Dr. Naveen Kumar Reddy Akepati

Education Qualifications

• April 2014-Mar 2017: MD (Nuclear Medicine), Department of Nuclear Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
• Aug 2007-Mar 2012: MBBS, Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

Experience

• Currently working as a Nuclear Medicine Consultant at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
• 2017: Consultant Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT, Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad

Special Interest and Expertise

• Multimodality Hybrid Oncology Imaging
• Image Guided Interventions
• Novel Image Processing Techniques including Quantitative Imaging
• Radionuclide Therapy in Oncology: Low Dose I-131 Therapy for Hyperthyroidism & Thyroid Cancer, Bone Pain Palliation Therapy using Sm-153, Radiation Synovectomy with P-32 and Lu-177, High Dose I-131 Therapy, MIBG Therapy and Lu-177 DOTATATE Therapy, Lu-177 PSMA Therapy
• Gamma Camera Imaging: Interpretation and Reporting of Skeletal Scintigraphy, Renal Radionuclide Studies (LLEC, DTPA, DMSA, ACE Inhibitor Renography, DRCG), Hepatobiliary Imaging, ECD Brain Imaging, HYNIC TOC Scan, Liver Spleen Scan, Milk scan, Testicular Scan, MIBG Scan, Parathyroid Imaging, Salivary Scintigraphy, Thyroid Scintigraphy, Lymphoscintigraphy, Esophageal Transit, Meckel’s Scan Tumor Imaging (MIBI and DMSA V) and several other infrequently performed studies (including Lacrimal, TRODAT Scan, Cisternography, Denatured RBC Scan and Pleuroperitoneal Shunt Scintigraphy Studies)
• Radionuclide Cardiac Imaging Studies: Interpretation and Reporting of Myocardial Perfusion Imaging and Viability Study with 99mTc MIBI, MUGA Scan

Professional Membership

• Member of Society of Nuclear Medicine India (SNMI)
• Member of European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM)
• Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)

Research & Publications

• Reddy Akepati NK, Abubakar Z A, Bikkina P. Role of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose positron-emission tomography/computed tomography scan in primary staging of breast cancer compared to conventional staging. Indian J Nucl Med 2018;33:190-3
• Reddy Akepati NK, Abubakar Z A, Bikkina P. Role of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose positron-emission tomography/computed tomography scan in primary staging of breast cancer compared to conventional staging. Indian J Nucl Med 2018;33:190-3
• Abubakar ZA, Akepati NK, Bikkina P. Correlation of maximum standardized uptake values in 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography scan with immunohistochemistry and other prognostic factors in breast cancer. Indian J Nucl Med 2019;34:10-3
• Akepati NK, Sudhir R, Murthy S, Abubakar ZA. Torsion ovary, An unusual presentation of carcinoma appendix detected in whole-body F-18 2-fluoro 2-deoxy glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography scan. Indian J Nucl Med 2018;33:331-3

Awards and Achievements

• Secured 88th Rank in State-Level Undergraduate Entrance Examination
• Secured 83rd Rank in Country-Level Postgraduate Entrance Examination
• Abstract Accepted for Poster Presentation at SNMICON 2014, Kolkata
• Abstract Accepted for Poster Presentation at EANM 2016, Barcelona, Spain

FAQ'S

1. 1. Why do patients frequently visit Dr. Naveen Kumar Reddy Akepati?
   

   Patients frequently visit Dr. Naveen Kumar Reddy Akepati for Nuclear Medicine Consultation.

2. 2. What is Dr. Naveen Kumar Reddy Akepati's education qualification?
   

   Dr. Naveen Kumar Reddy Akepati has the following qualifications – MBBS, MD (Nuclear Medicine).

3. 3. What does Dr. Naveen Kumar Reddy Akepati specializes in?
   

   Dr. Naveen Kumar Reddy Akepati is specialized in multimodality hybrid oncology imaging, image-guided interventions, novel image processing techniques including quantitative imaging, radionuclide therapy in oncology, gamma camera imaging, and radionuclide cardiac imaging studies.

4. 4. Where does Dr. Naveen Kumar Reddy Akepati practice?
   

   Dr. Naveen Kumar Reddy Akepati practices at Yashoda Hospitals – Somajiguda.

5. 5. How can I book Dr. Naveen Kumar Reddy Akepati's appointment?
   

   You can book Dr. Naveen Kumar Reddy Akepati’s appointment online for Online video consultation and Opd consultation.