Professional Summary
Dr. V. Balasundaram is a highly accomplished Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist and Clinical Lead with close to 30 years of clinical experience in oncology. He currently serves as the Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chrompet, Chennai — one of India's leading multi-specialty hospitals. His extensive career spans prestigious institutions across India and internationally, including positions in Malaysia, reflecting his broad clinical exposure and global perspective in cancer care. Dr. Balasundaram's expertise encompasses a wide range of radiation oncology techniques, including external beam radiotherapy, intraluminal brachytherapy, and concurrent chemoradiation protocols. His published research in peer-reviewed journals — including the American Journal of Clinical Oncology — and poster presentations at international conferences such as the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2013 demonstrate his commitment to advancing cancer treatment. He has also contributed to public health awareness by authoring a cancer awareness book in Tamil, published with Kumudham Magazine in 2016, making critical oncology knowledge accessible to the wider community.
Specializations
- Radiation Oncology
- Medical Oncology (supportive/concurrent treatment protocols)
Procedures & Expertise
Education & Qualifications
- MBBS — Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur (1987–1992)
- MD (Radiation Therapy / Radiation Oncology) — Madras Medical College & Government General Hospitals, Chennai (1996–1999)
Hospital Affiliations
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chrompet, Chennai — Head of Department & Clinical Lead, Radiation Oncology
- V.S. Hospital, Chetpet, Chennai — Department Head & Full-Time Consultant, Radiation Oncology (October 2005 – April 2025)
- Hospital University Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Specialist in Clinical Oncology
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry — Senior Resident, Radiotherapy
Research & Publications
Books
- Authored a cancer public awareness book in Tamil with Kumudham Magazine (2016), titled "Putru Nol Arivom Velvom"
Journal Publications
- "External beam radiotherapy and Intraluminal Brachytherapy in advanced inoperable esophageal cancer — JIPMER experience." American Journal of Clinical Oncology (Cancer Clinical Trials), 24(2): 128–130, 2001
- "Recurrent Multiple Myeloma Presenting as a Breast Plasmacytoma" (2010) — A. Kalyani, M. Rohaizak, S.K. Cheong, U. Nor Aini, V. Balasundaram, A. Norija
Conference Presentations
- Poster presentation at ESMO 2013: "Role of Biomab Chemotherapy along with Concurrent Radiation therapy in locally advanced Head & Neck Cancers" — Prof. S. Subramanian, Dr. V. Balasundaram, Dr. Nithya
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