Lung cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who specialises in the molecular basis of lung tumours.

• Focuses on targeted therapies – medications that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Completed oncology training at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Lectured at the International Winter School of Oncology programme at AIIMS
• Presented clinical research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco
• Experienced in managing both routine and complex medical oncology cases

Professor Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on thoracic surgical oncology for tumours within the chest and lungs.

• Trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in surgical oncology
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (MRCS)
• Coordinates over 200 clinical trials for new cancer therapies
• Teaches breast and thoracic surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Specialises in surgeries that preserve healthy tissue and improve recovery

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

• Serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Previously led the Department of Radiation Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Specialises in using heat-based treatments alongside radiation to manage complex tumours
• Completed research at the National Cancer Institute on occupational cancer risks

Professor Cho Byung Chul leads the Oncology Department and specialises in clinical drug trials for lung cancer care.

• Manages cancer treatment at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's most prestigious medical facilities
• Focuses on chemotherapy for lung, head, neck, and oesophageal cancers
• Develops new drug protocols to improve outcomes for patients with advanced malignancies
• Oversees multidisciplinary care as Head of Department to ensure streamlined treatment

Professor Dabas is a leading thoracic specialist who has performed over 8,000 surgeries for head, neck, and chest tumours. He currently serves as the Director of Surgical Oncology and Chief of Robotic Surgery at BLK Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in robotic lung surgery to remove tumours through tiny incisions for less post-operative pain
• Expert in treating mediastinum tumours located in the difficult-to-reach area between the lungs
• Manages complex oesophageal cancer cases requiring precise surgical intervention
• Member of the International Guild of Endoscopic and Robotic Head and Neck Surgery
• Former Department Director at Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Professor Raja Sundaram has successfully performed over 15,000 surgical procedures, making him one of the most prolific surgical oncologists in the region.

• Specialises in surgical management of tumours at Global Hospital Chennai
• Manages both routine and highly complex oncology cases
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for lung malignancies
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary care for solid tumour management

Professor Gunluoglu is a senior thoracic surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he provides specialised surgical reviews for complex respiratory cases.

• Specialises in thoracic surgery focusing on surgical interventions for the chest and lungs
• Provides expert second medical opinions for complex treatment planning
• Member of the Thoracic Surgery Department at a major university teaching hospital
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary oncology teams to refine patient care pathways

Dr Chaitainya Borde has managed over 30,000 PET-CT scans, bringing massive diagnostic experience to the team at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in nuclear medicine scans to pinpoint the exact location and spread of lung tumours
• Uses PET-CT imaging for precise staging to help guide specific treatment plans
• Expert in Lu-177 radionuclides – a targeted therapy that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells
• Research published in medical journals focusing on nuclear imaging and diagnostic accuracy

Dr Vedant Kabra leads the Oncological Surgery department at Fortis Memorial Research Institute – a major centre for surgical oncology.

• Specialises in surgical resection for cancer, including complex tumour removal
• Oversees MDT meetings to coordinate surgical, medical, and radiation treatments
• Former surgical lead at several high-volume tertiary hospitals
• Holds senior leadership roles within the department to ensure surgical safety and standards