Pneumonectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Paweł Grochowicz, MD, PhD, is a proctologist with almost 40 years of experience. He works at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He treats hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pilonidal cysts. He also performs colonoscopy and colorectal polypectomy.

From 1979 to 2016 he worked at the Proctology Unit, Solec Hospital, a reference center and the only one of its kind in Poland. Since 2016 he has worked at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. There he develops and implements new methods and runs diagnostic, rehabilitation, research, and teaching work. The center is the headquarters of the Polish Coloproctology Club.

Academic and research roles: Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polish Academy of Sciences (1979–1997). DAAD scholar at LMU Munich (1983–1984). John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Australia (1989–1996). There he was Director of the Transplant Research Unit and Principal Scientific Officer (1991–1996).

Dr. Przemyslaw Ciesielski is a general surgeon. He completed his specialization in 2008. He graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw in 1999. He earned his Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2010. His dissertation assessed clinical and rectoscopic examinations for diagnosing colorectal disease in patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer.

His proctology and colorectal training includes formal courses and fellowships. He completed Proctology Courses at St. Rota Hospital in Vercelli in 2021 and 2022, and in Cologne in 2016. He held clinical fellowships in General Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna in 2014 and at the University of Magdeburg in 2015. He undertook multiple fellowships at the Proctology Department, Solec Hospital in Warsaw from 2005 to 2013. He attended advanced colorectal surgery workshops in Poznan and Lodz. He also completed St Mark’s Hospital courses in London, including Frontiers in Colorectal Diseases and the Advanced Colorectal Workshop.

Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery – leads the Mini-Invasive Thoracic Surgery Unit at San Raffaele. Specializes in lung and pleural diseases.

• Member of the European Board in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
• Head of the Mini-Invasive Thoracic Surgery Unit
• Author of over 200 scientific publications
• Member of the Italian Society of Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Endoscopy

Dr. Sridhar P.S. specializes in radiotherapy with extensive training in oncology, bringing precision to pneumonectomy cases at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Board-certified in radiotherapy with over 30 years of experience of experience
• Member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India
• Specializes in neuro-oncology and hyperthermia oncology
• Educated at prestigious institutions including Banaras Hindu University

Prof. Dr. Dilaver Tas specializes in complex respiratory conditions with 32 years of experience of experience, currently serving as Professor of Pulmonary Diseases at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Expert in advanced bronchoscopy techniques like EBUS
• Focuses on lung cancer, COPD, and interstitial lung diseases
• Former Chief Physician at a major military hospital
• Active member of national and international thoracic societies

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000+ cancer surgeries with 30 years of experience of experience, specializing in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology.

• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital and Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Involved in 200+ clinical trials, including phase 1-3 studies
• Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery
• Focuses on improving patients' quality of life post-surgery

15,000+ cancer surgeries performed – Dr. Sundaram specializes in high-complexity oncological procedures at Global Hospital Chennai.

• Over of surgical oncology experience
• Expert in pneumonectomy and other thoracic surgeries
• Handles advanced and complex cancer cases

Specializing in pulmonary conditions since 2003, Dr. Salturk brings deep expertise to pneumonectomy cases.

• Over 23 years of experience at Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital
• Held leadership roles including Chief Assistant and Associate Professor
• Currently serves as Professor at Yeni Yuzyıl University
• Extensive training in pulmonary medicine

Dr. Shruti Kate specializes in lung cancer treatment, presenting her research at the World Conference on Lung Cancer.

• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital – one of India's top cancer centers
• Expert in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced cancers
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and other leading oncology societies
• Handles both solid tumors and hematological malignancies

Dr. Banswal has performed over 10,000 major surgeries in his 10-year career, with a focus on minimally invasive cancer surgeries.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal cancer surgery
• Trained in surgical oncology at Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata
• Co-principal investigator in multiple research projects
• Former Assistant Professor at Government Cancer Hospital, Aurangabad
• Published in national and international journals

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh specializes in oral cancer surgeries and functional rehabilitation at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• 15 years of experience of experience in surgical oncology
• Expertise in organ preservation for oral cancer patients
• Proficient in major maxillofacial and head & neck surgeries
• Fellowship-trained in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
• Active researcher with multiple publications

Dr. Shaunak specializes in targeted therapies for lung cancer, with a strong focus on the molecular basis of cancer at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Completed DNB in Medical Oncology from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Presented research on Stomach Cancer at ASCO's Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium
• Expert in molecular-based treatments and personalized therapy approaches
• Delivered lectures at International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS

The doctor is a highly specialized pulmonologist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex respiratory conditions. Clinical focus areas include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung diseases, sarcoidosis, pulmonary hypertension, and lung cancer. The doctor is proficient in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and pleural fluid drainage.

Furthermore, the doctor provides comprehensive care for patients requiring intensive care monitoring, noninvasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Additional clinical competencies include the management of sleep apnea syndrome, pulmonary embolism, and specialized tobacco addiction treatment programs.