HCG Manavata Cancer Centre is a leading NABH-accredited facility with a dedicated team of 40+ oncologists and 700+ trained staff. Dr. Raj Nagarkar, a surgical oncologist with _doctor_2241_years_ of experience, has performed 50,000+ cancer surgeries and trained at Tata Memorial Hospital. The hospital offers comprehensive cancer care with a 275-bed capacity and specializes in complex oncological procedures.
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.
Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000+ cancer surgeries with a focus on improving patients' quality of life.
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.
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.
Dr. Borde has handled over 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 genitourinary cancers and immunotherapy – key areas for prostate cancer treatment. She trained at Tata Memorial Hospital, a leading oncology center.
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.
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The operation involves removing the prostate gland to treat prostate cancer, resulting in reduced tumor spread.
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