Dr. Vamshi Krishna M

Conditions treated by Dr. Vamshi Krishna M

Medical oncologist provides diagnosis and treatment of most types of cancers and is involved in the development of preventive measures programs. Treatment plans for cancer patients are designed considering the interdisciplinary approach. They work in close cooperation with the departments of surgery, nuclear medicine, radiology, pathology, therapy, and radiation oncology. Some of the conditions Dr. Vamshi Krishna M treats are:

• Lung Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Rectal Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Meningiomas
• Ependymomas
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Colon Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Certain Types of Cancer that have been Resistant to Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment (e.g. Melanoma)
• Skin Cancer
• Brain Cancer
• Mixed Gliomas
• Cervical Cancer
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Metastatic Cancer
• Breast and Prostate Cancer
• Colorectal or Colon Cancer
• Oral or Mouth Cancer

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Vamshi Krishna M

Cancer can cause different symptoms. However, most of these symptoms are often caused by illness, benign tumors, injury, or other problems. If you experience symptoms that do not disappear after some weeks, consult your doctor so that actual problems could be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. Also, cancer doesn’t cause pain, so see a doctor even if you do not feel pain. Some of the common symptoms of cancer are listed below. If you have any of these symptoms, consult a medical oncologist.:

• Hoarseness
• Difficulty swallowing
• Lump or area of thickening that can be felt under the skin
• Persistent indigestion or discomfort after eating
• Persistent cough or trouble breathing
• Fatigue
• Unexplained bleeding or bruising
• Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain
• Persistent, unexplained muscle or joint pain
• Changes in bowel or bladder habits
• Persistent, unexplained fevers or night sweats
• Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening or redness of the skin, sores that won't heal, or changes to existing moles

Operating Hours of Dr. Vamshi Krishna M

Dr Vamshi Krishna M works from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available at the given time, call the doctor or his assistant to confirm his availability.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Vamshi Krishna M

Dr Vamshi Krishna M performs a number of popular procedures listed below:

• Chemotherapy

In chemotherapy, a medical oncologist uses chemicals to kill cancer cells in the body. Chemotherapy might be given with an aim to treat cancer or to prolong life or reduce symptoms. Hormone therapy is used for the treatment of cancer that uses certain hormones to grow. It is effective in treating prostate and breast cancers. Hormone therapy slows or stops the rapid growth of cancer that uses hormones to grow.

Qualification

• MBBS
• MD (Internal Medicine)
• DM (Medical Oncology)

Work Experiences

• Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, 2014 - Present
• Consultant Medical Oncologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, 2012 - 2014
• Sr. Registrar and Fellow, Medical Oncology & Hematooncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, 2009 - 2012
• Sr. Resident, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2008 - 2009
• Resident, JIPMER, Pondicherry, 2005 - 2008