CyberKnife Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgeon at Can Hospitals Turkey in İzmir. He specializes in spine surgery and endoscopic brain tumor removal. Dr. Duzgun uses neuronavigation for high-precision brain surgery. He performs fully closed procedures for herniated discs and spinal fractures.

• Performs kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for spinal fracture treatment.
• Treats scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and nerve compression.
• Expert in minimally invasive pain interventions like radiofrequency and laser.
• Treats pediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus and congenital anomalies.

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and holds a prestigious fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Serves as a Professor of Breast Surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Leads clinical research as a principal investigator for over 200 clinical trials
• Recognised expert in thoracic and breast surgical oncology cases
• Established the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre to focus on patient quality of life

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. 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. 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.

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 Sridhar P.S. is a leading specialist in precision radiation therapy at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on tackling complex tumours using advanced CyberKnife technology.

• Holds a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University
• Diplomate of the National Board in radiotherapy since 2004
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology for brain tumour cases
• Active member of the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology
• Specialist reviewer for the Association of Radiation Oncology of India

Professor Kayihan Engin serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital and completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.

• Specialises in precise robotic radiation for brain tumours including glioblastoma and meningioma
• Expert in targeting gastrointestinal tumours of the stomach, liver, and pancreas
• Uses advanced thermoradiotherapy techniques to make cancer cells more sensitive to treatment
• Served as Coordinator of Oncological Sciences at Anadolu Medical Centre for thirteen years
• Conducted significant research at the National Cancer Institute in the USA