Best Colectomy (large Bowel Resection) Doctors in India for Australians

Professor Lalit Banswal has performed 10,000 major surgeries and specialises in robotic and laparoscopic techniques for gastrointestinal cancers at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the prestigious Tata Medical Centre
• Performs total robotic mesorectumectomy and minimally invasive bowel resections
• Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute training future oncologists
• Lead investigator for clinical research at Tata Medical Centre in Kolkata
• Expert in complex gastrointestinal cases including liver and oesophageal cancers

Professor Yogesh Batra heads the Gastroenterology and Hepatology unit at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He earned his specialist DM from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences – India's most prestigious medical institution.

• Performs complex large bowel resections and rectal surgery
• Awarded the Young Investigator Award by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
• Published 30 papers on gastrointestinal health in international journals
• Handled advanced cases of stomach and intestinal cancer surgery
• Recognised by the Indian Association for the Study of the Liver

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.

Dr. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies. Dr. Valame completed his DNB training in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He previously served as a registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital.

• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.
• Expert in chemotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats various solid tumors, pediatric cancers, and hematological malignancies.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in oral cancer treatment with a focus on organ preservation. Dr. Shaikh completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the same center. He is proficient in performing major maxillofacial and head and neck surgeries.

• Expert in functional rehabilitation for patients recovering from oral cancer.
• Active researcher with multiple publications in various medical journals.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients yearly.
• Treats complex conditions including tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers.

The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology.

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.

Dr Shruti Kate leads the department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre and previously served as a consultant at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal malignancies and solid tumours
• Expertise includes the Whipple procedure for complex digestive tract resections
• Uses immunotherapy and metronomic therapy protocols for advanced cancer cases
• Solo Indian recipient of the prestigious travel award at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society for Medical Oncology

The doctor holds an MD in Radiation Oncology and serves as a consultant. Specializing in advanced cancer treatment techniques, the doctor offers services including Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy. These modalities are utilized to deliver precise radiation therapy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and enhancing treatment efficacy.