About Dr. Rakesh Chopra
Dr. Rakesh Chopra is a distinguished Medical Oncologist and Hematologist with over four decades of clinical experience in cancer care. Regarded as a pioneer in the field, he specializes in the management of solid tumors and hematological malignancies, with a particular focus on precision medicine and advanced chemotherapy protocols. He has played a pivotal role in establishing oncology departments at several premier medical institutions and is actively involved in global cancer research and education.
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS – University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi University, India
- MD in Internal Medicine – Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, India
- Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplant – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA
- Fellowship – M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Oncology Training – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
- Oncology Training – Jewish Long Island Hospital, New York, USA
- Training in Lymphomas – Cornell Medical Center, New York, USA
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancers (Colon, Rectum, Stomach)
- Prostate Cancer
- Hematological Malignancies (Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma)
- Gynecological Cancers (Ovarian, Cervical)
- Chemotherapy & Targeted Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
- Precision Cancer Medicine
- Palliative Care & Pain Management
- Cancer Genetics & Screening
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Rakesh Chopra can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current AffiliationDirector and Head, Medical Oncology & Hematology, Artemis Hospital, GurgaonPast Experience
- Senior Director & Head of Medical Oncology, Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon
- Chief Clinical Coordinator (Oncology), Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
- Chief of Oncology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (15+ years)
- Consultant, Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
- Honorary Adjunct Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA
Academic & Research Contributions
- Raut, N. V., Bhonde, M., Bose, C., Chopra, R., et al. (2023). Identification of novel actionable SNVs via targeted comprehensive genome profiling in patients with gallbladder and cholangiocarcinoma cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 41(16_suppl), e16006.
- Chopra, R., & Lopes, G. (2017). Improving Access to Cancer Treatments: The Role of Biosimilars. JCO Global Oncology, 3(5), 596–610.
- Keynote Speaker. (2001). "Breast Cancer: The Indian Scene." American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
Awards & Recognitions
- Founder Member, Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
- Founder Member, Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
- Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO)
- Member, International Affairs Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Recipient of the Varoon Mahajan Foundation Fellowship
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