Best Lung cancer surgery Doctors in India for Australians

Professor Sabyasachi Bal is a dedicated thoracic surgeon at Fortis Gurgaon who focuses on complex chest and lung procedures.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for conditions of the lungs and chest wall
• Holds senior expertise in endocrine and thoracic surgical techniques
• Focuses on precise tumour removal in the thoracic cavity
• Practices at one of India's leading multi-specialty medical centres

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre as a specialist in thoracic surgical oncology.

• Trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Holds a surgical qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Serves as a Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology
• Leads more than 200 clinical trials for new cancer treatments
• Specialises in complex tumour removals within the chest and thoracic cavity

Professor Raja Sundaram has successfully performed over 15,000 cancer surgeries across a range of high-stakes cases at Global Hospital Chennai.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for complex thoracic cases
• Leads a surgical team at one of India's major multi-speciality centres
• Focuses on removing tumours while preserving vital lung function
• Handles both routine procedures and complex cancer reconstructions

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 was the solo Indian recipient of the travel award at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Toronto. She currently leads the medical oncology department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialised in medical oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer institution
• Presents original research at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
• Uses immunotherapy and metronomic therapy to manage advanced thoracic malignancies
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Society for Medical Oncology

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.

Dr. Lalit Banswal is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He has successfully performed more than 10,000 major surgeries. Dr. Banswal focuses on gastrointestinal cancer and robotic surgical techniques. He completed a two-year fellowship at the Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata.

• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.
• Performs robotic cancer surgeries and advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Served as a former assistant professor at the State Cancer Institute.
• Acts as a co-principal investigator for original clinical research projects.
• Treats complex esophageal, stomach, colon, and rectal cancers.

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.

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.