About :
Dr Arun Kumar Lingutla is one of the top Medical Oncologists in India. He has over 11 years of experience as an oncologist. He is working as a Consultant - Medical Oncology at the Citizens Specialty Hospital, Hyderabad.
Driven by his keen interest in research, he actively participated in various clinical trials. Besides clinical research, he has great management and IT skills. He has a dedicated and sincere approach towards patients complimenting his knowledge of theory and practice. Dr Arun Kumar holds various publications in his credit in national, international, and peer-reviewed journals; attended and presented various papers at National and International Medical conferences and workshops.
Qualifications :
- MBBS – JJM Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka (2003)
- MD (General Medicine) – Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, Karnataka (2007)
- DM (Medical Oncology) – The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (2013)
Area Of Expertise :
- Management of solid and hematological malignancies
- Ascitic fluid and pleural fluid tapping
- FNAC from breast masses, lymph nodes, subcutaneous nodules, skin lesions
- Intravenous Lines, Central Lines, Femoral Line Placements
- Bone Marrow Aspirations and/or Biopsies
- Lumbar punctures and intrathecal administration of chemotherapeutic agents
- Management of Febrile Neutropenia
- Maintenance of Chemop orts, Central Catherters, PICCs
- Therapeutic and Diagnostic procedures (bone marrow biopsies/aspirations, fine needle aspirations)
Language :
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Kannada
- Gujarati
Publications :
- Authored “Neutropenic Enterocolitis in a Child with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Successfully Treated with Early Surgical Intervention: A Case Report". Published online on 15th July 2012 of Indian Society of Haematology & Transfusion Medicine 2012
- Authored "Experience with Hickman Catheter and Implantable Ports at GCR" Volume 14 Number 1 April 2012. Gujarat Cancer Society Research Journal: 28-29
- Presented a poster titled "Experience with Hickman Catheter and Implantable Ports at GCR" at the Biennial joint conference of ISMPO (Indian Society of Medical & Paediatric Oncology) and ISO (Indian Society of Oncology) held at Bhubaneshwar, 2011
