Hematologist ·
Medical Park Goztepe Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
46 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
Here are some of the many kinds of issues that patients are affected with treated by Dr. Mehmet Akin.:
A Hematologist manages the treatment of blood disorders and those of the lymphatic system. Leukemia, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma (bone marrow, lymph nodes, or white blood cells cancer) are the three types of cancers for which you must visit a Hematologist. Red blood cells and Hemoglobin related conditions such as thalassemia, sickle cell anemia and anemia are also the conditions for which a Hematologist should be approached.
We have outlined here some of the signs and symptoms which mean that a visit to Hematologist is needed.
You might have to visit a Hematologist when you are suffering from symptoms like persistent fatigue, fever and night sweats. Symptoms like shortness in breathing and weight loss that cannot be unexplained away by natural reasons can be a direction for you to visit a hematologist. Please consult a hematologist and not wait if you are seeing some of any of these symptoms.
Dr. Mehmet Akin's operating and consulting hours are from 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday and 9 am to 6 pm on all the weekdays till Saturday. The doctor's strength is in the varied and indepth experience, being well educated, skills and expertise.
Dr. Mehmet Akin performs the below mentioned popular procedures on the patient.
Blood related conditions are what are treated by the doctor and the procedures revolve around the same. When any procedure is performed to remove the abnormal tissue and the same is done with cold, heat, lasers, or chemicals. Among their area of specialty are bone marrow transplants and blood transfusion.
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Several blood and lymphatic system related disorders are researched upon and diagnosed by a Hematologist. Related medical treatment and procedures for blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system are the responsibility of a Hematologist. In maintaining the health conditions and interpreting the results of different tests, it is the Hematologists who work with several specialists. Sepsis, which is actually a reaction to an infection and Hemophilia, a name for a genetic blood clotting disorder are managed and treated by a Hematologist as well.
We bring to you the tests that are usually recommended before and during a Hematologist consultation.
Prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time are tests that check you for clotting and bleeding disorders. All three blood cells related characteristics and numbers are monitored through a test called as a complete blood count. A test known as a bone marrow biopsy is how bone marrow disorders, blood disorders, some cancers and infections in the bone marrow can be easily not just diagnosed but monitored too.
Post tests and consultation with your primary care physician you could be referred to a Hematologist if the doctor realises that your conditions are linked to blood, bone marrow or lymphatic system. Sickle cell anemia, when red blood cells are shaped like sickle, crescent moon and Anemia, having less red blood cells are both reasons for you to confer with a Hematologist. A referral to a Hematologist is imminent when you are suffering from either leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma (bone marrow, lymph nodes, or white blood cells) cancers Visiting the specialist should not be delayed at all when the symptoms start showing.
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Last Reviewed - June 2026
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