Best Radiation Therapy For Sarcomas Doctors in India for Australians

Dr Vijay Palwe is a dedicated radiation oncologist who trained at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier institution for oncology care.

• Specialises in precise IGRT and IMRT delivery for complex soft tissue tumours
• Uses brachytherapy for internal radiation directly at the tumour site
• Manages both benign and malignant cases using 3DCRT protocols
• Published researcher in international journals on modern radiotherapy outcomes
• Completed surgical and medical training at Grant Medical College in Mumbai

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.

Dr. Girish Badarkhe is a hematology-oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in leukemia, multiple myeloma, and bone marrow transplants. Dr. Badarkhe treats both adults and children with complex blood disorders. He holds a DM in Clinical Hematology from Medical College, Calcutta.

• Performs allogenic and haploidentical bone marrow transplant procedures.
• Treats blood cancers including lymphoma and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
• Completed medical training at Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital.
• Works at Maharashtra's first NABH-accredited cancer hospital.

Dr Shaunak Valame presented his research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco and specialises in molecular targeted therapies.

• Completed DNB Medical Oncology training at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Expertise in the molecular basis of cancer for precision treatment plans
• Worked as Registrar in Medical Oncology at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital
• Delivered specialist lectures at the International Winter School of Oncology programme
• Skilled in managing routine and complex gastrointestinal and systemic cancers

Dr. Lalit Banswal is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He has successfully performed more than 10,000 major surgeries. Dr. Banswal focuses on gastrointestinal cancer and robotic surgical techniques. He completed a two-year fellowship at the Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata.

• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.
• Performs robotic cancer surgeries and advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Served as a former assistant professor at the State Cancer Institute.
• Acts as a co-principal investigator for original clinical research projects.
• Treats complex esophageal, stomach, colon, and rectal cancers.

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 Chaitainya Borde is an expert in nuclear medicine and targeted therapies at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He has personally managed over 30,000 PET-CT scans for precise tumour localisation.

• Specialises in radioiodine and Lutetium-177 radionuclide therapies
• Handled treatments for more than 1,000 thyroid cancer patients
• Proficient in high-volume cancer screening and nuclear cardiology services
• Regularly contributes research to various international medical journals

Dr. Shruti Kate is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. She previously worked as a consultant at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Kate focuses on immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for treating solid and pediatric tumors. She was the sole recipient from India of the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer award.

• Specializes in the treatment of lung, breast, gynecological, and genitourinary cancers.
• Proficient in complex procedures, including the Whipple surgery and chemotherapy management.
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
• Practices at the NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

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.