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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr Metin Demirkaya

Please have a look at the various types of conditions treated by Dr. Metin Demirkaya,:

  • Thalassemia
  • Various Autoimmune Diseases
  • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Lymphoma
  • Spinal Injury
  • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AMI)
  • Orthopedic Conditions
  • Congenital Neutropenia
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Hematological Disorders
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Sickle Cell Disease

These doctors are known to manage the treatment of blood disorders and those of the lymphatic system i.e., vessels and lymph nodes. Your primary care physician refers you to a Hematologist even when you are suffering from the three cancers i.e., Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma and Lymphoma. 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.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Metin Demirkaya

The following symptoms and signs indicate the conditions which may lead you to consult a Hematologist.

  • Hemophilia
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Leukemia and Lymphoma
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis

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. It is wise to not let your health condition worsen and visit a hematologist at the earliest.

Operating hours of Dr Metin Demirkaya

Are you looking to consult and/or get operated upon by Dr. Metin Demirkaya? Then please visit from 9 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday and 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday. The skills and expertise of the doctor in the specialty is an added bonus with vast experience and indepth education.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Metin Demirkaya

Dr. Metin Demirkaya performs the below mentioned popular procedures on the patient.

  • Bone Marrow Transplant

Blood related conditions are what are treated by the doctor and the procedures revolve around the same. Ablation therapy is routinely done by Hematologists wherein abnormal tissue is removed by making use of heat, cold, lasers, or chemicals. Among their area of specialty are bone marrow transplants and blood transfusion.

Qualification

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty -1999
  • Uludag University School of Medicine, Child Health and Diseases AD- 1999-2004

Past Experiences

  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatrics- Assistant Doctor 1999-2004
  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics- Chief Physician 2004-2005
  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Oncology Specialization Training 2005-2010
  • GATA Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic / Bone Marrow Transplantation Center 2010-2011 (Due to military service)
  • Ministry of Health İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic 2011-2013 (Due to the State Service Obligation)
  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Oncology Associate Professor Dr- 2013
  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor, 2013-2017
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RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (3)

  • A prospective follow-up of quality of life, depression, and anxiety in children with lymphoma and solid tumors.
  • Successful treatment of multiresistant Achromobacter xylosoxidans bacteremia in a child with acute myeloid leukemia.
  • The Outcome Of Childhood ALL in a Single Center From Türkiye: The Results Of 11 Years Experience With ALL BFM 90 And 95 Trials.

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PROCEDURES

  • Bone Marrow Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Metin Demirkaya have?
Dr. Metin Demirkaya is a specialized Hematologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Ankara, Turkey.
Does Dr. Metin Demirkaya offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Metin Demirkaya have?
Dr. Metin Demirkaya is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20+ Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Hematologist

What does a Hematologist do?

It is the work of a Hematologist to diagnose and research blood disorders and lymphatic system disorders. It is a Hematologist who resolves your issues with blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system either through medical treatment or procedures. They help in monitoring your health condition and interpret the results and in this process they do work in coordination with some other specialists as well. A Hematologist also treats you for conditions like Sepsis, an infection reaction and Hemophilia, blood clotting disorder which is genetic.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Hematologist?

We bring to you the tests that are usually recommended before and during a Hematologist consultation.

  • Arranging a Blood Test
  • Hematocrit and Platelets
  • Full Blood Count Testing
  • White Blood Cells (WBC) Testing
  • Hemoglobin Testing
  • Blood Glucose Testing
  • Red Blood Cells (RBC) Testing
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Testing
  • Mono Screening
  • Cholesterol Testing

To keep a check on how well the treatments, medications are working and also the details of the bleeding disorders or clotting disorders, Prothrombin time and Partial thromboplastin time tests are performed. The test called as complete blood count helps the doctor to monitor your disease via all three blood cells. 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.

When should you go to see a Hematologist?

The doctor recommends tests and basis those tests and consultation, and refers you to a Hematologist in case the symptoms and test results suggest a blood disorder or a condition of the bone marrow or lymphatic system. Also, when you have anemia, which means low red blood cells or sickle cell anemia, sickle shaped red blood cells then too it warrants a visit or a consultation 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 As soon as the symptoms become more obvious you must go to see this specialist.