Best Pancreatic cancer surgery Doctors in India for Australians

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. 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 Shruti Kate previously served as a consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier national cancer centre and one of the largest in the world.

• Performs the complex Whipple procedure for pancreatic tumours and digestive tract cancers
• Uses metronomic therapy involving frequent low-dose drugs to manage aggressive advanced cancers
• Awarded a solo national travel grant for her research presentation at WCLC in Toronto
• Maintains international standing as a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Expert in managing solid tumours through multidisciplinary medical and surgical approaches

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.

Professor Sonal Asthana is a specialist transplant surgeon accredited by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. He leads complex hepatobiliary cases at Aster CMI Hospital with advanced training in surgical oncology.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in transplant surgery at the University of Alberta Hospital in Canada
• Specialises in islet cell transplantation and intricate pancreatic cancer surgery
• Trained in surgical oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Recognised by the British, American, and Canadian Transplant Societies for clinical excellence
• Published over 40 scientific papers on liver and pancreatic diseases

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. 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.

Associate Professor Mathew Jacob is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England with elite international training in complex abdominal cancer surgery.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgical oncology for pancreatic and bile duct cancers
• Expertise in liver resection and modern gallbladder surgical techniques
• Completed a clinical fellowship at Newcastle University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Former transplant specialist at St James's University Hospital in England
• Senior Consultant at Aster CMI Hospital specialising in organ failure and oncology

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.

Dr Lalit Banswal has performed 10,000 major surgeries as a specialist surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on complex gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive methods.

• Performs Whipple surgery to treat tumours in the head of the pancreas
• Uses robotic-assisted surgery and laparoscopy to reduce recovery times
• Fellowship trained in surgical oncology at Tata Medical Centre in Kolkata
• Served as Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute
• Leads clinical research into gastrointestinal oncology and new surgical techniques