Dr Nilaxi Khataniar
Hyderabad
Summary
Accomplished Radiation Oncologist with more than a decade of progressive clinical, academic, and leadership experience across premier institutions in India. Expertise in advanced radiotherapy modalities including IGRT, VMAT, IMRT, SRS, SBRT, Brachytherapy, and TBI. Currently serving as Director of Radiation Oncology and Deputy Medical Director at SLG Hospitals by Ajeenkya DY Patil Healthcare. Demonstrated success in establishing and managing Radiation Oncology services, delivering compassionate palliative care, and contributing to clinical research. Holder of the National Fellowship in Palliative Medicine (NFPM, completed November 2025), with specialized training in pain and symptom management. Passionate about integrating innovative techniques to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life in oncology care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant, Radiation Oncology
Yashoda Hospitals
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Served as independent consultant and DNB teaching faculty, accumulating ~3 years of expertise in comprehensive radiation oncology practice.
- Proactively organized and conducted monthly Outpatient clinics in Guwahati, Assam, enhancing regional access to specialized cancer care.
- Excelled in multidisciplinary pain management and palliative care for cancer patients, bolstered by advanced training at TIPS, Trivandrum.
- Mastered symptom control strategies, significantly improving quality of life for patients with complex oncological conditions.
Consultant, Radiation Oncology
Medicover Cancer Institute
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Played a pivotal role in establishing the new Radiation Oncology department, gaining proficiency on the state-of-the-art TrueBeam radiotherapy system.
- Delivered high-precision treatments while contributing to departmental protocols and operational excellence.
Senior Registrar, Radiation Oncology
Basavatarakam Indo American cancer Hospital and Research Institute
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Contributed to a leading cancer center during formative years, working with Varian, Elekta, and Tomotherapy platforms.
- Gained extensive hands-on experience in gynecologic brachytherapy using diverse schedules and techniques.
- Actively participated in clinical audits, tumor board discussions, and multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure evidence-based care.
Registrar, Radiation Oncology
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Trained under renowned mentors (Dr. Bidhu Mohanti and Dr. Anusheel Munshi) at Fortis flagship hospital.
- Mastered high-precision systems including Elekta Axesse and Synergy; proficient in IGRT, IMRT, Total Body Irradiation (TBI), blood irradiation, SRS, and SBRT
Senior Resident, Radiation Oncology
VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital
12.2015 - 04.2016
Medical Officer
National Rural Health Mission
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Worked as a medical officer in the primary health care setup in Assam
Education
DNB - Radiation Oncology
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital
New Delhi06-2015
MBBS -
Assam Medical College and Hospital
Dibrugarh, Assam03-2010
Skills
- Radiotherapy Techniques: IGRT, VMAT, IMRT, SRS, SBRT, Brachytherapy, TBI, Tomotherapy- Elekta & Varian platforms
- Palliative Care: Advanced Pain Management, Symptom Control, Holistic Patient Support
- Clinical: Tumor Board Participation, Clinical Audits, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Chemotherapy Administration
- Other: Cancer Screening, Patient Education, Teaching & Mentorship
Certifications and Training
- National Fellowship in Palliative Medicine (NFPM), Institute of Palliative Medicine | Completed November 2025
- Integrated Course in Palliative Medicine, TIPS, Trivandrum | 2023 (100 hours training + 15 hours live sessions on pain/symptom management, communication, ethics, and dementia)
- IBS Course on 3D CT Guided Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer (2023)
- Foundation Course in Palliative Medicine
- ESMO Preceptorship Course in Head and Neck Cancer, Hong Kong | April 2019
Publications
- Perfusion magnetic resonance imaging in contouring of glioblastoma patients: Preliminary experience from a single institution., Munshi A, Khataniar N, Ganesh T, Gupta RK, Vaishya S, Mohanti BK et al., J Cancer Res Ther., 2020-10-01, 16, 6, 1488-1494
- Spatial orientation of coronary arteries and its implication for breast and thoracic radiotherapy: proposing 'coronary strip' as a new organ at risk., Munshi A, Khataniar N, Sarkar B, Bera ML, Mohanti BK., Strahlenther Onkol, 2018-04-12
- Tumor motion in lung cancers: An overview of four-dimensional radiotherapy treatment of lung cancers., Munshi A, Khataniar N, Ganesh T., Asian J Oncol, 2017-01-01, 3, 128-132
Accomplishments
- First Prize Winner, Oncoquiz, NZAROICON-2015
- Poster Presentation, ICARO-2 (IAEA, Vienna) | June 2017
- Attended ESMO Preceptorship in Head & Neck Cancer, Hong Kong | 2019
Languages
English
Hindi
Assamese
Bengali
Telugu
Hobbies and Interests
- Sketching
- Doodling
Timeline
Consultant, Radiation Oncology
Yashoda Hospitals
10.2021 - 09.2024
Consultant, Radiation Oncology
Medicover Cancer Institute
02.2021 - 10.2021
Senior Registrar, Radiation Oncology
Basavatarakam Indo American cancer Hospital and Research Institute
06.2018 - 01.2021
Registrar, Radiation Oncology
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
05.2016 - 03.2018
Senior Resident, Radiation Oncology
VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital
12.2015 - 04.2016
Medical Officer
National Rural Health Mission
06.2010 - 06.2011
MBBS -
Assam Medical College and Hospital
DNB - Radiation Oncology
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital