Bhaskara Lakshman Durga Prasad
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic Medical Physicist with extensive experience at KIMS Hospitals, specializing in SRS treatment planning and quality assurance. Proven track record in commissioning advanced linear accelerators and leading training initiatives. Adept in regulatory approvals and clinical trials, combining technical expertise with strong management skills to enhance patient care and safety.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Incharge Gamma Knife
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences
Hyderabad
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered specialized services as a neuro oncology physicist in a clinical setting.
- Executed daily tasks with precision, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Proposed and implemented innovative solutions that improved team collaboration and project outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve project goals and resolve product-related challenges.
Senior Medical Physicist
KIMS Hospitals
Secunderabad
08.2010 - Current
- Lead Physicist in Commissioning Brain Lab Treatment Planning System IPlan & ElementsMultiple Brain metastases & Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Commissioned Stereotactic treatments(SRS/SRT/SBRT), Specialized with frameless technology on Novalis Tx HD MLC with 6D robotic couch.
- Specialized in Bi Lateral breast, Lt Breast DIBH,2D,3D and Rapid Arc Planning.
- Led commissioning of Brain Lab Treatment Planning System IPlan & Elements for multiple brain metastases and trigeminal neuralgia, enhancing treatment precision.
- Conducted journal club and managed special treatment procedures including HDR, LDR, SRS, SBRT, VMAT/IMRT, and DIBH.
- Oversaw training of KIMS staff on radiation safety and QA aspects in diagnostic radiology.
- Commissioned and designed indigenous TBI equipment.
Medical Physicist
NIMS (Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences)
Hyderabad
01.2004 - 08.2010
- Commissioned Varian Clinac-ix with Eclipse TPS and Brain Lab IPlan, ensuring operational readiness for clinical use.
- Taught Medical Physics to M.D. (RT) and PGDRT (RTT) students, enhancing their understanding of core concepts.
- Participated in ESTRO-EQUAL TLD & BARC-TLD program for dose intercomparison.
- Assisted in conducting clinical trials to gather data.
Head, Medical Physics Department & Radiological Safety Officer
SIBAR CANCER Hospital & Research Centre
Vijayawada
11.1998 - 01.2004
- Installed and commissioned Telecobalt unit, Theratron Phoenix, LDR brachytherapy unit, and mammography & x-ray unit to enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
- Coordinated patient admissions and managed scheduling to streamline access to medical services.
- Supervised daily operations of administrative staff, ensuring effective support for healthcare services.
- Implemented patient care protocols to enhance service delivery efficiency.
Education
Doctorate in Physics - Medical Physics
JNTU University
Hyderabad04-2015
P.G. Diploma - Radiological Physics
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Mumbai, India01-1998
Skills
- SRS treatment planning
- Certified Senior Medical Physicist
- Brachytherapy experience
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory Approvals
- Multi-vendor experience
- Commissioned Linear Accelerators
- TPS: Eclipse
- TPS: IPlan
- TPS: Elements
- TPS: Nucletron
- QA Tools: PTW
- QA Tools: Daily QA
- QA Tools: Portal Dosimetry
- Invivo dosimetry
- Film dosimetry
- Dosimetry knowledge
- DIBH experience
- 4DCT treatment planning
- TBI commissioning
- 6D Couch QA
- Stereotactic techniques
- Teaching experience
Certification
Certified as Radiological safety officer Level 3 / Medical Physicist by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, INDIA
Accomplishments
- Acted as Chairman to TS & AP AMPI AP Chapter (2018-2020).
- Conducted AMPICON-2016 National Conference and acted as Organizing Secretary in AMPICON-2016-Hyderabad.
Training
1997-1998, Trained at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, Clinical training at Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai, Apollo Cancer Hospital, Chennai, INDIA
Membership
Life Member of Association of Medical Physicists of INDIA.
Journal Publications
- Effect of Exactrac 6D Correction on Dose for SRT Patients with IR Body Markers, Mr. Bhaskara Lakshman Durga Prasad, The International Journal of Medical Physics Research and Practice, 40, 6, 2013
- Effect of Normal Tissue Objective parameters on dose fall off in Rapid Arc Planning, Mr. Bhaskara Lakshman Durga Prasad, International Journal of Molecular Genetics, 3, 1, 2013, 1-4
- Effect of large air cavities on dose in Radiotherapy, Mr. Bhaskara Lakshman Durga Prasad, Technology Spectrum, Official Journal of JNTU, 2012, December
- Comparison of Dosimetric parameters in Stereotactic treatments of two Treatment Planning Systems, Mr. Bhaskara Lakshman Durga Prasad, J. Pure & Appl. Phys., 23, 4, 2011, 637-643
- Impact of dose rate on accuracy of intensity modulated radiation therapy plan delivery using the pre treatment portal dosimetry quality assurance and setting up the workflow at hospital levels, Second Author, 03/09/18, http://www.jmp.org.in
- Validation of Electron Monte Carlo (eMC) Algorithm in Heterogeneous Conditions Using Imatrixx 2D Array Chamber Detectors, Second Author, The International Journal of Medical Physics Research and Practice, 40, 2013
Timeline
Incharge Gamma Knife
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences
05.2025 - Current
Senior Medical Physicist
KIMS Hospitals
08.2010 - Current
Medical Physicist
NIMS (Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences)
01.2004 - 08.2010
Head, Medical Physics Department & Radiological Safety Officer
SIBAR CANCER Hospital & Research Centre
11.1998 - 01.2004
Doctorate in Physics - Medical Physics
JNTU University
P.G. Diploma - Radiological Physics
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre