Pancreatic cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 9

Dr Shruti Kate trained at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital, specialising in the medical management of solid tumours and surgical Whipple procedures.

• Performs the Whipple procedure – a complex surgery to remove tumours from the head of the pancreas
• Expert in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced-stage cancer cases
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO
• Recipient of the International Travel Award for oncology research in Canada
• Uses targeted drug therapies to manage gastrointestinal malignancies

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the Head of Medical Oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, where he leads the department in managing complex gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specialises in medical oncology for tumours of the digestive system
• Former Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Previously served as Head of Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Expertise includes targeted therapies and endocrine-related cancer care
• Fellowship trained in internal medicine at Haseki Training Hospital

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and holds surgical training from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Trained at the Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer research and treatment centre
• Serves as a surgical oncology professor for the Delhi National Board
• Leads clinical research as an investigator for over 200 oncology trials
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) in Edinburgh
• Expertise includes complex thoracic surgical oncology for tumours in the chest and abdomen

Dr. Ezgi Sevic is a nutrition and diet specialist at Medical Park İzmir Hospital. She graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University. Dr. Sevic focuses on bariatric nutrition and chronic disease management. She works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 1,200 international patients annually.

• Completed the Bariatric Nutrition Course and Innovations in Obesity Course.
• Specializes in nutrition plans for post-metabolic and bariatric surgery patients.
• Treats patients with diabetes, cancer, and congenital metabolic diseases.
• Conducts nutritional counseling for child and adolescent weight control.

Dr Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who trained at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Presented stomach and gastrointestinal cancer research to the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Expert in molecular oncology to identify the best drug matches for individual tumours
• Trained at major teaching hospitals including Shyam Shah Medical College and Apollo

Professor Kayihan Engin is a pioneer in oncological sciences and currently serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Completed a research scholarship at the National Cancer Institute in the US
• Post-doctoral fellow at Thomas Jefferson University focusing on thermoradiotherapy
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludag University Medical College
• Specialises in combining heat-based treatments with radiation for pancreatic tumours
• Expertise in managing cancer risks and complex treatment protocols

Dr. Ahmet Cag Cal is a urologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He holds the rank of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Cal completed several training programs in the United States. He worked as an observer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the Mayo Clinic. He also served as a research assistant at UCLA.

• Uses the Da Vinci robotic system for prostatectomy procedures.
• Performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and transurethral resection of the prostate.
• Treats urological cancers, kidney cysts, and prostate hyperplasia.
• A former Vice Dean at the Izmir University of Economics.

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a specialist in surgical oncology who completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, one of the world's top-ranked hospitals.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery for tumours of the pancreas and digestive tract
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach with smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Holds a PhD in physiology which provides deep insight into how the body recovers from major surgery
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine where he trained future surgeons
• Experienced in complex surgical oncology cases at Medicana Bursa Hospital