Radiation therapy for brain tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, and leukemia chemotherapy. Dr. Apak is the current Head of Department at Istanbul University Department of Pediatrics.

• Published over 70 international medical articles on pediatric oncology research.
• Treats complex conditions like lymphoma, neuroblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Associate Professor Melih Ucer serves as a leading neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital, bringing high-level expertise from the United States to brain tumour cases.

• Completed a prestigious visiting scholarship at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery in America
• Specialises in neurosurgical oncology and complex brain tumour mapping at a major university teaching hospital
• Holds the title of Associate Professor, reflecting a high level of academic and clinical seniority
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the European Spine Society (EUROSPINE)

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 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. 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. 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.

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a specialist in neuro-oncology and radiotherapy who treats complex brain cases at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Holds a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University
• Active member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology focusing on brain tumour research
• Diplomate of the National Board in radiotherapy for cancer care
• Specialises in using targeted radiation to treat primary and secondary tumours
• Member of the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology for integrated treatments

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. Gulsah Bademci is a neurosurgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. She specialized in brain, nerve, and spine surgery during her 30-year career. Dr. Bademci completed a research fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. She also trained under Dr. Gazi Yasargil at the University of Arkansas.

• Holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates.
• Performs complex procedures like craniotomy, laminectomy, and brain aneurysm repair.
• Specializes in spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cervical disc herniations.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Dr Chaitainya Borde has managed over 30,000 PET scans at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He leads the facility's complex diagnostic imaging and nuclear therapy services.

• Specialises in Lu-177 radionuclides for targeted cancer therapy
• Managed treatment for more than 1,000 thyroid cancer patients
• Expert in PET-CT scans for precise tumour mapping and monitoring
• Published researcher in peer-reviewed medical journals for nuclear medicine
• Provides nuclear cardiology services for cardiac assessment

Dr. S Hukku serves as the Head of Radiation Oncology at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He focuses on radiation therapy for brain, neck, and breast tumors. Dr. Hukku completed clinical training at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London and Memorial Hospital Queens in New York.

• Authored over 40 scientific articles published in international medical journals.
• Maintains professional membership in the American Association for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
• Is a member of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO).
• Works at BLK Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility ranked among Delhi's top 10 hospitals.