Dr. Shivakumar Swamy S

Dr. Shivakumar is an experienced and highly qualified oncologist who serves as the head and director of the Radiology department at HCG Cancer Centre. He is well-versed in arriving at accurate cancer diagnoses through various imaging techniques, such as MRI and PET/CT imaging.Dr. Shivakumar has received his EDiR—European Diploma in Radiology from the European Board of Radiology at ECR 2017, Vienna. He has also completed his Master’s course in Oncoimaging from the University of Pisa, Italy.With his expertise and dedication to his field, Dr. Shivakumar strives to make a difference in the lives of his patients, providing them with the highest standard of care.

Qualification : MBBS, DMRD, DNB (Radiodiagnosis), EDiR, Masters in Oncologic Imaging
Specialities : Radiology – Interventional
Locations : HCG Cancer Center – KR BLR

Area of Expertise

Head and Director of the Radiology department at HCG Cancer Centre.
Vast experience in cancer imaging and onco-interventional radiology, skilled in MRI and PET/CT imaging for accurate cancer diagnosis.
Core interests include body cancer imaging, head and neck cancer imaging, neuro-oncology, musculoskeletal oncology, interventional oncology, radiomics, AI in radiology, and imaging informatics.

Medical Breakthroughs

Transarterial Radioembolisation (TARE) with 131 Iodine-Lipiodol for Unresectable Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma: South Asian Journal of Cancer, 2021; 10(2):81–86.
Long-term Remission of Metastatic Pleomorphic Paratesticular Rhabdomyosarcoma with Chemotherapy in an Adolescent Boy: Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, 2020; 41(5):745–747.
Acute Pancreatitis Caused by Pemetrexed, Carboplatin, and Gemcitabine in a Patient with Lung Cancer: Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, 2019; 40(5):133–135.
Transarterial Radioembolisation with Iodine-131-Lipiodol for Hepatic Metastases from Gastrointestinal Malignancies: South Asian Journal of Cancer, 2019; 8(1):31–34.
Successful Treatment of Mucor Pyelonephritis in a Child with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia: Indian Journal of Case Reports, 2018; 4(2).
Hepatic Hydatid Cyst in a Child: Indian Journal of Child Health, 2019; 6(1).
Intrathoracic Manifestation in Rosai-Dorfman Disease: Indian Journal of Case Reports, 2019; 5(3).
Non-Invasive PET/CT Radiomic Biomarkers for Predicting Local Recurrences in Oral Cancers: Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 2017; 1(3):678–681.
PET/CT-Guided Lung Biopsy for Improved Diagnostic Yield: Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 2017; 1(4).
Radiomic Imaging Analysis: Towards Renovating RECIST Criteria: Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal, 2017; 6(1).
Clinical Utility of Gallium-68 PSMA PET/CT in Prostate Cancer Management: Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 2017; 32(2):110–117.
Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser Syndrome with Unilateral Pulmonary Agenesis: Published by British Institute of Radiology, Healthcare Global Enterprises, Bengaluru, India.

Awards & Accolades

EDiR – European Diploma in Radiology from the European Board of Radiology at ECR 2017, Vienna.
Completed international fellowship program on TACE at Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), South Korea.
Master’s degree in Oncoimaging from the University of Pisa, Italy.
Recipient of SIR International Scholarship Grant, SIR Annual Scientific Meeting April 2–7, 2016, Vancouver, Canada.

Dr. Shivakumar Swamy S

Dr. Shivakumar Swamy S