Leukemia chemotherapy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Osman Ilhan was part of the pioneering medical team that performed the first ever bone marrow stem cell transplant in Turkey. He now leads hematology services at Private Koru Ankara Hospital after five decades at Ankara University.

• Trained at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Specialises in acute and chronic leukemia treatments using therapeutic apheresis
• Authored over 300 medical publications with more than 5,000 global citations
• Holds the Platinum CME certificate from the European Hematology Association
• Former President of the Turkish Hematology Association and regional head of ESFH

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 Girish Badarkhe is a dedicated clinical haematologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with high-level training in blood cancer pathology and treatment.

• Holds a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Clinical Haematology from Medical College Calcutta
• Specialised expertise in managing acute leukaemia and multiple myeloma cases
• Advanced background in pathology ensures precise diagnostic tracking during chemotherapy
• Leads the haematology and bone marrow transplant programme at Nashik
• Recognised with multiple professional awards for clinical excellence in haematology-oncology

Dr Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who presented his research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco.

• Trained in medical oncology at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Specialises in targeted therapies and the molecular basis of blood-based cancers
• Completed a residency at Shyam Shah Medical College followed by specialist oncology registrar roles
• Regularly lectures for international oncology programmes to train other medical specialists
• Focuses on precision medicine to improve outcomes in complex chemotherapy cases

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.

Professor Metin Demirkaya is a leading specialist in paediatric oncology who has held senior roles at Bursa Uludag University and the GATA Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre.

• Specialises in managing complex chemotherapy protocols for childhood cancers
• Expertise includes paediatric haematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Former Associate Professor at Bursa Uludag University School of Medicine
• Current Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine

Professor Cho Byung Chul leads the Oncology Department at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in administering chemotherapy for complex solid tumours and hematologic cases
• Focuses on the use of new clinical drugs and emerging chemotherapy protocols
• Active researcher investigating targeted medication delivery and patient outcomes
• Serves as a senior oncologist at a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited centre

Professor Cho Jae-Yong serves as a senior specialist at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's most prestigious medical centres for complex blood cancers.

• Specialises in medical oncology for leukaemia and haematological disorders
• Part of the world-class haematology-oncology team at Yonsei University
• Focuses on tailoring chemotherapy protocols to suit individual patient profiles