Dr. Sapna Nangia is a highly experienced Clinical and Radiation Oncologist with 27 years of expertise in cancer management and precision radiation techniques. She has been associated with top institutes like Apollo Cancer Centre, Fortis Hospitals, and the Army Medical Corps. Dr. Nangia has specialized training in Proton Therapy from observer ships at Miami Cancer Institute, Maryland Proton Treatment Centre, and Procure Proton Therapy Centre. She also has expertise in TomoTherapy and Total Marrow Irradiation. A pioneer in adopting advanced radiotherapy techniques, she introduced IMRT in India as early as 2002-2003.
Educational Qualifications:
- Graduation from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, in 1985
- MD Radiotherapy at Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Medical Science, Lucknow, in 1994.
Professional Experience:
- Director – Department of Radiation Oncology (Head Neck & Breast)– Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai
- Unit head Radiation Oncology Department at Apollo Cancer Centre, New Delhi.
- Faculty medical education programs on precision radiation techniques
- Advisor to Global Cancer Concern India, NGO
- Observer Montefiore Einstein Centre for Cancer Care, New York, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, Moores Cancer Centre, San Diego, and recently, at Miami Cancer Institute, Miami.
- Army Medical Corps – Indian Army
Notable Achievements:
- Successfully treated a significant number of cancer patients with excellent outcomes.
- Contributed to research and clinical trials in the field of radiation oncology.
- Actively involved in cancer awareness and prevention programs.
Certifications:
- Board Certified Radiation Oncologist
Professional Memberships:
- Member of the Indian Society of Radiation Oncology (ISRO)
- Member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
- Member of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI).
Fellowships:
- Fellowship in Radiation Oncology (AIIMS, New Delhi)