Glioma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Elnur Sahibov specialises in radiation oncology at Emsey Hospital, focusing on targeted therapies for brain tumours.

• Completed specialist residency training at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on precise radiation delivery to treat glioma while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Provides care at Emsey Hospital, a major multidisciplinary medical centre in Turkey
• Delivers treatment in English, ensuring clear communication for international patients

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. From 2006 to 2011, he worked as a research assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and became an internal medicine specialist in 2011. Between 2011 and 2013, he worked as an internal medicine specialist and chief physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital and Palu District State Hospital. From 2013 to 2016, he received medical oncology training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital and worked there until 2021. In 2023, he became an associate professor and contributed to his field with his publications throughout his career. He currently serves his patients at Koru Ankara Hospital. His medical interests include:

Breast Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Lung Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Stomach Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a specialist radiation oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who focuses on complex brain and spinal tumours.

• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology – stays updated on global glioma treatment protocols
• Expertise in radiotherapy – uses targeted radiation to shrink tumours while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Active member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India
• Specialises in hyperthermia oncology – an approach using heat to make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation

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.

Professor Vikas Gupta leads the Neurosurgery Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital as Head and Chief. He focuses on neuro-oncology for treating tumours within the central nervous system.

• Specialises in interventional neuroradiology for precise, minimally invasive access to the brain
• Expert in neuro-oncology protocols for managing both primary and secondary brain tumours
• Member of the Neurological Society of India and the Indian Society of Neuroanaesthesiology
• Trained in master-level neurosurgery at major Indian medical institutions
• Utilises endovascular techniques to treat complex vascular issues near tumour sites

The doctor received Surgical Oncology training at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and completed MRCS at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. Starting practice in 2000, the doctor founded Curie Manavata Cancer Centre in 2007. With 19 years of experience, the doctor has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and participated in more than 200 clinical trials. The doctor is a published author with numerous international and national publications. Specializing in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology, the doctor is a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at MUHS.

Dr Shruti Kate trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital, where she served as a consultant before joining HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in medical oncology for solid tumours including high-grade brain tumours
• Expert in immunotherapy for advanced cancer cases to improve survival rates
• Focuses on metronomic therapy – uses low-dose, frequent medication to prevent tumour regrowth
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Recipient of an international travel award for her research on systemic treatments