During his career, Dr. Covaro has a continuous participation in international meetings and contributed to several articles published in scientific magazines. Dr. Covaro is a member of several professional organizations, including the Spanish Society of Orthopedics, AOspine, GEER and Eurospine.
Currently, Dr. Covaro attends his patients at the Institut Universitari Dexeus and the Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, in Barcelona. To make an appointment with Dr. Augusto Covaro, contact ICATME, Institut Universitari Dexeus
KTU Faculty of Medicine 2005-2011
Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery
2011-2017 Erzincan BY University Faculty of Medicine
2017-2023 Izmir University of Economics Medicalpark Hospital
AREAS OF INTEREST AND TREATMENT METHODS USED;
Spine Surgery
Lumbar hernias, (fully closed herniated disc surgery, microsurgery herniated disc surgery)
Cervical hernias (fully closed cervical disc herniation surgery, microsurgery cervical disc herniation surgery)
Spinal Fracture Treatment (open surgery and fully closed surgery = kyphoplasty vertebroplasty)
Scoliosis (Spine Curvatures)
Ankylosing Spondylitis (Hunchback)
Spine Tumors
Nerve Compression
Endoscopic (Closed Method) Brain Tumor Surgeries
Brain tumor surgery with neuronavigation
Brain Hemorrhages
Pain Intervention Procedures (Radiofrequency, Laser)
Hydrocephalus (accumulation of water in the brain)
Congenital Anomalies
Minimally Invasive Procedures and Head Traumas.
Dr. Metin Demirkaya is a specialist in Pediatric Oncology. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine between 1993 and 1999. He completed his Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Oncology residency at Bursa Uludag University from 1999 to 2010.
Dr. Demirkaya has worked at leading centers such as GATA Pediatric Hematology-Oncology-Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre and Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Education and Research Hospital. He became an Assistant Professor in 2013. In 2019, he was appointed Professor of Medicine in Pediatric Oncology at Medicana Bursa Hospital.
Dr. Demirkaya is known for his clinical skills and leadership in pediatric cancer care and bone marrow transplantation. He has made important contributions to research and has received recognition in his field.
Dr. Kayihan Engin is a Radiation Oncologist. He earned his medical degree from Uludağ University Medical College in 1983. He completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the Center of Oncology & Nuclear Medicine in Istanbul in 1990. From 1990 to 1994, he pursued a post-doctoral fellowship in Thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA.
Dr. Engin has held key academic and leadership roles. He served as Professor, Chairman, and Faculty Accreditation Coordinator at Uludağ University Medical College from 1991 to 2005. He was also Professor and Director at Anadolu Medical Center between 2004 and 2017. Since 2017, he has led the Oncological Sciences departments at Ceylan International and Medicana Bursa Hospitals. Dr. Engin is known for his work in improving cancer treatment and medical education standards in Turkey.
Dr. Abdulkerim Gokoglu is a Neurosurgery Specialist with a PhD in Clinical Anatomy. He is known for his skills in treating brain tumors, spinal diseases, head trauma, congenital nervous system disorders, and spine deformities.
Dr. Gokoglu has broad experience managing stroke, paralysis, aneurysms, hemorrhage, tumors, hernias, and traumatic injuries. He has worked on advanced neurosurgical procedures. He also serves as a postdoctoral research assistant at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, showing his strong focus on both patient care and research.
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. Chaitainya Borde is a nuclear medicine specialist with 12 years of clinical experience. He is skilled in advanced nuclear scans, PET-CT imaging, and nuclear cardiology. He works in both diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine.
Dr. Borde has performed over 30,000 PET scans. He has managed more than 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. He is experienced in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. He has also published research papers in respected medical journals, showing his dedication to academic work.
Dr. Shruti Kate is an experienced oncologist. She specializes in treating lung, breast, gynecological, and genitourinary cancers. She earned her MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College. She completed her MD in Internal Medicine at Maulana Azad Medical College. She also holds a DM in Medical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
Dr. Kate has managed both conservative and surgical cancer treatments. She is skilled in complex procedures such as the Whipple surgery. She is a member of several leading oncology societies, including ASCO, ESMO, IASCLC, ISMPO, and IOS. Her research on lung cancer received the only travel award from India at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer.
Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh, MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery), is a specialist in Surgical Oncology. He has 3 years of experience at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, Nashik. He focuses on oral cancer treatment, organ preservation, and functional rehabilitation for oral cancer patients.
Dr. Shaikh has completed a Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology. He is skilled in complex maxillofacial and head & neck surgeries. He is also an active researcher with several publications in reputed journals. His work shows a strong commitment to improving cancer care.
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.
Head of the Department of Neurosurgery in the HM Hospitales Clinic
Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.
He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.
Sema Yılmaz was born on July 30, 1965. She received her undergraduate degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty and completed her medical residency training at the Department of Pediatrics at Zeynep Kamil Women's and Children's Health and Diseases Hospital. She also completed her medical subspecialty training in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Cukurova University. Her medical residency thesis was titled "The Relationship Between Morning First Urine Density and Nocturnal Enuresis in Children Aged 3-6 Years", and her medical subspecialty thesis was titled "Comparison of Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor 4 Gene Expression in Healthy Children and Neuroblastoma Patients". She started her medical career as a general practitioner. After working as a general practitioner for 4 years, she worked as a doctor researcher at Zeynep Kamil Women's and Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital for 5 years. She then served as a specialist doctor, assistant professor, and associate professor at various institutions. She worked at Houston MD Anderson, North Carolina-UNC, Boston-Harvard University in the USA. Additionally, she conducted research on cell therapies. She received the title of professor in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Usak Medical Faculty. She is a member of the Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group, European Association for Cancer Research (EACR), Turkish Medical Association, Turkish National Pediatrics Association, Turkish Pediatrics Association, Pediatrics Specialty Academy Association (PUADER), Turkish Immunology Association, Turkish Hematology Association, and Molecular Oncology Association (MOKAD). She currently serves her patients at Koru Hospital. Her medical interests include:
Cell therapies in childhood cancers
Cancer immunology
Investigation of genetic pathways responsible for cancer and metastasis
Pulmonary microbiota
BAL transplantation