Dr Durgapoorna

Dr Durgapoorna

Radiation Oncologist

Head And Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, Thoracic Cancer, Gynecological Cancer +1 more

Aster Medcity, Kochi

MD, MBBS

Kochi

“Committed to delivering advanced, evidence-based cancer care with compassion.” — Dr Durgapoorna

Best oncologist in Kochi for Radiation Oncologist

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

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

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.

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.

Common Questions & Answers

Quick answers about Dr Durgapoorna, expertise, fees and booking.

01 Who is Dr Durgapoorna?

Dr Durgapoorna is a Radiation Oncologist with 12+ years of experience. Educational qualifications include MD, MBBS. Areas of interest include Head And Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gynecological Cancer, Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer..

02 Where does Dr Durgapoorna practice?

Dr Durgapoorna practices at Aster Medcity, Kochi, Kochi.

03 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..

04 What are Dr Durgapoorna's consultation fees?

Consultation fees for Dr Durgapoorna are ₹600 for an in-hospital visit and ₹600 for video consultation.

05 Is video consultation available?

Yes. Video consultation is available with Dr Durgapoorna. Choose Video Consultation in the booking panel and pick a slot.

06 How can I book an appointment with Dr Durgapoorna?

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