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Dr. Dikkala Srikanth

Dr. Dikkala  Srikanth

Dr. Dikkala Srikanth

QualificationMBBS, DrNB (Medical Oncology), and DNB (Radiation Oncology)

Specialities Medical Oncology

Locations HCG Cancer Center - Vizag
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Introduction

Dr. Srikanth is an experienced medical oncologist with a decade of expertise in cancer treatment. He specializes in a variety of systemic therapy procedures, including:

  • Chemotherapy: Administering drug regimens to target and kill cancer cells.

  • Immunotherapy: Utilizing the body’s immune system to fight cancer.

  • Targeted Therapy: Focusing on specific molecular targets associated with cancer.

  • Hormone Therapy: Modulating hormonal levels to treat hormone-sensitive cancers.

In addition to these therapies, Dr. Srikanth is proficient in managing oncological emergencies, ensuring timely and effective care for urgent complications. He employs advanced techniques such as:

  • Chrono-modulated Therapy: Timing treatments to optimize efficacy and minimize side effects.

  • Hypothermic Scalp Cooling: A method used to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy by cooling the scalp.

Dr. Srikanth’s comprehensive approach to treatment for both solid tumors and lymphomas ensures that his patients receive high-quality, individualized care tailored to their specific needs.

Area of Expertise

  • Stem cell mobilization, harvest and Bone marrow transplant (HSCT)

  • Clinical research for novel therapies in Oncology

  • HIPEC, Chrono-modulated chemotherapy

  • Immunotherapy, Targeted therapy for various solid malignancies, lymphomas and leukemias.

  • Management of oncological emergencies ● Hypothermic Scalp cooling device

  • Intensity Modulated Radiation therapy (IMRT), RapidArc and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS).

  • Breath hold technique for Breast cancer and 4D-CT planning for Lung cancer

Research & Publications

Selected among top 20 papers from India at ISMPOCON 2022

Prospective study of efficacy and safety of scalp cooling device in prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in cancer patients

Srikanth Dikkala1 D.N.B, Ashish Kaushal' D.M., Manasi Shah' M.D., Viraj Lavingia' Dr.N.B. Department Of Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer center, Ahmedabad

Desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT), a rare case report

Srikanth Dikkala M.B.B.S., Gauthami Nethula M.B.B.S., Shital Surana D.N.B., Pratap Reddy Thammineni M.D. Department Of Radiation Oncology, Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.

Primary meningeal melanocytoma of the cerebellopontine angle: a rare tumor in an unusual location

Srikanth Dikkala M.B.B.S., Gauthami Nethula M.B.B.S., Shital Surana D.N.B., Pratap Reddy Thammineni M.D. Department Of Radiation Oncology, Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad

Adaptive Radiation in a case of Intracranial Localized Germinoma

Gauthami Nethula M.B.B.S., Srikanth Dikkala M.B.B.S., Shital Surana D.N.B., Nivalika Rajamoni M.B.B.S., Pratap Reddy Thammineni M.D. Department Of Radiation Oncology, Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad,

Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Cancer and the Need for Routine Screening and Supplementation of Vitamin D in Patients with Cancer

Ravishankar Bellala, Venkata Madhavi Bellala, Dikkala Srikanth, Sivaramakrishna Talluri, Prithvi Raj Bellala, Rishik Bellala

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