33+ years of expertise

Dr. Sapna Nangia

Director Head Neck & Breast, Department of Radiation Oncology

MD (Radiotherapy), MBBS    |Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Chennai

About Dr. Sapna Nangia

Dr. Sapna Nangia is a highly experienced radiation oncologist specializing in precision radiotherapy techniques for the treatment of complex cancers. Her clinical focus includes head and neck cancers, breast cancer, gynecological cancers, and gastrointestinal tumors.

She is recognized for her expertise in advanced radiation treatment technologies including proton therapy, IMRT, IGRT, stereotactic radiosurgery, and brachytherapy. These technologies allow precise targeting of tumors while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.

Dr. Nangia has played an important role in adopting modern radiotherapy technologies in India, including the early implementation of intensity-modulated radiation therapy. She also has extensive training from leading international cancer centers in the United States in proton therapy and advanced radiotherapy techniques.

Her work includes developing protocol-based treatment approaches and participating in multidisciplinary cancer care programs for complex oncology cases.

Education

  • MD (Radiotherapy) โ€“ Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
  • MBBS โ€“ Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

Experience

  • Director โ€“ Radiation Oncology (Head Neck & Breast), Apollo Proton Cancer Centre
  • Senior Consultant & Academic Coordinator โ€“ Radiation Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
  • Chief Radiation Oncologist โ€“ International Oncology Centre, Fortis Hospital
  • Consultant โ€“ Medical Affairs, Varian Medical Systems

Leading Specialists in Radiation Oncology

Browse top Radiation Oncology doctors specializing in diagnostics, advanced procedures, and personalized treatment approaches.

Frequently Asked Question

Dr. Sapna Nangia specializes in treating head and neck cancers, breast cancer, gynecological cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, and other solid tumors using advanced radiation therapy techniques.

Dr. Sapna Nangia performs advanced radiation treatments including proton therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and brachytherapy.

Dr. Sapna Nangia is known for pioneering precision radiotherapy techniques and was among the early adopters of IMRT in India. She has extensive expertise in advanced radiotherapy technologies and proton therapy.

Dr. Sapna Nangia has more than three decades of medical experience and over two decades dedicated to radiation oncology and cancer treatment.