Prof. Dr. Esra Kaytan Sağlam
Cancer Treatment
34+
Years of Experience
About Prof. Dr. Esra Kaytan Sağlam
Prof. Dr. Esra Kaytan Sağlam is the Head of the Radiation Oncology Department at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Her areas of expertise include stereotactic radiosurgery techniques in complex tumor cases, breast, lung, and head and neck cancers.
Professional Background
- Experience/Years of Work: Since 1992
- Based In: Istanbul, Turkey
Innovations & Contributions
Dr. Sağlam is known for her leadership in academic life in Turkish radiation oncology and her contribution to the development of modern radiotherapy techniques.
- Editorial roles: Editor of the Turkish Journal of Oncology; Scientific Advisory Board, Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences.
- International Memberships: Active member of ESTRO, ASTRO and Turkish Lung Cancer Association board.
- Research Output: 114+ scientific publications in breast, lung, esophageal and rectal cancer radiotherapy.
- Academic Roles: Faculty member at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine; supervised doctoral theses on neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.
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- • President
- • Vice President
- • Board Member
- • Prolific Author
Department Head
Memorial Şişli Hospital
2015 - Present
Dean & Professor
Medical Director
Department Head
Bezmialem Vakif University Hospital
Performed by Prof. Dr. Esra Kaytan Sağlam
Cancer Treatment
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Radiology/CT Scans
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Prof. Dr. Esra Kaytan Sağlam
Esra Kaytan Sağlam has been practicing medicine since 2000, giving them over 25 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Professor of Radiation Oncology and have built a focused career in radiation oncologist.
Prof. Dr. Esra Kaytan Sağlam
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Prof. Dr. Esra Kaytan Sağlam
Cancer treatment costs with Esra Kaytan Sağlam vary by cancer type, stage, and treatment protocol. Patients frequently save 40-70% compared to equivalent care in the US or UK. CureMeAbroad can help obtain a cost estimate after your medical records and pathology reports are reviewed.
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Prof. Dr. Esra Kaytan Sağlam
Esra Kaytan Sağlam has been practicing medicine since 2000, giving them over 25 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Professor of Radiation Oncology and have built a focused career in radiation oncologist.
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