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HCG Manavata Cancer Centre is Maharashtra's first NABH-accredited cancer hospital, treating over 75,000 patients yearly. It specializes in cancer care, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplant, and pediatric oncology. This integrated center has served 100,000+ patients from around the world.
Specializing in radiotherapy with a strong focus on cancer treatment, Dr. Sridhar brings extensive education and professional membership to his practice.
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.
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Dr. Borde has handled more than 30,000 PET scans and 1,000 thyroid cancer patients at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.
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.
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Dr. Shruti Kate specializes in treating various cancers, including lung, breast, and genitourinary cancers, with a focus on advanced therapies like immunotherapy.
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Dr. Lalit has performed 10,000+ major surgeries with a focus on minimally invasive cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.
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.
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Dr. Shaunak Valame specializes in targeted therapies for cancer, with a strong focus on the molecular basis of the disease. He presented research on stomach cancer at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium.
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.
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50,000+ cancer surgeries performed – Dr. Raj Nagarkar brings vast expertise to laparoscopic nephrectomy at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.
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.
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