Best Melanoma Doctors in Nashik for Australians

Dr Shaunak Valame leads medical oncology initiatives at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, specialising in targeted therapies and molecular-based cancer care.

• Trained at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, a flagship facility in New Delhi
• Practises at the JCI-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
• Presented stomach cancer research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium
• Develops personalised treatment plans using targeted drugs to attack cancer cells
• Focuses on molecular medicine to improve outcomes for advanced-stage patients

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a radiation oncology specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with extensive training in targeted radiotherapy for skin tumours.

• Holds a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from the prestigious Banaras Hindu University
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, focusing on cases where melanoma spreads to the brain
• Diplomate of the National Board of Examination in radiotherapy
• Member of the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology – uses heat-based treatments to improve radiation effectiveness

Dr Chaitainya Borde has managed over 30,000 PET scans at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre – a critical volume for accurately staging melanoma cases.

• Specialises in nuclear medicine for detecting how far cancer has spread
• Provides Lu-177 therapies, a targeted treatment that finds and destroys cancer cells
• Expert in PET-CT scans to monitor how melanoma responds to treatment
• Published research on nuclear imaging in reputable medical journals
• Oversees nuclear cardiology services to assess heart health during intensive therapy

Dr Shruti Kate was a consultant at the legendary Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier high-volume cancer research and treatment facility.

• Treats advanced skin cancer cases using immunotherapy and metronomic protocols
• Specialises in managing complex solid tumours and paediatric malignancies
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Recipient of the World Conference on Lung Cancer travel award for her research
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Nagarkar has performed more than 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital before earning his fellowship in the United Kingdom.

• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Expertise in thoracic surgical oncology for complex tumour removals
• Investigator for over 200 clinical trials for new cancer therapies
• Professor for breast surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Focuses on surgical outcomes that improve long-term quality of life