Sphinx Cure Oncology Center, Egypt – Egypt
About Prof Dr. Tamer ElNahas
Prof Dr. Tamer ElNahas is an Oncology Consultant, Professor at Egypt's most prestigious medical university and Chairman of an ESMO-accredited oncology centre in Giza, with over 22 years of clinical experience in cancer prevention and treatment, internationally trained at a leading French national cancer institute and a renowned German university teaching centre.
- 22+ years of clinical experience in medical oncology, prevention and cancer treatment
- MD from Egypt's most prestigious medical university; Professor of Oncology at Egypt's premier teaching faculty of medicine
- International training in oncology and radiotherapy at a leading French national cancer institute since 2003 and a renowned German university teaching centre
- Chairman of an ESMO-accredited oncology centre in Giza, providing 15+ years of distinguished service in cancer prevention and treatment
- Active member of ESMO and ASCO; Oncology Board Member at a leading Egyptian private cancer board; multiple published research papers on breast, colon, head & neck and lung cancer
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBCh — Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
- MD (Medical Oncology) — Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
Fellowships & Special Training
- International Training in Oncology — Institut Gustave Roussy, France (Continuous collaboration since 2003)
- International Training in Oncology and Radiotherapy — Charité Hospital, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany
- Specialised training in Medical Oncology
- Specialised training in Breast, Colon, Head & Neck and Lung Cancer
- Specialised training in International Cancer Research Collaboration
Certifications & Accreditations
- Egyptian Medical Syndicate Registration
- European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) — Member
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) — Member
- Egyptian Cancer Society — Member
- Egyptian Society of Medical Oncology — Member
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Breast Cancer
- Colon & Rectal Cancer
- Head & Neck Cancers
- Lung Cancer (Small Cell & Non-Small Cell)
- Gastric & Pancreatic Cancer
- Hepatobiliary Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Endometrial & Ovarian Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Bladder & Kidney Cancer
- Lymphoma (Hodgkin's & Non-Hodgkin's)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Sarcomas
- Brain Tumours
- Cancer Prevention & Screening
Sub-specialties
- Medical Oncology: Chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy for solid tumours — a leading Oncology specialist in Giza, Egypt for medical oncology.
- Cancer Prevention & Screening: 15+ years of prevention-focused practice — trusted as the best Oncology doctor for cancer prevention in the Middle East.
- International Clinical Research: Continuous collaboration with Institut Gustave Roussy (France) since 2003.
- Multidisciplinary Cancer Care: Oncology Board Member coordinating multimodality treatment.
- Academic Oncology: Professor at Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Chemotherapy (Curative, Adjuvant, Neoadjuvant)
- High-Dose Chemotherapy
- Targeted Therapy (HER2, EGFR, ALK, BRAF, BTK Inhibitors)
- Immunotherapy / Checkpoint Inhibitors (PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4)
- Hormone Therapy (Breast, Prostate)
- Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
- Bone-Modifying Agents
- Cancer Screening Programmes
- Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Care
- International Clinical Trial Enrolment
- Supportive & Palliative Oncology Care
List of Disease and Treatment for which Prof Dr. Tamer ElNahas can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Chairman — Sphinx Cure Oncology Center, Mohandessin, Giza, Egypt (Present; 15+ years; ESMO-accredited)
- Professor of Oncology — Kasr El-Aini, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
- Consultant — As-Salam International Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
- Oncology Board Member — Dar Al-Fouad Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
Past Affiliations
- International Training — Institut Gustave Roussy, France (collaboration since 2003)
- International Training in Oncology & Radiotherapy — Charité Hospital, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany
- Faculty Trainee — Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
Academic & Research Roles
- Professor of Oncology — Cairo University
- International collaboration with Institut National French (Institut Gustave Roussy) since 2003
- Author of numerous published research papers on breast, colon, head & neck and lung cancer
- Reviewer of dozens of research papers for young oncologists
- Member of multiple Egyptian and international oncology boards
- Active mentor of young oncologists
Key Achievements
- 22+ years of clinical experience in medical oncology
- Professor at Cairo University (Kasr El-Aini Faculty of Medicine)
- Chairman of an ESMO-accredited oncology centre for 15+ years
- International collaboration with Institut Gustave Roussy, France since 2003
- Trained at Charité Hospital, Humboldt University Berlin
- Member of ESMO and ASCO
- Numerous publications on breast, colon, head & neck and lung cancer
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Professor of Oncology — Cairo University (Kasr El-Aini)
- ESMO accreditation of his Mohandessin oncology centre
- International collaboration recognition — Institut Gustave Roussy, France (since 2003)
- International Training recognition — Charité Hospital, Humboldt University, Berlin
Professional Memberships
- European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Egyptian Cancer Society
- Egyptian Society of Medical Oncology
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- ElNahas T, et al. Numerous published research papers on breast, colon, head & neck and lung cancer in collaboration with eminent Egyptian and international oncologists.
- Reviewer of dozens of research papers for young oncologists.
- International collaborative research with Institut Gustave Roussy, France.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Breast cancer management in Middle Eastern populations
- Colon cancer treatment protocols
- Head and neck cancer multidisciplinary care
- Lung cancer immunotherapy
- Cancer prevention and screening programmes
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oncology Consultation | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 | $12 – $30 |
| Chemotherapy (per cycle, regimen-dependent) | ₹20,000 – ₹1,50,000 | $240 – $1,800 |
| Targeted Therapy (per month, drug-dependent) | ₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000 | $600 – $3,600 |
| Immunotherapy (per cycle) | ₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000 | $960 – $3,000 |
| PET-CT Scan | ₹18,000 – ₹40,000 | $216 – $480 |
| Tumour Marker / Molecular Profiling | ₹5,000 – ₹50,000 | $60 – $600 |
| Port-a-Cath Insertion | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | $300 – $720 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Prof Dr. Tamer ElNahas use in Medical Oncology treatment?
Prof Dr. Tamer ElNahas uses cutting-edge medical oncology techniques including curative, adjuvant and neoadjuvant chemotherapy, high-dose chemotherapy, targeted therapy (HER2, EGFR, ALK, BRAF, BTK inhibitors), immunotherapy and checkpoint inhibitors (PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4), hormone therapy for breast and prostate, monoclonal antibody therapy, bone-modifying agents, cancer screening programmes, multidisciplinary tumour board care, international clinical trial enrolment and supportive/palliative oncology care. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are available to international patients through Cancer Rounds.
2. What conditions does Prof Dr. Tamer ElNahas specialize in treating?
Prof Dr. Tamer ElNahas is a specialist Oncologist treating breast cancer, colon and rectal cancer, head and neck cancers, lung cancer (small-cell and non-small-cell), gastric and pancreatic cancer, hepatobiliary cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial and ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, bladder and kidney cancer, lymphoma (Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's), multiple myeloma, sarcomas, brain tumours and cancer prevention/screening. International patients seek him as a leading Oncology specialist in Giza, Egypt for medical oncology, breast cancer and cancer prevention.
3. How do I book an appointment with Prof Dr. Tamer ElNahas?
Appointments with Prof Dr. Tamer ElNahas can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Prof Dr. Tamer ElNahas?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof Dr. Tamer ElNahas, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Prof Dr. Tamer ElNahas offer second opinions for Medical Oncology cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations with Prof Dr. Tamer ElNahas can be arranged through Cancer Rounds — especially valuable for international patients evaluating breast cancer treatment, colon cancer protocols, head and neck cancer care or international clinical trial enrolment with a Cairo University Professor and ESMO-accredited Oncology specialist in Giza, Egypt.
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