Where does Dr. Balaji Subramanian practice?

Dr. Balaji Subramanian practices at Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai

What is the specialty of Dr. Balaji Subramanian?

Dr. Balaji Subramanian specialty is Radiation Oncologist

What is the experience of Dr. Balaji Subramanian?

Dr. Balaji Subramanian is Radiation Oncologist with 13 years of experience.

What does a radiation oncologist do?

A radiation oncologist evaluates individual patients, determining the best management plan, overseeing treatment and assessing progress. Radiation Oncologists may also order tests and images, prescribe medications, and consult with other doctors involved with cancer treatment.

What are the typical symptoms of cancer?

There may be Change in bowel or bladder habit, sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing, Obvious change in a wart or mole and hoarseness in voice.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the radiation oncologist?

Chest x-rays and various imaging procedures are required by the radiation oncologist.

Will the radiation hurt?

Most people feel little to no discomfort during treatment but some may experience weakness or nausea.

How long does it take for radiation to remove the tumor?

It depends on the type of tumor, For tumors that divide slowly, the mass may shrink over a long, extended period after radiation stops. The median time for a prostate cancer to shrink is about 18 months.

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About Dr. Balaji Subramanian

Dr. Balaji Subramanian is a Radiation Oncologist of great repute with experience of over 13 years.
He is highly skilled in High Precision Radiotherapy and is also involved in Preventive Oncology.
He takes part in workshops and conferences and has presented papers in them.
He has the membership of several prestigious associations such as Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI), since 2010, Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI), Tamil Nadu State Chapter since 2006, National Academy of Medical Sciences, European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and Tamil Nadu Medical Council.
Besides, he engages himself in research and has published numerous papers in National and International Journals.
After graduating with MBBS, from Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, in 2004, he pursued DMRT in Barnard Institute of Radiology and Oncology, under Madras Medical College, Chennai (2005-2007). Later he did DNB, in Radiotherapy from Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai under National Board Examination in December 2010. He also undertook training in High Precision Radiotherapy- 3D-CRT, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT (Cyber Knife Frame less and Frame based), Brachytherapy for carcinoma of Prostate, Cancer Cervix, Esophagus and Berlin RA/IMRT Training from Chartie Hospital Berlin in 2014.

Hospital

Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai

Location

Chennai, India

Special Interest

Radiation Oncology, Cancer, Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer

List Of Treatments

Radiotherapy
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - CLL

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