Hasan Atilla Ozkan

Hasan Atilla Ozkan is a hematologist–oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He is the President of the Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Association. Dr. Ozkan treats complex bone marrow transplants and malignant blood diseases.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Ozkan treats aggressive blood cancers and bone marrow disorders. He treats conditions including myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. The doctor uses allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplantation. These therapies replace damaged blood-forming cells with healthy ones from a donor or the patient.

He performs specialized diagnostics like bone marrow biopsy and HLA-typing to guide treatment. HLA-typing is a genetic test used to match patients with bone marrow donors. Dr. Ozkan also incorporates clinical phytotherapy — the use of plant-derived medications — to support patient care.

Academic & Clinical Career

Dr. Ozkan is a Professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine. He has held several leadership and academic roles throughout his career:

• 2020–Present — Professor, Yeditepe University, Department of Internal Medicine
• 2015–2020 — Associate Professor, Yeditepe University, Department of Internal Medicine
• 2014–2015 — Assistant Professor, Yeditepe University, Department of Internal Medicine
• 2011–2013 — Hematology Specialist, Private Anadolu Health Center Bone Marrow Transplant Center
• 2007–2011 — Hematology Specialist, Bursa Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital
• 2003–2007 — Hematology Subspecialist, Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• 1998–2003 — Research Assistant, Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• 1998 (May–September) — Practitioner, Dr. Salaha Health Center, Rize

Education & Training

Dr. Ozkan completed his medical degree at Hacettepe University in 1997. He then pursued dual specializations at Uludağ University. The doctor earned his internal medicine degree in 2003. He completed his hematology subspecialty training in 2007.

Certifications & Professional Recognition

He holds several certifications in modern hematological techniques. In 2011, he received the Young Researcher Award at the 6th Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Congress. His formal certifications include:

• Autologous and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation Certificate
• Clinical Phytotherapy Application Certificate
• Flow Cytometry Experience Certificate
• EBMT Stem Cell Transplantation Course

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Association (Current President)
• European Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Turkish Hematology Association (Full Member, No: 893)
• Geriatric Hematology Association
• Hematological Oncology Association
• Turkish Medical Chamber