Dr. Kumara Swamy Radiation Oncologist in Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
Dr. Kumara Swamy top radiation oncologist in Bangalore is a Sr. Consultant and Head, Radiation Oncology. He has over 35 years of experience in the field of radiation oncology as a mentor, professor and consultant. He has more than a decade of experience in radiosurgery (SRS/SBRT). At Aster CMI, he leads the state of the art, radiation oncology services with the availability of "targeted" radiation equipment with latest Truebeam STx with PerfectPitch 6-DoF couch robotic positioning system for different clinical situations, teaming up with sophisticated surgical techniques and targeted chemo-Immuno therapies. Dr. Kumara Swamy is committed to evidence-based patient centred approach of the Oncology Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) of Aster CMI. His other key areas of interest are Radiotherapy/Radiosurgery Immune-modulation and Life Style Awareness consultation in the prevention of cancer recurrence.
Dr. Kumara Swamy has worked in various senior capacities in multiple private, government and public institutions over the last three and a half decades in the field of radiation oncology and cancer research. He has acquired the skills of 3 Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT)/Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) as early as 1998 from Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, St. Louis, USA; Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) from University of Iowa Hospital, University Of San Francisco Hospital (UCSF), CT On Rails -Morristown Hospital New Jersey, USA 2006; Cyberknife Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT), and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) from Accuray, Sunnyvale, California and Mount Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, USA 2009 and Tomotherapy from the University of Heidelberg, Germany 2015.
Area of expertise
Radiation oncology. Radio surgery-immune modulation. Lifestyle awareness consultation
Awards and recognitions
ASTRO 2012: Worked on immunomodulatory changes against cancer cells in the body with Cyberknife dose technology compared to regular radiotherapy, which received the Travel Award in ASTRO, Boston, 2012.
Membership
Secretary, 2005-06, Association of Radiation Oncologists of India, Karnataka Chapter. Life Member, Association of Radiation Oncologists of India. Life member, Association of Medical Physicists of India. Life member, Indian Society of Oncology. Life member IMA, Pune. Fellow of College of General Practitioners (FCGP).
OUR FREE HEALTHCARE CONCIERGE SERVICES FOR MEDICAL TRAVELERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Consulting Services & Treatment Package Development: To accurately assess a treatment plan, a personal medical record is required.
2. Physician Curriculum Vitae: Medical records are transferred to the physician for treatment and pricing options.
3. Second Opinion: Medical report for review by your specialist doctors, with a response expected within 72 hours [3 days].
4. Cost-Effective Treatment Plans: Expect to receive numerous referrals from various hospitals outlining their second opinion and treatment costs.
5. Medical Visa Assistance: Once the patient is satisfied with the recommended treatment and hospital and has finalised their plans to visit India, we will assist them in obtaining a medical visa. The patient must apply for the visa on his or her own at the High Commission of India (Indian embassy) in their home country. We provide the patient with an invitation letter from the appropriate hospital, which is required for submitting their visa application. In addition, our team is trained to answer any questions the patient may have about medical visas and medical attendant visas.
6. Treatment Program: When seeing a doctor, extra contact information for the wardroom is provided.
7. Personal case manager: Once the patient arrives in the designated country for treatment, he or she is completely under our care. To handle any cases involving hospital/doctor negligence or malpractice against patients. We will also be responsible for the accommodation and stay of the members accompanying the patient.
8. Interpretation: If necessary, interpretation assistance is provided.
9. Communication: Help with communication with family and at home. Phone card or mobile phone.
10. Airport arrival and departure assistance: complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off in a cab.
11. Post-acute care rehabilitation: Post-acute care rehabilitation and nursing needs.
12. Wellness and spa packages: Pre and post-procedures have been added to the wellness and spa packages. Palade, yoga, and spiritual classes are available. 4 to 5-star resort accommodations.
13. Follow-up care: Provide free care when patients return to their home countries.
