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Nagarjun Ballari M.D.

Nagarjun Ballari M.D.

CHANDIGARH

Summary

A dynamic individual with hands-on experience in gynecological oncology, brachytherapy,neuro-oncology, possessing a talent for navigating challenges and finding innovative solutions.Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset, committed to making meaningful contributions and driving the advancement of organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Professor

Department of Radiation Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
04.2022 - Current

Assistant Professor

Department of Radiotherapy and oncology, PGIMER Chandigarh
08.2020 - 02.2022

Senior Resident

Department of Radiotherapy, PGIMER
07.2017 - 07.2020

Research scientist

Indian council of medical research
02.2017 - 06.2017

Junior Resident

Department of Radiotherapy, PGIMER
01.2014 - 12.2016

Education

M.D - RADIOTHERAPY

PGIMER
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
12.2016

MBBS

Osmania Medical College
Hyderabad, Telangana
03-2011

Skills

    Dr Nagarjun Ballari MD is an Assistant professor of radiation oncology

    He completed his residency in radiation oncology at PGIMER Chandigarh He specializes in gynaecologic, breast, neuro oncology and paediatric oncology, with an emphasis on IMRT/IGRT, MRI-based, complex interstitial HDR Brachytherapy for gynaecological cancers, SRS/SRT and SBRT for oligometastatic disease

    Academic insights

    Dr Nagarjun’s Career includes Junior and senior residency training at the prestigious PGIMER Chandigarh from where he gets strong foundations in clinical oncology and palliative care

    He has held faculty position at PGIMER Chandigarh

    He has various publications and has been a part of patient centered clinical research

    He is a proponent of survivorship rehabilitation for cancer warriors and early initiation of palliative care

    Dr Nagarjun’s expertise brings to the table all around empathetic oncologic care with innovative radiation oncology practices

Interests

Gynaecolgic Oncology

Intracavitary Interstitial Brachytherapy

Neuro-Oncology

Pediatric Malignancies

Breast Cancer

IMRT/VMAT/SBRT

Oligometastatic disease


Awardsfellowshipsmembership

  • Silver Medal (Best in Class) MD Radiotherapy PGIMER Chandigarh
  • ESMO Asia Merit Award 2018(Singapore)
  • ESMO Asia Travel Scholarship Award- 2018(Singapore)

Publications

  • Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy Versus Image-Guided Intensity Modulated External Beam Radiotherapy in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer: A Phase III Randomized Control Study August 2024
  • Prospective observational study evaluating acute and delayed treatment related toxicities of prophylactic extended field volumetric modulated arc therapy with concurrent cisplatin in cervical cancer patients with pelvic lymph node metastasis, Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology, 03/2021, 10.1016/j.tipsro.2021.02.009
  • Toxicity Outcome Using A Bladder-Rectum Spacer Balloon Versus Vaginal Gauze Packing in Brachytherapy in Cervical Cancer, SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, 11/30/2021, 10.21203/rs.3.rs-714733/v1
  • Prospective study to quantify the expansion volumes around the involved pelvic lymph nodes for planning Simultaneous Integrated Boost in patients of cervical cancer undergoing pelvic Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy, Practical Radiation Oncology, 02/2019, 10.1016/j.prro.2019.02.006
  • LINAC-based stereotactic radiosurgery/radiotherapy for brain metastases in patients with breast cancer, Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 02/2021, 10.1017/S1460396921000029
  • Embryonal tumors with multilayered rosettes: A tertiary care centre experience, Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 01/2021, 10.1016/j.clineuro.2021.106508
  • Clinicopathological features of primary central nervous system diffuse large B cell lymphoma: Experience from a Tertiary Center in North India, Surgical Neurology International, 12/2020, 10.25259/SNI_314_2020
  • What Did the Pandemic Teach Us About Palliative Radiation in Head and Neck Cancer?, Journal of palliative care, 12/06/2021, 10.1177/08258597211065676
  • Endometrial stromal sarcoma: Retrospective analysis of a tertiary care experience from India, Cancer Research Statistics and Treatment, 06/2020
  • Unscheduled Treatment Breaks During Radical Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers: An Audit from a Tertiary Care Center, Bengal Journal of Cancer, 08/2022, 10.4103/bjoc.bjoc_5_21
  • Mismatch Repair Deficiency in Adult Granulosa Cell Tumors : an Immunohistochemistry-based Preliminary Study, Appl Immunohistochem Mol Morphol, 09/2022, 10.1097/PAI.0000000000001051
  • Role of gamma knife radiosurgery in the management of intracranial pathologies of pediatric population: Current concepts, limitations, and future directions, Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences, 07/2022, 10.4103/jpn.JPN_51_21
  • Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the trachea in a 9-year-old male child: case report and review of literature, Journal of Radiation Oncology, 09/2022, 10.3857/roj.2021.00500
  • Aliens in the thyroid gland: The secondary lesions, Journal of Pathology, Aishwarya Sharma MD, Sankalp Sancheti MD, Puneet Somal MD, Nagarjun Ballari MD, Sahil Sood MD, Ankur Dwivedi MD, Deepander Singh Rathore MD, Anshul Singla MS, Akash Sali MD, 05/20/2023, 10.1002/dc.25168

Membership of professional organisations

  • Life Member- Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
  • Member - Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)
  • Life Member- North Zone Association of Radiation Oncologists of India
  • Member – European society for radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
  • Member – European society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
  • Member – American society for clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Assistant Professor

Department of Radiation Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
04.2022 - Current

Assistant Professor

Department of Radiotherapy and oncology, PGIMER Chandigarh
08.2020 - 02.2022

Senior Resident

Department of Radiotherapy, PGIMER
07.2017 - 07.2020

Research scientist

Indian council of medical research
02.2017 - 06.2017

Junior Resident

Department of Radiotherapy, PGIMER
01.2014 - 12.2016

M.D - RADIOTHERAPY

PGIMER

MBBS

Osmania Medical College
Nagarjun Ballari M.D.