🧑‍⚕️ Dr. S. Hukku

Chairman & Senior Consultant – Radiation Oncology
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi

Dr. S. Hukku is a veteran in radiation oncology with nearly 40 years of clinical experience. He currently leads the Department of Radiation Oncology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, where he has pioneered the adoption of cutting-edge technologies including IMRT, IGRT, SRS/SRT, and CyberKnife. Known for his global perspective and academic contributions, he is regarded as a key figure in shaping modern radiotherapy practices in India.

🎓 Education & Training

• MBBS – Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur

• MD (Radiation Oncology) – PGIMER, Chandigarh

• Advanced fellowships and specialized training at:

  • Cookridge Hospital, Leeds (UICC)

  • St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London (British Council)

  • Nagoya University Hospital, Japan (JICA)

  • Memorial Hospital, New York (Nargis Dutt Foundation)

🌍 Global Expertise

Dr. Hukku has trained and collaborated with top cancer centers worldwide, including Memorial Sloan Kettering (USA), MD Anderson (USA), Charité Hospital (Germany), and Nagoya University (Japan). His international exposure ensures a high standard of patient care backed by global best practices.

🏥 Clinical Innovations

• First to introduce Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS/SRT) in India (1996)

• Led the implementation of IMRT in North India (2002)

• Expert in advanced technologies like CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, proton therapy, IGRT, and brachytherapy

• Specialist in non-invasive, image-guided precision treatments

🛡️ Leadership & Affiliations

• Former President, Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (2010–2012)

• Advisory roles with:

  • International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology & Physics

  • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

• Member of:

  • American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

  • European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO)

  • National and regional oncology societies in India

🏅 Recognition & Honors

• Dr. G.N. Agarwal Oration Award – 2010

• Dr. P.K. Haldar Oration Award – 2013

🔬 Academic Contributions

• Authored over 40 scientific papers in national and international journals

• Regular faculty at global and national oncology conferences

• Actively involved in mentoring young radiation oncologists

🩺 Core Specialties

• Treatment of brain tumors, breast cancer, head & neck cancers

• Precision radiotherapy: SRS/SRT, IGRT, IMRT, proton therapy

• Expertise in brachytherapy and non-invasive tumor ablation techniques