What does a Hematologist do?

A hematologist deals with the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including different types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, anemia etc.

What are the typical symptoms of a blood related disorder?

Typical symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, Trouble concentrating from lack of oxygenated blood in the brain, Muscle weakness, Fast heartbeat etc.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Hematologist?

The investigations include Full Blood Count Testing, White Blood Cells (WBC) Testing, Red Blood Cells (RBC) Testing, Hemoglobin Testing, Hematocrit and Platelets, Mono Screening, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Testing, and Renal Profiling.

Can a hematologist diagnose cancer?

Hematologic tests aid in the diagnosis of blood diseases such as anemia, certain cancers of the blood and inflammatory diseases, and also help monitor blood loss and infection.

Can blood cancers be cured?

Most of them are curable as it all depends upon the type of blood cancer the patient is suffering from.

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About Dr. Burhan Ferhanoglu

Dr. Burhan Ferhanoğlu is a hematologist with 40+ years of experience.
He is a member of the Turkish Society of Hematology, International Society of Hematology, European Hematology Association, American Society of Hematology and European Bone Marrow Transplantation Society.
He graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1978, completed his residency in internal medicine from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1982 and fellowship in hematology from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1988.
Dr. Burhan has conducted studies at the department of hematology and oncology at the University of Texas in 1990 and 1991.
He made investigations at the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle in 1992.
He has bagged many awards due to his contribution in the medical field.

Medical Problems

For which Dr. Burhan Ferhanoglu can be consulted

Sickle Cell Disease
Multiple Myeloma
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Pure Red Cell Aplasia
Polycythemia Vera

Chronic Leukemias (CLL)
Organ-Specific Cancers
Urinary Reflux to the Kidney
Bone and soft tissue tumors
Leukemias

Other Cytopenias
Hereditary Thrombophilia
Acute Leukemias
Thrombophilia
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Medical Procedures

Performed by Dr. Burhan Ferhanoglu

Immunotherapy
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Chemotherapy Administration
Stem Cell Transplantation
Blood Transfusion

Complete Blood Count
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Flow Cytometry
Cytogenetic Analysis
Molecular Genetic Testing

Location

American Hospital, Istanbul Istanbul, Turkey

Fellowship, 1988, Istanbul University, Istanbul

Graduation, 1978, Istanbul University, Istanbul

• Second rank award in Turkish Society of Hematology 32nd National Hematology Congress, Antalya, 2006 • Best abstract award in “4th Aegean Hematology-Oncology Symposium”, Rhodes, Greece, September 21-24, 2017 • Roche Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma” award. (Turkish Society of Hematology Roche Industry Award) in the Turkish Society of Hematology 32nd National Hematology Congress, Antalya, 2006. • “TSH Clinical Laboratory Hematology” award in Turkish Society of Hematology 30th National Hematology Congress, İstanbul, 2003.