Dr. Dikkala Srikanth

Dr Dikkala Srikanth is a dual-boarded Medical and Radiation Oncologist in Visakhapatnam with 14 years of clinical experience.

He currently practises as a Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist at Medicover Cancer Institute.

His clinical focus is exceptionally broad due to his dual specialization, allowing him to manage both complex systemic therapies (chemotherapy, immunotherapy) and targeted radiation treatments.

He has specific experience in managing hematological malignancies requiring stem cell transplants and utilizing advanced systemic protocols for solid abdominal tumors.

He maintains highly active professional memberships with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), the Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO), and the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI). Prior to his current role, he served as a Consultant Medical Oncologist at HCG Cancer Centre.

Dr Srikanth is actively involved in clinical oncology research, particularly focusing on supportive care in cancer management. In 2021, he co-authored a clinical study published in the 'Journal of Current Oncology' regarding the high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in cancer patients and the medical necessity for routine screening and supplementation.

In his clinical practice, he routinely performs Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants (HSCT) for blood cancers, manages oncological emergencies, and utilizes specialized protocols like chrono-modulated chemotherapy and hypothermic scalp cooling to minimize treatment side effects.

He is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Gujarati, which helps patients from diverse backgrounds communicate comfortably regarding their long-term cancer care plans.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Dikkala Srikanth provides comprehensive, multi-modality cancer care spanning both systemic medical therapies and targeted radiation.

Medical Oncology and Systemic Therapy

Dr Srikanth utilizes the latest systemic drugs to target cancer cells throughout the body:

• Chrono-Modulated Chemotherapy Protocols
• Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy for Solid Tumors and Leukemias
• HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) for Abdominal Cancers
• Advanced Hormone Therapy Protocols

Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant

He manages severe blood-related cancers and performs complex cellular therapies:

• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT)
• Stem Cell Mobilization and Harvest
• Management of Lymphomas and Leukemias

Radiation Oncology

He is fully trained in delivering highly precise external beam radiation:

• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and RapidArc
• Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
• 4D-CT Planning for Lung Cancer
• Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) technique for Breast Cancer

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada (2012)
• DNB in Radiation Oncology — National Board of Examination, New Delhi (2017)
• DrNB in Medical Oncology — National Board of Examination, New Delhi (2022)
• ECMO — European Certified Medical Oncologist

Professional Memberships

• European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
• Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)

Professional Experience

Dr Dikkala Srikanth currently practises at the following facility:

• Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist, Medicover Cancer Institute in Visakhapatnam

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