Melanoma Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr Sumeyye Altintas Kaksi is a dermatologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest and most modern medical centres.

• Specialises in medical dermatology for skin health and lesion monitoring
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for multidisciplinary specialist care
• Focuses on clinical dermatology and skin malignancy assessments

Dr. Priti Arya is an oncologist at Fortis Gurgaon in India. She specializes in melanoma treatment and radiotherapy for various cancer types. Dr. Arya treats colorectal and throat cancers. She works at a facility named among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek. The clinic treats 3,500 patients annually and has 1,000 hospital beds.

• Performs melanoma surgery and specialized radiation therapy.
• Treats patients at a medical hub with 140 resident doctors.
• Uses targeted radiotherapy for gastrointestinal and head cancers.

Dr. Naresh Jain is an oncologist at Fortis Gurgaon in India. He diagnoses and performs surgery for melanoma. Dr. Jain works at a facility named among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek. He has a Hirsch index of 2 for his research and oncology publications.

The clinic treats 3,500 patients annually and has over 1,000 beds. It is one of the largest private medical centers in the Gurgaon region. Dr. Jain works with a team of 140 doctors to manage skin cancer cases. The hospital follows international quality standards for melanoma surgery.

Dr. Sachin Dhawan is an oncologist at Fortis Gurgaon in India. He treats cancers including melanoma and leukemia, with a practice in surgical oncology and chemotherapy protocols. He works at a facility named among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Performs melanoma surgery and chemotherapy for breast cancer.
• Treats blood and skin malignancies.
• Has a Hirsch index of 2 for his research.
• Works at Fortis Gurgaon, a medical center with 1,000 beds.

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 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. Alandag Celal is a clinical oncologist at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. He performs medicinal therapies for malignancies, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Dr. Celal treats conditions ranging from lung and breast cancer to sarcomas. He works at a hospital that treats over 113,000 patients every year.

• Expertise includes hormone therapy and chemotherapy for kidney and testicular cancers.
• Treats gastrointestinal malignancies like pancreatic, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Manages immunotherapy protocols for lung and prostate cancer.
• Treats neurological tumors, including glioblastoma and medulloblastoma.

Professor Ozdemir is a head and neck surgeon at Ento Surgical Medical Center who has trained 40 specialists in his field.

• Removes melanoma and tumours located in the head, neck, and larynx
• Performs laryngeal resections – surgery to remove part or all of the voice box
• Completed specialist training in endoscopic surgery at universities in Germany and Belgium
• Former Head of the Department of Surgical Medicine at Namik Kemal University

Dr. Hamza Ugur Bozbey is a clinical oncologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He treats malignancies including glioblastoma, sarcoma, and stage 4 lung cancer. He manages solid tumors and hematological cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma, as well as rare conditions like chordoma and neuroendocrine tumors.

• Treats gynecologic, orthopedic, and neurological cancers.
• Uses chemotherapy and targeted therapy for stage 4 metastatic disease.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves over 430,000 patients annually.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Muhammed Gomec is a general surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. He performs gastrointestinal and colorectal surgeries for cancerous and non-cancerous conditions. Dr. Gomec also performs weight loss procedures, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery.

He performs abdominal interventions such as liver resection and colectomy. He treats oncological cases, including stomach, pancreatic, and colon cancers. Dr. Gomec works at a hospital that serves over 110,000 patients annually.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads the oncology department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, focusing on systemic melanoma therapies.

• Specialises in targeted therapy and immunotherapy protocols for advanced melanoma cases
• Former Education Officer for medical oncology at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Published researcher on oncological outcomes and modern treatment strategies
• Expertise in managing complex chemotherapy regimes for skin cancer patients

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