Sefik Igdem
- Specialization: Radiation oncologist
- 30 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
Dr. Sefik Igdem is a radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating head, neck, and prostate cancers. He currently serves as a Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University. Dr. Igdem uses Truebeam STx and Halcyon systems for accurate radiotherapy.
- Specializes in conformal treatments for complex tumor cases.
- Treats various conditions including lung, breast, and brain tumors.
- Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 200,000 patients annually.
- Completed his radiation oncology training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty.
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Doctor's services
- Radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy for prostate cancer
- Radiotherapy for breast cancer
- Radiotherapy for cervical cancer
- Radiotherapy for uterine cancer
- Radiotherapy for lung cancer
- Radiotherapy for throat cancer
- Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
- Radiation therapy for stomach cancer
- Radiation therapy for kidney cancer
- Radiation therapy for bowel cancer
- Radiation Therapy for Sarcomas
- Radiation therapy for Brain Tumor
- Radiation therapy for ovarian cancer
- Radiation therapy for esophageal carcinoma
- Radiation therapy for testicular cancer
- Radiation therapy for brain tumor
- PET/CT
- Biopsy
- PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA)
- CT of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs
- CT (computer tomography)
- MRI of one area
- CT scan of the whole body
- MRI of the abdominal cavity
- Cancer screening
- PET-MRI
- Lung biopsy
- PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTA)
- PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTATATE)
- Online Consultation with Oncologist
- Oncological Check-up for Man
- Oncological Check-up for Women
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Qualifications
Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem is a radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He treats head and neck cancers using TrueBeam STx and Halcyon technologies. Dr. Igdem is a Professor who uses high-precision conformal radiotherapy protocols. This method shapes radiation beams to match the tumor size and position.
Specialization and Clinical Focus
Dr. Igdem treats various oncological conditions with a primary focus on head and neck malignancies. He also treats prostate cancer with targeted methods to minimize side effects on healthy tissue. The specialist uses conformal radiotherapy to match radiation beams to the exact shape of the tumor.
His clinical practice includes the treatment of diverse illnesses:
- Gastrointestinal cancers including esophageal, stomach, pancreatic, and rectal tumors
- Neurological tumors such as glioblastoma, meningioma, and medulloblastoma
- Gynecological and urological cancers including cervical, ovarian, and bladder cancer
- Soft tissue and bone conditions like sarcoma, chordoma, and osteosarcoma
- Lung cancer and metastatic diseases in the liver or other organs
Advanced Technologies Used
Dr. Igdem uses the TrueBeam STx Technology for high-dose radiation delivery with sub-millimeter accuracy. This system allows for shorter treatment sessions while protecting critical organs. He also employs Halcyon systems. These systems streamline the radiotherapy process and improve patient comfort during sessions.
Work Experience
- Radiation Oncologist – Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul
- Professor – T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
- Associate Professor – T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
- Medical Specialist – GATA Military Medical Faculty
Education and Training
- 1991 – Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
- 1996 – Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – Radiation Oncology Specialization
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