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Ilyas Sahin, MD, Oncology, Boston, MA

Ilyas Sahin MD

Gastrointestinal Cancer


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  • 55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114

  • Phone+1 617-726-2000

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Summary

  • Dr. Ilyas Sahin is an oncology specialist based in Boston, MA, with a subspecialization in gastrointestinal cancers. He completed his fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Brown University from 2017 to 2020. Dr. Sahin is currently an oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, where he focuses on early-phase clinical trials and targeted therapies.

    With a career dedicated to advancing cancer treatments, Dr. Sahin’s work centers on overcoming immunotherapy resistance and enhancing personalized medicine to meet the unique needs of each patient. At MGH, he plays a key role in Phase 1 clinical trials, translating groundbreaking scientific discoveries into novel therapies for cancer patients.

    Dr. Sahin has a strong clinical and research interest in esophageal and gastric cancers, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and liver metastases from other tumors. He is actively involved in developing innovative treatment strategies for liver metastasis, aiming to improve outcomes for patients with complex liver involvement across various cancer types.

    In addition to his research efforts, Dr. Sahin is known for his compassionate and comprehensive approach to patient care. He integrates the latest scientific advances into individualized treatment plans, ensuring each patient receives the most effective, evidence-based care possible.

Education & Training

  • Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health
    Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2017 - 2020
  • Mount Auburn Hospital
    Mount Auburn HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2017
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2017
  • Hacettepe University FOM
    Hacettepe University FOMClass of 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2027
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2017 - 2022
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Hematology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
  • Medical Oncology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • New Combination of Anti-CXCR4 and Anti-PD1 Therapy Shows Promise for Liver Cancer Treatment
    New Combination of Anti-CXCR4 and Anti-PD1 Therapy Shows Promise for Liver Cancer TreatmentDecember 16th, 2024
  • Research Spotlight: Improving Liver Cancer Outcomes Through Enhanced Immunotherapy
    Research Spotlight: Improving Liver Cancer Outcomes Through Enhanced ImmunotherapyDecember 13th, 2024
  • In HCC with Bone Metastases, Multiple Factors Drive Survival
    In HCC with Bone Metastases, Multiple Factors Drive SurvivalSeptember 21st, 2023

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