Best Stomach cancer Doctors in India for Australians

Dr Shaunak Valame presented his research on stomach cancer to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in San Francisco. He is a key specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Expert in the molecular basis of cancer for precise diagnosis and treatment
• Trained at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi for medical oncology
• Participated in the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS
• Focuses on clinical research and the latest evidence-based oncology protocols

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

• Trained at the renowned Tata Medical Centre in gastrointestinal cancer surgery
• Specialises in minimally invasive surgery – uses smaller incisions for less pain and quicker recovery
• Served as Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute, training future surgical oncologists
• Led original research as a Co-principal Investigator into cancer treatment outcomes
• Member of prestigious surgical oncology networks with multiple international publications

Dr Shruti Kate was a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital before joining HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. She specialises in treating advanced gastrointestinal cases using modern pharmaceutical approaches.

• Focuses on immunotherapy – uses the body's own immune system to target and destroy cancer cells
• Uses metronomic therapy – low-dose, frequent drug delivery to stop tumour growth with fewer side effects
• Trained at Maulana Azad Medical College and Tata Memorial Hospital
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Received the World Conference on Lung Cancer travel award for her research

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and holds a prestigious fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital
• Leads clinical research as an investigator for over 200 clinical trials
• Serves as Professor for breast surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Specialises in complex gastrointestinal and thoracic tumour removals
• Focuses on robotic-assisted techniques for faster patient recovery times

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a senior radiation oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, specializing in high-precision radiotherapy for gastrointestinal tumours.

• Holds a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy from the National Board of Examination
• Uses targeted radiation to treat tumours in the digestive system with clinical accuracy
• Member of the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology for heat-based cancer therapy
• Former academic at Banaras Hindu University – one of India's most prestigious research institutions
• Active member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India

Dr Chaitainya Borde has managed over 30,000 PET scans at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre – a massive volume that ensures high accuracy in disease staging.

• Specialises in Lu-177 therapies – a targeted treatment that delivers radiation directly to tumour cells
• Expert in nuclear imaging to assess how stomach tumours respond to chemotherapy
• Experienced in PET-CT scans for identifying exact cancer spread before surgery
• Focuses on precision nuclear cardiology to monitor heart health during cancer treatment