Dr. Uday Krishna

Major Cancer Types Treated

• Adult Primary Brain Tumours
• Brain Metastasis
• Paediatric Neuro Oncology
• Paediatric Solid Cancers (especially Paediatric Sarcoma)

Sub-specialties

• Neuro Oncology
• Paediatric Oncology
• High Precision Radiation Therapy
• Proton Therapy

Advanced Procedures Performed

• • High Precision Radiotherapy (RT)
  • Proton Therapy (Proton Beam Therapy)
  • Image-Guided Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT)
  • Integration of Biological Therapy and Immunotherapy with RT
  • Craniospinal Irradiation (CSI) with Proton Therapy

Current & Past Hospital Affiliations

• Current Affiliations:
  • Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology - Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai
• Past Affiliations:
  • Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology - A top regional cancer centre in Bangalore (March 2022 - March 2023)
  • Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology - A reputed hospital in Bangalore (August 2014 - January 2022)
  • Consultant (Jr), Radiation Oncology - A well-established hospital, Bangalore (March - August 2014)
  • Fellow, Neuro Oncology - Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai (August 2012 - March 2014)
  • Senior Resident, Radiation Oncology (March - July 2012)
  • Tutor, Radiation Oncology - A highly regarded Institute in Vellore (Christian Medical College, Vellore) (May 2009 - March 2010)

Academic & Research Roles

• Associate Professor at a top regional cancer centre in Bangalore.
• Tutor, Radiation Oncology, Christian Medical College, Vellore.
• Regular invited faculty for the annual Proton Symposium of APCC.
• Mentor during UICC Technical Fellowship in Miami.

Key Achievements & Contributions

• More than a decade of experience with special expertise in Neuro Oncology.
• Received MD from prestigious institutes in India.
• Visited Centre for Proton Therapy in Switzerland and attended their unique world-renowned educational program.
• Pursued UICC Technical Fellowship in CNS and Paediatric high precision radiation oncology and Proton therapy in Miami.
• Active involvement in leading national and international professional societies related to oncology.

National & International Awards

• UICC Technical Fellowship (CNS/Paediatric high precision RT and Proton therapy), Miami Cancer Institute.

Recognitions & Honours

• Regularly invited faculty for annual Proton Symposium of APCC.
• Recognised for his special expertise in Neuro Oncology, making him a leading radiation oncologist.

Published Papers in Medical Journals

• Hippocampal Avoidance -Whole Brain Radiotherapy (HA-WBRT) with Simultaneous Integrated Boost (SIB) with Memantine in Brain Metastasis. Article (Jul 2025)
• 1563 Ten-year tumour control, functional preservation with high-precision conformal RT in paediatric craniopharyngiomas – subset results of a Phase-3 RCT. Article (May 2025)
• Effectiveness of Intensity Modulate Proton Therapy in Managing Complex Multiple Meningiomas: A Dosimetric and Radiobiological Comparative Study with Helical Tomotherapy on Neurological Risk. Article (May 2025)
• ISOLATED INTERNAL MAMMARY NODE RECURRENCE IN BREAST CANCER- A RARE CASE AND LITERATURE REVIEW. Article (Mar 2025)
• High-precision radiotherapy achieves excellent long-term control and preserves function in pediatric craniopharyngioma – Subset analysis of a randomized trial. Article (Mar 2025)
• Pediatric diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas- a prospective observational study from a tertiary care neurosurgical center. Article (Dec 2024)
• Clinical Outcome of Patients with Epithelioid Glioblastoma Harboring BRAFV600E Mutation; A Single Institution Experience. Article (Aug 2024)
• Thalamic H3K27M altered Diffuse Midline Gliomas: Clinicopathological and Outcome Analysis. Article (Jul 2024)
• LMIC-13. ENCOURAGING EXPERIENCE OF CONCURRENT CARBOPLATIN DURING CRANIOSPINAL IRRADIATION USING IMAGE GUIDED INTENSITY MODULATED PROTON BEAM (IMPT) IN HIGH-RISK EMBRYONAL TUMORS: FIRST REPORT FROM A LOW MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRY. Article (Jun 2024)
• INSTITUTION EXPERIENCE OF THE FIRST 100 PATIENTS TREATED WITH MODERN IMAGE GUIDED INTENSITY MODULATED PROTON THERAPY CRANIOSPINAL IRRADIATION (IMPT-CSI). Article (Jun 2024)
• Safety and Efficacy of Biopsy in Patients with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas. Article (May 2024)
• Dosimetric Comparison of Isodose Surface Volume and Total Reference Air Kerma (TRAK) based Volume in Cervical Cancer Brachytherapy. Article (Feb 2024)
• Comparison of dosimetric analysis of organs at risk and target volumes for ovoids and cylinders in endometrial carcinoma. Article (Dec 2023)
• Successful Implementation of Image-Guided Pencil-Beam Scanning Proton Therapy in Medulloblastomas. Article (Nov 2023)
• Gated radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer to reduce the dose to the lung and heart: A comparative cross‑sectional study. Article (Jun 2023)
• Clinical outcomes with image-guided pencil beam proton therapy for ependymoma: First report from India. Article (Jan 2023)
• Long-Term Outcomes of Reduced High-Risk Clinical Target Volume Margin for Intensity- Modulated Radiotherapy in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancers. Article (May 2022)
• Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas in adults: A retrospective study. Article (May 2022)
• CLO22-082: Texture Feature Analysis With C11 Methionine in Glioma on Simultaneous PET/MRI. Article (Mar 2022)
• P14.32 Patterns of invasion in Glioblastoma have unique radiological features, varied response to radiotherapy and long term outcomes. Article (Sep 2021)
• Combined amino acid PET-MRI for identifying recurrence in post-treatment gliomas: together we grow. Article (Aug 2021)
• Rhabdoid Meningiomas: Clinicopathological Analysis of a Rare Variant of Meningioma. Article (Jun 2021)
• Disseminated Craniospinal Myxopapillary Ependymoma Treated with Biopsy and Adjuvant Radiation Therapy: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Article (Apr 2021)
• Cosmetic outcomes of hypofractionated partial breast irradiation in early breast cancer. Article (Mar 2021)
• A Dosimetric Comparison of Two Techniques of Brachytherapy in Carcinoma Cervix in Patients with a Difficult Application. Article (Mar 2021)
• Low mitochondrial DNA copy number is associated with poor prognosis and treatment resistance in glioblastoma. Article (Nov 2020)
• Hippocampal radiotherapy dose-constraints for predicting long-term neurocognitive outcomes: Mature data from a prospective trial in young patients with brain tumors. Article (Mar 2020)
• Mitochondrial DNA content in tumor tissue and blood of patients with glioblastoma – A reliable biomarker? Article (Jan 2020)
• Dr. Uday Krishna has 45 publications listed on ResearchGate with 2,697 reads and 207 citations.

Notable Cases Handled

• Dr. Uday Krishna has successfully treated numerous complex adult and paediatric brain tumours, utilising advanced radiation techniques like proton therapy to achieve excellent tumour control while preserving neurological function. His expertise is crucial for high-risk embryonal tumours and other challenging cases.

Patient Testimonials

• “Dr. Uday Krishna is an exceptional radiation oncologist. He treated my son’s brain tumour with proton therapy, and the precision and care were remarkable. We are so grateful for his expertise and the positive outcome.” - Mrs. Sharma
• “When I was diagnosed with a brain metastasis, I was referred to Dr. Uday Krishna. His explanation of high-precision radiotherapy and his compassionate approach made me feel confident. The treatment was effective, and I experienced minimal side effects.” - Rajesh P.
• “Dr. Krishna’s knowledge in Neuro Oncology is outstanding. He managed my rare paediatric sarcoma with such dedication, ensuring we understood every step of the proton therapy. He is truly a top radiation oncologist in India.” - Father of a young patient.

Patient-Centred Care
Dr. Uday Krishna strongly believes in ethical, compassionate, and evidence-based multidisciplinary practice. He ensures that each patient, whether adult or paediatric, receives a personalised treatment plan. His philosophy focuses on maximising treatment efficacy while minimising long-term side effects, particularly crucial in Neuro Oncology and paediatric cases, where quality of life and functional preservation are paramount.

Technology & Innovation
With a special expertise in advanced radiation techniques, including proton therapy, Dr. Krishna is at the forefront of technological innovation in oncology. His training at the Centre for Proton Therapy in Switzerland and the Miami Cancer Institute highlights his commitment to utilising cutting-edge technology for high-precision radiation oncology, ensuring targeted treatment with reduced collateral damage to healthy tissues.

Language Support
The Cancer Rounds team typically offers comprehensive support for international patients, including access to language interpreters to ensure effective communication throughout the consultation and treatment process.

Visa & Travel Assistance
The Cancer Rounds team provides assistance with visa applications, travel arrangements, airport transfers, and accommodation booking to make the journey and stay as seamless as possible for international patients and their families.

Pre-treatment Virtual Consultations
Dr. Uday Krishna offers pre-treatment virtual consultations, allowing international patients to discuss their medical records, receive initial assessments, and get second opinions remotely before travelling to India for treatment.