Dr.Seçkin Çağırgan (Hematologist)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• Current: Professor and Head of Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation at MedicalPoint International Hospital and İzmir University of Economics (since 2012)
• Previously led the Hematology and BMT Center at Ege University (1988–2012)
• Extensive experience in hematologic malignancy management, stem cell transplantation, and apheresis techniques

Academic Contributions

• Mentors residents and fellows in hematology and transplantation
• Presented at national and international hematology and transplant conferences
• Engaged in research and registry work in therapeutic apheresis and transplantation outcomes

Areas of Expertise

• Leukemias: AML, ALL, CLL, CML with chemotherapy and transplant care
• Lymphomas: Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis and treatment
• Multiple myeloma: Targeted therapies and post-transplant management
• Aplastic anemia: Immunotherapy and transplant coordination
• Bone marrow transplantation: Both autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants
• Apheresis treatments: Plasmapheresis, photopheresis, therapeutic exchanges

Publications and Research

Prof. Çağırgan has authored 80+ publications, including:

• Studies on antifungal prophylaxis in high-risk patients with hematologic malignancies
• Case reports on mucormycosis in immunosuppressed AML patients
• Research detailing the needs and challenges in acute leukemia management in Turkey through a Delphi study
• Clinical trials on mobilization in elderly stem cell donors and consolidation therapies in myeloma

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Patient Care Philosophy

• Commits to compassionate, patient‑centered care with clear communication
• Prioritizes informed consent and shared decision‑making
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care involving oncologists, transplant teams, and support services
• Welcomes international patients via telemedicine and multilingual support
• Recognized for empathy, proactive monitoring, and structured follow‑up

Professional Affiliations

• Member, Turkish Medical Association
• Member, Turkish Society of Hematology
• Member, Turkish Society of Apheresis
• Member, European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)

FAQs

Is Dr. Seçkin Çağırgan board-certified?

Yes. He is certified in hematology and serves as full professor and department head at MedicalPoint.

What treatments does he provide?

He manages leukemias, lymphomas, myeloma, aplastic anemia, performs bone marrow transplants and therapeutic apheresis.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes, with telemedicine consultations and language support at MedicalPoint International Hospital.

How long is the typical hospital stay for transplant patients?

Typically 3–4 weeks, varying with treatment type and patient condition.

What languages does he speak?

He speaks Turkish and English. Additional interpreter services are available.

What types of blood cancers does he treat?

He treats acute and chronic leukemias, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and aplastic anemia.

Does he offer apheresis and cellular therapies?

Yes. He oversees plasmapheresis, photopheresis, and both autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation programs.