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About
Dr. Abhishek Krishna
Dr. Abhishek Krishna is a leading Consultant in Cancer Care and Oncology at KMC Hospital, Mangalore, renowned as the top Radiation Oncologist in the region. His expertise spans immunotherapy combined with radiation, advanced radiation techniques, and personalized cancer treatments.
Years Of Experience
Dr. Krishna began his medical journey at AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore, earning his MBBS in 2016. He then pursued an MD in Radiation Oncology at Father Muller Medical College, followed by a DNB in Radiation Oncology from the National Board of Examinations in 2020. His career includes significant roles as a Senior Resident at Mysore Medical College & Research Institute and Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, and he currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Kasturba Medical College.
He has enhanced his skills through specialized training in palliative care and leadership programs. Dr. Krishna is known for his advanced treatment techniques, including Stereotactic Radiotherapy, Arc Therapy, and Brachytherapy, and has earned accolades such as the NEBA-ICAN Excellence in Research Award. Fluent in English, Kannada, Tulu, Hindi, and Malayalam, he is dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.
Memberships
- Association of Radiation Oncologists of India
- European Society of Medical Oncology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Life Member, Association of Radiation Oncologists of India
- Life Member, Indian Medical Association
Publications
Krishna A, Palatty PL, George T, Baliga MS. Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Treating Lung Cancer with Different Regimens Using the Cheapest and Costliest Brand and the Generic Jan Aushadhi Drugs Marketed in India. Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology. 2024 Mar 21.
Krishna A, Jayachandran M, Sacheendran D, Simon P, George T, Palatty PL, Baliga MS. Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Treating Gynecological Cancer with Different Regimens Using the Cheapest and Costliest Brand of Drugs Marketed in India. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India. 2024 Jan 29:1-9.
Jawahar V, Banerjee S, Kini J, Sreeram S, Athiyamaan MS, Sunny J, Krishna A, Srinivas C, Lobo D, Makkapatti BS. Prevalence of HPV/p16+ infection among oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma patients in a tertiary care centre in Southern India. Успехи молекулярной онкологии. 2023;10(3):98-102.
Krishna, A., Hasib, A., Fernandes, D. et al. Comparison of two high dose rate intracavitary brachytherapy regimens in treatment of cervical cancer: a preliminary report. Discov Onc. 14, 33 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-023-00646-x
Krishna, A., Sathya, M., Mukesh S., Athiyamaan MS., Banerjee S., Sunny J., Srinivas C., Lobo D, Makkapatti BS., Jawahar V. Efficacy and safety of EGFR inhibitor gefitinib in recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer: a preliminary report. Med Oncol. 2023 Jun 13;40(7):203. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-023-02070-1
Krishna A., Ms A., Srinivas C., Banerjee S., Sunny J, Lobo D. Geographic and demographic distribution and access to brachytherapy in India with its implications on cancer care. Brachytherapy. 2023 Jul-Aug;22(4):547-561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brachy.2023.04.009
Makkapati, B., Lobo, D., Krishna, A., Athiyamaan, M.S., Banerjee, S., Srinivas, C. and Sunny, J., 2023. Comparison of the dosimetric benefits of two different three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy treatment approaches for postmastectomy radiotherapy.
Srinivas C, Banerjee S, Lobo D, Athiyamaan MS, Ramamoorthy R, Johan S, Abhishek K, Ajaykumar S, Kumar E S A. Dosimetric Study to Estimate Deviations in Delivered Radiation Dose due to Occluded Air Spaces in Vaginal Vault Brachytherapy Applications. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2023 May 1;24(5):1659-1666. https://doi.org/10.31557/APJCP.2023.24.5.1659
Baliga MS, Lasrado S, Krishna A, George T, Madathil LP, D’souza RF, Palatty PL. Social, Ethical and Treatment Related Problems Faced by Healthcare Workers in the Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Narrative Review from the Bioethics Consortium from India. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 May 24:1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-023-03738-w
Krishna, A., Jayachandran, M., Sacheendran, D. et al. Pharmacoeconomic Appraisal of Treating Head and Neck Cancer with Various Chemotherapy and Chemoirradiation Regimens Using Branded and Jan-aushadhi Drugs in India. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-023-03753-x
Johan SK, Lobo D, Athiyamaan MS, Srinivas C, Banerjee S, Abhishek K, Saxena PUP. In-vivo Comparison of Planned and Measured Rectal Doses during Cobalt-60 HDR CT-based Intracavitary Brachytherapy Applications of Cervical Cancer Using the PTW 9112 Semiconductor Probe. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2023 Mar 1;24(3):897-907. https://doi.org/10.31557/APJCP.2023.24.3.897
Putha, Suman & Lobo, Dilson & Raghvendra, Holla & Srinvias, Challapalli & Banerjee, Sourjya & M S, Athiyamaan & K, Johan & Krishna, Abhishek. (2022). Evaluation of Inhomogeneity Correction Performed by Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention. 23. 4155-4162. https://doi.org/10.31557/APJCP.2022.23.12.4155
Krishna, A., Fernandes, D., Athiyamaan, M.S., Shankar, S., Rao, S. and Hasib, A.G., 2022. Assessment of variations in serum testosterone, follicle stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone levels in patients receiving radiotherapy for rectal cancer. Middle East Journal of Cancer, 13(2), pp.337-342. https://dx.doi.org/10.30476/mejc.2021.86421.1344
Dilson, L., Challapalli, S., Sourjya, B., Athiyamaan, M.S., Ramamoorthy, R., Johan, S. and Abhishek, K., 2022. Estimation of Surface Dose in the Presence of Unwanted Air Gaps under the Bolus in Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy: A Phantom Dosimetric Study. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention: APJCP, 23(9), pp.2973-2981. https://dx.doi.org/10.31557/APJCP.2022.23.9.2973
Baliga, M.S., Prasad, K., Rao, S., Hegde, S.K., Sacheendran, D., Krishna, A., Simon, P., George, T. and Palatty, P.L., 2022. Breaking the Bad News in Cancer: An In-Depth Analysis of Varying Shades of Ethical Issues. Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, 43(03), pp.226-232. https://dx.doi/10.1055/s-0042-1750738
Krishna, A., Ms, A., Fernandes, D., Ag, H., Rao, S., Shankar, S., Banerjee, S., Sunny, J., Srinivas, C. and Lobo, D., 2022. 9P A prospective study of gefitinib in patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. Annals of Oncology, 33, p.S386. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annonc.2022.04.027
Krishna, A., Ms, A., Fernandes, D., Ag, H., Rao, S., Shankar, S., Banerjee, S., Sunny, J., Srinivas, C. and Lobo, D., 2022. 14P A prospective study of comparison of two HDR brachytherapy regimens in treatment of cervical cancer. Annals of Oncology, 33, p.S388. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annonc.2022.04.032
Fernandes, D.J., Athiyamaan, M.S., Rao, S., Shankar, S. and Krishna, A., 2021. Comparison of Various Radiotherapy Dose Fractionation Schedules in Palliation of Bone Metastasis. Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, 42(02), p.10. https://dx.doi/10.1055/s-0041-1735374
Krishna, A., 2021. 874P Concurrent chemoradiation with cisplatin alone versus cisplatin and capecitabine in treatment of locally advanced head and neck cancer. Annals of Oncology, 32, pp.S792-S793. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annonc.2021.08.1284
Krishna A, Hasib AG. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THREE DIFFERENT PAIN SCALES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF PAIN IN PATIENTS WITH CANCER. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2019 Nov;8(11).
