Sebnem Izmir Guner

Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner is a hematologist-oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with expertise in adult bone marrow transplantation. She has authored over 19 international articles and received multiple university and conference awards. The doctor specializes in treating blood disorders including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

Specialization & Clinical Focus

Prof. Dr. Güner focuses on malignant and non-malignant hematology. She performs procedures to treat blood cancers and various blood-related conditions. The specialist treats cases of:

• Leukemia and lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma
• Aplastic anemia — a condition where the body stops producing enough new blood cells
• Thrombocytopenia — a condition characterized by low blood platelet counts
• Hemophilia and coagulation disorders

Her therapeutic expertise includes allogenic bone marrow transplantation from both related and unrelated donors. She also performs haploidentical stem cell transplantation and therapeutic apheresis. Therapeutic apheresis is a process that filters abnormal components out of the blood. The doctor uses biological therapy and chemotherapy protocols tailored to leukemia and lymphoma patients.

Professional Achievements

Prof. Dr. Güner has established and directed several medical units in Turkey. She founded the Hematology Clinic at Istanbul Education and Research Hospital. She also established the Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Centers at Medicalpark Bahçelievler and Kolon International Hospital. Her work has contributed to setting national standards for therapeutic apheresis and hematological care.

Work Experience

• 2019–2024 — Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, Memorial Şişli Hospital
• 2016–2018 — Founder and Responsible Physician, Hematology Clinic, Kolon International Hospital
• 2010–2016 — Founder and Responsible Physician, Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, Medicalpark Bahçelievler
• 2006–2010 — Founder and Responsible Physician, Hematology Clinic, Istanbul Education and Research Hospital
• 2000–2003 — Internal Medicine Specialist, Istanbul Education and Research Hospital

Education & Training

• 1993 — Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine — Medical Degree
• 2000 — Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine — Internal Medicine Residency
• 2006 — Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine — Hematology Subspecialty Training
• 2017 — Associate Professor title
• 2023 — Professor title

Academic Research & Recognition

Prof. Dr. Güner contributes to medical science and education by training research assistants and students. She speaks English and German. Her academic portfolio includes:

• Over 19 articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Over 18 articles in national peer-reviewed journals
• 51 presentations at national scientific meetings published in proceedings
• Over 18 presentations at international academic meetings
• Recipient of more than three academic awards from universities and medical congresses

Memberships

The doctor serves on the boards of domestic hematology associations. She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association (TMA). This organization promotes professional competence and public healthcare standards in Turkey.