Dr. Durgapoorna

Dr. Durgapoorna
Dr. Durgapoorna
Senior Consultant - Radiation Oncology
Aster Medcity

Dr. Durgapoorna is an expert in the radiotherapeutic management of malignant/benign neurological diseases with over a decade’s experience in performing cranial radiosurgery. She has trained at the University of Texas – MD Anderson Cancer Center, which is one of the most reputed cancer care facilities in the world.

She has rich knowledge in advanced therapies/techniques like stereotactic body radiotherapy and image-guided treatments for tumors in extracranial sites, especially the spine, the gastrointestinal tract, and the lung. Her special areas of interest include the management of head and neck, breast, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and gynecological cancers.

Speciality
Oncology - Radiation
Education
  • Fellowship in Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
  • MD in Radiotherapy
  • MBBS
Areas of Expertise
  • Stereotactic Radio Surgery (SRS)
  • Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
  • Image Guided Radiotherapy
  • Brachytherapy
  • Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET)
  • 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
  • Conventional Radiotherapy
  • Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy
Working
  • Aster Medcity, Kochi

Awards And Honours

  • Experience in all aspects of radiation oncology, in both adults and children
  • Trained extensively in the radiotherapeutic management of various benign and malignant neurological conditions
  • Travel Grant Recipient to attend The State of the Art in Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics held in San Antonio, Texas, USA by the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology

Memberships

  • Published numerous research articles in international peer-reviewed journals
  • Served multiple times as an examiner for the award of the degree of MD in Radiotherapy
  • Focuses on a holistic approach to treatment and providing a continuum of care and palliation