About Dr. A. N. Vaidhyswaran

• Dr. A. N. Vaidhyswaran is a distinguished Radiation Oncologist with an illustrious career spanning more than 43 years in the field of oncology.
• He is widely recognized for his pioneering work in high-precision radiation techniques, his academic achievements, and his contributions to advancing cancer care in India.
• Over the course of his career, Dr. Vaidhyswaran has become an authority in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), RapidArc, CyberKnife, and 3DCRT techniques.
• He is especially acclaimed for his work in brachytherapy for gynecologic and prostate cancers, head & neck cancer management, breast and lung cancer radiotherapy, reirradiation protocols, and organ preservation strategies.
• Dr. Vaidhyswaran completed his MBBS from Madras University in 1982 and went on to obtain his MD in Radiotherapy from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 1990, along with a DMRT from the Bernard Institute of Radiology and Cancer.
• His academic brilliance was recognized early when he was awarded the Dr. A.L. Mudaliar Prize for outstanding performance in his DMRT.
• To further refine his expertise, he underwent specialized training at world-renowned institutions, including Princess Margaret Hospital and Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre in Toronto, Canada; University Hospital Charity in Berlin, Germany; and Maria Sklodowska Curie Memorial Cancer Centre in Gliwice, Poland.
• Dr. Vaidhyswaran has led advancements in oncology care, implementing cutting-edge treatment protocols that combine the best of surgical, medical, and radiation oncology.
• He is also a respected academic, having published numerous papers in national and international journals, and has been an invited speaker at oncology conferences worldwide.
• His commitment to mentoring young oncologists, promoting research, and integrating global best practices into Indian oncology care has earned him widespread respect among his peers and students alike.