About Dr. Nidhi Patni
Dr. Nidhi Patni is a distinguished Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist based in Jaipur, widely recognised as a leading Radiation Oncologist specialist in Jaipur, India for advanced radiotherapy techniques (IMRT, IGRT, Rapid Arc, Stereotactic Radiosurgery), brachytherapy, and breast conservation treatment.
- 20-27+ years of clinical experience in radiation oncology
- Has treated more than 35,000 cancer patients successfully to date
- MBBS — graduated and trained in India
- MD (Gold Medallist) in Radiation Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (University of Mumbai), 1997
- DNB in Radiation Oncology from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
- MNAMS (Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences)
- International training at Ohio University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), and Queen's Hospital, USA
- Currently Senior Consultant at Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (BMCHRC), Jaipur and Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Jaipur
- Pioneered Brachytherapy and Breast Conservation Treatment in Rajasthan
- Author of book "Radiotherapy Aur Aap"; 35+ peer-reviewed publications cited 301 times
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — graduated and trained in India
- MD in Radiation Oncology (Gold Medallist) — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (University of Mumbai), India, 1997
- DNB in Radiation Oncology — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India
- MNAMS — National Academy of Medical Sciences, India
Fellowships & Special Training
- International Training — Ohio University, USA
- International Training — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), USA
- International Training — Queen's Hospital, USA
- Specialised training in Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
- Specialised training in Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
- Specialised training in Rapid Arc / Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy
- Specialised training in Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Specialised training in Brachytherapy
- Specialised training in Breast Conservation Treatment
- Mentor for DNB Radiation Oncology students since 2007
Certifications & Accreditations
- Rajasthan Medical Council — Registered
- National Medical Commission / Medical Council of India Registration
- Board-Certified Specialist — Radiation Oncology (MD, DNB)
- National Academy of Medical Sciences — Member (MNAMS)
- Association of Radiation Oncologists of India — Life Member
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Breast Cancer (Radiation Oncology)
- Gynaecological Cancers (Cervical, Endometrial, Ovarian)
- Prostate Cancer
- Brain Tumours (Primary & Metastatic)
- Head & Neck Cancers (Oral, Throat, Thyroid)
- Lung Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancers (Oesophagus, Stomach, Colon, Rectum)
- Hepato-Biliary Cancers
- Genitourinary / Uro-Oncology Cancers
- Lymphoma (Hodgkin, Non-Hodgkin)
- Skin Cancers
- Sarcomas
- Multiple Primary Cancers
- Recurrent Cancers
Sub-specialties
- IMRT, IGRT & Rapid Arc: Specialist in modern intensity-modulated and image-guided radiotherapy — establishes her as a trusted radiation oncologist specialist in Jaipur, India.
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS): Specialist in precise radiosurgery for brain tumours and stereotactic body radiotherapy.
- Brachytherapy: Pioneer of brachytherapy in Rajasthan.
- Breast Conservation Treatment: Pioneer of breast conservation therapy in Rajasthan — for international patients seeking best radiation oncology in India.
- Evidence-Based Cancer Treatment: Specialist in breast, gynaecological, prostate, head & neck malignancies, and brain tumours.
- Public Cancer Awareness: Active in cancer awareness through lectures, radio talks, TV shows, and articles.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
- Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
- Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
- Rapid Arc / Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
- Brachytherapy (Intracavitary, Interstitial, Surface)
- Breast Conservation Treatment (BCT)
- Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) Image-Guided Therapy
- 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT)
- Palliative Radiotherapy
- Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Coordination
- Radiotherapy Patient Education & Counselling
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Nidhi Patni can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (BMCHRC), Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur – 302017 — Senior Consultant, Department of Radiation Oncology, Present (since 1997, since inception of BMCHRC)
- Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Sanganer, Jaipur — Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology, Present
- Personal Clinic — B-39-A, Hari Marg, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur – 302017
Past Affiliations
- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — MD Radiation Oncology Resident (1995–1997)
- Ohio University, USA — International Training Fellow (Past)
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), USA — International Training Fellow (Past)
- Queen's Hospital, USA — International Training Fellow (Past)
Academic & Research Roles
- Senior Consultant — Department of Radiation Oncology, BMCHRC, Jaipur (since 1997)
- Senior Consultant — Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Jaipur
- Mentor — DNB Radiation Oncology students at BMCHRC (since 2007)
- Author — Book titled "Radiotherapy Aur Aap" (counselling book for patients and attendants)
- Author — 35+ peer-reviewed publications cited 301 times (per ResearchGate)
- Active speaker — National radiation oncology conferences and CMEs
- Active public-health advocate — lectures in schools, colleges, social gatherings; radio talks, TV shows, and print media articles on cancer awareness
- Member — National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), Association of Radiation Oncologists of India
Key Achievements
- 20-27+ years of clinical experience
- Has treated more than 35,000 cancer patients successfully to date
- Gold Medal in MD Radiation Oncology — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (University of Mumbai)
- Quadruple qualifications: MBBS, MD (Gold Medallist), DNB, MNAMS
- International training at Ohio University, MSKCC, and Queen's Hospital, USA
- Pioneered Brachytherapy and Breast Conservation Treatment in the State of Rajasthan
- Founding member of BMCHRC Radiation Oncology Department (since 1997, since inception)
- Author of patient counselling book "Radiotherapy Aur Aap"
- 35+ peer-reviewed publications with 301 citations
- Mentor for DNB Radiation Oncology students since 2007
- 96% rating with 98% recommendation
- Active public health advocate in cancer awareness
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Gold Medal — MD Radiation Oncology, University of Mumbai (Tata Memorial Hospital), 1997
- MNAMS — National Academy of Medical Sciences, India
Professional Memberships
- Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) — Life Member
- National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) — Member (MNAMS)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member
- Rajasthan Medical Council — Registered
- National Medical Commission / Medical Council of India — Registered
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Patni N et al. Author of book "Radiotherapy Aur Aap" — patient and attendant counselling book.
- Patni N et al. "Outcome in patients of hormone receptor (HR) positive (Her 2) negative metastatic breast cancer treated with palbociclib – A real-world experience." Article (with Bapna A, Samar A, Nag P et al.), 2022.
- Patni N et al. Multiple peer-reviewed publications on multiple primary cancer survival, IGRT in head and neck cancer, palliative radiation, breast cancer prognostic tools (CanAssist Breast / NPI / mAOL), retrospective analysis at BMCHRC, and parotid gland sparing — 35+ publications cited 301 times (per ResearchGate).
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- IMRT, IGRT, Rapid Arc, and Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Brachytherapy
- Breast Conservation Treatment
- Breast cancer (HR+/HER2- metastatic palbociclib outcomes)
- Gynaecological cancers
- Head and neck cancer IGRT
- Multiple primary cancers
- Prostate cancer
- Brain tumours
- Patient education and cancer awareness
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Radiation Oncology Consultation | ₹800 – ₹1,500 | $10 – $18 |
| External Beam Radiotherapy (Full Course) | ₹2,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 | $2,400 – $7,200 |
| IMRT / IGRT (Full Course) | ₹3,50,000 – ₹8,00,000 | $4,200 – $9,600 |
| Rapid Arc / VMAT (Full Course) | ₹4,00,000 – ₹9,00,000 | $4,800 – $10,800 |
| Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) / SBRT | ₹3,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 | $3,600 – $8,400 |
| Brachytherapy (per session) | ₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000 | $480 – $1,800 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Nidhi Patni use in Radiation Oncologist treatment?
Dr. Nidhi Patni uses advanced External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT), modern Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), Rapid Arc / Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), comprehensive Brachytherapy (intracavitary, interstitial, surface), modern Breast Conservation Treatment (BCT), Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) image-guided therapy, 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy, palliative radiotherapy, and integrated cancer treatment coordination — a cutting-edge toolkit refined through Tata Memorial gold-medal training and international fellowships at Ohio University, MSKCC, and Queen's Hospital that establishes her as a leading radiation oncologist specialist in Jaipur, India.
2. What conditions does Dr. Nidhi Patni specialize in treating?
Dr. Nidhi Patni specialises in breast cancer, gynaecological cancers (cervical, endometrial, ovarian), prostate cancer, brain tumours (primary and metastatic), head and neck cancers (oral, throat, thyroid), lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers (oesophagus, stomach, colon, rectum), hepato-biliary cancers, genitourinary / uro-oncology cancers, lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin), skin cancers, sarcomas, multiple primary cancers, and recurrent cancers — comprehensive radiation oncology care for international patients seeking best radiation oncology in India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Nidhi Patni?
Appointments with Dr. Nidhi Patni can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Nidhi Patni?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Nidhi Patni, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Dr. Nidhi Patni offer second opinions for Radiation Oncologist cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert radiation oncologist specialist in Jaipur, India, especially for complex breast cancer (BCT candidate), gynaecological cancer (brachytherapy candidate), prostate cancer, brain tumour (SRS candidate), and head & neck cancer (IMRT/IGRT candidate) cases.
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