Chemotherapy for esophageal carcinoma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Lalit Banswal has performed 10,000 major operations and currently leads surgical oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic techniques for gastrointestinal cancers
• Fellow of the prestigious Tata Medical Centre in Kolkata
• Served as lead investigator for gastrointestinal oncology research projects
• Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute training future oncologists
• Expertise includes complex Whipple surgery and total robotic mesorectumectomy

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads clinical research at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MRCS)
• Specialises in thoracic oncology including complex cancers of the oesophagus
• Led over 200 clinical trials for new cancer treatment protocols
• Professor of breast surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine and currently leads oncology services at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal tract tumours
• Served as an Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Directs clinical applications of chemotherapy and systemic therapies
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Active in teaching and training the next generation of oncology specialists

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.

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 previously served as a consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer institution. She currently leads the medical oncology department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Uses immunotherapy and metronomic therapy to manage advanced digestive tract cancers
• Awarded the sole Indian travel prize at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained in both solid tumour management and complex gastrointestinal procedures
• Focuses on activating the immune system to tackle aggressive carcinomas

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.