What types of cancer does Dr. Poonkodi treat with radiation therapy?

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What are the possible side effects of radiation therapy?

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How long will my radiation therapy treatment last?

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What should I expect during my radiation therapy appointments?

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Will I be able to drive myself to and from my appointments?

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What happens if I have a question or concern between appointments?

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Does Dr. Poonkodi offer any support groups for patients undergoing radiation therapy?

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Can Dr. Poonkodi help me understand my insurance coverage for radiation therapy?

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What is Dr. Poonkodi's approach to patient care?

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Dr. Poonkodi

Radiation Oncologist

Consults at:

RIMS Hospital

Surgeries

N/A

Experience

20+ years

About

Dr. Poonkodi is a Radiologist and Radiation Oncologist in Red Hills, Chennai with 20 years of experience.Dr. Poonkodi practices at RIMS Hospital in Red Hills, Chennai.She completed MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 2004 and MD - Radiotherapy from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 2015.

Services

Radiation Oncologist

Education

MBBS, MD - Radiotherapy

Hospitals

RIMS Hospital

Chennai, India

FAQs

A detailed explanation of radiation therapy, its purpose, and how it works.

Dr. Poonkodi

About

Education

Hospitals

FAQs

What is radiation therapy, and how does it work?

What types of cancer does Dr. Poonkodi treat with radiation therapy?

What are the possible side effects of radiation therapy?

How long will my radiation therapy treatment last?

What should I expect during my radiation therapy appointments?

Will I be able to drive myself to and from my appointments?

What happens if I have a question or concern between appointments?

Does Dr. Poonkodi offer any support groups for patients undergoing radiation therapy?

Can Dr. Poonkodi help me understand my insurance coverage for radiation therapy?

What is Dr. Poonkodi's approach to patient care?

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Education

Hospitals