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Ivan H. El-Sayed, MD

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology • Skull Base Surgery
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-7528
Portrait of Ivan H. El-Sayed
Portrait of Ivan H. El-Sayed
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Ivan H. El-Sayed, MD

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology • Skull Base Surgery
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-7528

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About me

Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed is a head and neck cancer surgeon. He specializes in treating benign and malignant lesions of the salivary glands, paranasal sinuses and skull base.

El-Sayed's research interests include examining the value of sentinel node biopsy (a procedure to check whether cancer has spread) for head and neck cancer. He also is investigating potential uses of lasers and nanoparticles for diagnosing and treating cancer.

El-Sayed earned his medical degree and completed a residency in otolaryngology at Boston University School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in head and neck oncology at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology

Fellowship

  • Otolaryngology, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Residency

  • Otolaryngology, Boston Medical Center

Internship

  • General Surgery, Boston Medical Center

Degree

  • MD, Boston University School of Medicine

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    200 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 18, 2025

      Dr. Al-Sayed was amazing and it was comforting to have a physician listen to the concerns of the patient.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 18, 2025

      I recommend Dr. El Sayed to everyone I know who needs his expertise. He is an excellent physician and so glad he's my physician.

    • 4.1 out of 5 Stars
      December 16, 2025

      Dr. El-Sayed was good

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 11, 2025

      Dr. El-Sayed and his staff always provide excellent care

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 13, 2025

      I have nothing but GOOD THINGS TO SAY

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 23, 2025

      I have already recommended Dr. El-Sayed to anyone needing the same care that I received.

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