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    Dr. Rahul Parikh is a Professor of Radiation Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Medical Director of the Laurie Proton Therapy Center. He specializes in proton beam therapy and the treatment of hematologic malignancies, genitourinary cancers, and brain tumors. With expertise in advanced modalities such as IMRT, SRS, and SBRT, he integrates patient-reported outcomes and clinical research to optimize quality of life and outcomes for cancer patients.

    Philosophy of Care:

    I strive to deliver cutting-edge radiation therapy that is safe, precise, and compassionate. My mission is to personalize treatment for every patient, combining advanced technologies with a focus on preserving health and well-being .

    Clinical Interests:

    Proton beam therapy, hematologic malignancies, lymphoma, leukemia, genitourinary cancers, prostate cancer, brain tumors, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), IMRT, IGRT, tomotherapy.

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    Awards

    • •Moderator, Lymphoma Scientific Session, ASTRO (American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology), September 2019
    • •Grant Award PI: Precision Radiation Oncology Fellowship for International Fellows, July 2018
    • •American Board of Radiology (ABR), written and oral board examiner, 2018 - current
    • •Chair, Cancer Committee of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/Rutgers-CINJ, 2016 - current
    • •Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Admissions Committee, Appointed Membership, 2016 - current
    • •Moderator, Lymphoma Scientific Session, ASTRO (American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology), October 2015
    • •Clinical Research Award Travel Grant, ASTRO Travel Grant to 57th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. October 2015
    • •Moderator, Lymphoma Session, ARS (American Radium Society), May 2015
    • •Best Publication by Resident In-Training, June 2013
    • •UMDNJ/RWJMS Dean’s Research Award, May 2011
    • •National Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award, June 2010
    • •National Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award, June 2010
    • •1st Place Award for Commission on Cancer (COC), 2009 Cancer Paper Competition, American College of Surgeons, May 2009
    • •Best Publication by Resident In-Training, UMDNJ/RWJMS Dean’s Research Award, May 2009
    • •Travel Grant, American Radium Society, Annual Meeting, Vancouver, CA, April 2009
  • Medical School

    Albany Medical College

    Residency

    Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Internship

    Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

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