Yasemin Altuner Torun
Specialty: Pediatric hematologist
Experience: 26 years
Clinic: LIV Hospitals
Admission fee: To be clarified
About doctor Yasemin Altuner Torun
Yasemin Altuner Torun is an experienced hematologist in Turkey. The doctor specializes in the treatment of blood diseases in children, including leukemia, lymphoma, thalassemia, hemophilia and other pathologies. In addition, Yasemin Torun actively researches and puts into practice the methods of regenerative medicine. She is exploring the possibility of treating cancer with mesenchymal stem cells.
In addition to clinical practice, Yasemin Altuner Torun is engaged in scientific activities. Her main areas of research are umbilical vein-derived endothelial culture, rat embryo culture, and mesenchymal stem cells.
Dr. Torun is also interested in complementary and traditional medicine. She studied at Yildirim Beyazit University, where she received a certificate in herbal medicine and ozone therapy, approved by the Ministry of Health. Yasemin Altuner has expertise in the application of herbal medicine and diet therapy in the care of children undergoing cancer treatment.
Professional experience
- 1998 – Assistant Doctor of Medical Sciences, Erciyes University, Department of Children’s Child Health and Diseases;
- 2004 – Specialist, Assistant Doctor of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Department of Child Health and Diseases, Hematology Division;
- 2008 – Specialist, Department of Pediatric Hematology, Kayseri Training and Research Hospital;
- 2010 – Chief Assistant for Pediatric Diseases, Kayseri Teaching and Research Hospital;
- 2011 – Head of Clinic, Kayseri Teaching and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases;
- 2011 – Clinical and Administrative Officer, Kayseri Teaching and Research Hospital for Pediatrics;
- 2011 – Education Specialist, Kayseri City Hospital;
- 2012 – Specialist at the Kayseri Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology;
- 2012 – Associate Professor at the Kayseri Teaching and Research Hospital.
Doctor’s specialty
The main areas of clinical practice and scientific activity of Dr. Yasemin Altuner Torun are the following:
- T-cell lymphoma;
- acute lymphoblastic leukemia;
- chronic lymphocytic leukemia;
- thrombocytopenia;
- aplastic anemia;
- thalassemia;
- Burkitt’s lymphoma;
- hemophilia;
- regenerative medicine;
- cell therapy;
- mesenchymal stem cell therapy.
Doctor’s education
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1997
Bachelor of Medicine, Erciyes University;
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1997
Master of Medical Faculty, Erciyes University;
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2004
Specialization in Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University;
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2008
Specialization in Pediatric Oncohematology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University;
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2012
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Kayseri Training and Research Hospital.
Membership in medical associations
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One of the founders and head of the of Erciyes Thalassemia and Hemophilia Association for Hemophilia.
Achievements and awards
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Chief researcher and supervisor of 41 research projects;
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67 publications in international and 49 publications in national peer-reviewed journals;
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13 awards at various medical congresses and symposiums;
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Speaker and active participant of national and international congresses and courses.
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