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

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Dr. Kadri Yamac is an internist and hematologist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1976–1982). He completed Internal Medicine training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1984–1989). He then completed a Hematology subspecialty at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1993). He became an Associate Professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He was promoted to Professor in 2002.

Medical interests: anemias, coagulation disorders, hemochromatosis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymph node diseases, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma.

Dr Mallikarjun Kalashetty is a lead oncohematologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Manipal Hospitals. He focuses on complex blood disorders and cellular therapies.

• Specialises in allogenic bone marrow transplantation from related donors
• Maintains a clinical focus on haematological oncology treatments
• Consults at one of India's largest multi-specialty healthcare networks
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary care for patients with malignant blood conditions

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 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.

Professor Shruti Kate serves as the Head of Department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre following a prestigious consultancy at Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex haematological malignancies and paediatric cancers
• Expertise includes immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for aggressive cases
• Awarded the sole travel grant from India for her research presentation in Toronto
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier specialist cancer centre

The doctor holds an MD in Radiation Oncology and serves as a consultant. Specializing in advanced cancer treatment techniques, the doctor offers services including Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy. These modalities are utilized to deliver precise radiation therapy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and enhancing treatment efficacy.

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

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