Tumor Marker Blood Test Doctors Abroad — Page 10

Dr. Irfan Koruk is a gastroenterologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He focuses on the biliary system, pancreas, and interventional endoscopy. He completed a clinical training program in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) at the State University of New York. Dr. Koruk was the founding physician of the endoscopy unit at Gaziantep State Hospital.

• Performs complex procedures like ERCP, cholangioscopy, and capsule endoscopy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and Crohn's disease.
• Author of over 25 publications on bile duct stones and liver injury.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a center of excellence for colorectal surgery.

Dr. Seda Turgut is an endocrinologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She specializes in pituitary diseases, thyroid disorders, and metabolic bone conditions. Dr. Turgut completed medical observations at the Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute. She also observed clinical practices at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy.

• Treats type 2 diabetes using stem cell therapy and metabolic surgery.
• Performs thyroidectomy and radioiodine therapy for goiter and thyroid diseases.
• Provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for reproductive system issues.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, a center recognized for diagnostic excellence.

Dr. Emre Merdan Fayda is a radiation oncologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a Professor of Medicine with a focus on MR Linac and 4D radiotherapy. Dr. Fayda completed specialized training in thoracic oncology and stereotactic radiotherapy in the USA. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

• Specializes in three-dimensional brachytherapy and IMRT for breast and lung cancers.
• Treats complex tumors of the central nervous system, head, neck, and skin.
• Maintains a consulting role for radiation oncology at international medical centers.
• Held academic and clinical leadership positions at Istanbul University Oncology Institution.

Dr. Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a Professor of Hematology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She specializes in lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma treatment. Dr. Temiz graduated with honors from the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She has extensive experience in stem cell transplantation and therapeutic apheresis.

• Performs allogeneic and haploidentical stem cell transplants.
• Treats complex blood disorders including thrombosis and bone marrow failure.
• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydın University.
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Erkancakir is a pediatric pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a recipient of the Turkish Thoracic Society national lung health award. Dr. Erkancakir serves as a board member of the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association. He specializes in childhood asthma, cystic fibrosis, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

• Earned over 20 national and international awards for pediatric respiratory research.
• Performs bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures for infants and children.
• Treats complex conditions like tuberculosis and chronic respiratory tract infections.
• Collaborates with Boston Children's Hospital through Liv Hospital's international partnership.

Dr. Binnur Simsek is a gastroenterology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She focuses on complex liver conditions, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver transplantation. Dr. Simsek holds expertise in treating viral hepatitis (B, C, and Delta) and hepatocellular carcinoma. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility that serves as a center of excellence for endoscopy and colorectal surgery.

• Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
• Uses diagnostic tools including videocapsule endoscopy and Fibroscan.
• Treats functional gastrointestinal disorders and malabsorption syndromes such as celiac disease.
• Member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.

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.

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 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. 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. Osman Ilhan was part of the team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow stem cell transplant. He focuses on leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, and myeloma treatments at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. Dr. Ilhan has authored over 300 PubMed publications with 5,000+ citations. He holds the Platinum CME certificate from the European Hematology Association.

• Helped establish the Turkish Stem Cell Donor Bank (TURKOK).
• Served as a board chairman for bone marrow transplantation at the Ministry of Health.
• Former President of the Turkish Hematology Association.
• Founded the Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Association.