Dr. Durgapoorna

Consultant-Radiation Oncology

Qualifications

Fellowship in Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Texas, USA) | MD in Radiotherapy (Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka) | MBBS (Govt. Medical College, Calicut)

Achievements

Experience in all aspects of radiation oncology, in both adults and children.

Trained extensively in radiotherapeutic management of various benign and malignant neurological conditions.

Worked with the senior most Radiation Oncologist and the finest Neurosurgeons in the State, which helped her understand the nuances of Cranial Radiosurgery (SRS) for brain metastasis, benign brain tumours and for functional indications.

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.

Served multiple times as an Examiner for the award of the degree of MD in Radiotherapy.

Published numerous research articles in international peer reviewed journals.

Worked as 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. She was also associated with Fellowship courses in Surgical Oncology, Neuro Oncology, Head & Neck Oncology and Bachelor of Science programme for MRT students, radiotherapy technologists, nurses and technicians.

Believes in a holistic approach to treatment and providing continuum of care and palliation.

Proficient in Malayalam, English, Hindi, Kannada.