Dr. Bhaskar Vishwanathan
Head of the Department – Radiation Oncology
Speciality: Radiation Oncology | Brachytherapy (Intracavitary & Interstitial) | Head & Neck Cancers | Cervical Cancer | Prostate Cancer | Intra-operative MRI Guided Brachytherapy | Adaptive Radiotherapy | DIBH Breast Cancer Treatment | Robotic Brachytherapy | Clinical Trials & Device Development
30+ years of experience | 3000+ Brachytherapy Procedures
About Dr. Bhaskar Vishwanathan
Dr. Bhaskar Vishwanathan is a distinguished Radiation Oncologist with over three decades of expertise in advanced radiation oncology and brachytherapy. He is currently the Professor & Head of Radiation Oncology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Faridabad.
He completed his MBBS at Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, followed by an MD in Radiation Oncology from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru (1997). He also pursued a one-year Clinical Research Project at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1998) and later completed a Clinical Fellowship at Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton, Canada.
Throughout his career, Dr. Vishwanathan has pioneered precision-based radiation treatments and is renowned for his multimodality brachytherapy expertise, including image-guided, intra-operative MRI guided, and robotic brachytherapy procedures. He has led ICMR-backed research projects, clinical trials, and medical device development initiatives.
With extensive teaching and clinical experience at Kidwai Memorial Institute (1999–2006) and Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru (2008–2022), Dr. Vishwanathan has mentored numerous oncologists while advancing cutting-edge cancer treatment protocols in India.
Education & Training
- MBBS – Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru
- MD (Radiation Oncology) – Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru (1997)
- Clinical Research Project – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1998)
- Clinical Fellowship – Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton, Canada
Speciality Interest
- Precision-based Radiation Therapy for Cervical, Head & Neck, and Prostate Cancers
- Image-Guided Intracavitary & Interstitial Brachytherapy
- Intra-operative MRI Guided Brachytherapy Procedures
- High Precision Adaptive Radiotherapy
- DIBH (Deep Inspiration Breath Hold) for Breast Cancer
- Image-Guided Robotic Brachytherapy
- Hypo-fractionated Radiotherapy for Conversion of Palliative to Radical Care
- AI-Enabled Oncology Research & Clinical Device Development
Procedures Performed
- Intracavitary & Interstitial Brachytherapy (3000+ procedures)
- Intra-operative MRI Guided Brachytherapy
- Image-Guided Robotic Brachytherapy
- Adaptive Radiotherapy Treatments
- Hypo-fractionated Radiation Schedules
- Multimodality Radiation Planning & Delivery
Conditions Treated
- Cervical Cancer
- Head & Neck Cancers
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer (DIBH Technique)
- Advanced Gynecological Malignancies
- Complex Oncological Cases Requiring Image-Guided Radiation
Awards & Recognitions
- Over 3000 successful brachytherapy cases performed
- Key contributor to AI-enabled oncology projects and device development
- Led multiple ICMR-supported research projects and clinical trials
- Mentor and academic leader with extensive teaching roles at Kidwai Memorial Institute & Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
Professional Memberships
- Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
- European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO)
- American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
- International Brachytherapy Society (IBS)
FAQs – Dr. Bhaskar Vishwanathan
He specializes in precision radiation oncology and brachytherapy, including intracavitary, interstitial, MRI-guided, and robotic brachytherapy for complex cancers.
He has over 30 years of experience and has performed 3000+ brachytherapy procedures.
He is the Head of Radiation Oncology at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad.
Yes, he has led ICMR-funded research, clinical trials, and device development projects in oncology.
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