Best Breast cancer surgery Doctors in India for Australians

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

• Completed advanced surgical oncology training at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Holds a Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) from Edinburgh
• Serves as a Professor of Breast Surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Principal investigator for more than 200 clinical trials focusing on new cancer therapies
• Specialises in complex breast and thoracic oncology cases

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. 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. 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 Shruti Kate is the Head of Department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre and previously served as a consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer institution.

• Specialises in treating solid tumours including breast, lung, and gynaecological cancers
• Uses metronomic therapy and immunotherapy to manage advanced or aggressive cancer cases
• Recipient of a prestigious travel award at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained in medical oncology at the highly regarded Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai

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. Pankaj Kumar Pande is a surgical oncologist at BLK Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi. He received the Chikitsa Bhushan Award for excellence in surgery. This honor was granted by the Indian Medical Association. Dr. Pande specializes in gastrointestinal and colorectal cancer procedures.

• Performs specialized surgeries like HIPEC and cytoreductive surgery.
• Winner of the GEM award for excellence from Max Healthcare.
• Treats complex cases including stomach and pancreatic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked among Delhi's top 10 hospitals.

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.

Dr. Rajeev Agarwal is the most senior surgical oncologist and breast specialist in Delhi. He pioneered the practice of surgical oncology in northern India. He introduced organ-based specialization to the region. Dr. Agarwal works at Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon.

• Specializes in breast conservation surgery, sentinel node biopsy, and reconstruction.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Is a member of the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology and Surgeons of India.
• Presented on palliative care at a Vatican-organized international conference in Rome.

Dr. Sidharth Sahni is a surgical oncologist at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha in New Delhi. He is a certified tutor at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. Dr. Sahni is the designated breast surgeon for the American and Russian embassies. He also serves the Israeli, Italian, and Australian diplomatic missions. He focuses on mastectomy and complex breast cancer surgery.

• Founding member of the Indian Society of Nephrology.
• Member of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA).
• Trained in Italy and Scotland in breast surgical oncology.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.