Esophageal cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 8

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 Ajit Pai is a senior surgical oncologist at Apollo Hospital who focuses on complex digestive tract malignancies. He leads surgical interventions for esophageal cases within a high-volume gastrointestinal cancer programme.

• Specialises in esophageal resection – surgical removal of the esophagus to treat cancer
• Focuses on gastrointestinal oncology including gastric and colorectal cancer surgeries
• Performs oncogynaecological procedures for uterine and cervical cancer cases
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha

Professor Ashok Vaid serves as the Chairman of Medical Oncology at Medanta – one of India’s most prestigious multi-specialty medical centres.

• Treats solid tumours including oesophageal and gastrointestinal cancers
• Specialises in medical oncology and bone marrow transplantation
• Former Senior Resident at Tata Memorial Hospital – India’s premier cancer research institution
• Leads the Division of Medical and Paediatric Oncology and Haematology
• Awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours for medical service

Dr Chaitainya Borde manages nuclear medicine at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, having overseen 30,000+ PET-CT scans to date.

• Specialises in PET-CT imaging for precise cancer staging and monitoring
• Uses Lu-177 radionuclide therapy – targeted treatment that attacks cancer cells with radiation
• Expert in nuclear cardiology services and complex scanning protocols
• Published clinical research in several international medical journals

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.

Professor Kayihan Engin is a US-trained radiation oncologist and the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital, where he leads the cancer treatment programme.

• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia focusing on thermoradiotherapy
• Former Research Fellow at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the United States
• Previously served as the Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Recognised as a Professor of oncology, specialising in high-precision radiation for complex tumours

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical oncology specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, holding a PhD in physiology alongside his surgical credentials.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery for tumours of the digestive tract
• Uses laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive approach resulting in smaller scars and faster recovery
• Completed a research fellowship at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine
• Highly skilled in managing complex cases within a multidisciplinary surgical oncology team

Dr. Ugur Ekici is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He specializes in metabolic surgery and laparoscopic cancer treatment. Dr. Ekici treats complex oncological conditions, including esophageal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. He works at a JCI-accredited facility, a top gold standard for patient safety.

• Primary expertise in obesity surgery and thyroid and parathyroid procedures.
• Author of multiple research articles published in international refereed journals.
• Treats gastrointestinal diseases, including colon, rectal, and stomach cancers.
• Specialist training completed at the highly regarded Şişli Etfal Hospital.