Dr. Harika Puligolla

Education Qualifications

• 2018-2021: DNB (Radiation Oncology), Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
• 2010-2016: MBBS, Siddhartha Medical College, Dr. NTRUHS, Vijayawada

Experience

• March 2023-Present: Associate Consultant, Radiation Oncology, Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City
• Nov 2022-Feb 2023: Associate Consultant, Radiation Oncology, Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
• May 2022-Nov 2022: Consultant Radiation Oncologist, Yashoda Hospitals-Nasiriyah Teaching Centre, Iraq
• Sep 2021-May 2022: Senior Resident, Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
• July 2018-Sep 2021: DNB, Radiation Oncology, Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
• Jan 2017-August 2017: Junior Resident, Care Hospitals, Hitec City

Services offered

• MR Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy-MR LINAC (1st in India)
• EBRT Advanced Techniques
• CT Simulation/​​Target Delineation, planning using Eclipse and Monaco Systems
• SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery)
• SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy)
• IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy)
• IGRT (Image Guided Radiotherapy)
• VMAT (Volume Modulated Arc Therapy-RapidArc)
• Brachytherapy (Uterine Cancers, Cervical Cancers)
• Cancer Screening, Evaluation & Management
• Palliative Care
• Concurrent Systemic Management with Radiotherapy
• Hormone Therapy for Breast and Prostate Cancers
• Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET)
• Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
• 4DCT and DIBH Based Planning in Thoracic Cancers

Special Interest and Expertise

• MRI Guided Daily Adaptive Treatments (Contouring and Planning) for Brain Tumors, Lung SBRT, Liver SBRT, and Pelvic Cancers
• External Beam Radiotherapy for Gynecological Cancers (Uterine Cancers, Cervical Cancers, Vaginal Cancers)
• Intracavitary Brachytherapy for Gynecological Cancers
• Breast Cancer Radiotherapy
• Stereotactic Techniques for Brain and Spine Tumors
• Palliative and Supportive Care during Radiotherapy

Professional Membership

• Association of Radiation Oncologists of India
• European Society of Medical Oncology
• Indian Brachytherapy Society
• Telangana Medical Council

Research & Publications

• Mukherji A, Puligolla H, Marda SS, Dachepalli S. Extracorporeal bone irradiation and reimplantation: Case report and cost-benefit evaluation. Journal of Current Oncology. 2020 Jan 1;3(1):39.
• Thyroid Paraganglioma, An Uncommon Tumor at a Rare Site-A Case Report. https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v10i8.09
• Comparison of dosimetric parameters and acute toxicities between three dimensional conformal radiotherapy and volume modulated arc therapy in esophageal cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy with weekly paclitaxel and carboplatin.

Posters/papers/oral Presentations

• Presented poster at Apollo Cancer CI 2020 5th edition, “Retrospective dosimetric analysis of cardiac volumes considering LAD and Apex as separate OARS compared to whole heart in patients of esophageal carcinoma treated by VMAT.”

Awards and Achievements

• 2nd Prize in 2nd Bimonthly Teaching Program, AROI Telangana Chapter Quiz Competition

FAQ'S

1. 1. Why do patients frequently visit Dr. Harika Puligolla?
   

   Patients visit Dr. Harika Puligolla to receive treatment for various cancers.

2. 2. What is Dr. Harika Puligolla's educational qualification?
   

   Dr. Harika Puligolla holds the following qualifications: MBBS, DNB Radiation Oncology.

3. 3. What does Dr. Harika Puligolla specialise in?
   

   Dr. Harika Puligolla is an Associate Consultant Radiation Oncologist who specialises in MRI Guided Daily Adaptive Treatments, External Beam Radiotherapy and Intracavitary Brachytherapy for Gynecological Cancers, Stereotactic Techniques for Brain and Spine Tumors, and Palliative and Supportive Care during Radiotherapy, among others.

4. 4. Where does Dr. Harika Puligolla practice?
   

   Dr. Harika Puligolla practices at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda & Hitec City.

5. 5. How can I book Dr. Harika Puligolla’s appointment?
   

   You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Harika Puligolla for both an Online Video Consultation and an OPD Consultation by visiting her profile on Yashoda Hospitals.

6. 6. How many years of experience does Dr. Harika Puligolla have?
   

   Dr. Harika Puligolla has over 5 years of experience as a Radiation Oncologist.