DR. RAKESH JALALI
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DR. RAKESH JALALI

MEDICAL DIRECTOR & LEAD - NEURO ONCOLOGY

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre• Chennai

28+ years of experience
Neuro Oncology
MD in Radiotherapy and Oncology, Senior Research

About the doctor

Dr. Rakesh Jalali is an internationally renowned key opinion leader in Oncology particularly known for high-precision radiotherapy techniques. Over the years, he has done path breaking research in the field of cancer treatment, enhancing quality of life for cancer patients and developing appropriate research models.

Area of expertise

Neuro Oncology

Qualifications

MD in Radiotherapy and Oncology

January 1994, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh; Merit of First Order

Senior Research, Stereotactic Radiotherapy programme

March 1998 - September 1999, Royal Marsden NHS Trust, London, UK

Professional Journey

  1. Medical Director & Lead - Neuro Oncology at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai
  2. Senior Research at the Royal Marsden NHS Trust, London, UK

Awards & achievements

  • Has more than 300 peer review publications. His research publications include high-impact journals such as the Lancet, Lancet Oncology, JAMA Oncology and JCO to name a few. Has been instrumental in guiding treatment philosophies in the management of cancers. Awarded as the Best Oncologist Award by Medscape in 2014. Received the Top Radiation Oncologist Award for 3 consecutive years from 2014 onwards.

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