Dr. K P Ranganath

Dr K P Ranganath is a Radiation Oncologist in Vijayawada with 15 years of clinical experience.

He currently practises as a Consultant at HCG Curie City Cancer Centre in Gunadala. His clinical focus is the precise delivery of highly conformal external beam radiation utilizing advanced computer-modulated algorithms.

He possesses highly specialized expertise in managing complex Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors, as well as administering highly targeted radiation protocols for head and neck malignancies and gynecological cancers.

Dr Ranganath is an active clinical researcher, heavily focused on optimizing radiation delivery modalities. He has authored notable dosimetric and clinical comparison studies between Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) and conventional IMRT for cervical carcinomas, published by the NBE and in the 'Indian Journal of Cancer Education and Research'.

He also published a specific 2013 case report regarding Juvenile Psammomatoid Ossifying Fibromas in the 'Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery'. He maintains active lifetime memberships with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI).

In his clinical practice, he routinely utilizes highly advanced techniques including Adaptive Radiotherapy, complex Re-irradiation protocols for recurrent cancers, and Hypofractionation.

He also administers targeted internal radiation via HDR Brachytherapy. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, which helps patients communicate comfortably regarding their complex, long-term radiation treatment plans.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr K P Ranganath provides comprehensive radiation oncology services, utilizing highly advanced linear accelerators and specialized treatment algorithms.

Advanced External Beam Radiotherapy

Dr Ranganath utilizes sophisticated modulated algorithms to maximize tumor dose while completely sparing healthy tissue:

• Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT / RapidArc)
• Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
• Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
• 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT)

Specialized Radiation Protocols and Brachytherapy

He manages highly complex radiation protocols for challenging or recurrent malignancies:

• Adaptive Radiotherapy
• Tumor Re-irradiation Protocols
• Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy
• High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
• Radiation Management of CNS Tumors and Head/Neck Cancers

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Liaoning Medical University, China (2011)
• DNB in Radiotherapy — Inlaks and Budhrani Hospital, Pune (2016)

Professional Memberships

• Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
• European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professional Experience

Dr K P Ranganath currently practises at the following facility:

• Consultant Radiation Oncologist, HCG Curie City Cancer Centre in Gunadala

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