Dr. Sanketh Kotne

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

He currently practises as a Consultant at HCG Cancer Centre in Chinnagadili. His clinical focus is exceptionally broad due to his dual super-specialization, allowing him to seamlessly manage complex, multi-modality cancer treatments encompassing both targeted systemic therapies and highly conformal radiation protocols.

He has specific expertise in managing severe hematological malignancies, breast cancers, and complex gastrointestinal tumors.

 Prior to his current role at HCG, he served as a Consultant at AIG Hospitals in Gachibowli.

Dr Kotne is a highly decorated clinical researcher. He was awarded the prestigious J.M. Pinto Gold Medal at the National AROICON in 2015. He also secured 1st prize at the Cochin Clinical Society (2017) for his case report on allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) in a 4-month-old infant with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID).

His extensive publication record includes major studies in the 'Journal of Clinical Oncology' (JCO) regarding tumor lysis syndrome management, chemotherapy toxicity in the elderly, and the effects of obesity on adjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer.

In his clinical practice, he routinely performs both advanced systemic treatments (chemotherapy, immunotherapy) and precision radiation procedures (brachytherapy).

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

Specialty Areas and Treatments

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

Medical Oncology and Cellular Therapies

Dr Kotne utilizes advanced systemic drugs and cellular therapies to target cancer throughout the body:

• Management of Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)
• Systemic Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy for Solid Tumors
• Management of Chemotherapy Toxicity and Oncological Emergencies
• Targeted Therapy for Genitourinary and Gastrointestinal Cancers

Radiation Oncology and Brachytherapy

He is fully trained in delivering highly precise external and internal radiation treatments:

• Advanced Brachytherapy Procedures
• Active Breath Coordinator (ABC) Deep Inspiratory Breath Hold Technique
• Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy
• Targeted Radiation for Breast and Gynecological Malignancies

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally (2012)
• MD in Radiotherapy — Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Kochi (2016)
• DM in Medical Oncology — Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Kochi (2019)
• Fellowship in Brachytherapy
• Specialized Training — Radiation Oncology, Mie University School of Medicine, Japan

Professional Experience

Dr Sanketh Kotne currently practises at the following facility:

• Consultant Medical and Radiation Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre in Chinnagadili

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