Laryngectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer research and treatment institution
• Serves as Professor of Surgical Oncology for the National Board of Examinations
• Leads clinical research as an investigator for over 200 international clinical trials
• Specialises in complex thoracic oncology cases involving head, neck, and chest tumours
• Focuses on patient rehabilitation and maintaining quality of life after major surgical procedures

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.

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.

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.

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 Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a specialist head and neck surgical oncologist at the NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on organ preservation techniques to maintain critical functions like speech and swallowing during cancer treatment.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
• Specialises in functional rehabilitation for patients after major head and neck resections
• Performs complex laryngectomies alongside structural rehabilitations to improve patient recovery
• Actively publishes research on oncology outcomes in international medical journals
• Focuses on early diagnosis and preventive dental oncology measures

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. Murat Topdag is an ENT specialist and head-and-neck cancer surgeon in Istanbul. He performs oncologic surgery and aesthetic procedures such as rhinoplasty. Dr. Topdag treats patients at Memorial Goztepe Hospital. He graduated from the English medical program at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa.

• Performs surgical treatment for laryngeal, tonsil, and oral cancers.
• Performs reconstructive procedures including cleft lip and palate repair.
• Uses diagnostic tools such as fine-needle aspiration biopsy and CT imaging.
• Held academic and clinical roles at Kocaeli University.