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About
the Department:
The
Department of Radiation Oncology started in the year 1988, has a heavy work
schedule daily, catering to patient services as well as taking part in
academic and research activities. At all times, there are a number of
research projects going on. The faculty and residents have a number of
paper presentation and publication to their credit. The Institute organizes
a large number of interdepartmental teaching sessions and there is active
participation by the Radiation Oncology department. All these activities are
supported by an enthusiastic group of technical staff.
Faculty:
Dr.Sunkavalli Venkatratnam
Professor & Head
In-charge, Medical Superintendent & Head,
Hospital Administration.
Ex Dean.
MBBS Andhra University
MD Osmania University
DMRE Gujarat University
FUICC, USA
FIMSA,
FCGP
Academic Achievements :
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Established Oncology block in
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) .
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Started first linear
accelerator in Gujarat cancer &
Research Institute
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Introduced MD radiation course
in Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS)
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Introduced MD radiation
therapy in Gujarat cancer &
Research Institute.
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Introduced first CT Simulation
in INDIA.
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Ex Vice president for I.R.I.A-Indian
Radiation and Imaging association.(A.P)
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Dean, NIMS for a period of one
year and ten months.
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Associated with collaboration
with CCMB on Stem cell Therapy.
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Associated with starting of
NIMS University Campus.
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Associated with starting DNB
courses in different specialities.
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Member Secretary of
Institutional Ethics Committee.
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Member of Clinical Research,
Finance and Budget approval committee.
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Drug investigator of National
Cancer Institute(NCI).
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Organized ICMR sponsored work
shop on “Biomedical Communication” at NIMS
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Associated with many Work
Shops, Conferences and CMEs
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Life member
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A.R.O.I -
Association for Radiation oncology in India.
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I.M.A
- Indian medical association
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I.SO
- Indian society of oncology`
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A.M.P.I
- Association of medical physics of India
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U.I.I.C
- International Union against cancer
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I.R.I.A
– Indian Association of Radiology and Imaging
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I.M.S.A -
International Medical Sciences Academy
Awards Received :
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Awarded fellow of the
International Medical Sciences Academy, New Delhi, India
-awarded
with Vydyasiromani Award -2005 by Mega City Navakala Vedika on the
Doctors’ Day, 2005.
-awarded by Indian Medical Association for
conducting cancer detection camps.
-awarded by the Walkers Club Hyderabad
-admitted as Fellow of College of General
Practitioner
Awarded - International Cancer
Technology Transfer Fellowship by
International Union against cancer (UICC)
in 1994, to learn
The expertise in Brachytherapy in
Head & Neck and
Gynaecological malignancies at
Mallinkrodt institute of
Radiology, Washington University,
St.Louis U.S.A
Received Advance training in USA and Canada
Received advanced training in HDR
Brachytherapy under Prof Nissar Syed
at Long Beach Memorial Hospital,
LA,USA in 2004
Guest Lectures:
29
Dr. Pamidighantam Suresh
Associate
Professor in Radiological Physics & Head
Division of Medical Physics,
Department of Radiation Oncology
Radiation Safety Officer NIMS
B.Sc. Applied sciences Anna university
Chennai
M.Sc. Applied sciences in Medical Physics
Anna university Chennai
M.Phil. Physics Anna university Chennai
Ph. D. Andhra University
Fellow of UICC Toronto Canada
DAAD Fellow University of Muenster Germany
Attended Protection of Patients undergoing
Medical Examination or Test (POPUMET) Course conducted by University of
Leeds, Leeds, U.K.
Received Advance training in USA, Germany,
U.K., Italy, Switzerland, and Canada
Experience- 21 years
Publications-9
Memberships to Professional Societies:
Life member
Association of Medical Physicist of India (AMPI)
& AP Chapter
Indian Association of Radiation Protection (I.A.R.P.)
Association of Radiation oncologist of India
and AP state chapter (AROI)
Indian Radiological and Imaging Association
and AP state chapter (IRIA)
Associate member of UICC Geneva
Secretary AMPI AP Chapter 2006-2007
Dr.KVJR.Naidu.MD,
Associate Professor
MBBS Berhampur University
MD Utkal University
Life member of Association of
Radiation oncologist of India and Orissa state chapter (AROI)
Mr.P.B.L.D.Prasad,
Medical Physicist
B.Sc Electronics M.Sc Physics Dip.R.P
Experience-8 years
Hon.
Consultants:
Prof.M.A.Qureshi, DMRT
London, DRM, DMR;
Dr.Krishnam Raju, MD. Chief
Radiation Oncologist,
Indo-American Cancer Institute.
Residents
:
Senior Resident - One
Junior Residents - Three
Supporting Staff:
Radiation Technologists:
1.A.Sridhar
2.A.R.Balan
3.V.S.Hari Rao
Record Assistant:
K.Pushpalatha Rani
Brachytherapy Assistant:
K.Venkatapathi
Radiation Oncology Ward Nurses:
Mr.Y.Subba Rao
S.Santhosham
A.Suvartha
M.Elizabeth Rani
Geetha
Courses offered :
MD
(Radiotherapy)
Post Graduate Diploma in Radiation Technology.
Training and Teaching & Other Courses:
B.Sc
Nursing students & Biomedical
students,
Post
Graduation Diploma Radiology & Imaging Technology.
DM.(Medical Oncology), M.Ch(Neurosurgery),
MD
(General Medicine), M.S (ENT).
Equipment (Major / Minor):
Teletherapy Existing : Telecobalt unit
- Theratron 780C
(Theratronics
Canada.)
New Equipment : 3Dimensional Treatment Planning system
Cadplan - Varian medical systems Europe.
Virtual simulation - somavision Varian.
Future Plans: High Energy Linear
Accelerator with dual photons, MLC and Electrons for Electron therapy,
Conformal Radiotherapy, Steriotactic Radiosurgery.
CT-simulation 1st in
India. 3Dimensional Treatment planning system 1st in AP.
Brachytherapy : Existing : Manual CS-137 BARC system.
High dose rate brachytherapy unit, C-ARM.
High
Dose Rate Brachytherapy Unit(Microselectron)
Plato
3 Dimensional Treatment planning system
In
High Dose Rate Brachytherapy (PLATO), we give intracavitary radiation
treatment in Carcinoma Cervix, Carcinoma Endometrium, etc; intraluminary
radiation treatment in Carcinoma of Oesophagus, bronchus etc; interstitial
implants in Carcinoma of Tongue, buccal mucosa, breast etc.
Treatment plan
Specialised procedures:
We
acquire CT images in treatment position on a flat table with immobilization
devices, with or with out CT contrast agents. In CT simulation (SOMAVISION)
patient’s tumor contouring is done in 2 to 5mm slices and three dimensional
tumor volume is created along with adjacent critical organ marking.
Soma
vision Virtual simulation Varian medical systems
The
tumor contours and critical organs are delineated and the beams are planned
to deliver planned radiation dose to the tumor and limiting tolerable doses
to the critical structures in 3D-planning System(CADPLAN).
3
Dimensional treatment planning System
Treatment plan
Sub-Speciality: MEDICAL PHYSICS
Services:
Medical physics, Radiation Safety.
Radiation Dosimetry, Mould room,
3
Dimensional Treatment Planning,
Quality Assurance of Equipment.
Research Projects:
Completed : 11
On going studies :8
Patient Services:
Patient
care in out patient (OP):
The out patient services(Clinical
examination, cancer screening and detection, Indirect laryngoscopy, gynaec
examination and other investigations) are available daily
(from Monday to Saturday
9AM
to 11.30AM)
and in Evening clinics (Monday to
Friday
4-6PM)
Inpatient service:
There
are 35 beds available in male, female wards apart from paying rooms in
Millennium block and brachytherapy wing.
CT simulation, 3D TPS Planning are
carried out for precision of treatment
Brachytherapy by High Dose Rate and low
dose rate are available for the treatment of different cancers.
CME,
Workshops, Conferences conducted: 5
Papers
Published
:
Papers Published : 18
Papers presented : 33
Camps conducted :
Cancer Detection Camps are regularly
conducted every year with the help of Lions club, IMA and other NGOs. So
far more than 25 camps are being conducted.
Other information :
Thesis :
Institutional : 4
Others : 15
The TEAM
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