Dr G. Amarnath
Senior Consultant — Head, Clinical & Radiation Oncology
Meridian Cancer Institute, Chennai
MBBS · DMRT (Radiotherapy)
About Dr G. Amarnath, Radiation Oncologist in Chennai
Dr G. Amarnath is a radiation oncologist in Chennai with more than 33 years of experience in the specialty. He heads Clinical and Radiation Oncology at Meridian Cancer Institute, Kolathur, part of Meridian’s cancer care team in Chennai.
He qualified MBBS from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli in 1985 and took his DMRT at Bangalore Medical College in 1991. He trained in HDR brachytherapy at AIIMS New Delhi in 2006, and in Varian advanced IMRT and RapidArc techniques at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2011.
He is a Past President of the Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Chapter of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India, and has organised national workshops and conferences for AROI, the Breast Cancer Foundation of India and the Association of Medical Physicists of India.
Cancers treated
Radiation therapy planning and delivery across solid tumour sites.
Radiation therapy techniques
Higher-end radiotherapy techniques used in his practice.
Professional background
Qualifications and training
MBBS — Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, 1985
DMRT — Bangalore Medical College, 1991
HDR brachytherapy training — AIIMS New Delhi, March 2006
Varian IMRT / RapidArc training — Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark, April 2011
Previous appointments
Senior Resident, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology, Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre, Madurai
Senior Consultant and Head, Clinical and Radiation Oncology, Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Madurai
Senior Consultant and Head, Clinical and Radiation Oncology, Kauvery HCG Cancer Center, Trichy
Visiting Consultant, Kauvery HCG Cancer Center, Chennai and HCG Centre of Excellence in Cancer Care, Bangalore
Senior Consultant and Head, Clinical and Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Center, Chennai
Senior Consultant and Head, Clinical and Radiation Oncology, Krishna Cancer Institute, Cuddalore
Editorial work
Past Editor, Tamil Nadu State Association of Radiation Oncologists of India communiqué
Past Editor, National Newsletter of the Indian Brachytherapy Society
Past Editor, Madurai Medical Journal
Awards and orations
Rai Memorial Oration
Association of Radiation Oncologists of India, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Chapter.
Dr A B Scudder Oration
Awarded 4 December 2021 by AROI, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Chapter.
ARDI Endowment Oration
Awarded 23 April 2022 by the Association of Medical Physicists of India, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Chapter.
IMA awards
For meritorious service in literature, community service and academic activities.
Consultation hours
Hours may vary. Please confirm on 044 6666 9910 before travelling.
Common questions
What does a radiation oncologist do?
A radiation oncologist plans and supervises the use of radiation to treat cancer. That includes deciding whether radiotherapy is appropriate, mapping the treatment area on scans, setting the dose, and monitoring the patient through the course of treatment and afterwards.
Which radiotherapy techniques are available at Meridian?
Dr Amarnath’s practice covers IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, stereotactic radiation therapy and radiosurgery, tomotherapy, CyberKnife and high dose rate brachytherapy. Which technique suits a given case depends on the tumour site, its size and its proximity to healthy tissue.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
Bring your biopsy or histopathology report, all imaging (CT, MRI or PET-CT films and discs), any previous treatment summaries, and a current medication list. Having these to hand at the first visit usually avoids a repeat appointment.
Where can I see a radiation oncologist in Chennai at Meridian?
Meridian Cancer Institute is at Meridian Hospital, Kolathur, North Chennai, serving Perambur, Villivakkam, Madhavaram, Retteri and surrounding areas. Call 044 6666 9910 to book.
At a glance
Experience
More than 33 years
Speciality
Clinical and radiation oncology
Department
Meridian Cancer Institute
Hospital
Meridian Hospital, Kolathur
Leadership
Past President, AROI Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry Chapter
Past Editor, Indian Brachytherapy Society National Newsletter
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Kolathur · Perambur · Villivakkam · Madhavaram · Retteri
