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Dr. Nithiin Balachandar

Radiation Oncologist

Dr. Nithiin Balachandar

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11+ years of experience

DNB, MBBS
Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Nithiin Balachandar

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Head & Neck Cancers (Oral, Tongue, Larynx, Pharynx, Nasopharynx)
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers (Oesophagus, Stomach, Colon, Rectum, Liver, Pancreas)
    • Breast Cancer
    • Gynaecological Cancers (Cervical, Endometrial, Ovarian)
    • Genitourinary (GU) Cancers (Prostate, Bladder, Kidney)
    • Neurological Malignancies (Glioma, Meningioma, Brain Metastases)
    • Lung Cancer
    • Lymphomas (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
    • Solid Tumours
    • Bone Metastases / Palliative Radiation
    • Soft Tissue Sarcomas
    • Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

    Sub-specialties

    • High-Precision External Beam Radiation: IMRT, VMAT and 3DCRT for head and neck, GI, breast, gynaec, GU and neurological tumours — sought after as a leading radiation oncologist in Chennai, India for high-precision radiotherapy.
    • Brachytherapy: HDR and LDR brachytherapy for cervical, prostate and other malignancies — relevant for international patients researching the best radiation oncologist doctor in India.
    • Multidisciplinary & Palliative Radiotherapy: Combined chemoradiation, palliative radiation for bone metastases and integrated cancer care for solid tumours and lymphomas.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
    • Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
    • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT)
    • 2D Radiation Therapy (2DRT)
    • High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
    • Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy
    • Concurrent Chemoradiation
    • Pre-Operative Radiotherapy (Rectal Cancer)
    • Hypofractionated Radiotherapy
    • Palliative Radiation Therapy
    • Whole Brain Radiation Therapy (WBRT)
    • Radiation Planning & Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
    • Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Participation

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Recognised Indian Medical College, India
    • DNB (Radiotherapy) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India, 2017

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialised training in Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
    • Specialised training in Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
    • Specialised training in 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT)
    • Specialised training in 2D Radiation Therapy (2DRT)
    • Specialised training in High Dose Rate (HDR) and Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy
    • Specialised training in Multidisciplinary Cancer Care

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration
    • DNB (Radiotherapy) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
    • Member — Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Gleneagles Global Health City, 439, Cheran Nagar, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600100, Tamil Nadu, India — Consultant Radiation Oncologist (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Bangalore Cancer Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India — Associate Consultant (Radiation Oncologist) (Past)
    • Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India — Senior Resident, Radiation Oncology (Past)
    • National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India — DNB Radiotherapy Trainee (until 2017)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Author of peer-reviewed publication in Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences (2020) on locally advanced rectal cancer
    • Active participant in research work and workshops in Radiation Oncology
    • Active participant in regional, national and international radiation oncology conferences
    • Multidisciplinary tumour board contributor at Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai

    Key Achievements

    • 10+ years of clinical experience in radiation oncology
    • 96% patient ratings with 99% recommendation rate
    • Consultant role at Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai — a JCI-accredited tertiary hospital
    • Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
    • Author of peer-reviewed publication on hypofractionated pre-operative radiotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer

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