Oncology
Consultant – Radiation Oncology13+ years
Fortis Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Ravindra Ganganna is a Consultant Radiation Oncologist at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, with over 13 years of experience in radiation oncology. He specialises in advanced radiation treatment for cancer, including Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), CyberKnife, image-guided radiotherapy and brachytherapy.
Dr. Ravindra Ganganna completed his MBBS, followed by a Diploma in Medical Radiotherapy (DMRT) from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology and DNB in Radiotherapy from the National Board of Examinations, Government of India. His postgraduate training supports his expertise in cancer radiation treatment planning and advanced radiotherapy techniques.
As a radiation oncologist in Bangalore, Dr. Ravindra evaluates patients requiring radiation treatment for different types of cancer. His clinical practice focuses on selecting appropriate radiotherapy techniques based on tumour location, cancer stage, previous treatment, patient health and multidisciplinary recommendations.
Dr. Ravindra has expertise in high-precision radiation therapy, including SRS and SBRT. These techniques deliver focused radiation doses to selected tumours while limiting unnecessary exposure to nearby healthy tissues. The choice of treatment depends on tumour characteristics and individual patient suitability.
CyberKnife radiosurgery is another area of his documented expertise. This robotic radiation treatment system can deliver precisely targeted radiation to selected tumours and lesions. Dr. Ravindra also has experience with image-guided radiation therapy and advanced treatment planning techniques.
Dr. Ravindra Ganganna has a special interest in brachytherapy, an internal radiation treatment in which radioactive sources are positioned within or near the target tissue. His official hospital profile recognises his contribution to introducing 3D-printing technology for brachytherapy applications in Karnataka.
His clinical experience also includes intraoperative radiation therapy, which delivers radiation to selected target areas during surgery. Fortis Healthcare highlights his contribution to reintroducing intraoperative radiotherapy using conventional linear accelerators.
Dr. Ravindra provides radiation oncology care for selected head and neck cancers, cervical cancer, oesophageal cancer, brain tumours, lung cancers and other malignancies where radiotherapy is clinically appropriate. Treatment may involve radiation alone or a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, systemic therapy and supportive care.
For patients with advanced cancer, Dr. Ravindra may recommend palliative radiotherapy to help relieve symptoms such as pain, bleeding or pressure caused by tumours. Palliative treatment is planned according to individual symptoms, expected benefits and the patient's overall care goals.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Ravindra Ganganna contributes to oncology research, academic training and cancer awareness programmes. He has received recognition at radiation oncology academic events and has held professional leadership responsibilities within radiation oncology associations.
Dr. Ravindra Ganganna practises at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore. Patients seeking specialist evaluation for precision radiotherapy, SRS, SBRT, CyberKnife treatment, brachytherapy or palliative radiation care can consult him for personalised treatment planning.
Dr. Ravindra Ganganna specialises in radiation treatment for cancer patients. His practice includes precision radiotherapy, stereotactic techniques, brachytherapy and symptom-focused radiation care.
High-precision radiotherapy uses detailed imaging and treatment planning to deliver radiation to selected tumours while limiting unnecessary exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. Dr. Ravindra has expertise in modern precision radiation techniques.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery delivers highly focused radiation to selected brain tumours and other intracranial lesions. Despite its name, SRS does not involve a conventional surgical incision.
SBRT delivers precisely targeted radiation to selected tumours outside the brain, often over fewer treatment sessions than conventional radiotherapy. Dr. Ravindra evaluates suitability based on tumour size, location and clinical circumstances.
Dr. Ravindra Ganganna has documented expertise in CyberKnife, a robotic radiation delivery technology used to treat selected tumours with high precision. Actual equipment availability should be confirmed with the treating hospital.
IMRT uses computer-controlled radiation beams with varying intensity to shape the treatment dose around complex tumour targets and reduce radiation exposure to nearby organs.
IGRT uses imaging during the treatment process to verify patient and tumour positioning. Dr. Ravindra has experience in image-guided radiation techniques used to improve treatment accuracy.
Brachytherapy is an internal radiation treatment in which radioactive sources are placed within or near the target tissue. Dr. Ravindra has expertise in brachytherapy for selected cancers.
Dr. Ravindra Ganganna has contributed to the use of 3D-printing technology in brachytherapy. Customised applicators may improve treatment positioning and dose delivery for selected patients.
Intracavitary brachytherapy positions a radiation source within a body cavity close to the tumour. It is commonly considered for selected gynaecological cancers as part of a planned radiation treatment programme.
Interstitial brachytherapy places radiation sources directly within selected target tissues. Dr. Ravindra's brachytherapy expertise includes specialised techniques requiring detailed imaging and radiation dose planning.
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy delivers a planned radiation dose to a selected area during surgery. Fortis recognises Dr. Ravindra's contribution to the application of this technique using conventional linear accelerators.
Radiotherapy for head and neck cancer requires careful targeting to protect nearby structures involved in swallowing, speech and salivary function. Dr. Ravindra has clinical and research experience in this area.
Radiation therapy for cervical cancer may include external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy, sometimes combined with chemotherapy. Treatment is determined by cancer stage and multidisciplinary assessment.
Dr. Ravindra has participated in research involving radiotherapy and brachytherapy for oesophageal cancer. Treatment may be combined with chemotherapy or other interventions depending on the disease stage.
Selected brain tumours and intracranial lesions may be treated using stereotactic radiosurgery or other carefully planned radiation techniques. Treatment selection depends on imaging, diagnosis and neurological considerations.
Radiotherapy may be used for selected lung cancers, including stereotactic body radiation therapy in appropriate cases. Dr. Ravindra's precision radiotherapy expertise supports individualised treatment planning.
Palliative radiotherapy may help reduce cancer-related pain, bleeding or pressure symptoms. Dr. Ravindra provides radiation oncology assessment aimed at symptom relief and improving patient comfort.
Radiation treatment planning involves reviewing imaging, identifying treatment targets and selecting appropriate doses while protecting nearby organs. Dr. Ravindra has expertise in advanced radiation planning techniques.
Dr. Ravindra works within multidisciplinary cancer care pathways involving medical oncologists, surgical oncologists and other specialists. Radiation treatment may be recommended alone or alongside other cancer therapies.
MBBS, DMRT, DNB (Radiotherapy)
Radiation therapy, high-precision radiotherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), CyberKnife radiosurgery, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), brachytherapy, intracavitary brachytherapy, interstitial brachytherapy, 3D-printed brachytherapy, intraoperative radiotherapy, head and neck cancer radiotherapy, cervical cancer radiotherapy, oesophageal cancer radiotherapy, brain tumour radiotherapy, lung cancer radiotherapy, palliative radiotherapy, radiation treatment planning, cancer symptom management
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Ravindra Ganganna
Dr. Ravindra Ganganna is a Consultant Radiation Oncologist at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, specialising in advanced radiation treatment for cancer.
His qualifications are MBBS, DMRT and DNB (Radiotherapy).
13 years of experience in radiation oncology.
Yes. CyberKnife is among his documented areas of expertise. Availability of the technology at a particular hospital should be confirmed separately.
Yes. He specialises in Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for selected tumours and lesions.
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