Dr. Bhaskar Vishwanathan

Dr. Bhaskar Vishwanathan has more than 18 years of experience in precision radiotherapy for cancer and is a Senior Consultant at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. Alongside routine cases, Dr. Vishwanathan handles more complex work, such as intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and RapidArc image-guided treatments.

Dr. Vishwanathan takes time to explain each diagnosis in simple terms and to discuss every reasonable option, including when watchful monitoring may be better than an immediate procedure. Care is coordinated with other specialists at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad when a condition needs more than one team.

When to See a Radiation Oncologist

Patients are referred when radiotherapy forms part of their cancer plan, whether as the main treatment, after surgery, alongside chemotherapy, or to relieve pain and other symptoms.

Treatments and Procedures

• Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)
• Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and RapidArc image-guided treatments
• Multidisciplinary radiation planning for brain, spine, and head and neck tumours
• Motion management and surface-guided radiation therapy for thoracic malignancies

Education and Training

• MBBS, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru (2006)
• MD (Radiotherapy), Christian Medical College, Vellore (2011)
• DNB (Radiotherapy), National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2012)
• Fellowship in Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Amrita Hospital, Kochi

Research and Memberships

Dr. Vishwanathan stays involved in research and teaching in precision radiotherapy for cancer and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Vishwanathan is a member of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO).

If you live outside Faridabad or in another country, you can share your medical reports in advance for review and plan your appointment with Dr. Vishwanathan before travelling.