Sarcoma Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici is an expert general surgeon at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He has handled both routine and complex surgical oncology cases for over two decades.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions to remove tumours for less pain and faster recovery
• Trained at SIsli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic in Istanbul
• Expertise includes complex cancer surgery for abdominal and soft tissue tumours
• Contributes to clinical research with articles published in international medical journals

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a senior surgical oncologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, specialising in complex tumour removals using laparoscopic techniques.

• Completed a research fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Specialises in surgical oncology for gastrointestinal and soft tissue cases
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – small incisions that lead to less scarring and faster recovery times
• Holds a PhD in physiology, providing deeper insight into how the body heals post-operation
• Serves as a Professor of Medicine, training the next generation of specialist surgeons

Professor Raja Sundaram has successfully performed over 15,000 cancer surgeries – he is the Director of Oncology at Gleneagles Global Health City.

• Manages complex sarcoma cases requiring intricate surgical removal
• Specialises in limb-salvage surgery to remove tumours while preserving function
• Leads a multidisciplinary surgical oncology team in Chennai
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)
• Expert in soft tissue and bone-related malignancies

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a senior radiation oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre specialising in targeted therapy for complex tumours.

• Uses CyberKnife technology for non-invasive treatment of tumours in difficult locations
• Addresses bone and soft tissue sarcomas with high-precision radiotherapy
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology focusing on central nervous system cases
• Active in the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology using heat-based treatments
• Diplomate of the National Board in radiotherapy for cancer management

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.

Dr Shruti Kate was a consultant at the Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier specialist cancer centre – before joining HCG Manavata.

• Trained at the prestigious Lady Hardinge Medical College and Maulana Azad Medical College
• Specialises in medical oncology for solid tumours and paediatric cancer cases
• Uses immunotherapy – treatments that help the immune system recognise and attack cancer
• Applies metronomic therapy – low-dose, frequent drug delivery for treating advanced cancers
• Member of international societies including ASCO and the European Society for Medical Oncology

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital before earning credentials from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for complex tumour removals
• Oversees over 200 clinical trials for new cancer therapies
• Teaches surgical oncology for the Delhi National Board
• Professor of Breast Surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Focuses on improving quality of life alongside curative surgery

Dr Kabra leads the Oncological Surgery department at Fortis Memorial Research Institute – one of India's most technically advanced hospitals.

• Specialises in surgical management of soft tissue and bone tumours
• Trained at the Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer treatment and research centre
• Holds a Senior Residency from the prestigious Royal Adelaide Hospital in Australia
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads the oncology team at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology for soft tissue and bone tumours
• Former Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Oversees systemic treatments including chemotherapy and targeted therapy for sarcomas
• Senior medical oncologist with experience leading university-level oncology departments