Zafar Sayed, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and fellowship-trained head and neck surgical oncologist who serves as the Chief of Head & Neck Surgery at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. He specializes in the treatment of complex benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, with expertise in transoral robotic surgery, advanced oncologic surgery and reconstructive procedures that help restore function and quality of life following cancer treatment.
About Me
I am a Midwest native and a new transplant to the Northeast Florida area. My family and I enjoy our time outdoors, hiking the beautiful area scenery. In my spare time, I love to play the guitar, run around the tennis court and indoor rock climb.
Being an oncologic surgeon is both humbling and incredibly rewarding. I want to connect with my patients and their families as we navigate their care journey together, often during a very difficult time in their lives. I want them to feel confident that their team has clinical expertise and access to the latest evidence-based care and clinical trials. On a personal note, seeing patients recover after their cancer care is extraordinarily gratifying.
Titles
- Chief, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
Specialties
- Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery
Education
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Doctor of Medicine - Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine - Indianapolis, IN
2007 - 2011
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Residency - Otolaryngology
Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center - Chicago, IL
2011 - 2016
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Fellowship - Surgical Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - New York, NY
2016 - 2017
Hospital Affiliation
- Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville