Consultation with creation of treatment plan Doctors Abroad — Page 17

Dr. Metin Demirkaya is a Professor of Pediatric Oncology at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He specializes in treating childhood cancers, including neuroblastoma, Ewing's sarcoma, and leukemia. Dr. Demirkaya previously practiced at the GATA Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre. He holds a subspecialty in pediatric oncology from Bursa Uludag University.

• Performs bone marrow biopsies and complex chemotherapy for pediatric sarcomas.
• Expertise includes the installation of subcutaneous PORT-A-CATH systems for treatment delivery.
• Treats childhood solid tumors such as Wilms tumor and rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Works at Medicana Bursa, a regional reference center for specialized cancer care.

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 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. 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. 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.

The doctor specializes in the treatment of child asthma and allergy diseases, pediatric nephrology, and pediatric infectious diseases. With a robust career spanning several reputable medical institutions, the doctor has gained extensive experience in pediatric medicine. The professional journey includes tenures at Pendik Hospital, Emsey Hospital, Hisar Hospital, and Ada Medical Hospital, with a return to Emsey Hospital in 2019, where the doctor continues to practice.

Dr. Dt. Erhan Demir is a prosthodontist who began his dental education at Ankara University in 2003. He earned his PhD in Prosthodontics from Yüzüncü Yıl University in 2015. Since then, he has gained significant clinical experience, especially with CEREC Omnicam CAD/CAM systems.

Dr. Demir is known for his skills in digital dentistry. He works with CAD/CAM techniques, advanced dental materials, fiber materials, adhesive dentistry, smile design, and All-on-4 prosthesis. In 2020, he co-founded On7 Clinic in Istanbul. He continues to lead and improve prosthodontic care there.

Dr. Emre Çimen graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2004. He completed his specialty and PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2011. Dr. Çimen has many years of experience as a maxillofacial surgeon and implantologist. He has worked in top private clinics in Istanbul.

He improved his skills in advanced implantology, including All-on-4 and Zygomatic Implants, through observer programs at the Malo Clinic in Portugal in 2014 and 2018. Since February 2020, Dr. Çimen has been treating patients at his private clinic in Istanbul Ataşehir. He focuses on complex implant cases.

Dr. Çimen is also an active educator. He regularly gives courses and seminars on the Treatment of Total Toothlessness, All-on-4, and Aesthetic Zone Implant Applications.