Consultation with a neurosurgeon Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Key received the Medal of Honor from the International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies. He leads the neurosurgery department at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Treats both adult and pediatric patients for a consultation with a neurosurgeon
• Specializes in complex brain tumor removal and skull base surgery
• Uses CyberKnife and Gamma Knife for non-invasive tumor treatment without incisions
• Performs deep brain stimulation and minimally invasive fusion surgery
• Trained at Oxford University and the Cleveland Clinic in the United States

Professor Moskovichi is a highly rated specialist at Hadassah Medical Center. He provides neurosurgeon consultations for complex skull base and vascular conditions.

• Co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles in major medical journals
• Specializes in endovascular embolization to treat abnormal blood vessels
• Expert in stent placement for narrowed or weakened arteries
• Focuses on rare conditions like epidermoid cysts and schwannomas
• Highly rated for clinical expertise in six distinct neurosurgical conditions

Dr. Eli Ashkenazi leads spinal care at Assuta Medical Center. He founded the Israel Spine Center and specializes in complex lumbar and cervical spine diseases during any consultation with a neurosurgeon.

• Performed over 1,000 surgeries at Assuta Medical Center
• Completed a spinal surgery fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center in the USA
• Uses the TOPS System – a mechanical implant for treating spinal stenosis
• Authored over 50 scientific papers on advanced spine treatments
• Member of the North American Spine Society and EUROSPINE

Dr. Shalom Michowitz is a leading brain surgeon at the Schneider Children's Medical Center. He performs consultations with a neurosurgeon for both children and adults.

• Specializes in minimally invasive operations on the brain and spinal cord
• Focuses on pediatric neurosurgery for complex childhood brain conditions
• Lectures at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University
• Author of numerous scientific publications on general and pediatric brain surgery

Dr. Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal serves as President of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He leads the neurosurgery department at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital.

• Author of 93 scientific papers on advanced surgical techniques for children
• Expert in neuro-oncology using CyberKnife and deep brain stimulation methods
• Specializes in neuroendoscopy – using small cameras for minimally invasive brain surgery
• Former head of pediatric neurosurgery at Hospital 12 de Octubre in Madrid
• Editor for the international medical journal Children’s Nerve System

Professor Nejat Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He provides expert neurosurgeon consultations for complex brain and spine conditions.

• Authored 117 scientific papers and a textbook on technical standards in neurosurgery
• Specializes in surgical treatment for epilepsy in both children and adults
• Uses the O-arm system for real-time 3D imaging during surgical evaluations
• Expertise includes treating brain tumors, pituitary adenomas, and herniated discs
• Integrates intraoperative MRI to verify results during surgical procedures

Professor Pietro Mortini helps patients with complex brain and spine conditions. He leads the Experimental Neurosurgery Unit at the San Raffaele Scientific Institute.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery using neuronavigation for smaller incisions and faster recovery.
• Uses neuromapping to protect healthy brain tissues during delicate procedures.
• Expertise in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for treating brain tumors without traditional surgery.
• Serves as a Visiting Professor at George Washington University in the USA.
• First surgeon to treat spina bifida through fetal surgery on an unborn child.

Dr. Tamer Atasever is a nuclear medicine specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He previously served as the Director of the Nuclear Medicine Department at Ankara Order Laboratory. Dr. Atasever held multiple professorships at the prestigious Gazi University. He is a member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.

• Expert in radioiodine therapy and PET-CT with Gallium 68 for cancer diagnostics.
• Uses advanced nuclear imaging for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul.
• Member of the Turkey Association of Nuclear Medicine.

Professor Erol Akgul is a specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He provides a consultation with a neurosurgeon for complex brain and spine cases.

• Specializes in interventional neuroradiology – performs brain procedures using minimally invasive methods
• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Joins the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Active member of the European Association of Radiology
• Participates in the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology

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.

Dr. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies. Dr. Valame completed his DNB training in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He previously served as a registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital.

• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.
• Expert in chemotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats various solid tumors, pediatric cancers, and hematological malignancies.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients annually.

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.

Dr. Lalit Banswal is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He has successfully performed more than 10,000 major surgeries. Dr. Banswal focuses on gastrointestinal cancer and robotic surgical techniques. He completed a two-year fellowship at the Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata.

• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.
• Performs robotic cancer surgeries and advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Served as a former assistant professor at the State Cancer Institute.
• Acts as a co-principal investigator for original clinical research projects.
• Treats complex esophageal, stomach, colon, and rectal cancers.

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. Gokoglu is a neurosurgery specialist at System Hospital. He focuses on complex brain and spine procedures during every consultation with a neurosurgeon.

• Holds a PhD in Clinical Anatomy – possesses deep knowledge of nervous system structures
• Served as a postdoctoral research assistant at Brigham Women's Hospital in Boston
• Treats brain tumors, aneurysms, and nervous system hemorrhages
• Specializes in spinal diseases and correcting spine deformities
• Expert in treating congenital disorders and traumatic head injuries

Dr. Shruti Kate is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. She previously worked as a consultant at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Kate focuses on immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for treating solid and pediatric tumors. She was the sole recipient from India of the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer award.

• Specializes in the treatment of lung, breast, gynecological, and genitourinary cancers.
• Proficient in complex procedures, including the Whipple surgery and chemotherapy management.
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
• Practices at the NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.