Dr. T. Raja

Director, Medical Oncology

About Dr. T. Raja

  • icon Leads a large multidisciplinary oncology service across Apollo units; designs tumor boards and care pathways; mentors fellows As Director, Medical Oncology at Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai (Teynampet/Greams Road/Proton), they work within multidisciplinary tumor boards, integrate evidence-based protocols, and emphasize compassionate communication with patients and families. Their practice balances complex inpatient care with day-care chemotherapy and procedures, building standardized pathways for infection control, transfusion safety, and rehabilitation. They teach and mentor fellows, contribute to institutional audits and outcomes research, and collaborate on national registries. By aligning cutting-edge therapies with pragmatic Indian healthcare realities, they focus on safety, access, and long-term quality of life.

Conditions treated by Dr. T. Raja

  • icon Breast
  • icon GI
  • icon lung
  • icon GU cancers
  • icon lymphomas and myeloma

Area of Interest

Qualification

  • icon MBBS
  • icon MD (Internal Medicine)
  • icon DM (Medical Oncology)

Past Experiences

  • icon Leads a large multidisciplinary oncology service across Apollo units
  • icon designs tumor boards and care pathways; mentors fellows

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Certificates (2)

  • icon Conference presentations and peer-reviewed articles
  • icon involvement in national guidelines/consensus

Memberships (3)

  • icon ESMO
  • icon ASCO
  • icon Indian oncology societies

Research Papers & Publications (2)

  • icon Conference presentations and peer-reviewed articles
  • icon involvement in national guidelines/consensus

Expertise in CART-cell therapy

Coordinates with cellular therapy teams for patient referral and eligibility assessment where CAR-T is appropriate, particularly in relapsed/refractory lymphomas. Emphasis on bridging therapy decisions, toxicity anticipation, and survivorship planning within the Apollo network.

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  • icon CMC Vellore has been consistently ranked among the top medical institutions in India for clinical excellence and academic contribution.
  • icon It has received national and international recognition for pioneering work in hematology, oncology, and transplant services.
  • icon The institution’s quality assurance standards and NABH accreditation highlight its leadership in medical education, patient safety, and compassionate healthcare delivery.
  • icon Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai, has received national and international awards for pioneering cancer care, patient safety, and clinical excellence. It is NABH and JCI accredited.

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