Sarcoma Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr Shruti Kate was a consultant at the Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier specialist cancer centre – before joining HCG Manavata.

• Trained at the prestigious Lady Hardinge Medical College and Maulana Azad Medical College
• Specialises in medical oncology for solid tumours and paediatric cancer cases
• Uses immunotherapy – treatments that help the immune system recognise and attack cancer
• Applies metronomic therapy – low-dose, frequent drug delivery for treating advanced cancers
• Member of international societies including ASCO and the European Society for Medical Oncology

Dr Shaunak Valame is a dedicated medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with specific training in managing complex tumours through Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while minimising damage to healthy tissue
• Presented research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco
• Focuses on the molecular basis of cancer to personalise treatment plans
• Former Registrar at the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
• Expertise includes chemotherapy and biological treatment for solid tumours

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital before earning credentials from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for complex tumour removals
• Oversees over 200 clinical trials for new cancer therapies
• Teaches surgical oncology for the Delhi National Board
• Professor of Breast Surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Focuses on improving quality of life alongside curative surgery

Professor Raja Sundaram has successfully performed over 15,000 cancer surgeries – he is the Director of Oncology at Gleneagles Global Health City.

• Manages complex sarcoma cases requiring intricate surgical removal
• Specialises in limb-salvage surgery to remove tumours while preserving function
• Leads a multidisciplinary surgical oncology team in Chennai
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)
• Expert in soft tissue and bone-related malignancies

Dr. Sung Hoon Noh is the Director of the Yonsei Cancer Center in Seoul. He is a primary expert in surgical treatment for advanced gastric cancer. Dr. Noh has held high-level leadership roles in international oncology societies. He works at Severance Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility ranked among the best hospitals by Newsweek.

• Served as President of the International Gastric Cancer Association.
• Former President of the Korean Gastric Cancer Association.
• Recipient of the Cancer Academic Award and the Yuhan Academic Award.
• Specializes in stomach cancer surgery, oncology, and gastroenterology.

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a senior surgical oncologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, specialising in complex tumour removals using laparoscopic techniques.

• Completed a research fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Specialises in surgical oncology for gastrointestinal and soft tissue cases
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – small incisions that lead to less scarring and faster recovery times
• Holds a PhD in physiology, providing deeper insight into how the body heals post-operation
• Serves as a Professor of Medicine, training the next generation of specialist surgeons

Dr Kabra leads the Oncological Surgery department at Fortis Memorial Research Institute – one of India's most technically advanced hospitals.

• Specialises in surgical management of soft tissue and bone tumours
• Trained at the Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer treatment and research centre
• Holds a Senior Residency from the prestigious Royal Adelaide Hospital in Australia
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology