Professional Experience
Prof. Dr. İlhan’s long-standing career reflects leadership, innovation, and service in both academic and clinical hematology.
- Current Position: Hematologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital since January 2023
- Previous Roles:
- 50 years serving at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1972–2022)
- Senior academic and clinical roles in hematology and stem cell transplantation
- Member of the team performing Turkey’s first bone marrow stem cell transplant
- Extensive leadership in national and international hematology organizations
Academic Contributions
- Over 300 peer-reviewed publications indexed on PubMed, with more than 5,000 citations
- Active profile with over 500 publications and nearly 6,500 citations on ResearchGate
- Held leadership roles in professional societies, including:
- Regional President of European Society for Hemapheresis (ESFH)
- Founding President of Hemapheresis Society (2000)
- President of Turkish Hematology Association (since 2001)
- Founding President of Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Association (2008)
- Founding President of Geriatric Hematology Association (2011)
- Honorary President of World Apheresis Association Congress (2012)
- Founding President of the Stem Cell Foundation
- Key role in establishing the Turkish Stem Cell Donor Bank (TURKOK)
- Serving on multiple national boards and commissions related to transplantation, photopheresis-apheresis, cord blood, and stem cell research
- Earned Platinum-level Continuing Medical Education recognition from European Hematology Association
Areas of Expertise
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (autologous and allogeneic)
- Treatment of acute and chronic leukemias
- Management of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
- Treatment of aplastic anemia, immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
- Hypercoagulable and hereditary thrombophilia conditions
- Therapeutic apheresis and photopheresis
- Geriatric hematology, focusing on older patient care
Publications and Research
Prof. Dr. İlhan’s research output is extensive and influential in the field of hematology.
His work includes studies on leukemia treatment outcomes, real-world analyses of chronic myeloid leukemia, and clinical trials in hematological malignancies. It is accessible on platforms such as PubMed and ResearchGate, where he maintains a robust and active profile of publications.
Patient Care Philosophy
- Emphasizes early, precise diagnosis and evidence-based treatment plans
- Prioritizes cutting-edge treatment modalities such as stem cell transplantation and apheresis
- Focuses on individualized care, especially for geriatric and international patients
- Encourages patient education to enhance understanding and trust
Professional Affiliations
- Active member of the European Hematology Association
- Leadership positions in:
- European Society for Hemapheresis
- World Apheresis Association
- Turkish Hematology Association
- Stem Cell Foundation
- Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Association
- Geriatric Hematology Association
- Holds Platinum CME certification from the European Hematology Association
FAQs
- Is Prof. Dr. Osman İlhan board-certified?
- Yes, he is a fully certified hematologist and holds the academic rank of Professor in Hematology.
- What advanced treatments does he offer?
- He offers hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, lymphoma and leukemia chemotherapy, therapeutic apheresis, photopheresis, and advanced geriatric hematology treatments.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes, he is available for consultations at Private Koru Ankara Hospital and supports international patients in need of advanced hematology care.
- How long has he been practicing medicine?
- He has practiced for around 47 years, starting after his graduation in 1978.
- What languages does he speak?
- He is fluent in Turkish and also communicates effectively in English.
- Where is he currently practicing?
- Since January 2023, he practices at Private Koru Ankara Hospital in Ankara, Turkey.
