Dr. Ramesh S Bilimagga

Dr Ramesh S Bilimagga is a highly experienced Radiation Oncologist in Bangalore with 46 years of clinical experience in radiation oncology, brachytherapy, hyperthermia, and advanced radiotherapy techniques.

He currently serves as Medical Director at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore.

Dr Bilimagga is a pioneering radiation oncologist who introduced hyperthermia treatment alongside external beam radiation therapy in India.

He has 43 publications in national and international journals, has served on the editorial boards of the Indian Journal of Cancer Research and the Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy, and has authored chapters in breast and lung oncology monographs.

He is the recipient of the prestigious Dr B C Roy Award by the Indian Medical Association, Karnataka State Branch.

Area of Expertise

Advanced Radiotherapy and Chemo-Radiation

Dr Ramesh S Bilimagga provides expert radiation oncology care using advanced radiotherapy techniques including 3D conformal radiotherapy, intensity-modulated radiotherapy, image-guided radiotherapy, CyberKnife for head and neck malignancies, and concurrent chemo-radiation for a range of cancer types.

Brachytherapy and Hyperthermia

He offers specialised HDR brachytherapy for head and neck cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer, along with hyperthermia treatment in combination with external beam radiation therapy, establishing him as one of India's leading experts in this combined treatment approach.

Palliative and Multimodality Radiation Oncology

He also provides palliative radiotherapy for brain metastases and advanced cancers, extracorporeal irradiation for bone tumours, and multimodality treatment planning for complex and long-segment malignancies including oesophageal carcinoma.

Publications

• Role of Palliative Radiotherapy in Brain Metastases, Indian Journal of Palliative Care, 2009
• Frequency of EGFR and ALK Mutations in Patients of Lung Carcinoma of Indian Origin, 2017
• Role of Extracorporeal Irradiation in Bone Tumours: A Single Institutional Experience, 2017
• Clinical Impact of Patient's Head Position in Supraclavicular Irradiation of the Whole Breast Radiotherapy, Progress in Medical Physics, 2023
• Multimodality Approach in Long Segment Oesophageal Carcinoma in Indian Scenario: A Case Report, 2017

Awards

• Dr B C Roy Award, Indian Medical Association, Karnataka State Branch

Hospital Associations

Current Associations

• HCG Cancer Centre, K R Road, Bangalore – Medical Director

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
• MD Radiation Oncology, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, 1982
• Diploma in Radiation Medicine
• Fellow of the Indian College of Radiation Oncology (FICRO)
• Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS)

Memberships

• Association of Radiation Oncologists of India – President
• Indian Association of Hyperthermic Oncology and Medicine – President
• Federation of Asian Radiation Oncology – President
• Indian Brachytherapy Society – President
• Indian Society of Oncology – Vice President

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