Dr. Abhijit Das

Dr Abhijit Das is a Senior Radiation Oncologist in Kolkata with 15 years of clinical experience.

He currently practises as a Consultant at HCG Cancer Center in New Town. His clinical focus is the highly precise, image-guided delivery of therapeutic radiation to eradicate complex solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.

Dr Das possesses an incredibly elite, apex-tier academic pedigree. To super-specialize, he completed a highly competitive Fellowship in Clinical Oncology at the prestigious Tata Medical Center in Kolkata.

During his tenure at Tata, he was a key clinical investigator in the CHAVI-RO Project—a groundbreaking, collaborative research initiative with IIT Kharagpur utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize complex radiotherapy planning.

He has previously held prominent academic faculty positions, serving as an Assistant Professor at HBCHRC, Punjab (a Tata Memorial Centre affiliate), and as an Associate Professor at SRIMS & SH, West Bengal.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Abhijit Das provides comprehensive radiation oncology services, operating highly advanced linear accelerators including the Varian TrueBeam, Elekta Versa HD, and Accuray Radixact (Tomotherapy) systems.

Advanced External Beam Radiotherapy

Dr Das utilizes sophisticated, computer-guided delivery hardware to target deep-seated tumors from outside the body:

• Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
• Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)
• Total Body Irradiation (TBI) for Stem Cell Transplantation

Internal Radiation (Brachytherapy)

He utilizes specialized applicators to place radiation directly inside the patient's anatomy:

• High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy (Ir-192)
• Gammamed HDR Brachytherapy Administration

Site-Specific Oncology and Systemic Care

In addition to radiation physics, he manages advanced systemic treatments for complex malignancies:

• Parotid-Sparing Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers
• Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy Administration
• Acute Oncology, Emergency Stabilization, and Palliative Care

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital, Bankura (2011)
• MD in Radiation Oncology — Utkal University (2016)
• DNB in Radiotherapy — National Board of Examination, New Delhi (2018)
• Fellowship in Clinical Oncology — Tata Medical Center, Kolkata (2019)
• MNAMS — National Academy of Medical Sciences (2021)
• ECMO — European Society of Medical Oncology

Research and Publications

• Radiotherapy & Oncology (2022) — Xerostomia and Quality of Life in Parotid-Sparing Radiotherapy.
• South Asian Journal of Cancer (2026) — Clinical outcomes and pattern of care in oral cancer treated with curative intent at two newly commissioned cancer centres in India: A real-world data analysis.
• Springer (Book Chapter) — Total Body Irradiation in Stem Cell Transplantation – In: Contemporary Bone Marrow Transplantation (Tata Medical Center).
• Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (2023) — Prevalence of anaemia and hypoalbuminemia in newly diagnosed carcinoma cases: a real world experience.
• Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (2022) — A Longitudinal Study to Reexamine the Mental Health Impact on Radiation Oncology Health Care Workers with the Launch of COVID-19 Vaccination Strategies in India.

Awards and Recognitions

• Gold Medal in MD Radiation Oncology (2016) — Awarded by Utkal University for securing the absolute highest academic and clinical ranking during his postgraduate residency.

Professional Memberships

• National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)
• European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professional Experience

Dr Abhijit Das currently practises at the following facility:

• Consultant Radiation Oncologist, HCG Cancer Center in New Town

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