Dr. Sumana Premkumar 
Senior Consultant
36 Years of ExperienceRadiation Oncologist
MBBS, DMRT, MD
Reg. No.:44032, Tamil Nadu Medical Council
SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu
Consultation Fee ₹ 800
Book an AppointmentAbout 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.
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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
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