas of Expertise

**Major Conditions Treated**

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in children

Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia (AML)

Chronic Leukemia in children

Hodgkin's & Burkitt's Lymphoma

Aplastic Anemia

Thalassemia & Hemoglobinopathies

Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorders

Pediatric Solid Tumours

Lymphadenopathy

Hemangioma

**Sub-specialties**

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation: Allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical transplants — making him a leading Pediatric Hematologist specialist in Istanbul, Turkey for international families seeking the best pediatric BMT doctor in Turkey.

Stem Cell Therapy & Apheresis: Expertise in stem cell collection, processing, and apheresis procedures for paediatric patients.

Pediatric Oncology: Multi-line chemotherapy regimens for childhood leukaemia, lymphoma, and solid tumours.

**Advanced Procedures & Treatments**

Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)

Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation

Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation

Therapeutic Apheresis (Lenfaferez, Lökoferez)

Pediatric Chemotherapy Protocols

Newborn Hearing Screening

AFP & Tumour Marker Screening

Growth Hormone Testing

List of Disease and Treatment for which Prof. Dr. Tunc Fisgin can be consulted

Leukemia

Professional Experience

**Current Affiliation**

Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Medical Director & Director, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2014–Present)

**Past Affiliations**

Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey — Professor and Faculty Member (2013–Present)

Samsun Medical Park Hospital, Samsun, Turkey — Director, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2011–2013)

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey — Director, Sadettin Vasfi Baysal Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit (2009–2011)

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun — Deputy Chief Physician & Head of Procurement Commission (2006–2008)

Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital, Ankara, Turkey — Pediatric Hematology subspecialty trainee (1999–2002)

Kurtlar Health Center, Eregli, Zonguldak, Turkey — Medical Officer (1992–1995)

**Academic & Research Roles**

Professor — Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul

Reviewer — Turkish Journal of Hematology & Turkish Journal of Pediatric Hematology

**Key Achievements**

29+ years of pediatric hematology practice with hundreds of paediatric BMTs performed

Established multiple Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Units across Turkey

Author of 63 international Web of Science-indexed publications and ~100 domestic articles

High patient recommendation rate among international pediatric patients

Awards & Recognitions

**National & International Awards**

Information not publicly available.

**Professional Memberships**

Turkish Society of Pediatrics

Turkish Society of Hematology

Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association

European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)

Hemophilia Federation

Research & Publications

**Published Papers (Selected)**

Fisgin T, et al. "COVID-19 infection in children with cancer and stem cell transplant — a nationwide multi-centre study." Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 2021.

63 international Web of Science-indexed publications on pediatric leukaemia, BMT, thalassemia, and hemophilia (full list via Scopus / PubMed).

~100 domestic scientific articles and conference proceedings in Turkish journals.

**Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests**

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation outcomes

Stem cell therapy in childhood leukaemia and thalassemia

Apheresis procedures in paediatric patients

COVID-19 outcomes in paediatric oncology and transplant patients

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Pediatric Hematology Consultation	₹7,000 – ₹14,000	$85 – $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
Haploidentical BMT	₹55,00,000 – ₹95,00,000	$66,000 – $1,14,000
Pediatric Chemotherapy (per cycle)	₹80,000 – ₹3,00,000	$960 – $3,600
Therapeutic Apheresis	₹40,000 – ₹1,20,000	$480 – $1,440

*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. Tunc Fisgin use in Pediatric Hematologist treatment?

Prof. Dr. Tunc Fisgin uses advanced pediatric bone marrow transplantation protocols (allogeneic, autologous, haploidentical), modern stem cell therapy, therapeutic apheresis, and multi-line chemotherapy for childhood leukaemia, thalassemia, and aplastic anemia. International families can request virtual second opinions through Cancer Rounds.

2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. Tunc Fisgin specialize in treating?

Prof. Dr. Tunc Fisgin specializes in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), Hodgkin and Burkitt's lymphoma, aplastic anemia, thalassemia, hemophilia, paediatric solid tumours, and paediatric BMT — making him a leading Pediatric Hematologist specialist in Istanbul, Turkey.

3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. Tunc Fisgin?

Appointments with Prof. Dr. Tunc Fisgin 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. Tunc Fisgin?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. Tunc Fisgin, 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. Tunc Fisgin 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.