• Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi
• Visa & Travel Support: Cancer Rounds assists in getting visa and additional travel
• Virtual Consultations: Offered for second opinions and pre-arrival planning

Notable Contributions:

• Established advanced BMT and oncology protocols in South India
• Patient-centered trials improving survival and quality of life in metastatic cancers

Testimonials:

1. “Dr. T. Raja precision and humane approach gave us strength in our darkest time.” – Mrs. Iyer, Chennai
2. “His knowledge and empathy go hand-in-hand. We felt supported every step.” – Arun Nair, Kochi
3. “One of the best in oncology – his treatment changed the course of my life.” – Meera S., Bengaluru

• Director – Medical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai
• Senior Consultant – Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Mentor – DNB Medical Oncology
• Adjunct Associate Professor – University of Queensland, Australia

Clinical Trial Experience

• HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer
• Advanced hepatocellular carcinoma
• Follicular lymphoma
• Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
• CD20-positive lymphomas
• Chronic myeloid leukemia
• Invasive candidiasis and more

Key Research Publications

• Ecancer Medical Science – “48-month survival in metastatic renal cell carcinoma”
• Indian Journal of Cancer – Multiple articles on CML, breast cancer, and GI malignancies
• Archives of Ophthalmology (JAMA) – “Diffuse infiltrating retinoblastoma with CNS metastasis”
• Contributor – National Guidelines on Fungal Infections

Current & Past Hospital Affiliations:

• Director – Medical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai (1999–Present)
• Senior Consultant – BMT, Apollo Cancer Centre
• Junior Consultant & Senior Registrar, Apollo Hospitals (1996–1999)
• Honorary Observer – BMT, Royal Free Hospitals, London (1998)

Academic & Research Roles:

• Mentor, DNB Medical Oncology, Apollo Hospitals
• Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Queensland, Brisbane (2009)
• Member, Inspection Commission – University of Madras (2011)

Key Achievements & Contributions:

• Lead faculty and speaker at national and international oncology forums
• Initiated Breast Cancer Registry in India for data collection and analysis
• Principal Investigator for over 30 international and national oncology trials

Patient-Centered Care:

• Strong emphasis on communication, emotional resilience, and dignity of care

Technology & Innovation:

• Early adopter of immunotherapies and personalized medicine in India
• Integral in making Apollo a hub for international standard oncology research

Major Cancer Types Treated:

• Breast Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Gastrointestinal Cancers
• Lymphomas
• Myelomas
• Gynaecological Cancers

Sub-specialties:

• Blood and Marrow Transplants
• Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapies
• Advanced Oncology Clinical Trials

Advanced Procedures Performed:

• High-volume Chemotherapy Delivery
• Bone Marrow Transplants
• Personalized Targeted Therapies
• Immunotherapy for Solid and Hematological Cancers

• MBBS – Madurai Kamaraj University (1988)
• MD – Paediatrics, Gujarat University (1993)
• DM – Oncology, Gujarat University (1997)
• Advanced training in Medical Oncology
• Honorary Observer in BMT – The Royal Free Hospitals, London

• Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
• Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
• Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
• European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Executive Committee Member, ISO (2009)
• Association of Physicians of India (API)

Recognition & Leadership

• Program Director – ESMO Asia CME Partner Center
• Lead contributor – Indian Breast Cancer Registry (since 2015)
• Regular invited speaker for global forums on lung, breast, and renal cancers