Ceyhun Bozkurt

Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist. He is the Clinical Director at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. Prof. Bozkurt is a member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP). He also belongs to the European Bone Marrow Transplant Group (EBMT).

Clinical Focus and Treatment Expertise

Prof. Bozkurt treats childhood blood disorders and complex cancers. He treats acute lymphoblastic leukemia and various hematological malignancies. The doctor also treats childhood solid tumors. These tumors include neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and Ewing's sarcoma.

The physician performs procedures to treat these life-threatening conditions. He carries out both HLA-matched and haploidentical stem cell transplantations. Prof. Bozkurt also provides CAR T-cell therapy for refractory cases. This therapy helps the immune system fight cancer.

Dr. Bozkurt provides specialized oncology treatments, including:

• Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from related and unrelated donors
• Intraarterial chemotherapy for localized tumor treatment
• Immunotherapy for pediatric sarcomas
• Diagnostics including bone marrow biopsy and HLA-typing

Professional Roles and Experience

Prof. Bozkurt leads the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic at Medical Park Bahcelievler. He has held this clinical director role since 2017. He also is the Vice Director of the hospital's Stem Cell Transplant Unit. Previously, he was the Administrative Chief at Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Hospital.

• 2017–Present – Clinical Director, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
• 2014–2017 – Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Specialist, Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital
• 2012–2014 – Administrative Chief, Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Hospital
• 2011 – Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, Ankara Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Hospital
• 2004–2014 – Pediatric Oncology Specialist, Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Hospital
• 2004 – Pediatric Oncology Department, Ankara Oncology Hospital
• 1996–2000 – Pediatrics Specialist, Çorum/Sungurlu State Hospital
• 1995–1996 – Military service
• 1989–1990 – Compulsory service, Edirne/Keşan/Suluca Health Care Center

Advanced International Training

Dr. Bozkurt completed international observerships to refine his skills. In 2009, he trained at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Ohio. This training focused on pediatric stem cell transplantation. He also studied at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard University.

• 2010 – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard University – Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
• 2008–2009 – Cincinnati Children's Hospital, USA – Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation
• 2008 – Gülhane Military Medical Academy – Children’s Bone Marrow Transplantation

Education and Academic Background

Dr. Bozkurt graduated from the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1989. After graduation, he earned two distinct specializations during his training. He first specialized in pediatrics in 1995. Later, he completed a second specialization in pediatric oncology in 2004.

• 2019 – Titular Professor, Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
• 2012 – Associate Professor and Hematology-Oncology Specialist
• 2000–2004 – Specialization in Pediatric Oncology, Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Hospital
• 1990–1995 – Specialization in Pediatrics, Dr. Sami Ulus Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital
• 1989 – Medical Degree, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Research, Publications and Recognition

Prof. Bozkurt has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals. His research covers bone marrow transplantation and childhood immunodeficiency. He also investigates techniques in hematopoietic stem cell therapy.

• International Pediatric Oncology Group (SIOP)
• European Bone Marrow Transplant Group (EBMT)
• Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group Association (TPOG)
• National Pediatrics Association
• Turkish Pediatric Hematology Group, Pediatric KIT Subgroup