Melanoma Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Mi Ryung Roh is a high-volume skin cancer specialist based at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's most prestigious medical centres.

• Specialises in surgical management of melanoma and other skin tumours
• Member of the Korean Dermatological Association
• Provides senior expertise within the Severance Hospital skin cancer team

Professor Nagarkar has performed more than 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital before earning his fellowship in the United Kingdom.

• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Expertise in thoracic surgical oncology for complex tumour removals
• Investigator for over 200 clinical trials for new cancer therapies
• Professor for breast surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Focuses on surgical outcomes that improve long-term quality of life

Dr Shaunak Valame leads medical oncology initiatives at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, specialising in targeted therapies and molecular-based cancer care.

• Trained at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, a flagship facility in New Delhi
• Practises at the JCI-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
• Presented stomach cancer research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium
• Develops personalised treatment plans using targeted drugs to attack cancer cells
• Focuses on molecular medicine to improve outcomes for advanced-stage patients

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.

Professor Kayihan Engin is a distinguished radiation oncologist 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
• Specialises in using heat-based treatments alongside radiation to improve tumour control
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Holds a research scholarship from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in America
• Expert in managing complex skin malignancies and advanced-stage tumours

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a radiation oncology specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with extensive training in targeted radiotherapy for skin tumours.

• Holds a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from the prestigious Banaras Hindu University
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, focusing on cases where melanoma spreads to the brain
• Diplomate of the National Board of Examination in radiotherapy
• Member of the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology – uses heat-based treatments to improve radiation effectiveness

Dr Chaitainya Borde has managed over 30,000 PET scans at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre – a critical volume for accurately staging melanoma cases.

• Specialises in nuclear medicine for detecting how far cancer has spread
• Provides Lu-177 therapies, a targeted treatment that finds and destroys cancer cells
• Expert in PET-CT scans to monitor how melanoma responds to treatment
• Published research on nuclear imaging in reputable medical journals
• Oversees nuclear cardiology services to assess heart health during intensive therapy

Dr Shruti Kate was a consultant at the legendary Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier high-volume cancer research and treatment facility.

• Treats advanced skin cancer cases using immunotherapy and metronomic protocols
• Specialises in managing complex solid tumours and paediatric malignancies
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Recipient of the World Conference on Lung Cancer travel award for her research
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)