Thyroid resection Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Dr Ahmer Arif Shaikh holds a specialised fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and performs complex thyroidectomies at the NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Focuses on organ preservation techniques to maintain function after cancer removal
• Performs both routine thyroid resections and complex structural rehabilitations
• Manages lymphadenectomy to accurately track and manage potential cancer spread
• Contributes to clinical research published in national and international medical journals
• Trained in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a Master of Dental Surgery

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He trained at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital before becoming a member of the Royal College of Surgeons.

• Trained at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh
• Professor of Surgical Oncology for the National Board of Examinations
• Oversees complex head and neck surgical cases including thyroid tumours
• Directs clinical trials to improve recovery and quality of life
• Serves as a senior professor at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a senior surgical oncologist and physician who brings high-level academic expertise to thyroid and endocrine cases at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Holds a PhD in Physiology which supports a deeper understanding of metabolic recovery
• Specialises in surgical oncology and laparoscopic techniques for complex cases
• Served as a Professor at Uludag University and KTO Karatay University
• Focuses on precise tumour removal while preserving vital glandular function

Dr Vedant Kabra leads the Oncological Surgery department at Fortis Memorial Research Institute – a top-tier hospital known for complex surgical care.

• Specialises in head and neck cancer surgeries including thyroid resections
• Previously served as a Senior Consultant for surgical oncology at Max Healthcare
• Coordinates a multidisciplinary team to manage malignant thyroid tumours
• Focuses on precision surgical techniques to preserve surrounding structures

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.

Professor Lalit Banswal has performed over 10,000 major operations and serves as an Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute.

• Completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the prestigious Tata Medical Centre in Kolkata
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques including robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery
• Leads clinical research projects as a co-principal investigator focused on surgical oncology
• Practises at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, a dedicated facility for complex oncology cases
• Contributes to medical journals on gastrointestinal and 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.