Consultant - Nuclear Medicine
Book an AppointmentDr. Avanthiga S. S. is a Consultant in Nuclear Medicine at American Oncology Institute, Coimbatore, with expertise in advanced diagnostic imaging and specialised cancer treatments. She completed her MD in Nuclear Medicine at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, one of India's leading medical institutions, where she also served as a Senior Resident. She subsequently worked as an Attending Consultant at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali.
Her clinical expertise includes PET-CT and SPECT-CT imaging, image-guided biopsies and specialised treatments for various cancers. She has experience in targeted therapies for prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumours, radioiodine treatment for thyroid conditions, and therapies to help relieve cancer-related bone pain. Her expertise enables her to contribute to accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning.
Dr. Avanthiga believes that every patient's care deserves precision, understanding and compassion. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams to support informed treatment decisions and ensure a coordinated approach to care. With a commitment to evidence-based medicine and patient well-being, she strives to make every patient's healthcare journey more informed, comfortable and reassuring.
Thesis: "The role of dual phase F-18 Sodium Fluoride PET/CT in localising the pain generator in patients with musculoskeletal pain in the lower back and lower limb"
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