High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) Doctors Abroad — Page 6

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.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

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. 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.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

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.

Assoc. Prof. Orhan Ünal Zorba, MD, is a urologist focused on andrology and endourology. He has about 25 years of experience. He currently sees patients at Private TUSA Hospital. He started there on 8 June 2026.

His academic work includes 29 international and 13 national publications and 7 book chapters. He has given at least 9 presentations at international congresses. His studies have been presented at EAU, ESSM, ICS, and EULIS meetings. He served as Assistant and Associate Professor of Urology from 2009 to 2016. He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Association of Urology, the Turkish Society of Andrology, and the Eastern Black Sea Association of Urologists.

Key areas include male infertility (micro‑TESE; outcomes in 191 patients with non‑obstructive azoospermia), microsurgical varicocele repair, prostate surgery (HoLEP, TURP), endoscopic stone surgery (URS, PCNL), and uro‑oncology. He speaks English.

Dr. Murat Arslan is a fertility specialist and gynecologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in IVF treatment and laparoscopic reproductive surgeries. Dr. Arslan completed a clinical research fellowship at the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine in the US. He also holds Da Vinci robotic surgery certification.

• Former Unit Director of the IVF departments at Acıbadem International and Momart IVF Center.
• Served as Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Biruni University.
• Performs complex hysteroscopic surgeries for infertility and reproductive endocrinology.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric urology and robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Akbulut completed a specialized urology observer program at the University of Michigan Medical School. He focuses on kidney stone removal and prostate health.

• Performs robotic Da Vinci surgery for prostatectomy and nephrectomy.
• Expert in miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy for treating large kidney stones.
• Authored over 30 international peer-reviewed publications on urological surgical outcomes.
• Treats complex conditions like Peyronie's disease, varicocele, and pediatric urological disorders.

Dr Derya Kanza Gul is a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist based at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. She brings precise clinical expertise to non-invasive women's health treatments.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on advanced gynaecological care within a leading university hospital setting
• Expertise in managing complex reproductive health cases using modern technologies
• Member of the specialist team at one of Turkey's largest medical networks

Professor Hasan Biri specialises in nerve-sparing uro-oncology with expertise gained at the University of Southern California Norris Cancer Center. He now leads urological care at Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Focuses on robotic-assisted techniques for treating prostate and bladder cancers
• Successfully managed thousands of complex uro-oncology cases over his career
• Authored more than 80 research papers on surgical outcomes and oncology
• Completed specialised research in radical prostatectomy at a leading American centre
• Founding President of the Koru Healthcare Group

Dr. Aytul Corbacioglu is a professor of perinatology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She graduated first in her class from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She focuses on high-risk pregnancy management and complex fetal procedures. Dr. Corbacioglu trained at the University of British Columbia in Canada. She is a recognized expert in fetal ultrasound and invasive prenatal diagnostics.

• Performs prenatal procedures including amniocentesis, CVS, and cordocentesis.
• Specializes in fetal echocardiography and twin pregnancy complications.
• Member of the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Association.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Tahsin Ali Zirh is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Zirh completed research fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. He is a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's and movement disorders.
• Treats epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and chronic pain using stereotaxic surgeries.
• Provides Gamma Knife and Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega Hospital, which treats over 1,200 daily patients.