Distal Pancreatectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

Pushpinder Gulia is a dedicated surgical oncologist at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) specialised in complex abdominal cancer procedures.

• Focuses on surgical removal of tumours within the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract
• Expertise in surgical oncology for solid organ tumours
• Practises at Fortis Gurgaon, a multi-specialty centre recognised for high-end oncology care

Dr Vedant Kabra serves as the Head of the Department of Surgical Oncology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute – a premier quaternary care hospital in India.

• Specialises in complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancer surgeries
• Holds a Master of Surgery and a Diplomate of National Board in Surgery
• Registered with the Delhi Medical Council and trained at the Tata Memorial Centre
• Maintains professional memberships with the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology

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.

Professor Cemalettin Ertekin is a leading specialist in pancreatico-biliary surgery at Biruni University Hospital. He brings senior academic expertise to complex abdominal cases.

• Awarded the National Scientific Patent Award for surgical innovation
• Specialises in both gastroenterology surgery and endoscopic treatments
• Won first prize for surgical video papers from the Istanbul Surgical Association
• Member of the National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• Holds a senior Professor role at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine

Professor Lalit Banswal has performed over 10,000 major surgeries and specialises in high-precision robotic and laparoscopic oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Expert in minimally invasive pancreatic resections using the latest robotic systems
• Completed a prestigious Surgical Oncology Fellowship at Tata Medical Centre
• Serves as Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute training future surgeons
• Leads clinical research into advanced gastrointestinal surgical techniques
• Focuses on organ-preserving methods to improve post-operative recovery times

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 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 Ufuk Onsal is a general surgery specialist who leads complex abdominal procedures at Izmir Private Can Hospital. He is trained through the Turkish Surgical Association in advanced techniques for abdominal wall repairs and endoscopic interventions.

• Completed specialist surgical training at Duzce University Faculty of Medicine
• Highly skilled in laparoscopic abdominal surgery and gastric interventions
• Trained in EUS and ERCP at Bezmialem Vakif University hospital
• Practised at major Turkish training and research centres
• Active member of the Turkish Surgical Association since graduation

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.