• Dr. Amrita Rakesh
About

Dr. Amrita Rakesh

Radiation Oncologist with 7+ years of experience in Radiotherapy along with chemotherapy units. Experience in working with wide array of technologies, and expert with most advanced Linear Accelerator Radiation Modalities (Semiens, Varian Clinac ix, Elekta Versa HD, Novalis, Tomotherapy) and Eclipse version 10, Oncentra, MONACO treatment planning systems. Skilled in 3DCRT, IMRT, IGRT, RA/VMAT, SBRT & SRS.

Additional Degree

  • Qualified Basic Course in Biomedical Research (ICMR).

Professional Membership

Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)

Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)

Education

Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Jaipur, RJ. D.N.B (Radiotherapy), 22nd MARCH 2016 - 21st MARCH 2019
 
Completed 1 year of compulsory rotatory internship from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia combined hospital, Lucknow
 
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Combined Hospital, Lucknow. (April 2014 – March 2015) completed one year of Compulsory Rotatory Internship.
Completed MBBS from Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad, affiliated with the Reputed King George Medical University, Lucknow.

Experience

  • Setting up new department, SOP , handling technical and non technical staffs, independent patient opds, concurrent chemotherapy.
  • Successful AERB inspections of the department and adherence to international norms.

  • Managed OPDs and prepared plan of treatment for the patients independently.
  • Plan evaluation, treatment review and follow-up of patients along with symptomatic and supportive management.
  • Worked with different DMGs viz Head-Neck, Breast, GI and GU, Sarcoma, different palliative and many more.
  • Got hands on experience on SRS and SBRT to various sites.
  • Well verse with Brachytherapy procedure like ICRT, CVS and ILRT. Hands of experience on MUPIT
  • Management of IPD patients, daily rounds and monitoring their Daily progress
  • Supervision of SRs and JRs in their routine activities along with regular guiding and teaching academics and related works

  • Worked in both Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Units.
  • Areas of work included OPD, IPD, chemotherapy daycare units, Radiation simulation, contouring, brachytherapy, and plan evaluations.
  • Participated in academic work including Post-graduate teaching, research, reviews, and case studies.
  • Ensured best treatment strategies individualized to each patient with proper evidence-based management.
  • Actively Involved in patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, diagnoses, and ensuring high-quality care from admission to discharge through direct supervision.
  • Active participation and part of organizing committee in various departmental and hospital events including cancer awareness programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.

Areas of work included Radiotherapy OPD, radiation units and wards. Wide arena of work experience ranging from 2D- planning on cobalt to the latest 3D techniques of 3DCRT, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, and SBRT.

Skill

Good experience with Cobalt and Linear Accelerator (3DCRT, IMRT, IGRT & VMAT).

Independently able to discharge Brachytherapy procedures including ICRT & CVS.

Also, have experience with Image (CT) based brachytherapy planning.

Good hand on experience with SRS and SBRT.

MUPIT procedure for interstitial brachytherapy.

Managing proper OPD, IPD, and Radiation Unit as per the departmental needs.

Chemotherapy/ Targeted Therapy experience for Solid Tumors, Multiple Myeloma and Hodgkin’s diseases, both on a daycare and inpatient basis and can skilfully manage radiotherapy and chemotherapy induced side effects.

Experience in conducting classes and seminars for undergraduates, postgraduates and nursing students and also participated in tumor board discussions and journal clubs.

Experience in managing departmental and interdepartmental hospital events, CMEs, or webinars.