Specialist in | HCG Oncology

Introduction

Dr. VSN Rao is an experienced radiation oncologist with more than 30 years of experience in the field. He is an expert in external radiotherapy and brachytherapy techniques. Dr. Rao has a vast experience in treating cancers of head & neck, breast, oesophagus, gastrointestinal tract, lung, brain, and bones. He has completed his HDR & PDR brachytherapy training from a reputed institute in Germany. His treatment approach is to provide the most advanced and personalised radiation therapy for the best outcomes for cancer patients.

Area of Expertise

Dr. VSN Rao is the director - Medical Services & HOD - Radiation Oncology at HCG Cancer Centre, Vijayawada.
He has more than 30 years of experience in the field of radiation oncology.
Dr. Rao has a keen interest in external radiotherapy and brachytherapy. Dr. Rao is well-versed with all major radiotherapy techniques, such as 3DCRT, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SRT, SBRT etc.
He is experienced in administering radiation therapy for the cancers of head & neck, breast, oesophagus, gastrointestinal tract, lung, brain and bones.
He is also well-versed with brachytherapy techniques like intracavitary, intraluminal, interstitial and surface moulds of various sites.

Research & Publications

Second Malignant neoplasm following treatment of Hodgkin’s disease: a case report. 1992, The British Journal of Radiology. 5, 935-938.
Pulse Dose Rate (PDR) brachytherapy – an initial experience in India. AROI newsletter, Maharashtra.
Head and Neck Cancers - prevalence and risk factors in Andhra Pradesh state, India: a preliminary analysis. Jdrntruhs_178_20. - under review

Medical Breakthrough

Dr. Rao was associated with the first endobronchial brachytherapy in India.
He is also the first radiation oncologist to administer PDR brachytherapy in India.
He has trained the staff and postgraduate students in HDR brachytherapy at Regional Cancer Centre, Cuttack in 2001.
He is a lifetime member of the Indian Medical Association and Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI).
He was elected twice and has worked as the vice president of AP - AROI.
Dr. Rao is currently serving as the president of AP - AROI.
He participated in many cancer awareness camps and anti-tobacco campaigns.
He has delivered lectures in many organisations and among multiple medical fraternities in connection with radiation and oncology treatments.
Dr. Rao has also been a part of numerous conferences.

Awards & Accolades

He completed his HDR & PDR brachytherapy training from a reputed institute in Germany.