Consultation with a neurosurgeon Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

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. 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.

Dr. Aditya Gupta is the Neurosurgery Department Director at Artemis Hospital. He specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) and epilepsy treatment. He completed medical training in the USA, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Dr. Gupta is a recipient of the prestigious Sir Dorabji Tata Award.

• Specializes in radiosurgery using Cyberknife and Gamma Knife technologies.
• Treats complex conditions including brain aneurysms and brachial plexus injuries.
• Winner of the Chief of Army Staff Award.
• Works at JCI-accredited Artemis Hospital in Gurgaon.

Dr. Peerapong Montriwiwatchai is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Bumrungrad International Hospital. He focuses on complex spine surgery and neurological interventions. Dr. Montriwiwatchai completed a fellowship in neurological surgery at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He treats patients at a facility ranked among the top 10 best hospitals globally.

• Specializes in treating scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal cord abscesses.
• Performs surgical procedures including discectomy and vertebral plastic surgery.
• Holds a diploma from the Thai Board of Neurosurgery.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited center that serves over 1 million patients annually.

Dr. Rajiv Anand leads the neurology department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He is a specialist in Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and neuromuscular surgery. Dr. Anand performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for complex movement disorders. He holds an H-index of 13, reflecting significant impact on neurological research.

• Serves as the Director of Neurology at BLK Hospital in Delhi.
• Treats stroke, spinal disorders, and chronic epilepsy.
• Holds memberships in the Neurological Society of India and Indian Epilepsy Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked among the top 10 hospitals in Delhi.

Dr. Vikas Gupta is the Head of Neurosurgery and Interventional Neuroradiology at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He focuses on endovascular neurosurgery and complex cerebral vascular procedures. Dr. Gupta holds a Senior Master of Neurosurgery degree. He works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked among the top 10 multi-specialty hospitals in Delhi.

• Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and spinal reconstruction.
• Treats brain and spinal cord tumors, including glioma and glioblastoma.
• Maintains membership in the Neurological Society of India.
• Performed research as a Senior Fellow at Maulana Azad Medical College.

Dr. Sridhar Krishnamurthy is the Director of the Institute of Neurosciences and Spinal Disorders in Chennai. He is an inventor of specialized surgical tools like the Sridhar Spinal Retractor System. Dr. Krishnamurthy trained at top institutions in Germany and Switzerland. He currently treats complex cases at Global Hospital Chennai.

• Invented the Occipito-Cervical Plate Screw Wire Construct for spinal surgery.
• Completed postgraduate neurosurgery training at KRH Klinikum Nordstadt in Germany.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for conditions like Parkinson's disease.
• Works at a hospital ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.