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About Dr. Vinod Raina Medical Oncologist
Raina is an eminent medical oncologist in Delhi. He is an expert in cancer treatment using chemotherapy and immunotherapy. He is working as Director and Head of Department of Medical Oncology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon. He has received Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) from the President of India for distinguished services rendered to the Indian Armed Forces.
Dr. Raina has huge research experience. He was the Principal Investigator of 50 projects in AIIMS. He has approximately 200 publications to his credit in national and international journals.
Dr. Vinod Raina has more than 45 years of rich experience in cancer treatment. He has worked at All India Institute of Medical Sciences as a Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Oncology. He is a leading name in medical oncology. Dr. Raina is considered a powerhouse of knowledge and experience in cancer treatment. He has extensive knowledge of medical oncology.
Dr. Vinod Raina has performed the first high-dose chemotherapy and peripheral blood stem cell transplant in India in 1994. He has a special interest in the treatment of breast cancer, lung cancer, blood cancer (Acute and Chronic Leukemia, Lymphomas), and gastrointestinal cancer.
Services offered by Dr. Vinod Raina, Medical Oncologist
- Medical oncology
- Breast cancer treatment
- Lung cancer
- GI malignancies
- Genitourinary Cancer
- Lymphoma
- All adult cancers
- Bone marrow transplant
- Stem cell transplant
- Concurrent Bio- Radiotherapy
- Palliative Bio- Chemotherapy
Professional experience of Dr. Vinod Raina
- Vinod Raina is working as Executive Director and Head of Department of Medical Oncology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon.
- Raina worked as a Professor, Department of Medical Oncology at AIIMS (2001-2013)
- He was Head, Department of Medical Oncology at AIIMS (2007-2013).
- Vinod Raina was Head, Cancer Centre, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman (2001-2004).
- He has conducted DM courses at AIIMS and guided three Ph.D. students
- Vinod Raina was a Research Fellow of Oxford University for 5 years (2005-2010)
- He headed Delhi Cancer Registry at AIIMs for 5 years (2005-2010).
- He has headed clinical trials on the subject of breast cancer.
Breast cancer video by Dr. Vinod Raina
Education details of Dr. Vinod Raina
- Completed MBBS in 1974 from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- DNB in General Medicine from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- DM in Oncology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Memberships of Dr. Vinod Raina
- Member of Association of Physicians of India
- Member of European Society of Medical Oncology
- Member of Indian Society of Oncology
Frequently asked a question about Dr. Vinod Raina
Question 1 – Where does Dr. Vinod Raina practice?
Answer – He practices at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Question 2 – What is the specialty of Dr. Vinod Raina?
Answer – He specializes in Medical Oncology, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Transplant, Stem Cell Transplant, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Head & Neck Tumor, etc
Question 3 – What is the fee of Dr. Vinod Raina?
Answer – The fee of Dr. Vinod Raina isRs 1600
Frequently asked questions about the medical oncologist
Question 1 – What is a medical oncologist?
Answer – Medical Oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer using chemotherapy. A medical oncologist also uses other medications like targeted therapy or immunotherapy.
Question 2 – What is the meaning of medical oncology?
Answer – Medical oncology is a line of cancer treatment and cancer care. Medical oncology uses Chemotherapy, Hormonal Therapy, Immunotherapy, and Targeted Therapy to cure cancer. This line of treatment works in coordination with Surgical Oncology and Radiation Oncology.
Question 3 – What does a medical oncologist doctor treat?
Answer – A medical oncologist treats cancer using specific drugs. Treatment depends on the type of cancer, its stage, and location in the body. So more than one type of oncology doctor may be required for cancer treatment.
Question 4 – What does medical oncology do?
Answer – Medical oncology provides primary health care for a cancer patient. A medical oncologist works in coordination with Oncology Surgeon and Radiation Therapy doctor. Medical oncology uses chemotherapy and immunotherapy to treat cancer.
Question 5 – What happens on the first visit to an oncologist?
Answer – The doctor will ask you about the details of your problem. He may prescribe some tests and scans before starting treatment.
Question 6 – Should I meet an oncologist for a benign tumor?
Answer – Yes. If you have any kind of tumor, you must consult an oncology doctor. The doctor will decide whether it is a benign tumor or a malignant tumor. Based on his assessment the doctor will prescribe a line of treatment
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