Dr. Azmi Saundarya Kumaravelu

Dr Azmi Saundarya K is a highly experienced radiation oncologist in Chennai with 17 years of experience in advanced radiotherapy and comprehensive cancer care.

She currently serves as Clinical Lead and Consultant in Radiation Oncology at Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Chennai, and also consults at Jus Onco Affordable Cancer Care, Kodambakam.

If you are searching for the best radiation oncologist in Chennai or a trusted cancer radiotherapy specialist in Perumbakkam, Dr Azmi Saundarya brings expertise in brachytherapy, Cyberknife, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, and palliative care.

She has undergone advanced training at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, California, USA, under the mentorship of Dr AM Nisar Syed. She consults in English and Tamil.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Azmi Kumaravelu specialises in comprehensive radiation oncology, offering advanced precision radiotherapy and palliative cancer care.

Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques

• 3DCRT
• IMRT
• IGRT
• Arc Therapy
• Cyberknife and Linac-Based SRS
• Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
• Brachytherapy
• Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
• Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET)

Cancer Types Treated

• Breast and Gynaecological Malignancies
• Head and Neck Cancer
• Thoracic Malignancies
• Gastrointestinal Malignancies
• CNS Malignancies
• Soft Tissue Sarcomas
• Skin Malignancies
• Benign Conditions including Keloids

Palliative and Supportive Care

• Pain and Palliative Care
• Palliative Hypofractionated Radiotherapy

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations

• Clinical Lead and Consultant, Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam
• Consultant, Jus Onco Affordable Cancer Care, Kodambakam

Previous Affiliations

• Associate Consultant, Rela Hospital, Chennai
• Registrar, MIOT International, Chennai
• Duty Medical Officer, Kumaravelu Hospital, Nagercoil

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem in 2009
• DMRT from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi in 2017
• DNB in Radiation Oncology from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi in 2022

She also holds a Global Fellowship in Palliative Medicine (GFPM) from Pallium India and completed an advanced observership in brachytherapy and image-guided IMRT at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, California, USA.

Research and Publications

Dr Azmi Saundarya has published research in reputed international journals and presented at national and international oncology conferences.

Selected Publications

• Toxicity and Response Assessment with Prolonged Infusion Gemcitabine and Gefitinib with IMRT in Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics (2012)
• Gemcitabine with IMRT in Recurrent Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma, International Journal of Gynecological Cancer (2012)
• Palliative Hypofractionated Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in Advanced Head and Neck HNSCC, Journal of Supportive Care in Cancer (2012)

Professional Memberships

• Tamil Nadu Medical Council
• Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

Medical Registration

• Travancore Cochin Medical Council (Registration No. 65887)

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