Dr. Balaji Subramanian

Radiation Oncologist

Dr. Balaji Subramanian

Senior Consultant

18+ years of experience
MBBS, DNB, DMRT
Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Balaji Subramanian

    Major Cancer Types Treated
    • Breast Cancer (Deep Inspiration Breath Hold techniques)
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Brain Tumours (Acoustic Schwannoma, AVMs)
    • Cervical and Uterine Cancers
    • Liver Tumours
    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Spine Tumours
    Sub-specialties
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
    • Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
    • Preventive Oncology
    • Medical Physics and Dosimetry
    Advanced Procedures Performed
    • CyberKnife Radiosurgery: For precise treatment of brain and spine tumours.
    • Hybrid Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (h-VMAT): For Breast and Chest Wall irradiation.
    • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).
    • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
    • Brachytherapy: For Gynaecological and Prostate cancers.

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees
    • MBBS: Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur (2004).
    • DNB (Radiation Oncology): Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai (National Board of Examinations, 2010).
    • DMRT: Barnard Institute of Radiology and Oncology, Madras Medical College, Chennai (2005-2007).
    Fellowships & Special Training
    • Advanced Training in High Precision Radiotherapy: Chartie Hospital, Berlin, Germany (2014) – Focus on Berlin RA/IMRT.
    • Specialised Training: 3D-CRT, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT (CyberKnife), and Brachytherapy protocols.

    Professional Experience

    Current & Past Hospital Affiliations
    • Current Affiliation: Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai.
    • Past Affiliations:
      • Senior Specialist, Radiation Oncology, Royal Hospital (Ministry of Health), Oman.
      • Consultant, Kasthuri Hospital, Chennai.
      • Senior Resident, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai.
      • Senior Resident, Madras Medical College, Chennai.
    Key Achievements & Contributions
    • Pioneered the use of Hybrid VMAT with Deep Inspiration Breath Hold for breast cancer patients, significantly reducing radiation dose to the heart and lungs.
    • Instrumental in conducting dosimetric comparison studies between Linac-based systems and Robotic Radiosurgery (CyberKnife), influencing treatment planning protocols.
    • Successfully managed complex cases of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Arteriovenous Malformations using Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
    • Active contributor to clinical research with numerous publications in high-impact journals like the Journal of Medical Physics and The Spine Journal.
    Memberships
    • Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS).
    • Member, European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
    • Member, Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) – National & Tamil Nadu Chapter.

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