Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from a related donor Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Surasit Saleh Issarachai leads the haematology and oncology efforts at Bumrungrad International Hospital, a major JCI-accredited medical centre.

• Specialises in managing complex bone marrow transplant procedures
• Directs treatment programmes for both oncology and oncohaematology cases
• Focuses on related-donor transplants for patients with blood disorders
• Senior medical consultant at one of Asia's most prominent private hospitals

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is an award-winning haematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with senior expertise in stem cell transplantation.

• Awarded first prize by the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association
• Completed subspecialist training at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains memberships with the Turkish Apheresis Society and Hematologic Oncology Society
• Specialises in managing complex bone marrow transplants and apheresis procedures
• Recognised for clinical research in haematologic immunology and oncology

Dr Girish Badarkhe is a highly specialised haematologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who holds a DM in Clinical Haematology from Medical College, Calcutta.

• Focuses on जटिल bone marrow transplants and managing multiple myeloma
• Awarded for professionalism and clinical outcomes in haematology-oncology
• Completed MD in Pathology at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
• Trained at the prestigious Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital
• Expert in treating various forms of leukaemia and blood disorders

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.

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.

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.

Dr Shaunak Valame is a dedicated medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with advanced training from the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

• Presented research on gastrointestinal pathology to the American Society of Clinical Oncology in San Francisco
• Completed specialist DNB training in Medical Oncology in New Delhi
• Focuses on the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies
• Delivered lectures for the International Winter School of Oncology programme at AIIMS

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 Dharma Choudhary has led over 850 allogenic bone marrow transplants as the Head of the Bone Marrow Transplant Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital.

• Completed a specialized Blood and Marrow Transplantation Research Programme in Canada at Vancouver General Hospital
• Expert in managing graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) to improve long-term transplant success
• Trained at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences with an MD in Clinical Hematology
• Published over 20 scientific studies focusing on leukemia research and patient outcomes
• Life member of the Indian Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine