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Dr. Lalit Banswal is an experienced oncological surgeon with 10 years in the field. He has performed more than 10,000 major surgeries. He earned his MBBS from MIMER, Pune, and completed his MS at GMC Panaji. He also completed a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

Dr. Banswal has worked as a Co-principal Investigator in several research projects. He has published his work in both national and international journals. He is known for his patient-friendly and ethical approach. His main expertise is in Minimal Invasive Cancer Surgeries, where he consistently delivers excellent results.

Dr. Shaunak Valame is an MD in Internal Medicine and holds a DNB in Medical Oncology. He received advanced training at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. He also worked as a Registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital in Bhopal. Dr. Valame has presented his research at international forums, including the Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.

He is known for his work in targeted cancer therapies. He has given lectures at the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS Bhopal. Dr. Valame is accredited by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is committed to advancing cancer research and clinical care.

Dr. Sridhar P.S. is a skilled radiation oncologist. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University. He completed his MD in Radiotherapy at Banaras Hindu University. He also holds a Diplomate of the National Board in Radiotherapy. This shows his advanced training and dedication to quality care.

Dr. Sridhar is a member of several professional groups. These include the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, Society for Neuro-Oncology, Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology. He is known for his effective cancer treatments and focus on new therapies. His work has made a positive impact in the field of oncology.

Dr. Antonio Cubillo Gracián is a specialist in Medical Oncology. He has broad teaching and clinical experience at USP CEU and HM CIOCC. He has directed postgraduate research as Director of the Master’s in Clinical and Applied Research in Oncology. Since 2009, he has tutored more than 100 students, residents, and rotating staff.

Dr. Cubillo has advanced oncology education by teaching subjects such as General Medical Pathology, Oncology, Bioethics, and Pathophysiology. He has organized international courses on digestive neoplasms. He has also worked with leading institutions, including MD Anderson Cancer Center. His academic leadership and clinical mentorship have set high standards in oncology training and research.

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at BKZ Solingen. This clinic is a certified interdisciplinary cancer center. Dr. Fox is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumor diseases in Germany and Europe. She has more than 15 years of experience in this field.

She is a member of the German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology (GDHO), the German Association of Physicians, and the American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Fox is also active in molecular biology research. Her work supports progress in cancer treatment and molecular diagnostics.

Her main areas of expertise are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Fox is known for her innovative methods and strong commitment to patient care. Her efforts have led to high recovery rates and recognition from her peers.

Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.

Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.

Work and Interest Areas

• Peripheral Arterial Diseases
• Neurovascular Interventions
• Oncologic Interventions
• Nonvascular Interventions

Education

• (2004 – 2011), Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
• (2011 – 2015), Department of Radiology, Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

• (2016 – 2020), Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist, Mus State Hospital, Mus, Turkey
• (2020 – 2022), Assistant Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey
• (2023 – 2024), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey
• (2024 - Present), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medipol University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• TSIR (Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology)
• TSR (Turkish Society of Radiology)
• CIRSE (Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe)
• ESR (European Society of Radiology)
• ESNR (European Society of Neuroradiology)

With a Degree in Medicine and Surgery obtained at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid, he completed his studies in Nephrology as a Resident Doctor at the Clínico Universitario

San Carlos Hospital in Madrid where he completed his studies with Doctorate courses in Endocrinology.

Throughout his trajectory, Dr Marañés has carried out extensive work relating to his subject of interest, i.e., renal diseases associated to diabetic patients, and has taken part in the pancreatic islets transplant programme of patients with renal transplants. He is the author of numerous national and international medical-scientific publications.

Professional Experience:

• 2006 – Currently: Head of the Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.

• 1996 – 2006: Medical Consultant of the Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit of the Costa del Sol de Marbella Hospital from December 1996 to June 2006.

• 2004 – 2006: President of the Commission of Pharmacists and Therapists from 2004 to 2006.

• 1996: Nephrology Unit of the Getafe University Hospital.

• 1995-1996: Medical Consultant of the Nephrology Unit of the Virgen de la Luz Hospital in Cuenca.

• 1995 – 1996: Head of the Madrid-Oeste Dialysis Centre ascribed to the San Carlos University Hospital.

Research

• FIS Research Project (record: 93/0029-02) on the «Study of the effects of human pancreatic islets in Type I Diabetes patients".

• MAR Project, Morbidity and Mortality Anaemia Renal studies. Descriptive, prospective, multicentred and open study on case series. 2003-2004

• Nefrona Project: Observational, prospective and multicentred study on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients at different stages of chronic renal disease.

• Department of Pathology. University of Edinburgh. United Kingdom, 1987.

The Nephrology and Hypertension Unit deals with non-surgical kidney diseases and with blood pressure. The professionals of the Nephrology Unit of Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital have vast experience in this speciality which, together with the latest drug technologies and equipment, helps them prevent and correct potential system unbalance and provide better recovery to patients. Due to the close connection between kidney conditions and the function of other vital organs, the specialists of the Nephrology team apply a multidisciplinary approach and work with the Cardiology, Endocrinology, Digestive System and Urology Units, amongst others.

Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is the only private establishment in the area to be equipped with a Dialysis Unit provided with 20 stations in a facility situated in an adjacent building as an independent healthcare circuit. Due to our background in providing services to international patients, this Haemodialysis Unit has a team of interpreters for overseas patients providing various languages that guarantee a personalised service regardless of the country of origin.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine: Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine, 1994
• Internal Medicine Residency: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
• Internal Medicine Residency: Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, 2007
• Medical Oncology Subspecialty Residency: Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010
• Medical Oncology Subspecialty Training: Istanbul University Oncology Institute, 2013

Experience

• Dailiye Assistant: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2005
• Asst. Assoc. Prof. Dr.: Kafkas University, 2006-2007
• Assistant Prof.: Selcuk University - Medical Oncology, 2007-2010
• Assistant Prof.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute - Medical Oncology, 2012-2013
• Uzm. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute - Medical Oncology, 2013-2017
• Assoc. Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute - Medical Oncology, 2017-2023
• Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute - Medical Oncology, 2023-present

Scientific Memberships

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• Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Turkish Internal Medicine Specialty Society

Awards

• 2018: "Best Researcher of the Year" award, Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• 2016: TUBITAK Incentive Award in the field of "Cancer Research"

Education

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, 2002
Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2010
Istanbul University Oncology Institute (Çapa), Medical Oncology, 2015
Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Phytotherapy Education, 2018
University of Health Sciences, Vocational School of Health, Molecular Oncology, PhD Program, PhD, 2023

Experience

University Hospital, Newark, New Jersey, USA, Observer (2003-2004)
Siirt State Hospital, Internal Medicine (2010-2011)
Siirt State Hospital, Medical Oncology (2015)
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology (2015-2018)
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, (Professor Doctor) (2018-Present)
Forensic Medicine 3. Specialization Board, Medical Oncology, Full Member (2019-Present)
Liv Hospital, Ulus, Park-time, Medical Oncology (2020-2022)
Şişli Kolan International Hospital, Park-time, Medical Oncology (2022-2023)

Medical Intrests

• Gastrointestinal System Tumours (Esophagus - Stomach and Large Bowel Cancer)
• Hepatobiliary System Tumours (Liver-Biliary Tract and Pancreatic Cancer)
• Breast Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Genitourinary Cancers
• Immunotherapies and Target Therapies
• Molecular Oncology
• Immunotherapies
• Target Treatments
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Awards

2010-YDUS (Subspecialty Examination) 14th place in Turkey
2014- Oncology Institute Days Best Poster Award
2015- Turkish Medical Oncology Society Board Exam Qualification
2015- ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology) Board Exam Qualification

Education

Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
Istanbul Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Residency, 2010
Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Medical Oncology Residency, 2015

Experience

MD Andeson Cancer Center, USA, 2008
Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic, Canada, 2017
Moffit Cancer Center , USA 2022
Istanbul Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine, 2010
İdil State Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic, 2011
Karadeniz Technical Universityniversitesi Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology Clinic, 2015
Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, 2018
Yeniyüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, 2020
Ataşehir Medicana Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, 2022

Scientific Membership

Turkish Medical Association (TTB)
Turkish Society of Medical Oncology (TTOD)
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)

Medical Intrests

• Breast Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Colon Cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Rectal Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Liver Cancer
• Oesophageal Cancer - Oesophageal Cancer
• Kidney Cancer
• Larynx Cancer - Cancer of the Larynx
• Thyroid Cancer
• Head and Neck Cancers
• Gynaecological Cancers
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Oesophageal Cancer - Oesophageal Cancer
• Uterine Cancer
• Brain Cancers - Brain Tumours
• Soft Tissue Cancer - Sarcomas
• Prostate Cancer
• Bladder Cancer
• Bile Tract Cancer
• Testicular Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Mouth, Tongue, Lip Cancers
• Gastrointestinal System Cancers
• Bone Tumours
• Trachea and Bronchial Cancers
• Skin Cancers - Skin Cancers
• Skeletal System Tumours
• Gallbladder Cancer
• Mesothelioma

Education

Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 2000-2006
Internal Medicine Residency Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 2006-20011
Nephrology Subspecialization Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 20014-2017

Experience

Internal Medicine Residency (2006-2012): Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

State Service Obligation (March 2012- June 2014): Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine Department, Diyarbakır.

December 2017- 2022 : Istanbul Medeniyet University Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital (Formerly: Göztepe Training and Research Hospital) Nephrology Clinic

2022-2023: Medipol Bahçelievler hospital

2023-2024: Acıbadem international / Acıbadem fulya hospital

Medical Intrests

• Kidney Transplant
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Acute Renal Failure
• Cystic Kidney Diseases
• Glomerulonephritis
• Haemodialysis
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Genetic Diseases of the Kidney
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Scientific Memberships
 

Turkish Society of Internal Medicine Specialists (TİHUD)
Turkish Society of Nephrology (TND)
Transplantation Immunology and Genetics Association (TİGED)
European renal association european dialysis and transplant association (ERA-EDTA)

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He later received a subspecialty in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine from 2016 to 2020.

Dr. Ozden has worked in medical oncology at Şırnak State Hospital. He has also served as an internal medicine specialist at Bağcılar Private Safa Hospital and Küçükçekmece Batı Bahat Hospital. He has extensive clinical experience in both internal medicine and oncology.

Areas of Interests

• Chronic kidney disease
• Hypertension
• Healthy life
• Nephritis
• Blood pressure measurement and devices
• Salt
• Chronic patient management
• Renal transplantation/Dialysis

Education

• Tarsus American College (1971-1978)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Student (1978-1984)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Resident at Internal Medicine (1987-1991)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Resident at Nephrology (1991-1993)
   

Experiences
 

• Liv Hospital-Ulus/İSTANBUL (2013-)
• İstinye University School of Medicine, Professor (2016-)
• Bahçeşehir University School of Medicine, Professor (2013-2015)
• Eczacıbaşı/Baxter RTS Renal A.Ş. (2012-2012)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Professor (2000-2012)
• Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, ABD) (2002-2003)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Associate Professor (1994-2000)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Assistant Professor (1993-1994)

Books

For patients

• Hasta Böbrekler (2018): Online book
• İyi ki Yaş Alıyorum (2018)
• Ürem Kreatininim Yüksek Diyalizi Nasıl Önlerim (2017): Online book
• İyi ki Tansiyonum Çıktı (2016)
• 100 Soruda Hipertansiyon (2013)
• Böbrek Yetmezliği Hastası El Kitabı (2004)
• Diyaliz Hastası El Kitabı 2 (2003)
• Diyaliz Hastası El Kitabı 1 (2002)
• İçimizdeki Düşman Hipertansiyon (2001)
• İçimizdeki Düşman Kolesterol (2000)

For Students/Assistants/Health Professionals

• Nefroloji Online (2019): Online book
• Pratik Nefroloji (2019): Online book
• Temel Sıvı Elektrolit (2018): Online book
• Hemodiyaliz Hekimi El Kitabı (2010)
• Nefroloji El Kitabı (2007)
• Organ Bağışı ve Medya (2007)
• Günlük Nefroloji ve Böbrek Yetmezliğinde İlaç Kullanımı (2006)
• Hemodiyaliz Hemşiresi El Kitabı (2001)
• Hipertansiyon Güncel Sorunlar (1998)

Doctor Brenda Pastrana is a mexican surgical Oncologist. 

Medical background.

Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre Issste, Surgical Oncologist in 2020.

Title by Universidad Autónoma de México UNAM.

Surgical Residency Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. 2015.

Title by Universidad de Quintana Roo. 

Board Certified by Conacem from 2020 to 2025 number 2171 

Board Certified by Conacem from 2025 to 2030 number 2171

Member of SMEO. Sociedad Mexicana de Oncología. 

University teacher at Universidad Anahuac of Medicine since 2020.