Dr.Rakesh Chopra

Dr.Rakesh Chopra

Dr. Rakesh Chopra is among the pioneers of Medical Oncology in India, nationally and internationally one of the most trusted name in the world of oncology. With more than 40 yrs of extensive experience, Dr Rakesh Chopra has exceptional expertise in solid cancers including Breast Cancer ,Women Cancers, Cancer of the Lung, Prostate & Colon.

He also specialises in Haemato Oncology and his association with reputed organisations all across the world for blood cancer, leukaemia, lymphoma treatment and bone marrow transplant has earned him a great respect in the field of Haematology. He has been instrumental in initiating cancer care treatment in various hospitals of repute. He also specialises in Precision Cancer Medicine, Cancer Genetics, Palliative Cancer Treatment and Advanced Chemotherapy Treatment.

Qualification

Fellowship awarded: The Varoon Mahajan Foundation for study on Bone marrow Transplant at the Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center
U.I.C.C Post Graduate Course in Chemotherapy, New Delhi.
Training in Lymphomas Cornell Medical Centre, New York .
M.D. Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston, Texas.
MD : Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, University Pune.

Experience

Director – Medical Oncology, Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant Aakash Healthcare-Super Speciality Hospital (Dwarka)
Professor, Chairperson & Head, Department of Medical Oncology/Haematology/BMT – Artemis Hospitals
Chief-Clinical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Institute Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.
Chief of Oncology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.

Professional Membership

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 35+ Year Member
American Society of Hematology (ASH)
Indian Medical Association
Founder Member-Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
Indian Cancer Society, Indian Society of Hematology, Delhi Hematology Society

Research & Publication

Expert opinion “Liquid Biopsy: A potential and promising diagnostic tool for advanced stage non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.” With addition of Indian data, Indian Journal Of Cancer, 2017.
Improving Access to Cancer treatments: The Role of Biosimilars JGO / 2016 / 008607 (In Pront) Journal of Global Oncology ; Dr. Rakesh Chopra/Dr. Gilberto Lopez

Career Highlights:

Chairperson – Multiple international conferences including the first ASCO conference outside the U.S
Co reviewer – The ASCO / ESMO course curricular for PG/fellowship of medical oncology
Appointed as Hon. Adjunct Professor, Internal Medicine, and University of Nebraska Medical Center Nebraska’s Health Science Center
First Indian author in the editorial board of Journal of clinical Oncology and Haematology
Received training for Medical Oncology and Haematology in USA
Wrote first set of treatment guidelines for treating Breast Cancer
Oncology training from leading institutions –The Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai, Memorial Sloan Kettering Institute, New York and the Jewish Long Island Hospital, New York.

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