Glioma Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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 radiation oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who focuses on complex brain and spinal tumours.

• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology – stays updated on global glioma treatment protocols
• Expertise in radiotherapy – uses targeted radiation to shrink tumours while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Active member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India
• Specialises in hyperthermia oncology – an approach using heat to make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation

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 trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital, where she served as a consultant before joining HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in medical oncology for solid tumours including high-grade brain tumours
• Expert in immunotherapy for advanced cancer cases to improve survival rates
• Focuses on metronomic therapy – uses low-dose, frequent medication to prevent tumour regrowth
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Recipient of an international travel award for her research on systemic treatments

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.

Professor Engin is a seasoned radiation oncologist who completed a post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for brain tumours at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Served as Director of Oncological Sciences and Head of Radiation Oncology
• Held a research scholarship at the US National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• Uses thermoradiotherapy – a technique combining heat and radiation to treat tumours
• Provides expertise drawn from clinical leadership at Anadolu Medical Center

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led the department in treating complex tumours.

• Treats high-grade gliomas using chemotherapy and targeted biological therapies
• Former Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, training next-generation oncologists
• Specialises in systemic treatments that target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Active researcher in oncology with multiple published clinical studies

Professor Vikas Gupta leads the Neurosurgery Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital as Head and Chief. He focuses on neuro-oncology for treating tumours within the central nervous system.

• Specialises in interventional neuroradiology for precise, minimally invasive access to the brain
• Expert in neuro-oncology protocols for managing both primary and secondary brain tumours
• Member of the Neurological Society of India and the Indian Society of Neuroanaesthesiology
• Trained in master-level neurosurgery at major Indian medical institutions
• Utilises endovascular techniques to treat complex vascular issues near tumour sites