Sadi Kerem Okutur

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur is a medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He earned his Associate Professorship in 2016 and treats complex cancer cases. He also received the 2012 Oncology Research Award from the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

Specialization and Clinical Focus

Dr. Okutur treats a variety of solid tumors and malignant conditions. He provides treatments for the following conditions:

• Breast and ovarian cancer
• Lung and esophageal cancer
• Pancreatic and small intestine cancer
• Prostate and rectal cancer
• Melanoma

The doctor uses systemic therapies to target cancer cells. These methods include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. He applies these techniques to improve patient survival and quality of life.

Work Experience

• Since 2019 – Medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
• 2016–2019 – Medical oncologist at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital
• 2014–2016 – Medical oncologist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital
• 2013–2014 – Medical oncologist at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• 2011–2013 – Medical oncologist at Samsun Education And Research Hospital
• 2008–2011 – Assistant medical oncologist at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• 2006–2008 – Internal medicine specialist at Mardin Public Hospital
• 2001–2006 – Internal medicine specialist at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Education and Academic Background

• 2001 – Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 2006 – Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital – Internal Medicine Residency
• 2011 – Istanbul Bilim University Medical Faculty – Medical Oncology Residency
• 2016 – Title of Associate Professor

Scientific Contributions and Awards

Dr. Okutur contributes to oncological research and medical literature. He has authored over 20 scientific papers and more than 10 book chapters. These research efforts earned him the 2012 Oncology Research Award in Turkey.

Professional Memberships

• European Society for Medical Oncology
• Turkish Immuno-Oncology Society
• Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Turkish Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
• Turkish Association for Cancer Research and Control