Small intestine cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Assistant Professor Meltem Topalgokceli Selam leads oncology cases at Liv Hospital Ulus with a specific focus on gastrointestinal system cancers.

• Specialises in medical oncology for tumours of the digestive tract and small intestine
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's oldest medical institutions
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and İstanbul Breast Cancer Research Group
• Published 12 peer-reviewed research papers on oncological treatments and outcomes
• Trained at the Oncology Institute of the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a specialist medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal system cancers including malignancies of the small intestine
• Completed advanced oncology residency at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Broadened her expertise at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada and Moffit Cancer Center
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex digestive tract cases

The doctor completed specialization training in Radiation Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, the doctor completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine, taught in English, at the same institution from 2004 to 2011. The doctor has a strong foundation in medical education, beginning with high school education at Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School in Azerbaijan from 1998 to 2004.

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici is an expert general surgeon at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he performs complex surgery for abdominal and gastrointestinal tumours.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his contributions to surgical education and research
• Completed specialist surgical training at the prestigious Sisli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic
• Published multiple research articles in international peer-reviewed journals on surgical outcomes
• Focuses on metabolic and cancer surgery using minimally invasive surgical techniques

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical oncology specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, holding a PhD in physiology to better understand complex body functions. He leads gastrointestinal cancer cases with a focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques.

• Completed a research fellowship at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in surgical oncology focusing on tumours of the digestive tract and small intestine
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine

Dr Chaitainya Borde is a nuclear medicine lead at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He has personally managed over 30,000 PET-CT scans to find and stage tumours.

• Specialises in Lu-177 therapy – targeted radiation that seeks out and destroys cancer cells with fewer side effects
• Uses specialised nuclear scans to detect rare small intestine tumours
• Performs radioiodine therapies for patients requiring precise metabolic imaging
• Contributes to oncological research through numerous published medical papers

Dr Shruti Kate is a highly trained medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. She completed her advanced oncology training at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai.

• Performs the Whipple procedure – a complex surgery to remove tumours from the small intestine
• Expert in metronomic therapy – uses low-dose medication to stop tumour growth with fewer side effects
• Specialises in immunotherapy for advanced cancer cases where standard treatments have failed
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Received international recognition for research into complex solid tumour management

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on restoring patient quality of life alongside surgical excellence.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MRCS)
• Leads clinical trials for new cancer treatments and protocols
• Professor of surgical oncology for the Delhi National Board
• Publishes clinical research in major international medical journals