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Dr. Patrick Joshua A

Dr. Patrick Joshua A

MBBS, DNB (Radiation Oncology)

Consultant Radiation Oncology

Dr. Patrick Joshua A
Dr. Patrick Joshua A

Awards & Achievements

  • International Presentation – PTCOG 2024, Singapore - “Dose and normal tissue complication probability comparison of proton therapy versus helical tomotherapy in geriatric head and neck cancers” Presented at the Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group International Conference
  • Best Oral Presentation – AROICON 2022 (National - “Does Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy offer reduced doses to critical organs as compared to Intensity Modulated Photon Therapy using Helical Tomotherapy in Gynecological Cancers?”
  • Best Oral Paper Presentation – State AROI Conference - “Toxicities and Quality of Life in Hypofractionated Vs Conventional Whole Breast RT – A Randomized Trial” - Presented during DNB training; won best oral paper presentation.
  • Gold Medal in Ophthalmology - Won the Gold Medal prize in the Department of Ophthalmology at Govt. Kilpauk Medical College in 2010.

Research and Publications

  • Dose and Normal Tissue Complication Probability Comparison of Proton Therapy versus Helical Tomotherapy in Geriatric Head and Neck Cancers Published in: International Journal of Particle Therapy, June 2024
  • Dosimetric Benefits of Customised Mouth-Bite for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Modern Proton Therapy – An Audit Published in: Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology, 2024
  • Deep Inspiratory Breath-Hold Radiotherapy on a Helical Tomotherapy Unit: Workflow and Early Outcomes in Patients with Left-Sided Breast Cancer Published in: Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology, 2024
  • Proton Therapy and Incidence and Predisposing Factors of Osteoradionecrosis—On Pulling One’s Punches Published in: JAMA Otolaryngology, 2023
  • Myxopapillary Ependymoma with Drop Metastasis in a Young Child: A Case Report Published in: Journal of Case Reports, 2018
  • Double Malignancies: Our Institutional Experience - Published in: Journal of Case Reports, 2019
  • Complexities in the Management of Brainstem Gliomas: A Single Institutional Case Series Published in: Journal of Case Reports, 2019

Professional Membership

  • Member of National and State AROI

New OP Days

Mon to Sat - 8 am to 5 pm

Clincal Experience

6 Years

Language

English & Tamil