Liver cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 9

Professor Engin is a pioneer in thermoradiotherapy who completed a prestigious four-year fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States.

• Heads the Oncological Sciences department at Medicana Bursa Hospital.
• Uses thermoradiotherapy – a technique that heats cancer cells to make radiation more effective.
• Researched cancer risks and occupational exposures at the US National Cancer Institute.
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at one of Turkey's leading medical universities.
• Specialises in precise radiation protocols for primary and metastatic liver tumours.

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.

Dr Chaitainya Borde has managed over 30,000 PET-CT scans, providing expert imaging at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He leads the way in finding and tracking tumours with pin-point accuracy.

• Specialises in Lu-177 radionuclide therapy – a targeted treatment that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells
• Uses PET-CT scans to map liver tumours for more precise treatment planning
• Provides nuclear medicine services to monitor how liver tumours respond to therapy
• Published research on nuclear imaging in various medical journals

Dr. Ravindra Tandale is a consultant at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in anesthesia for surgical oncology, including breast, lung, and liver cancer procedures. Dr. Tandale holds MBBS and DA qualifications.

He works at HCG Manavata, a facility that treats 75,000 patients annually and holds NABL and NABH accreditations. Dr. Tandale manages anesthesia for various surgeries, including procedures for late-stage cancer. He also provides online consultations for preoperative care.

Dr Shruti Kate is a highly credentialed medical oncologist who previously served as a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai.

• Trained at Lady Hardinge and Maulana Azad medical colleges in Delhi
• Specialises in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced-stage cancer cases
• Performs Whipple procedures for complex tumours involving the liver and pancreas
• Received the prestigious travel award for her research at the World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Society for Medical Oncology

Dr Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who has presented gastric and gastrointestinal cancer research to the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Trained in medical oncology at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Focuses on the molecular basis of cancer to personalise treatment protocols
• Contributed to the International Winter School of Oncology programme at AIIMS
• Expertise includes managing gastrointestinal malignancies using the latest evidence-based systemic therapies

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on improving quality of life for patients with complex tumours.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Holds an MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh
• Investigated over 200 clinical trials for new cancer therapy protocols
• Serves as a professor for the Delhi National Board of superspecialty surgical oncology
• Expert in thoracic surgical oncology involving tumours within the chest and abdomen

Professor Ravi Mohanka has performed over 1,300 transplants and leads the Hepato-Biliary Surgery department at Global Hospital Mumbai.

• Maintains an 88% patient survival rate for complex liver cases
• Uses robotic and laparoscopic surgery for smaller incisions and faster healing
• Trained at the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute in the USA
• Specialises in multi-organ transplants for both adults and children
• Published 35 scientific articles on liver and pancreatic surgery

Professor Sirivatanauksorn is a specialist oncosurgeon at Bumrungrad International Hospital. He focuses on surgical management for liver and gastrointestinal tumours.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery – focuses on the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder
• Performs complex tumour resections to remove cancerous growths while preserving healthy organ function
• Part of the multidisciplinary oncology team at an internationally accredited hospital
• Focuses on surgical interventions for primary and secondary liver malignancies