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MD · PhD Candidate · Dual-Specialty Specialist

Dr. Eter
Natelauri

The Best of Science – For the People You Love

Board-certified in both Radiation Oncology and Radiology, with over a decade of clinical excellence, international research, and medical leadership at JSC VIAN–Krystyna Kiel Oncology Center in Kutaisi, Georgia.

Radiation Oncologist Radiologist CMO & Medical Director ASTRO Ambassador Clinical Researcher
10+
Years Experience
12+
Publications
5
Clinical Trials
15+
Societies
Dr. Eter Natelauri — Radiation Oncologist & Radiologist

A Physician, Researcher & Leader

Medicine is a human relationship built on trust, expertise, and unwavering commitment to each patient.

I am Dr. Eter Natelauri — a dual-specialty physician board-certified in both Radiation Oncology (2019) and Radiology (2015), currently completing a PhD in Radiation Oncology at New Vision University, Tbilisi.

Since 2015, I have been part of JSC VIAN–Krystyna Kiel Oncology Center in Kutaisi, where I serve as Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, and Head of the Radiation Oncology Division.

My practice is shaped by international training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago), Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins University, and the European School of Oncology.

I am the ASTRO International Ambassador for Georgia, Associate Editor at OncoDaily and CURiE (ACRO), a clinical trial Principal Investigator, and a lecturer at multiple universities.

Dual Board Certification

Licensed in both Radiation Oncology and Radiology — an integrated perspective from diagnosis through treatment.

International Training

Advanced fellowships at Northwestern Memorial, Mayo Clinic, NYU, Johns Hopkins, and the European School of Oncology.

Clinical Trial Leadership

Primary Investigator on multiple Phase III oncology trials including Nanoray-312 and Xevinapant.

Medical Leadership

CMO and Medical Director at VIAN Oncology Center, and ASTRO International Ambassador representing Georgia globally.

Services I Offer

Comprehensive, individualized oncology and radiology care — from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.

01

Radiation Therapy Planning

Personalized IMRT, VMAT, and adaptive radiotherapy plans for optimal tumor targeting with minimal side effects.

02

Stereotactic Radiosurgery & SBRT

Precise high-dose radiation — SRS, SRT, and SBRT — for brain, lung, spine, and other tumors, often in just a few sessions.

03

Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions

Carefully targeted, low-dose radiation to treat selected non-cancerous diseases, especially when symptoms are chronic, painful, or resistant to other therapies.

04

Diagnostic Imaging & Radiology

Expert interpretation of CT, MRI, PET, and X-ray studies including specialized GI tract pathology radiological diagnostics.

05

Oncology Second Opinions

Consultations for patients seeking expert review of their diagnosis, imaging findings, or proposed treatment plan.

06

Palliative Radiotherapy

Compassionate palliative radiation for bone metastases, skin cancers, and other conditions — focused on quality of life.

Your Radiation Therapy Journey

A step-by-step guide through every phase of your care at VIAN Oncology Center.

Radiation Oncology Consultation

Call the clinic:0431-20-80-80
Call the clinic to
schedule your visit
Call
0431-20-80-80
Registrar helps with
visit registration &
provides basic info
Registration
Go to registrar
Admin verifies your
documentation &
prepares next stage
Info & Admin
Document review
Nurse checks your
condition & prepares
you for a consultation
Meet the Nurse
102 Nurse Assessment
Reviews documents &
imaging, then refers
you to your doctor
107
Junior
Doctor
Junior Doctor
# 107
Multidisciplinary team
approach — several
doctors manage care
Consultation
With Radiation Oncologist
Remember: cancer requires a multidisciplinary approach — several doctors will work together to manage your treatment.

Phase 1 — Planning Session

CT Simulation
Call admin:598-431-828
Call admin in advance
to schedule your
simulation session
Call
598-431-828
Registrar opens your
medical history &
provides info
Registration
Go to registrar
Admin verifies your
documentation &
prepares next stage
Info & Admin
Document check
Nurse checks readiness
& prepares you
for simulation
Meet the Nurse
102 Nurse Assessment
Junior doctor &
technologist prepare
docs for simulation
107
Junior
Doctor
Junior Doctor
# 107
Plan preparation
begins after simulation
~1 week duration
103
CT
Simulation
CT Simulation
# 103
After CT simulation, treatment plan preparation begins — usually 1 week. Different complexity plans require different amounts of time.

Phase 2 — Treatment Plan Preparation

After CT simulation, plan preparation begins. Usually 1 week.

Remember: different complexity plans require different amounts of time.
Dosimetry
Dose analysis & measurement
DVH Review
Dose-volume histogram analysis
Start
Image
acquisition
Image
registration
Target volume
delineation &
risk organ
contouring
Contouring
Treatment design
& dose calculation
Analysis /
Review
Plan review
Dosimetry &
DVH review
Clinical plan
verification &
quality control
Final
verification
Treatment
ready
Image registration
Aligning imaging data for precise targeting
Image loading
Importing scans into the planning system
Contouring
Outlining the tumor & critical structures
Analysis & review
Evaluating plan quality & dose coverage

Daily Treatment Procedures

Admin:598-431-828
Coordinate daily
visit dates & times
with the admin
Daily Call
598-431-828
Go to admin first
on every visit —
they record your arrival
Administration
Check-in every visit
Nurse checks your
condition & provides
medical help
102
Nurse
Assessment
Nurse Assessment
Once a week
Weekly blood count,
consultation & review
with radiation oncologist
107
Junior
Doctor
Junior Doctor
& Radiation Oncologist
Weekly blood count
& consultation
IS MANDATORY!
Performed mostly
in daily fashion;
technician prepares you
104
Treatment
Sessions
Treatment Sessions
# 104
In most cases, the procedure is performed on a daily basis, except for weekends. If the schedule is different, your doctor and/or technician will provide the relevant information. The technician will prepare you for the procedure. Keep in mind that the preparation process varies depending on the condition.

Post-Radiation Therapy Monitoring

Control Visits Schedule
Call to schedule
0431-20-80-80
First visit — within 2 weeks after completing radiation therapy
Second visit — 2 months after completing, no later than 3 months
Control visits within the first 2 years — at least once every 3 months
Visits more than 2 years after completing — once every 6 months

Selected Publications

Advancing the science of radiation oncology through peer-reviewed research and international collaboration.

2025

Nanoray-312: Phase III study of NBTXR3 + radiotherapy ± cetuximab in elderly, platinum-ineligible locally advanced HNSCC

Le Tourneau C., Takácsi-Nagy Z., Nuyts S., Thureau S., Natelauri E. et al.

Future Oncology · doi:10.1080/14796694.2025.2496131
2024

Radiation Therapy for Basal Cell Skin Cancer (Book Chapter)

Natelauri E., Jghamadze A.

IntechOpen · doi:10.5772/intechopen.1004362
2023

SBRT Boost after Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation as Alternative to Brachytherapy for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer

Natelauri E., Natelauri T., Kiel K.

Journal of Cancer Science and Clinical Therapeutics · doi:10.26502/jcsct.5079196
2023

Definitive chemoradiotherapy in elderly patients with esophageal cancer: Safety and outcome

Kiladze I., Chkhaidze L., Iovashvili A., Natelauri E. et al.

Precision Radiation Oncology · doi:10.1002/pro6.1190
2022

Palliative Split-Course Pelvic Radiotherapy for Symptomatic Cervical Cancer

Natelauri E., Kiel K., Natelauri T. et al.

Medical Science and Discovery · doi:10.36472/msd.v9i4.704
2022

Definitive Radiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Skin Cancer in a Developing Country

Badzgaradze T., Natelauri E., Liluashvili T., Chikhladze A., Kiel K.D.

IJROBP · doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.07.1805
2020

The Role of Radiation Therapy in Treatment of COVID-19 Induced Pneumonia

Natelauri E., Natelauri T., Tcheishvili Z.

RAS Oncology and Therapy · doi:10.51520/2766-2586-4

Insights & Articles

Sharing knowledge, clinical perspectives, and the latest developments in radiation oncology and radiology.

Radiation Oncology
The Role of SBRT in Modern Cancer Treatment
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy has transformed the way we approach early-stage and oligometastatic cancers. In this article I explore the clinical evidence, patient selection criteria, and what patients can expect from this precise, high-dose technique.
March 2025Read More
Thoracic Oncology
50 Years of Progress in Lung Cancer: What Every Patient Should Know
Lung cancer treatment has been transformed over the past five decades — from radiation alone to molecular profiling, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy. I reflect on the milestones that now allow us to offer patients more precise, effective, and personalized care than ever before.
October 2025Read More
Patient Care
Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions: What You Should Know
Many patients are surprised to learn that low-dose radiation can effectively treat non-cancerous conditions. I explain which conditions may benefit, how the treatment works, and what distinguishes it from oncological radiotherapy.
October 2024Read More

Global Medical Community

Active member of the world's leading oncology, radiology, and medical societies.

ASTROACROESTRO ESRESMOESO ISRSIASLCEAU AUARSS
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ESTRO Solidarity Fund Grant

2016

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CFF Fellowship Educational Grant

2017

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ESTRO TTG Grant

2018

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ASTRO International Ambassador — Georgia

Since October 2025

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Associate Editor — OncoDaily & CURiE (ACRO)

Since 2024–2025

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ASTRO International Committee Member

Since January 2024

Book a Consultation

Reach out and the VIAN Oncology Center team will respond within one business day.

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Address

JSC VIAN–Krystyna Kiel Oncology Center
#83a/85 Javakhishvili St., Kutaisi 4600, Georgia

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Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

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