Brain Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a specialist in precision radiotherapy with a focus on neuro-oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in treating brain tumours using targeted radiation to spare healthy tissue
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology – stays at the forefront of brain cancer research
• Holds a Diplomate of the National Board in radiotherapy for high-level clinical expertise
• Active in the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology for heat-based cancer therapy

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Professor Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital, bringing expertise from a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for complex brain tumours
• Expert in thermoradiotherapy, which uses heat to make radiation more effective against cancer cells
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Holds a research scholarship from the US National Cancer Institute
• Co-ordinates multidisciplinary oncological care for neurological cases

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 trained medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who formerly served as a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for managing advanced-stage tumours
• Expertise in treating solid tumours and a wide range of paediatric cancers
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Recognised with a travel award for research presented at the World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Completed specialist training at Maulana Azad Medical College and Tata Memorial Hospital

Dr Shaunak Valame specialises in targeted therapies at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre – a focus that uses precise drugs to attack specific proteins in brain tumours.

• Trained in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital – a top-tier multi-specialty facility
• Expertise in molecular oncology – uses genetic markers to match patients with the most effective treatments
• Presented stomach cancer research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco
• Focuses on precision medicine to reduce treatment side effects for patients with advanced tumours

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.