Dr. Karthiga Sivaprakasam
MBBS, DMRT, DNB(RT)
Chief Consultant - Radiation Oncology
Biography
- Current experience: Chief Radiation Oncologist at GKNM Hospital with over 25 years of clinical experience across top-tier institutions in India and the UAE, including Tawam–Johns Hopkins Hospital.
- Care Philosophy: Combines technical precision with an empathic, patient-centred approach, prioritizing shared decision-making, clear communication, and survivorship-focused care.
Clinical Expertise
- Malignancies Treated: Specializes in gynecological malignancies (cervical, endometrial, vulvar), gastrointestinal malignancies, and breast cancers.
- She also has experience treating sarcomas, head & neck cancers, and pediatric malignancies.
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques: Proficient in high-precision external-beam therapies including IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, and SBRT.
- Organ Protection & Precision: Expert in utilizing Surface-Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) and Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) to maximize precision and protect healthy organs.
- Brachytherapy Specialist: Highly experienced in High-Dose-Rate (HDR) brachytherapy, with a focus on complex interstitial brachytherapy for locally advanced gynecological cancers to deliver targeted doses while sparing normal tissue.
Awards & Achievements
- 2018: Completed the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) course.
- 2009: Received the Best Employee Award at Tawam–Johns Hopkins Hospital, UAE.
- 1999: Honoured with Dr. A.L. Mudaliar’s Best Outgoing Student Award in Radiotherapy.
Academic Leadership & Educational Roles
- Member of CORE AROI : Member of CORE, a specialized academic student education group dedicated to bridge gaps in clinical oncology through evidence-based discussions, webinars, and workshops.
- Postgraduate Medical Education: Actively engaged in teaching and mentoring DNB (Diplomate of National Board) students, training the next generation of radiation oncologists.
- Guideline Formulation: Directly involved in national gynecology oncology guidelines drafting committees, helping establish standardized, high-quality protocols for cancer care across the country.
Research and Publications
- Dr. Sivaprakasam actively contributes to clinical trials and oncology guidelines:
- HPV Vaccine Trial (2023): Co-investigator on a phase 2/3 trial evaluating the immunogenicity and safety of a new quadrivalent HPV vaccine, published in The Lancet Oncology.
- Cervical Cancer Audit (2023): Co-investigator for the National Cancer Grid multicentric implementation audit on cervical cancer chemoradiation guidelines.
- Adnexal Mass Study (2018): Co-authored a comparative study of RMI and ROMA diagnostics, published in the Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology.
- Breast Carcinoma Study (2011): Contributed to a case series on choroidal metastases from breast carcinoma in the Pan Arab Journal of Oncology.
Professional membership
- Member – CORE AROI (Clinical Oncology Research & Education student group)
- Lifetime Member – Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
- Lifetime Member – Gynecological Oncology Society (GIOS)
New OP Days
Mon to Sat 9 am to 4 pm
Clincal Experience
25 YEARS
Language
Tamil, English, Hindi