Pancreatic cancer surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Shruti Kate previously served as a consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier national cancer centre and one of the largest in the world.

• Performs the complex Whipple procedure for pancreatic tumours and digestive tract cancers
• Uses metronomic therapy involving frequent low-dose drugs to manage aggressive advanced cancers
• Awarded a solo national travel grant for her research presentation at WCLC in Toronto
• Maintains international standing as a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Expert in managing solid tumours through multidisciplinary medical and surgical approaches

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 has performed 10,000 major surgeries as a specialist surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on complex gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive methods.

• Performs Whipple surgery to treat tumours in the head of the pancreas
• Uses robotic-assisted surgery and laparoscopy to reduce recovery times
• Fellowship trained in surgical oncology at Tata Medical Centre in Kolkata
• Served as Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute
• Leads clinical research into gastrointestinal oncology and new surgical techniques

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.

Dr Isa Kaman is a senior general surgeon at Private Optimed Hospital who focuses on complex digestive system operations and oncology.

• Trained at Istanbul University Medicine Faculty – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools
• Leads the surgical team for gastrointestinal infections and stomach disorders
• Active member of the Turkish Surgeons Association
• Practices at Private Optimed Hospital, a facility specialising in advanced surgical care