Dr. Premitha

About Dr. Premitha

Dr. Premitha is a Consultant Radiation Oncologist with over 16 years of clinical experience, specialising in head & neck malignancies, brain tumours, gynaecological malignancies, thoracic/GI tumours and urogenital cancers, with deep expertise in CyberKnife SRS, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT and brachytherapy.

16+ years of clinical experience in radiation oncology
MBBS (2003) from a leading private medical college in Bangalore; Diploma in Radiotherapy (2008) from a premier Indian cancer institute in Bangalore; DNB in Radiation Oncology (2011)
Expert across 2D RT, 3D CRT, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS (CyberKnife) and Brachytherapy
Conducted extensive research in prostate cancer and immune responses to radiotherapy
Active in medical academic activities, post-graduation thesis programmes and allied health science (technology) courses; member of AROI, ASTRO and ESMO

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — M S Ramaiah Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India, 2003

Fellowships & Special Training

Diploma in Radio Therapy — Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, India, 2008
DNB (Radiation Oncology) — Bangalore Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, India, 2011
Specialised training in 2D RT, 3D CRT, IMRT, IGRT
Specialised training in SBRT and SRS (CyberKnife)
Specialised training in Brachytherapy
Specialised training in Immune responses to radiotherapy

Certifications & Accreditations

Karnataka Medical Council Registration
Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) — Member
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) — Member
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) — Member
Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Head & Neck Cancers (Oral, Oropharyngeal, Laryngeal, Hypopharyngeal)
Brain Tumours (Glioma, Meningioma, Metastases)
Cervical Cancer
Endometrial & Ovarian Cancer
Other Gynaecological Malignancies
Thoracic Cancer (Lung, Mediastinal)
Oesophageal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancers (Colorectal, Gastric)
Prostate Cancer
Bladder & Kidney Cancer
Urogenital Malignancies
Spinal Metastases
Oligometastatic Disease

Sub-specialties

CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery: SRS for brain and spinal lesions — a leading Radiation Oncology specialist in Bangalore, India for CyberKnife radiosurgery.
Gynaecological Radiotherapy & Brachytherapy: Cervical and uterine cancer radiotherapy — trusted as the best Radiation Oncologist doctor in India for gynae-onco brachytherapy.
Head & Neck Radiotherapy: IMRT and IGRT for oral and laryngeal cancers.
Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy: Special research interest in prostate cancer immune responses.
Thoracic & GI Radiotherapy: SBRT for lung and abdominal tumours.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
3D Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT)
2D Radiotherapy (2D RT)
Brachytherapy (Intracavitary & Interstitial)
Concurrent Chemo-Radiotherapy
Palliative Radiotherapy
Hypofractionated Radiotherapy
Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)
Re-Irradiation for Recurrent Cancer

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Premitha can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist — HCG Comprehensive Cancer Care Hospital, K.R. Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Present)

Past Affiliations

Consultant Incharge — HCG Cancer Centre, Hubli, India (Feb 2011 — Mar 2011)
Tutor — Bangalore Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, India (Feb 2009 — Feb 2011)
Registrar (Radiation Oncology) — Bangalore Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, India (May 2008 — Feb 2009)

Academic & Research Roles

Active in medical academic activities including post-graduation thesis programmes
Active in allied health science (technology) courses
Conducted extensive research in prostate cancer and immune responses to radiotherapy
Author of "Evaluation of Immunological Changes in Patient" — prospective cohort study
Active in cancer awareness programmes and medical camps
Member of AROI, ASTRO and ESMO

Key Achievements

16+ years of clinical experience in radiation oncology
Trained at India's premier cancer institutes (Bangalore)
Expert in CyberKnife, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT and brachytherapy
Research lead on prostate cancer immune responses to radiotherapy
Active speaker at cancer awareness programmes

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Recognition for research on prostate cancer and immune responses to radiotherapy
Faculty in post-graduate radiation oncology teaching
Active speaker at national radiation oncology conferences

Professional Memberships

Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Premitha R. "Evaluation of Immunological Changes in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy." Prospective Cohort Study.
Multiple research publications on prostate cancer and immune responses to radiotherapy

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Prostate cancer immune responses to radiotherapy
CyberKnife radiosurgery outcomes
Gynae-oncology brachytherapy
Post-graduate radiation oncology teaching

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Oncology Consultation	₹1,000 – ₹2,500	$12 – $30
Chemotherapy (per cycle, regimen-dependent)	₹20,000 – ₹1,50,000	$240 – $1,800
Targeted Therapy (per month, drug-dependent)	₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000	$600 – $3,600
Immunotherapy (per cycle)	₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000	$960 – $3,000
PET-CT Scan	₹18,000 – ₹40,000	$216 – $480
Tumour Marker / Molecular Profiling	₹5,000 – ₹50,000	$60 – $600
Port-a-Cath Insertion	₹25,000 – ₹60,000	$300 – $720

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Premitha use in Radiation Oncologist treatment?

Dr. Premitha uses cutting-edge radiation oncology techniques including CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), 3D conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT), 2D radiotherapy, intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy, concurrent chemo-radiotherapy, palliative radiotherapy, hypofractionated radiotherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) and re-irradiation for recurrent cancer. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are available to international patients through Cancer Rounds.

2. What conditions does Dr. Premitha specialize in treating?

Dr. Premitha is a specialist Radiation Oncologist treating head and neck cancers (oral, oropharyngeal, laryngeal, hypopharyngeal), brain tumours (glioma, meningioma, metastases), cervical cancer, endometrial and ovarian cancer, other gynaecological malignancies, thoracic cancer (lung, mediastinal), oesophageal cancer, gastrointestinal cancers (colorectal, gastric), prostate cancer, bladder and kidney cancer, urogenital malignancies, spinal metastases and oligometastatic disease. International patients seek her as a leading Radiation Oncology specialist in Bangalore, India for CyberKnife and gynae-onco brachytherapy.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Premitha?

Appointments with Dr. Premitha can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Premitha?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Premitha, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

5. What support is available for international patients?

International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Does Dr. Premitha offer second opinions for Radiation Oncologist cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations with Dr. Premitha can be arranged through Cancer Rounds — especially valuable for international patients evaluating CyberKnife radiosurgery, prostate cancer radiotherapy, gynae-onco brachytherapy or head and neck radiotherapy with a Kidwai-trained Radiation Oncology specialist in Bangalore, India.

About Dr. Premitha