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Staff Physician – Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit

Feb 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 8 mos

- Provide comprehensive inpatient care for patients with hematologic malignancies, including daily assessment, treatment, and ongoing monitoring. - Manage patients before and after autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. - Provide inpatient care for patients receiving CAR-T cell therapy, including monitoring and management of treatment-related complications. - Participate in treatment selection and oversee the delivery and monitoring of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other systemic treatments. - Manage febrile neutropenia, transplant-related infections, and other infectious complications in immunocompromised patients. - Assess and manage adverse effects associated with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. - Coordinate specialist consultations and lead multidisciplinary case discussions to support clinical decision-making. - Prepare detailed medical reports in English, clearly documenting clinical histories, treatment courses, complications, and ongoing care plans. - Represent the clinical team in communications with the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT). - Contribute to the development and conduct of new clinical studies and ongoing departmental clinical trials and research.

Hospitalist

Jun 2019 - May 2023 • 3 yrs 11 mos

Provided on-call inpatient medical care within the Department of Medical Services at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital, Istanbul, working ten 16-hour shifts per month. • Assessed patients with new symptoms, acute medical concerns or clinical deterioration, initiating appropriate investigations and treatment. • Reviewed clinical findings, laboratory results and ongoing treatment plans to support patient management. • Coordinated care with nursing staff, attending physicians and specialist teams, escalating concerns when necessary. • Maintained clear medical records and communicated clinical updates during handovers to ensure continuity of care.

Clinical Trial Investigator in the Department of Medical Oncology

Jul 2020 - Feb 2023 • 2 yrs 7 mos

Managed the clinical and operational aspects of assigned oncology clinical trials across Acibadem Altunizade and Acibadem Atakent Hospitals. Conducted patient recruitment, pre-screening, screening, and eligibility assessments according to study inclusion and exclusion criteria. Provided inpatient and outpatient care for study participants, including treatment, response assessment, ongoing monitoring, and follow-up. Coordinated communication between investigators and sponsors, including weekly study presentations. Documented and reported adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs), supporting patient safety monitoring throughout the studies.