Hematology Oncology Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Dr Ahmet Cem Dural is an expert in endocrine oncology at Liv Hospital Ulus. He holds prestigious fellowships from the Cleveland Clinic and the Karolinska University Hospital.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland cancers
• Uses laparoscopic and robotic surgery for precise tumour removal with minimal scarring
• Serves as the Secretary General of the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the European Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Completed translational medicine research at the University of Ottawa in Canada

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a dietician at Ümran Medical Centre specialising in evidence-based clinical nutrition for disease management. She develops tailormade dietary plans to support patients through metabolic and chronic health challenges.

• Provides clinical nutrition for diabetes and cardiovascular health
• Manages thyroid disorders through targeted dietary intervention
• Creates obesity and weight management programmes
• Focuses on paediatric and adolescent growth-oriented meal plans
• Uses preventive nutrition to support long-term physical well-being

Dr Dharma Choudhary leads the Bone Marrow Transplant Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, focusing on allogeneic transplants and graft-versus-host disease management.

• Trained in Canada through the Blood and Marrow Transplantation Research Program
• Earned an MD in Clinical Hematology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Manages graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) – a condition where donor cells attack the patient
• Authored over 20 scientific studies and publications on bone marrow transplantation
• Life member of the Indian Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine

Dr Munirathnam is a specialist paediatric haematologist-oncologist at Global Hospital Mumbai, focusing on life-saving bone marrow transplants for children.

• Specialises in treating paediatric blood cancers including leukaemia and Burkitt’s lymphoma
• Performs bone marrow transplants to treat childhood aplastic anaemia and advanced lymphoma
• Uses specific paediatric protocols for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia management
• Practises at Global Hospital Mumbai, a leading centre for complex paediatric transplants

Associate Professor Dogan Kose is a specialist in paediatric haematology and oncology at Emsey Hospital. He focuses exclusively on treating blood disorders and cancers in children and adolescents.

• Specialises in paediatric bone marrow transplants for various childhood blood conditions
• Expert in managing leukaemia and lymphoma diagnosis and treatments
• Treats paediatric bleeding disorders, anaemia, and vascular occlusions
• Previously served as Associate Professor at Harran University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Paediatric Haematology Association

Dr Girish Badarkhe is a specialist in blood cancers and bone marrow transplants at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He holds a DM in Clinical Hematology from the prestigious Medical College, Calcutta.

• Treats leukemia, multiple myeloma, and various types of lymphoma
• Performs complex bone marrow transplants, including haploidentical and unrelated donor cases
• Uses immunotherapy protocols and CAR T-cell therapy to target cancer cells
• Holds an MD in Pathology, providing deep insight into disease diagnosis
• Recognised with multiple awards for professionalism and clinical excellence

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.