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Apr 14, 2025
Hydrocephalus
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Sezer Saglam
Clinical oncologist
Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.
Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.
Certification & Accreditation
ASCO
ESMO
Personal Information
Date of birth: 1968
Professional Experience
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
Medical Oncology Department
Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)
Education:
He became Professor (22/April/2016)
Medical Oncology
Attending Phys. in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005, 2009)
Istanbul University Oncology Institute,
Department of Medical Oncology
Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December 2004)
Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty
Hemodialysis Training (May 1996-January 1997)
Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)
Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
Ege University Medical Faculty (1985 - 1991)
Professional Experience
November 2001 – today
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
February 1999 - November 2001
Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital
American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/Istanbul
April 1997- October 1998
Bayraktar Dialysis Center
Güngören/Istanbul
Memberships
Turkish Medical Oncology Association
ENET (European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)
ESMO
ASCO
Procedures performed by the doctor
ChemotherapyImmunotherapyChemotherapy for uterine cancerChemotherapy for gallbladder cancerChemotherapy for ovarian cancerChemotherapy for uterine cancerImmunotherapy for breast cancerChemotherapy for colon cancerChemotherapy for breast cancerChemotherapy for pancreatic cancerChemotherapy for stomach cancerImmunotherapy for lung cancerImmunotherapy for kidney cancerCryotherapy for kidney cancerChemotherapy for kidney cancerChemotherapy for testicular cancerChemotherapy for lung cancerChemotherapy for prostate cancerChemotherapy for larynx cancerChemotherapy for liver cancerChemotherapy for SarcomasChemotherapy for esophageal carcinomaChemotherapy for Brain TumorHormone therapyPET/CTBiopsyCT (computer tomography)PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA)MRI of one areaTumor Marker Blood TestCT scan of the whole bodyMRI of the abdominal cavityCancer screeningPET-MRIPET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTA)PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTATATE)Thyroid function tests (including T3, T4, TSH)Comprehensive diagnosis of lymphomasOncological Check-up for ManOnline Consultation with OncologistOncological Check-up for WomenOnline consultation with SurgeonOnline Consultation with HematologistOnline Consultation with Pediatric OncologistOnline Consultation with DermatologistKidney biopsyLiver biopsyPancreas biopsy Thyroid biopsyLung biopsyBreast biopsyImmunohistochemistryOvarian BiopsyTesticular BiopsyComprehensive diagnosis of Сolorectal Pathology
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Мария
Oct 16, 2024
Endometriosis
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Anonymous
Feb 22, 2025
Lobectomy
The team was great. Professor Alper Toker is an outstanding doctor, a true professional, and extremely knowledgeable. His team is perfectly organized, ensuring that everything runs smoothly. The nu... Read more
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Anonymous
Dec 16, 2024
Consultation with a neurosurgeon
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Zvonimir
May 15, 2025
Immunotherapy
My request was for a specific treatment for my condition, which I believe was triggered by COVID or vaccine-related complications. The treatment itself is relatively new and not widely available; howe... Read more
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Mary Ndwiga
Oct 11, 2024
Pituitary adenoma
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Ержан
Oct 10, 2024
Tongue cancer
Many thanks to Dr Bora Basharan and Alisher Durdiev! Diagnosis: carcinoma on the tongue. Alisher was very helpful with the choice and full support during the treatment. He gave us confidence in choos... Read more
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Lydie Joanna Umarirungu
Apr 3, 2025
Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
Successfully myomectomy Surgery My uterus, my decision: First of all, I am genuinely grateful to Prof Cem Iyibozkurt of Florence Nightingale Istanbul for saving my uterus, which doctors in the UK have... Read more
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Temirbek Ormotoev
Feb 7, 2025
Da Vinci Robotic System
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Nona
Mar 27, 2024
Liver biopsy
I can confidently recommend this clinic to anyone looking for high-quality and competent medical care. Everything was excellent, from the room to the biopsy procedure, special thanks to the assistant ... Read more
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