Dr. Yasemin Altuner Torun

About Dr. Yasemin Altuner Torun

Dr. Yasemin Altuner Torun is a professional pediatric hematologist in Turkey. She has more than 20 Years of working experience in pediatric hematology in Turkey.
Dr. The main treatments offered in Torun include; Burkitt’s lymphoma, acute myeloid leukemia, thalassemia, developmental disorders, stem cell, etc.
She obtained her degree from a medical school at the Erciyes University. At present, She is a consultant Pediatric Haematologist at Istiniya University Hospital Liv Hospital located in Turkey.
Yasemin Altuner Torun is an experienced pediatric hematologist working in Turkey. She has practical experience in research work and to the best of her knowledge she has produced over forty research papers in different reputed journals.
Dr. Yasemin Altuner Torun who had established Erciyes University Thalassemia and Hemophilia Association for Hemophilia was the founding president.

Conditions treated by Dr. Yasemin Altuner Torun

Pediatric Onco-Hematology
Thalassemia
Hemophilia
Pediatric Blood Disorders
Childhood Leukemia
Lymphoma in Children
Sickle Cell Anemia
Bone Marrow Disorders
Pediatric Hematological Conditions

Area of Interest

Pediatric Hematology
Pediatric Oncology
Blood Disorders in Children
Hemophilia and Thalassemia Management
Childhood Cancer Research and Treatment

Qualification

Medical Degree: Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, 1997
Specialization in Pediatric Onco-Hematology: Department of Child Health and Diseases, Erciyes University

Work Experiences

Compulsory Service: Kayseri Training and Research Hospital (2008)
Chief Assistant, Child Health and Diseases, Kayseri (2008)
Clinical Chief, Child Health and Diseases, Kayseri (2011)
Established the Department of Child Health and Diseases at Kayseri
Associate Professor (2012), Health Sciences, Interuniversity Board
Education Officer, Kayseri Training and Research Hospital
Worked in Emel-Mehmet Tarman Pediatrics Clinic (Children's Onco-Hematology)
Chief and Founding Member: Erciyes Thalassemia and Hemophilia Association

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67 publications in international journals, 49 in national journals
485 citations from her publications

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Using a high-flow nasal cannula provides superior results to OxyMask delivery in moderate to severe bronchiolitis: a randomized controlled study. Ergul AB, Caliskan E, Samsa H, Gokcek I, Kaya A, Zararsiz GE, Torun YA.
The use of a chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing reduced catheter-related bloodstream infections caused by Gram-positive microorganisms. Ergul AB, Gokcek I, Ozcan A, Cetin S, Gultekin N, Torun YA.
Factors that predict disease severity in atopic dermatitis: The role of serum basal tryptase. Sahiner UM, Buyuktiryaki B, Gungor HE, Sahiner N, Turasan A, Torun YA, Sekerel BE.
The eyes of children with celiac disease. Karatepe Hashas AS, Altunel O, Duru N, Alabay B, Torun YA.

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (4)

Using a high-flow nasal cannula provides superior results to OxyMask delivery in moderate to severe bronchiolitis: a randomized controlled study. Ergul AB, Caliskan E, Samsa H, Gokcek I, Kaya A, Zararsiz GE, Torun YA.
Use of a chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing reduced catheter-related bloodstream infections caused by Gram-positive microorganisms. Ergul AB, Gokcek I, Ozcan A, Cetin S, Gultekin N, Torun YA.
Factors that predict disease severity in atopic dermatitis: The role of serum basal tryptase. Sahiner UM, Buyuktiryaki B, Gungor HE, Sahiner N, Turasan A, Torun YA, Sekerel BE.
The eyes of children with celiac disease. Karatepe Hashas AS, Altunel O, Duru N, Alabay B, Torun YA.

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PROCEDURES

Bone Marrow Transplant
Castleman Disease Treatment
Stem Cell Therapy

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A. Dr. Yasemin Altuner Torun is available for teleconsultation on the MediGence platform.

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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. Related medical treatment and procedures for blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system are the responsibility of a Hematologist. 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?

Here is a list of tests that are important prior to and during a consultation with a hematologist.

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

The tests namely Prothrombin time, Partial thromboplastin time help in checking you for clotting or bleeding disorders and are a good metric to know whether the treatments and medications are working well. The three blood cells, their characteristics and numbers are tracked through a test well known as a complete blood count. Blood disorders, bone marrow disorders, some cancers and infections in the bone marrow can be diagnosed and monitored via bone marrow biopsy.

When should you go to see a Hematologist?

When you have symptoms that indicate blood, bone marrow or lymphatic system related conditions then you are referred by your primary care doctor to visit a Hematologist. 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. Leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma (bone marrow, lymph nodes, or white blood cells) cancers also mean that you must get refer a Hematologist. Visiting the specialist should not be delayed at all when the symptoms start showing.

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