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Mary Ndwiga
Oct 11, 2024
Pituitary adenoma
Patient Safety
Patient Safety
Sezer Saglam
Clinical oncologist
Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam, a leading medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, has transformed cancer care through groundbreaking research and clinical trials. His study on the optimal timing of surgery after neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer has influenced global treatment protocols. Specializing in gastrointestinal and breast cancers, he pioneered targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma earned a nomination for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. A key member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET, he delivers personalized, research-backed 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 68(PSMA)MRI of one areaTumor Marker Blood TestCT scan of the whole bodyMRI of the abdominal cavityCancer screeningPET-MRIPET-CT with 68 (DOTA)PET-CT with 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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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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Temirbek Ormotoev
Feb 7, 2025
Da Vinci Robotic Sy
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Мария
Oct 16, 2024
Endometriosis
Hi, I'm Cella, and I’m living in Bali, Indonesia. I’d like to share an honest review based on my experience of finding a medical coordinator, a doctor, and a hospital for my case. I was recently diagn... Read more
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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
Sep 20, 2024
Consultation with a hepatologist
We returned to the hospital for an unplanned, emergency visit after my father's usual post-transplant check ups. I can't thank enough Aliser for being so helpful and available in arranging everything ... Read more
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Channon
May 8, 2024
Liver transplant
I highly recommend Florence Nightingale Hospital to anyone that is about to undergo a medical journey. For us, everything happened so suddenly. From the moment we uploaded files and made our request o... Read more
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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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Anonymous
Feb 24, 2024
Consultation with a urologist
This is one of the best hospitals I’ve ever visit! It combines high quality of medicine services with perfect organisation, communication and translations service. I want to send my sincere thanks to ... Read more
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Mariam kimeridze
Jan 25, 2024
Radiation therapy for bowel cancer
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