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  • Dr Durgapoorna is an expert in the radiotherapeutic management of malignant / benign neurological diseases with more than a decade's experience in performing Cranial Radiosurgery. She believes in providing ethical, evidence-based management of cancers with a focus on improving the quality of life of patients. Her training at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, which is one of the most reputed cancer care facilities in the world, enriched her knowledge in advanced therapies / techniques like stereotactic body radiotherapy and image-guided treatments for tumours in extracranial sites, especially the spine, the gastro intestinal tract and the lung. Dr Durgapoorna has extensive experience in Stereotactic Radio Surgery (SRS), Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy, Image Guided Radiotherapy, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy including Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy, Helical Tomotherapy and CyberKnife procedures along with Brachytherapy, Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET), 3D Conformal Radiotherapy and Conventional Radiotherapy. Apart from Neuro Oncology, her areas of interest include the management of Head and Neck, breast, thoracic, gastro intestinal and gynaecological cancers.

Information

  • Aster Medcity, Kochi ,Kochi
  • Kuttisahib Road Cheranelloor, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala 682027

Education

  • Fellowship in Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy from MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Texas, USA
  • MD in Radiotherapy from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka
  • MBBS from Govt Medical College, Calicut

Memberships

  • American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Awards and Recognitions

  • Travel Grant Recipient to attend The State of the Art in Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics held at San Antonio, Texas, USA by the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology.

Experience

  • Associate Professor at the Department of Radiation Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi for over 10 years, where she was associated with MD / DMRT (Diplomate Medical Radiation Therapy) & DNB (Diplomate National Board) in Radiation Oncology

Areas of interest

  • Head And Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gynecological Cancer, Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer.

Common questions & answers

Who is Dr Durgapoorna ?

Dr Durgapoorna is a Radiation Oncologist with experience of 12 years. Dr Durgapoorna 's educational qualifications include MD, MBBS Dr Durgapoorna. is a member of American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) . Dr Durgapoorna's areas of interest include Head And Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gynecological Cancer, Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer.

Where does Dr Durgapoorna practice?

Dr Durgapoorna practices at Aster Medcity, Kochi

Why do patients visit Dr Durgapoorna?

Patients frequently visit Dr Durgapoorna for Head And Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gynecological Cancer, Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer.

What is Dr Durgapoorna's rating?

Dr Durgapoorna is a highly rated Radiation Oncologist with positive feedback from most patients treated.

What is Dr Durgapoorna's education qualification?

Dr Durgapoorna has the following qualifications: Fellowship in Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy from MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Texas, USA MD in Radiotherapy from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka MBBS from Govt Medical College, Calicut

What does Dr Durgapoorna specialize in?

Dr Durgapoorna specializes as a Radiation Oncologist with special interest in Head And Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gynecological Cancer, Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer. .

How many years of experience does Dr Durgapoorna have?

Dr Durgapoorna has an overall experience of 12 years as a Radiation Oncologist.

How can I book an appointment with Dr Durgapoorna?

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