Fibroscan Doctors Abroad — Page 3

The doctor completed specialization training in Radiation Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, the doctor completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine, taught in English, at the same institution from 2004 to 2011. The doctor has a strong foundation in medical education, beginning with high school education at Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School in Azerbaijan from 1998 to 2004.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

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

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.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

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.

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

Dr. Sudarshan Pandit is a hematologist and clinical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in hemato-oncology and bone marrow transplantation. He treats blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, and manages non-cancerous conditions including aplastic anemia and thrombocytopenia.

• Performs bone marrow transplants for malignant and benign blood disorders.
• Treats Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
• Works at HCG Manavata, an NABH and NABL accredited cancer specialty hospital.
• Practices in a facility that treats over 75,000 patients annually.

Dr. Shruti Kate is the Head of Department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. She provides expert oncology care and liver health monitoring using Fibroscan technologies.

• Previously served as a consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Expertise includes treating solid tumors and various blood cancers
• Recipient of the solo travel award from India at WCLC 2018
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Qualified with a DM in Medical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital

Dr. Ravindra Tandale is a consultant at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in anesthesia for surgical oncology, including breast, lung, and liver cancer procedures. Dr. Tandale holds MBBS and DA qualifications.

He works at HCG Manavata, a facility that treats 75,000 patients annually and holds NABL and NABH accreditations. Dr. Tandale manages anesthesia for various surgeries, including procedures for late-stage cancer. He also provides online consultations for preoperative care.

Dr. Chaitainya Borde has handled more than 30,000 PET scans. He leads nuclear medicine services at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Expert in nuclear scans including Fibroscan for liver assessment
• Performed therapy for 1,000 thyroid cancer patients
• Proficient in nuclear cardiology services for heart health
• Published research papers in various medical journals
• Specializes in Lu-177 RN therapies for advanced cancer cases

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. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He manages gastrointestinal cases where Fibroscan helps assess liver health during chemotherapy.

• Earned a DNB in Medical Oncology from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Presented research on stomach cancer to the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Specializes in chemotherapy protocols for solid tumors and gastrointestinal malignancies
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Former lecturer for the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS

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.

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