Meningioma Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Vadhiraja B. M. leads the radiotherapy department at Manipal Hospitals, focusing on high-precision treatment for complex tumours.

• Specialises in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) – uses high-dose radiation to treat brain tumours without open surgery
• Practises at Manipal Hospitals – part of India's second-largest healthcare network
• Focuses on precision-guided radiotherapy to preserve surrounding healthy brain tissue
• Applies clinical protocols for managing both benign and malignant tumours

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.

Dr Shruti Kate trained at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital, specialising in medical oncology for both solid tumours and paediatric cases.

• Practices at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre using immunotherapy for advanced stage tumours
• Expert in metronomic therapy – uses low-dose, frequent medication to control tumour growth
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Received the World Conference on Lung Cancer travel award for her research
• Member of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

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.

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a specialist radiation oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with over two decades of experience in treating tumours of the central nervous system.

• Specialises in precision radiotherapy for meningioma and other complex brain tumours
• Active member of the international Society for Neuro-Oncology
• Awarded a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy
• Focuses on targeted radiation to protect healthy brain tissue and reduce side effects
• Member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India

Professor Engin is a seasoned radiation oncologist who served as director of oncology at several major medical centres, including Medicana Bursa.

• Completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States
• Recognised with a research scholarship from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Specialises in precise radiation therapy to manage tumours like meningiomas without invasive surgery
• Previously coordinated oncological sciences at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center

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.