Overview
Dr. Pushpaja K U is currently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi. With extensive experience in the field, she specializes in advanced radiotherapy techniques and has been a key contributor to the department's success in treating complex cancers. Dr. Pushpaja is deeply committed to providing high-quality care through her expertise in both traditional and cutting-edge radiation therapies.
Area of Expertise
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Lung Cancer and Thoracic Malignancies
- Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
- Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
- High Precision Radiation Therapy
- Image-guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Brachytherapy
- Adaptive Radiotherapy (RT) Planning
Qualification
DNB (Radiotherapy)
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi
DMRT
Government Medical College, Calicut, University of Calicut
MBBS
Government Medical College, Calicut, University of Calicut
Languages Known
- English
- Malayalam
- 2025
Associate Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology, Amrita Hospital Kochi (2025 - Present )
- 2023
Clinical Additional Associate Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology, Amrita Hospital Kochi (2023 - 2025)
- 2011
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology, Amrita Hospital Kochi (2011 - 2023)
- 2000
Junior Registrar
Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery (2000 - 2006)
Awards and Recognition
- Completed CyberKnife Physician Training by Accuray Incorporated, Sunnyvale, California (2016)
- Third Prize for Best Poster Presentation, 1st Indian Cancer Congress, held in Delhi from November 21st to 24th, 2013.
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