Best Whipple Surgery Doctors in Nashik for Australians

Dr Lalit Banswal has performed 10,000 major surgeries and specialises in complex gastrointestinal oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Performs Whipple surgery using both robotic and laparoscopic techniques
• Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute training future oncologists
• Fellowship trained in surgical oncology at Tata Medical Centre
• Led clinical research projects focused on gastrointestinal surgical outcomes
• Expertise in liver resections and total robotic mesorectumectomy

The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology.

Dr Shruti Kate is the Head of Department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre and a former consultant at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital. She specializes in the complex Whipple procedure for pancreatic and digestive tract tumours.

• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier specialist cancer institution
• Solo Indian recipient of the prestigious travel award at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Uses immunotherapy and metronomic therapy to manage advanced or aggressive cancer stages
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Society for Medical Oncology
• Focuses on both surgical and medical oncology for solid tumours and paediatric cases

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in oral cancer treatment with a focus on organ preservation. Dr. Shaikh completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the same center. He is proficient in performing major maxillofacial and head and neck surgeries.

• Expert in functional rehabilitation for patients recovering from oral cancer.
• Active researcher with multiple publications in various medical journals.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients yearly.
• Treats complex conditions including tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers.

Dr. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies. Dr. Valame completed his DNB training in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He previously served as a registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital.

• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.
• Expert in chemotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats various solid tumors, pediatric cancers, and hematological malignancies.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients annually.

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed more than 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on improving survival outcomes through clinical research and surgical precision.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MRCS)
• Professor of Surgical Oncology for the National Board of Examinations in Delhi
• Serves as a professor for breast surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Directly involved in over 200 clinical trials to advance modern cancer treatments

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.