Removal of meningioma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Hasan Mirzai is a specialist neurosurgeon at Kolan Hospital Group who focuses on the surgical resection of central nervous system tumours. He manages complex cases across both adult and paediatric neurosurgery.

• Performs surgical removal of meningiomas within the brain and spinal cord membranes
• Member of the World Spine Society focuses on complex neurological reconstructions
• Held senior academic positions at Celal Bayar University Hospital and Ege University Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Handles aggressive brain tumours including glioblastoma and medulloblastoma resections

Professor Baskan serves as a Faculty Member at Biruni University, where he focuses on neuro-oncological surgery and complex brain tumour cases.

• Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery with nearly a decade of dedicated focus on young patients
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the specialised Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expertise includes spinal cord surgery and managing congenital brain anomalies
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a major academic centre for neurosurgery

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. 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.

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.

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a 95% success rate in complex brain and spinal cord tumour surgeries.

• Specialises in micro-neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base techniques for removing tumours
• Expertise in transnasal pituitary surgery and posterior fossa procedures
• Trained in advanced neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society with 17 published international research papers

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.

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.

Dr. Hakan Ozalp is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vascular and spine neurosurgery. Dr. Ozalp completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Insubria in Italy. He previously served as a lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs complex brain aneurysm repair and arteriovenous malformation surgery.
• Specializes in endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive spinal fusion.
• Treats brain tumors using transnasal resection and stereotaxic radiosurgery.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using PET-CT and TrueBeam STx technology.

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 Murat Duzgun uses neuronavigation and endoscopic methods to perform precise brain tumour removals at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Specialises in 'closed method' endoscopic surgery for brain tumours
• Uses neuronavigation technology for accurate tumour mapping during surgery
• Trained at Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Expertise includes microsurgery for complex nerve and spinal conditions
• Treats a range of neurosurgical cases including brain haemorrhages and hydrocephalus

Dr. Ismail Ozdemir is an ENT and head and neck surgeon at Ento Surgical Medical Center. He has trained over 40 ear, nose, and throat specialists in clinical and theoretical practice. Dr. Ozdemir specializes in pediatric ENT care and microsurgery for ear diseases. He treats complex conditions like larynx and tongue cancers.

• Completed endoscopic sinus surgery training at Köln University and Brussels Free University.
• Performs rhinoplasty and endoscopic procedures for sinus and nasal illnesses.
• Served as the head of the ENT department at Namik Kemal University.
• Works at a center with high success rates in cochlear implants and rhinoplasty.

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.