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Prof. Dr. Hilmi APAK

Prof. Dr. Hilmi APAK

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

40+ years experience TR

Prof. Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist specializing in pediatric oncology, pediatric benign tumours, and pediatric hematology. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine before completing his residency in Pediatrics and subsequently his subspecialty training in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Istanbul University and Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa. His career included serving as Head of the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Istanbul University, as well as a member of the Academic Board, alongside a period as Consultant Physician in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Liv Hospital, before joining Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. His research has focused extensively on pediatric leukemia, lymphoma, and hematologic disorders, resulting in a substantial body of international peer-reviewed publications, including work published in the journal Blood. He has served on the editorial board of the Turkish Archives of Pediatrics and is a former board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society and the Turkish Adolescent Association.

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

    Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

    1980–1986

  • Residency in Pediatrics

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa

    1989–1994

  • Subspecialty Training in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

    Istanbul University

    1994–2024

Academic & Administrative Roles

  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Specialist

    Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

    2023–Present

  • Consultant Physician: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

    Liv Hospital

    2013–2021

  • Head of Department

    Istanbul University, Department of Pediatrics

    2007–Present

  • Head of the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

    Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

    2002–2024

  • Member of the Academic Board

    Istanbul University, Department of Pediatrics

    2002–Present