Best Wedge Resection Doctors in India for Australians

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 is a highly regarded oncologist who served as a consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier specialist cancer centre. She now leads the department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, focusing on aggressive thoracic and solid tumours.

• Solo recipient of the Indian travel award at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Specialises in managing complex lung malignancies using immunotherapy and surgical approaches
• Member of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
• Trained at Maulana Azad Medical College and Tata Memorial Hospital
• Expert in treating both adult and paediatric oncology cases

Dr Ahmer Arif Shaikh holds a specialised fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and works at the NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on organ preservation techniques to maintain function and appearance after surgery.

• Specialises in functional rehabilitation for patients undergoing oral and head surgeries
• Performs complex resections of the tongue, thyroid, and lymph nodes
• Uses organ-sparing methods to protect vital structures during tumour removal
• Contributes to oncology research with publications in international medical journals
• Trained in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Rajasthan University of Health Sciences

Dr Lalit Banswal has performed 10,000 major surgeries and serves as an Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute.

• Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive cancer care
• Completed a specialist fellowship in surgical oncology at Tata Medical Centre
• Expert in complex gastrointestinal procedures including liver and esophageal resections
• Served as a lead investigator for clinical research in gastrointestinal oncology
• Practises at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre – a dedicated oncology facility

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 is a highly skilled surgical oncologist with extensive experience in performing over 15,000 cancer surgeries across a range of complexities. This impressive volume of surgeries highlights a profound expertise in the field of oncology, underscoring a commitment to advancing surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes.

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed more than 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 membership with the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Serves as a Professor of Breast Surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Principal investigator for over 200 clinical trials for new cancer therapies
• Appointed as a professor for the DNB Superspecialty in Surgical Oncology

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.