Medical Oncology
The Department of Medical Oncology comprises of well-qualified and experienced Medical Oncologists. This Department is a specialty that deals with the diagnosis, staging and treatment of cancer through various types of medications with the help of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted therapy.
Panel of Doctors
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Dr. Midhun Murali
Consultant
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Dr. Muhammed Rifayi V
Associate Consultant
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Dr. Midhun Murali
Consultant
Qualifications
- MD (Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology), Government Medical College Kozhikode, India, April 2019.
- Thesis - Acute Toxicity Profile in Head and Neck Cancer patients treated with VMAT-SIB under the guidance of Dr. T. Ajayakumar, Prof and Head, Dept of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology), Government Medical College Kozhikode
- MBBS, Government Medical College Kozhikode, India, Sept 2013.
Work Experience
- August 2021 to present : Consultant Radiation Oncologist at American Oncology Institute, Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode.
- February 2021 to August 2021 : Consultant Radiation Oncologist at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai, Kottayam
- September 2020 to January 2021 : Consultant Radiation Oncologist at MJKM Pratyasa Cancer Center, Cherthala, Alappuzha
- July 2020 to August 2020 : Senior resident on contract in Radiotherapy and Clinical oncology, Government Medical College Kozhikode.
- June 2019 to June 2020: Senior resident in Radiotherapy and Clinical oncology, Government Medical College Kozhikode.
- Teaching experience: PG teaching programs at Dept. of Radiotherapy, Calicut Medical College.
- May 2016 to May 2019: MD Trainee in Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology at Govt medical college Cailcut, Kozhikode, Kerala, India. Calicut medical college Dept. of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology has One Cobalt Machine (Equinox), Two Linear accelerators by Varian (Truebeam STx, Clinac iX) with Eclipse version 15.1 treatment planning system , HDR brachytherapy - Gammamed iX with Brachyvision planning system and a fluoroscopy 2D simulator, 4DCT simulator. We have separate neutropenia ICU, Day care chemotherapy ward, four general oncology ward and a brachytherapy theatre. Approximately 4500 new cancer patients are registered per yearat our centre. The teaching programme followed guidelines laid down by Kerala University of health science (KUHS).
Skills
- External Beam Radiotherapy (2DRT, 3DCRT, IMRT,IGRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT) for various malignancies.
- Intra cavitary Brachytherapy for Carcinoma Cervix and Vaginal vault brachytherapy.
- Interstitial Brachytherapy for Carcinoma cervix, vagina.
- Brachytherapy for soft tissue sarcomas.
- Neoadjuvant, adjuvant, concurrent and definitive chemotherapy for solid tumours, lymphomas and Myeloma.
- Palliative chemotherapy and Radiotherapy.
- Management of Febrile Neutropenia and other chemotherapy and Radiation related complications.
- Intrathecal chemotherapy
- Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration, Lumbar puncture, pleural fluid and ascitic fluid tapping and Pap smear.
- USG and CT guided FNAC and biopsy.
- Cancer screening camps.
Publications & Presentations
- Low Dose Radiation Therapy in Covid-19 : A Literature Review
- A randomised phase III study of Nimotuzumab and cisplatin based CCRT vs Cisplatin CCRT in locally advanced Head and Neck Cancer in “Updates from ASCO 2018”, at IMA Hall, Cochin, June 2018.
- PORTEC - 3 final results in “Best of ASCO 2017 Updates”, Aster MIMS, Kozhikode Sept 2017.
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Dr. Muhammed Rifayi V
Associate Consultant
Dr. Muhammad Rifayi is a dedicated and skilled medical and Hemato- oncologist, with a strong academic background and extensive training. Dr. Rifayi brings expertise in treating a wide range of cancers, including Hematolymphoid malignancies and solid tumors affecting the thorax, gastrointestinal system, gynecological system, genitourinary system, and breast. He is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients.
Qualifications
- MBBS: Government Medical College, Calicut - February 2008
- MD (Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology): Government Medical College, Calicut - June 2024
- DM (Medical and Hemato-Oncology): Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Science, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir (2019-2022)
- Fellowship in Radiation Oncology and Brachytherapy (High Precision Radiation): Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, NH Health City, Bangalore - December 2016
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medical and Hemato-Oncology: Government Medical College, Kozhikode (2022-2025)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology: Government Medical College, Calicut (2017-2019)
- Junior Consultant, Department of Radiation Oncology: Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Narayana Health City, Bangalore (March 2017 - June 2017)
- Senior Resident, Department of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology: Government Medical College, Calicut (2014-2015)
- Tutor, Department of Anatomy: Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode (February 2011 - July 2011)
- Casualty Medical Officer: District Hospital, Mananthavady (2009-2010)
Skills
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsies
- Intrathecal chemotherapies
- PICC line and central line insertion
- Administration of neoadjuvant, adjuvant, concurrent, and definitive chemotherapy for solid tumors, lymphomas, and myeloma
- Administration of induction, consolidation, and maintenance therapy for various leukemias
- Hormonal therapies and immunotherapy
- Autologous stem cell transplant for myeloma, relapsed lymphomas, neuroblastoma, and germ cell tumors
- Palliative chemotherapy
- Management of febrile neutropenia and other chemotherapy complications
Dr. Muhammed Rifayi V
Associate Consultant
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- Tue 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dr. Midhun MuraliConsultant
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Dr. Muhammed Rifayi VAssociate ConsultantDr. Muhammad Rifayi is a dedicated and skilled medical and Hemato- oncologist, with a strong academic background and extensive training. Dr. Rifayi brings expertise in treating a wide range of cancers, including Hematolymphoid malignancies and solid tumors affecting the thorax, gastrointestinal system, gynecological system, genitourinary system, and breast. He is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients.
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Services & Facilities
- Conventional Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Hormonal therapy
- Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted therapy for cancer treatment offer advantages over conventional chemotherapy in being more specific to the cancer cells and thus has very little adverse effects to the patient.