
Overview
Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam is a medical oncologist and an associate professor of oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her expertise is in primary and metastatic brain tumors, breast cancer, and the development of new drugs for cancer. She earned her medical degree from Iran University of Medical Sciences, followed by a post-doctoral research fellowship at Shriners Hospital, McGill University in Montreal. Dr. Sahebjam completed residency training in internal medicine at Saint Vincent Hospital, followed by a fellowship in internal medicine at the University of Ottawa in Canada. She continued her training with a residency in medical oncology at McGill University in Canada followed by a fellowship in early-phase drug development, breast oncology, and neurooncology at Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto in Canada. Dr. Sahebjam’s research is focused on the development of novel therapeutic regimens for the treatment of cancer including breast and central nervous system malignancies. Over the years, she has led and contributed to numerous clinical trials some of which have resulted in new treatment options for patients with cancer.
Dr. Sahebjam is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Awake Craniotomy.
Dr. Sahebjam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 85 peer reviewed articles and participating in 19 clinical trials. Dr. Sahebjam is currently accepting new patients.
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam by calling their office at 202-660-6500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam a top-rated expert for Glioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam is classified as an Elite expert for Glioma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam specialize in?
While Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam has published 85 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioma. You can view a list of Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam accept my insurance?
Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-660-6500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AstrocytomaDr. Sahebjam isElite. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Sahebjam isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GlioblastomaDr. Sahebjam isElite. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Sahebjam isElite. Learn about Glioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Sahebjam isElite. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Distinguished
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Sahebjam isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Sahebjam isDistinguished. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Sahebjam isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Sahebjam isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- HemangiopericytomaDr. Sahebjam isDistinguished. Learn about Hemangiopericytoma.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Sahebjam isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Sahebjam isDistinguished. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Sahebjam isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
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- Breast CancerDr. Sahebjam isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- MedulloblastomaDr. Sahebjam isAdvanced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Sahebjam isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Epithelial-Myoepithelial CarcinomaDr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma.
- GangliogliomaDr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioglioma.
- Hypothalamic HamartomasDr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Hamartomas.
- Lung CancerDr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- MelanomaDr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Polymorphous Low Grade AdenocarcinomaDr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Spinal TumorDr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Sahebjam isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.