Radiotherapy for lung cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Merdan Fayda is a highly trained radiation oncologist who completed advanced training in radiosurgery at the University of North Carolina in the United States.

• Specialises in 4D-radiotherapy and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) for lung cases
• Uses brachytherapy and Gamma Knife technology to target tumours with high accuracy
• Serves as a Journal Referee for two international medical publications
• Active member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
• Published 25 articles in international scientific journals on radiation techniques

Professor Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA, specialising in thermoradiotherapy to increase lung tumour sensitivity to radiation.

• Uses CyberKnife robotic technology to deliver high-dose radiation with pinpoint accuracy
• Specialises in combining heat and radiation treatments for resistant lung tumours
• Former Coordinator of Oncological Sciences at Anadolu Medical Centre for 13 years
• Conducted cancer risk research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in America
• Member of the faculty accreditation board for major university medical programmes

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 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.

The doctor is a chest diseases specialist who graduated from the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty in 1990. With extensive experience, the doctor has been working at Private Optimed Hospital since 2013, where they lead the Chest Diseases Department. Prior to this, the doctor was part of the Medical Park Hastaneler Grubu.

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.

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. 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 Sridhar P.S. is a specialist radiation oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with advanced qualifications from the National Board of Examination.

• Holds a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University
• Active member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India
• Specialises in neuro-oncology and hyperthermia oncology applications
• Focuses on precision-based radiation protocols for thoracic tumours
• Participates in the Bangalore Oncology Group to stay updated on modern treatments