Removal of spinal cord tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a high-volume neurosurgeon who has successfully treated thousands of patients with severe and complex spinal conditions.

• Maintains a success rate of 90 to 95 per cent for complex spinal and brain tumour surgeries
• Specialises in micro-neurosurgery and minimally invasive techniques to preserve spinal cord function
• Trained in neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium for advanced surgical precision
• Former Lead Neurosurgeon at Ankara Training and Research Hospital overseeing complex surgical cases
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and published 17 clinical research papers

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a specialist in neuro-oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with extensive training in medical radiotherapy.

• Holds a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy
• Active member of the international Society for Neuro-Oncology
• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for tumours of the central nervous system
• Part of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India
• Focuses on non-invasive approaches to managing spinal and brain lesions

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a leading neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with specialist training from Ankara University.

• Completed an international clinical fellowship at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Former lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine training future specialists
• Previously served as a neurosurgeon at the prestigious Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Specialises in neuro-oncology and complex spinal surgery techniques
• Expert in brain and nerve surgery with a focus on tumour resection

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 serves as the Head of Medical Oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre and previously held a consultancy at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Treats solid tumours and paediatric cancers using a combination of medical and surgical expertise
• Awarded the sole travel grant from India for international research excellence at WCLC Toronto
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at Maulana Azad Medical College and Tata Memorial Hospital in complex oncology management

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. 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.

Neurosurgeon, specializing in spinal neurosurgery

35 years old

• In 1991, he was invited to the Department of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Medical College, USA.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Member of the Cervical Spine Research Society.
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

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.

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.

Professor Vikas Gupta is the Head and Chief of Neurosurgery at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He leads specialized programs in interventional neuroradiology and complex spine surgery.

• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques for removing spinal cord tumours
• Performs spinal reconstruction and deformity correction for complex cases
• Expert in endovascular neurosurgery using catheter-based treatments
• Member of the Indian Society for Cerebrovascular Surgery
• Formerly a Senior Research Fellow at Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital

Neurosurgeon, specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery

15 years

• He has received numerous international fellowships in the field of neurosurgery.
• He specialized in the transcallosal approach to colloid cysts and ventricular tumors.
• He has conducted extensive research in the field of hydrocephalus, shunt systems and is a member of the "Committee for the Evaluation of the World Ranking of Hydrocephalus Research".
• Successfully performed 2500 neurosurgical procedures, both cranial and spinal, in adults and children.