Best oncologist in Chennai for Neurological Cancer

• 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. The Neuro Oncology group at TMH was developed by Dr Jalali. It is hailed as the finest such unit in India and recognized throughout the world. Instrumental in establishing the Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology (ISNO) in 2008, he served as its founding general secretary, then its President and is now chairing its senior advisory council. A much sought-after speaker, he is widely regarded for his teaching and providing expert guidance to various national and international scientific meetings and professional societies. Famed for his commitment to charity and promoting equitable cancer care for patient populations in the developing world, he also founded the ‘Brain Tumour Foundation of India', an internationally recognized charity organization dedicated to the welfare of the patients with brain tumours and their families.

Information

• Apollo Proton, Chennai ,Chennai
• 4/661, Dr Vikram Sarabai Instronic Estate 7th St, Dr. Vasi Estate, Phase II, Tharamani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600096

Education

• MBBS - Govt Medical College, Jammu (University of Jammu, June 1990)
• MD in Radiotherapy and Oncology from PGIMER, Chandigarh, January 1994; passed with distinction, Awarded ""MERIT OF FIRST ORDER""
• Senior Research at the Academic unit of the Royal Marsden NHS Trust, London, UK from March 1998 till September 1999, in particular the ‘Stereotactic Radiotherapy' programme

Memberships

• European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO)
• American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
• Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO)
• Association of Radiation oncologists of India (AROI)

Awards and Recognitions

• Awarded as the Best Oncologist Award by Medscape in 2014
• Received the Top Radiation Oncologist Award for 3 consecutive years from 2014 onwards

Experience

• The Neuro Oncology group at TMH was developed by Dr Jalali It is hailed as the finest such unit in India and recognized throughout the world
• Instrumental in establishing the Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology (ISNO) in 2008 He served as its founding general secretary, then its President and now chairing its senior advisory council
• A much sought-after speaker, he is widely regarded for his teaching and providing expert guidance to various national and international scientific meetings and professional societies
• Famed for his commitment to charity and promoting equitable cancer care for patient populations in the developing world He founded the ‘Brain Tumour Foundation of India', an internationally recognized charity organization dedicated to the welfare of the patients with brain tumours and their families

Areas of interest

• Neurological Cancer, Brain Cancer,