Question 1

Where does Dr. Praveena Vonna practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Praveena Vonna practices at Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital & Research Institute - MVP Colony.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Praveena Vonna?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Praveena Vonna has been recommended by 16 patients and has recieved stories from 14 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Praveena Vonna's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Praveena Vonna has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Radiotherapy, DM - Medical Oncology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Praveena Vonna specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Praveena Vonna specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Praveena Vonna have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Praveena Vonna has an overall experience of 18 years. View where has Dr. Praveena Vonna practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Praveena Vonna?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Praveena Vonna is an Oncologist in Visakhapatnam, with 18 years of experience. Dr. Vonna practises at Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital & Research Institute and GIMS HOSPITAL. Dr. Vonna completed DM - Medical Oncology from Sri Venkateshwara Institute Of Medical Science, MD - Radiotherapy from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad and MBBS from Andhra Medical College. Dr. Vonna is a member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI).. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is an oncologist?

Accepted Answer

An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosis, assessment and treatment of cancer patients. The oncologists take care of the cancer patients throughout their treatment and aims for well being of the cancer patients.

Question 8

What are the different branches in oncology?

Accepted Answer

The branches in oncology depend upon the type of treatment and the type of cancer. Depending on the type of treatment, the branches are medical, clinical and surgical oncology. Depending upon the type of cancer the oncologist is dealing with, the branches are categorized as gynaecologic, paediatric and haematologic oncology.

Question 9

What is the difference between a clinical and medical oncologist?

Accepted Answer

Both the clinical and medical oncologist work hand in hand for optimal treatment. A clinical oncologist treats the cancer patients by using mostly the radiation therapy; while a medical oncologist uses only chemotherapy or immunotherapy and aims at curing the cancer with medications.

Question 10

What kind of training does an oncologist get?

Accepted Answer

After getting a basic medical doctor degree of MBBS, you must study oncology for three years. During the three years course, either to become DM, M.Ch or MD in oncology, you are trained in handling cancer medicines, radiation therapy, biopsy (surgical removal of small part or fluid from an affected area ), surgery and post surgical care of cancer patients.

Dr. Praveena Vonna

Photos & Videos from Doctor

View All

Pick a time slot

Top Cancer Hospitals In Visakhapatnam

Top Doctor Specialities In Visakhapatnam