Dr. Rajat Saha

MBBS, MD, DNB (Medical Oncology)

Senior Consultant and Unit Head, Medical Oncology

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Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, Sector - 5, Rohini, Delhi - 110085

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, Mahender Kumar Jain Marg, Niti Bagh, Delhi - 110049

About

Dr. Rajat Saha is a compassionate medical oncologist with a special interest in Head and neck oncology, neuro-oncology and Breast oncology. He considers that holistic treatment of cancer starts with prevention and lifestyle modifications. A team player, he believes that the field of oncology can improve through collaborative research.

He has gathered a rich experience of over 15 years in oncology and is credited with imparting knowledge to Oncology students across India.

Specialized Areas

Head and neck oncology
Neuro-Oncology
Breast oncology
Geriatric oncology (cancers in the elderly)

Educational Background

MBBS: Grant Medical College, Mumbai
MD Medicine: Grant Medical College, Mumbai
DNB Medical Oncology: Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, Delhi

Experience

May 2016 to Nov 2023: Associate Director, Medical Oncology at Max Superspeciality hospital, Patparganj & Vaishali.
November 2014 till May 2016: Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology at Max Superspeciality hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi.
May 2011 to November 2014: Consultant in Medical Oncology at BLK Superspeciality hospital, Delhi.
March 2011 to May 2011: Consultant in Medical Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi.
March 2008 to March 2011: DNB residency program in Medical Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi.
August 2007 to March 2008: Senior Resident in Medical Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi.
February 2006 to November 2006: Senior Resident in Nephrology at Sir J.J Group of Hospitals, Mumbai.
February 2003 to January 2006: MD Medicine program at Grant medical college and Sir J.J group of hospitals.
July 2002 to December 2002: Junior resident in Medicine at GTB Hospital, Delhi.

Professional Journey

Achievements

National oncology quiz master credited with holding regional and national level oncology quizzes
Co-investigator in international multicenter trial of Sativex- a transmucosal cannabinoid spray for the control of cancer related pain.
Co-Investigator in Novartis sponsored multicenter trial of Buparlisib- oral PI3K inhibitor in recurrent head and neck cancers.

Publication

Letter to editor: Chemotherapy-Induced Palmoplantar Erythrodysesthesia in a Child with Burkitt Lymphoma, Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 2009.
Chapter titled ‘CML- Overview and Recent Advances’ in APICON year book 2010.
Chapter titled ‘ Targeted therapy in Lung Cancer’ in Lung Cancer year book 2012.
Case report: Mediastinal Gray zone lymphoma, The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences, 2015: 57;255-257.