Dr. Rakesh Jalali
Medical Director & Senior Consultant – Neuro Oncology
Apollo Proton Cancer CentreChennai, India
28+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS – Grant Medical College & Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, India
- MD (Radiotherapy & Oncology) – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
Overview:
Dr. Rakesh Jalali is an internationally recognized Radiation Oncologist and Neuro-Oncology expert at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai. He is especially known for advanced, high-precision radiotherapy techniques and proton beam therapy, with a strong focus on improving treatment outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients. His core expertise includes neuro-oncology, brain tumours, spine tumours, proton therapy, and complex radiation planning.
He has played a major role in developing Neuro-Oncology services in India, including the Neuro-Oncology group at Tata Memorial Hospital, which Apollo describes as one of the finest such units in India and recognized globally. He was also instrumental in establishing the Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology in 2008 and has served in key leadership roles within the society.
Conditions Treated
- Brain Tumors (Glioma, Meningioma)
- Spine Tumors
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Head & Neck Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Colorectal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Gynecological Cancers (Cervical, Endometrial)
- Bladder Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Bone Cancers (Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma)
- Pediatric Tumors (Wilms Tumor, Retinoblastoma)
- Salivary Gland Tumors
- Throat Cancer
Procedures Performed
- Proton Beam Therapy
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
- Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
- 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT)
- Brachytherapy
- Advanced Radiation Treatment Planning
- High-Precision Radiotherapy for Brain & Spine Tumors
- Radiation Therapy for Breast, Prostate, Lung & GI Cancers
Memberships
- Member – Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology Founding
- Member – Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology
- Member – American Society for Radiation Oncology
- Member – European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology
- Member – Society for Neuro-Oncology
Awards & Recognition
- Best Oncologist Award (2014) – Recognized by Medscape for excellence in oncology practice
- Top Radiation Oncologist Award (2014–2016) – Honored consecutively for outstanding contribution to Radiation Oncology
- Leadership in Neuro-Oncology Development – Acknowledged for establishing one of India’s leading Neuro-Oncology programs
- Global Research Recognition – Authored 300+ peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals such as The Lancet, Lancet Oncology, JAMA Oncology, and Journal of Clinical Oncology
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He specializes in Radiation Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Proton Beam Therapy.
He practices at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai.
Yes, he is highly experienced in neuro-oncology and radiation treatment for brain and spine tumours.
No, he is a Radiation Oncologist. He treats cancers using radiotherapy and proton therapy, often as part of a multidisciplinary cancer care plan.
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