Fibroscan Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He manages gastrointestinal cases including liver and pancreas tumors that may require Fibroscan monitoring.

• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA
• Specializes in gastrointestinal tumors including liver cancers and liver metastases
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Conducted research on cancer risks at the National Cancer Institute in the USA
• Expert in CyberKnife robotic systems for precise targeting of localized tumors

Dr. Antonio Cubillo Gracián leads the Medical Oncology Service at HM Sanchinarro. He uses Fibroscan to assess liver health in patients with digestive and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Director of Postgraduate Research at HM CIOCC – a leading cancer research center
• Pioneered liquid biopsy programs to analyze tumor genetics through simple blood tests
• Specializes in stage 2–4 cancers of the liver, stomach, and colon
• Associate Professor of Oncology teaching pathology and digestive system diseases
• Directs clinical trials for new cancer therapies through the Start Madrid program

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in oral cancer treatment with a focus on organ preservation. Dr. Shaikh completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the same center. He is proficient in performing major maxillofacial and head and neck surgeries.

• Expert in functional rehabilitation for patients recovering from oral cancer.
• Active researcher with multiple publications in various medical journals.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients yearly.
• Treats complex conditions including tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers.

Dr. Lalit Banswal has performed 10,000 major surgeries as a surgical oncologist. He specializes in gastrointestinal procedures including Fibroscan for liver and cancer care.

• Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute and Government Cancer Hospital
• Fellowship-trained in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Medical Centre
• Uses robotic and laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive cancer treatments
• Lead investigator for clinical research projects at Tata Medical Center
• Performs complex liver resections and endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.

Prof. Dr. Musa Aydınlı is an internal medicine specialist and gastroenterologist. He completed his MD at Hacettepe University in 1997. He finished internal medicine training in 2003 and gastroenterology training in 2007 at the same institution. He worked at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital from 2007 to 2009. He served in the Gastroenterology Department at Gaziantep University from 2009 to 2014. He became an associate professor in 2012 and a professor in 2020. He joined Gülhane Training and Research Hospital in 2022. He now practices at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Clinical focus: GERD; dyspepsia, gastritis, and Helicobacter pylori; peptic ulcer disease; celiac disease; IBS and IBD (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease); colon polyps; colorectal and upper GI cancers; liver disease (fatty liver, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, portal hypertension); hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders and cancers. Procedures: EGD, rectosigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy; biopsy, polypectomy, and endoscopic mucosal resection; hemostasis and APC; dilation and stent placement; PEG; ERCP; EUS-guided biopsy.

Dr. Nihat Okcu is a gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He specializes in the treatment of complex digestive conditions and liver diseases. Dr. Okcu has published over 20 academic papers on gastric cancer and endoscopic diagnosis. He serves at a hospital with a 95.4% healthcare quality score.

• Performs laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and small intestine resections.
• Expert in gastric polyps removal and duodenal polyp excision.
• Treats chronic conditions like cirrhosis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Provides diagnostic gastroscopy with biopsy and ultrasound-guided procedures.

With 50,000 cancer surgeries performed, Dr. Nagarkar is the Chief of Surgical Oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. His oncologic work includes liver assessments using Fibroscan to evaluate organ health.

• Trained in surgical oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the UK
• Treats complex liver and colorectal cancers using advanced surgical techniques
• Participated in over 200 clinical trials to advance cancer treatment
• Professor for superspecialty surgical oncology training future doctors