1Where do CION doctors see patients in Vizag?
Call 1800 202 8726, and our care team tells you where CION’s doctors see patients nearest to Vizag, and when. Video consultations are available too.
2Can I have chemotherapy in Vizag?
Yes. Chemotherapy and immunotherapy can be given in Vizag, so you don’t have to travel to a bigger city for every cycle. Your CION medical oncologist plans each cycle, and the care team tells you where it’s given.
3Which treatments need a trip to a bigger centre?
Radiation, PET-CT scans and bone marrow transplants are done at partner centres, and major surgery at a partner hospital. Your CION doctors plan it with you, and the care team tells you where to go.
4Which CION specialists can I see from Vizag?
Four specialists see patients across the Vizag region: Dr. Bharati Devi Gorantla (medical oncology), Dr. Raghavendra Naik and Dr. Paila Gowri Naidu (surgical oncology), and Dr. Venkata Sushma P (radiation oncology). Their days vary, so call 1800 202 8726 to check when and where your doctor is in.
5Can I bring reports from another hospital for a second opinion?
Yes. Bring your biopsy report, scans with their CDs, treatment details and medicine list. A CION specialist goes through them with you, and your case goes to the tumour board. There’s no commitment to move your treatment to CION.
6Do you help with insurance or EMI?
Yes. The team helps with cashless insurance, there’s an EMI facility, and you get a written cost estimate before treatment starts. Ask at the desk or when you call.
7Can I consult a doctor by video?
Yes. Video consultations are available, which helps if you live far away or find travel hard. Ask for one when you book. Tests, biopsies and day-care treatment need a visit to the centre.