Tongue cancer surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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 Ismail Ozdemir is a senior head and neck surgeon who previously led the ENT department at Namik Kemal University Medical Faculty. He manages complex cases at the Ento Surgical Medical Center after decades of academic leadership.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Former Head of Surgical Medical Sciences at Namik Kemal University
• Served as a clinical instructor and chief intern at Izmir Ataturk Hospital
• Specialises in head and neck oncology including tumour removals
• Completed intensive postgraduate career education in ENT at Hacettepe University

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and holds a prestigious fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital
• Professor of surgery for the Delhi National Board and Maharashtra University
• Leads clinical research as an investigator for over 200 oncology trials
• Specialises in complex tumour resections and thoracic surgical oncology
• Focuses on healthy recovery and quality of life after major surgery

Dr Ahmer Arif Shaikh holds a specialised fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology from the NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on organ preservation techniques to maintain function and appearance after surgery.

• Specialises in functional rehabilitation to help patients regain speech and swallowing abilities
• Performs complex maxillofacial reconstructions alongside primary tumour resections
• Uses organ-sparing methods designed to protect healthy tissue during cancer removal
• Contributes to medical science through research published in international oncology journals
• Focuses on early diagnosis and preventive screening for oral cancers

Dr Shruti Kate previously served as a consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier national cancer centre and a global hub for oncology training.

• Heads the medical oncology department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
• Specialises in treating solid tumours including head and neck cancers
• Expertise in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced-stage cases
• Solo Indian recipient of the prestigious travel award at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Society for Medical 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.

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.