Online Consultation with Oncologist Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Shruti Kate is a recognized oncology lead who served as a consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital. She provides online consultations for lung, breast, and pediatric cancers at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Solo Indian recipient of the travel award at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Uses immunotherapy – a technique that activates the immune system to fight aggressive tumors
• Trained at Maulana Azad Medical College and Tata Memorial Hospital
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Specializes in metronomic therapy using frequent low-dose drugs for advanced stages

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a specialist in head and neck surgical oncology. During online consultations, he focuses on organ preservation and functional recovery for oral cancer patients.

• Treats tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers at the NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
• Specializes in early diagnosis and preventive oral hygiene to improve patient outcomes
• Performs complex reconstructions including laryngectomies and lymphadenectomy to check for cancer spread
• Contributes to medical science with research published in national and international journals

10,000 major surgeries performed – Dr. Lalit Banswal is a surgical oncologist and Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute.

• Conducts online consultations for gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers
• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery to improve recovery
• Performs complex pancreatic procedures such as Whipple surgery
• Trained at Tata Medical Centre, a leading oncology powerhouse
• Authored international research papers on gastrointestinal surgery techniques

Dr. Shaunak Valame specializes in molecular oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He offers online consultations with an oncologist to discuss precise targeted therapy paths.

• Earned a DNB in Medical Oncology from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium
• Provides expert opinions on lung, breast, and gynecological cancers
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Focuses on targeted therapies that attack cancer cells specifically

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed 50,000+ cancer surgeries. He leads surgical oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre and conducts online consultations for complex cases.

• Completed surgical oncology residency at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the UK
• Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology – trains future oncology surgeons
• Participated in 200+ clinical trials testing new cancer treatments and protocols
• Specializes in robotic surgery and tumor removals for breast and lung cancers

Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor is a consultant for the WHO and UNESCO. She leads the Pediatric Oncology Unit at HM Hospitales during online consultations.

• Trained in pediatric oncology and hematology at the University of Maryland in the USA
• Leads the Hematology and Pediatric Oncology Unit at HM Hospitales since 2006
• Expert for the Spanish Ministry of Health in pediatric oncology since 2004
• Treats aggressive childhood cancers using CAR T-cell therapy and biological treatments
• Member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO)

Dr. Cubillo Gracián heads the oncology department at Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro. He pioneered Spain's liquid biopsy program for non-invasive molecular tumor analysis during online consultations.

• Directs postgraduate research and oncology teaching programs in Madrid
• Expert in targeted therapies using molecular markers like EGFR and ALK
• Leads the Head and Neck Unit since its founding
• Oversees clinical trials for new cancer therapies through Start Madrid
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in advanced nutrition and oncology

The doctor has conducted significant research on the cumulative effective dose of radiation from chest CT scans in COVID-19 patients. This work highlights the importance of adhering to guidelines to minimize unnecessary exposure, reflecting a commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Dr. Erkancakir is a specialist in pediatric chest diseases. He has experience with acute and chronic respiratory problems, respiratory tract infections, and bronchoscopic procedures. His areas of focus include asthma, sleep-related breathing disorders, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.

He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He continued his specialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and Marmara University. Dr. Erkancakir has worked at leading institutions, such as Bezmialem Vakıf University and Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Erkancakir has received more than 20 national and international awards for his research and presentations, especially in pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis.

Dr. Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a Professor of Hematology. She specializes in lymphoma, acute and chronic leukemias, multiple myeloma, thrombocytopenias, thrombosis, anemia, and bone marrow failure. She graduated with honors from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her hematology training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtarslan Oncology Education and Research Hospital.

Dr. Sirinoglu Temiz has held key academic and administrative positions. She served as Head of Internal Medicine at IAU Faculty of Medicine. She was also Education and Administrative Manager at SBÜ Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk EAH Hematology Clinic. She has broad experience in adult hematology, stem cell transplantation, and therapeutic apheresis. She currently practices at Liv Hospital.

Areas of Interests

• MR Linac
• Three Dimensional Brachytherapy
• Four Dimensional (4D) Radiotherapy
• Stereotactic RT & IMRT
• Breast Cancer, Gynecological Cancers
• Head – Neck Cancers
• Urological Tumors, Gastrointestinal Cancers
• Lung Cancer
• Central Nervous System Tumors & Metastases
• Skin Cancers
• Soft Tissue Tumors

Education:

• Istinye University Medical Faculty, Professor Doctor (2017 – Continued)
• Istine University Medical Faculty Associate Professor Doctor (2016 – 2017)
• Liv Hospital Radiation Medicine Center, Tbilisi, Georgia, Radiation Oncology Consulting Docor (2016 – 2019)
• Liv Hospital, Radiation Oncology (2015 – Continued)
• Istanbul University Oncology Institution, Associate Professor (2012 – 2015)
• Stereotactic Radiotherapy, Thoracic Oncology, University of North Carolina, NC, USA (2010 – 2011)
• Kocaeli University Radiation Oncology Department, Associate Professor Assistant (2006 – 2009)
• GATA Radiation Oncology Department, Specialist Doctor, Reserve Officer (2004 – 2005)
• Istanbul University, Medical Faculty, Dr.R.A. (1999 – 2004)
• Istanbul University, Medical Faculty, Under-Graduate (1993 – 1999)
   

Experience:

• Istinye University Medical Faculty
• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Istanbul University Oncology Institution
• University of North Carolina, NC, USA
• Kocaeli University Medical Faculty
• Istanbul University, Medical Faculty