Dr. Sumana Premkumar

Senior Consultant

36 years of experience

Radiation Oncologists

MBBS, DMRT, MD

Reg. No.:44032, Tamil Nadu Medical Council

SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai

English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu

Consultation Fee ₹ 800

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About Dr. Sumana Premkumar

Dr. Sumana Premkumar is a radiation oncologist who has over 36 years of clinical experience.
Her specializations are external beam radiation therapies, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), and brachytherapy
Her services include cancer screening services as well.
She runs a support group for cancer patients, where they can discuss treatments and receive counseling from specialists.
Dr. Premkumar completed her MBBS at Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai in 1988.
She went on to obtain her Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (DMRT) in 1999 and her MD in Radiotherapy in 2002 at Adyar Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai.
For her accomplishments in radiation oncology, she has won several awards, such as the Best Doctor Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.
To enhance her knowledge in oncology, she actively participates in many conferences, such as the Asia Pacific Conference, AROI Conference, and INCTR Conference.
Dr. Premkumar is a prominent researcher with numerous publications in well-known journals such as the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer and Cureus.
Her professional memberships include reputed organizations such as the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) and the Indian Brachytherapy Society.

Education

MBBS, Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, 1988
DMRT, Adyar Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, 1999
MD (Radiotherapy), Adyar Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, 2002

Past Experience

Consultant Oncologist, Chennai Meenakshi Multispeciality Hospital, Chennai
Consultant Oncologist, Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Multispeciality Hospital, Chennai
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, Adyar Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, 2009
Medical Officer, Breast and Gynae OP Department, Adyar Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, 1997
Ward Medical Officer, Best Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, 1990

Awards

Best Doctor Award, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (TNMGRMU), Chennai, 2012
Lifetime Achievement Award, Rotary Club of Chennai Galaxy

Associations/Membership

Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
Indian Brachytherapy Society
Indian Breast Group
Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC)

Paper Published

Subramanian, S. B., Balaji, K., Thirunavukarasu, M., & Premkumar, S. (2016). Bilateral breast irradiation using hybrid volumetric modulated arc therapy (h-VMAT) technique: a planning case report. Cureus, 8(12).
Petit, R. G., Mehta, A., Jain, M., Gupta, S., Nagarkar, R., Kumar, V., ... & Basu, P. (2014). ADXS11-001 immunotherapy targeting HPV-E7: final results from a Phase II study in Indian women with recurrent cervical cancer. Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, 2, 1-2.
Chidambaram, R., Terunuma, H., Balamurugan, M., Dedeepiya, V. D., Sumana, P., Senthilkumar, R., ... & Abraham, S. J. (2017). Cell?based immunotherapy in stage IIIA inflammatory breast cancer with declining innate immunity following successive chemotherapies: A case report. Molecular and Clinical Oncology, 7(3), 493-497.
Premkumar, S., Dedeepiya, V. D., Terunuma, H., Senthilkumar, R., Srinivasan, T., Reena, H. C., ... & Abraham, S. J. (2013). Cell Based Autologous Immune Enhancement Therapy (AIET) after Radiotherapy in a Locally Advanced Carcinoma of the Cervix. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine.
BalajiSubramanian, S., Balaji, K., Thirunavukarasu, M., & Premkumar, S. (2017). Sparing dysphagia/aspiration related structures using novel hybrid volumetric modulated arc therapy. Physica Medica, 39, 80-87.

Field of Expertise

Adrenal Cancer Treatment
Benign and Cancerous Tumor Excision
Bile Duct Cancer Treatment
Bone Marrow Transplant
Brain Tumor Surgery
Breast Biopsy
Carcinoid Tumor Treatment
Castleman Disease Treatment
Chemotherapy
Colon Cancer Surgery
Completion Thyroidectomy
Endometrial Cancer Treatment
Endoscopic Tumor Removal
Ewing Family of Tumors Treatment
Fine Needle Aspiration
Genitourinary Cancer Treatment
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) Treatment
Hormone Therapy
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
Immunotherapy
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment
Lumpectomy
Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment
Metastatic Tumor Treatment
Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery
Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer Treatment
Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Treatment
Oncological Surgery
Papillary Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Penile Cancer Treatment
PET CT Scan
Proton Therapy
Radiation Therapy
Radioisotope Therapy
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) Treatment
Robotic Cancer Surgery
Skin Lymphoma Treatment
Small Intestine Cancer Treatment
Targeted Therapy
Thymectomy
Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma Treatment
Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE)
Vaginal Cancer Treatment
Vulvar Cancer Treatment
Whipple Procedure
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)
Adenocarcinoma
Adenosquamous Carcinoma
Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Adult Hodgkins Lymphoma
AIDS-Related Cancer
Ameloblastoma
Anal Cancer
Anaplastic Carcinoma
Appendix Cancer
Atypical Hyperplasia
Atypical Spindle Cell Tumor
Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) Treatment for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
Benign Bone Tumors
Benign Hematology
Benign Lung Tumors
Benign Soft Tissue Tumors
Bile Duct Cancer, Stones, & Strictures
Bladder Cancer
Blood Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bone Marrow Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
Breast Cancer Recurrence
Bronchial Tumors
Burkitt Lymphoma
Cancer in Children
Carcinoid Syndrome
Carcinoid Tumor (Gastrointestinal)
Carcinoid Tumors of the Lungs
Cervical Cancer
Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Colorectal Cancer
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Cyclic Neutropenia
Desmoid Tumor
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
Elevated PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Level
Embryonal Tumors
Eosinophilia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophagectomy
Esthesioneuroblastoma
Estrogen Dependent Cancers
Ewing Sarcoma
Extracranial Germ Cell Tumor
Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP): Inherited
Follicular Lymphoma
Free Flap Surgery for Treating Osteoradionecrosis
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Giant Cell Tumor
Gum Tumor
Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Cancer
Hepatocellular Cancer
Hereditary Non-polyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)
Hurthle Cell Carcinoma
Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Immunotherapy
In-situ Breast Cancer
Incontinence After Prostate Surgery
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
Intraocular Melanoma
Invasive Breast Cancer
Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
Islet Cell Tumor
Kaposi Sarcoma
Large Cell Carcinoma
Large Granular Lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia
Leukemia
Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
Liver Cancer
Liver Cysts & Liver Tumors
Lung Cancer
Lymphatic Cancer
Lymphocytosis
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma (MFH)
Malignant Mesothelioma
Malignant Soft Tissue Tumors
Mediastinal Tumor
Medullary Carcinoma
Melanoma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Cancer
Metastatic Spinal Tumors
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer with Occult Primary
Metastatic Tumors
Mouth Cancer
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes
Multiple Myeloma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumor
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
NUT Midline Carcinoma
Oncogenic Osteomalacia
Ophthalmic Cancer
Oral Cancer
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors
Ovarian Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Ovarian Sex Cord Stromal Tumor
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
Paraganglioma
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Parathyroid Cancer
Parotid Gland Tumor
Pediatric Chordomas
Pediatric Ependymoma
Pediatric Germ Cell Tumor
Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma
Pediatric Spinal Cord Tumor
Pediatric Spinal Tumor
Pediatric Vascular Tumors
Penile Cancer
Pharyngeal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)
Pineal Region Tumor
Plasma Cell Neoplasms
Pleural Tumor
Pleuropulmonary Blastoma
Prostate Cancer
PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (Cowden Syndrome and Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba Syndrome)
Pulmonary Nodules
Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA)
Rectal Cancer
Recurrent Cancer
Relapsed ALL
Relapsed AML
Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Renal Cell Cancer
Retinoblastoma (Cancer of the Eye)
Retroperitoneal Tumor
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sarcoma
Sezary Syndrome
Skin Cancer
Skull Base Tumor
Small Cell Carcinoma
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Tumor
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
Stage 4 Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Sun Exposure & Skin Cancer
Synovial Sarcoma
Testicular Cancer
Throat Cancer
Thrombocytosis
Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma
Thymus Gland Tumor
Thyroid Cancer
Tracheobronchial Tumor
Transitional Cell Cancer
Urethral Cancer
Uterine Sarcoma
Vaginal Cancer
Vascular Tumor
Vulvar Cancer
Wilms Tumor