Dr. Vinod Raina

Speciality:    Medical Oncology
Experience: 41+Years of experience
Hospital:       Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) 

Brief About doctor:

• Dr. Vinod Raina is one of India’s foremost Medical Oncologists with more than 40 years experience in the field of Medical Oncology. Till recently he was Professor and Head of Medical Oncology at AllMS. He has performed approximately 250 transplants personally and under his headship AIIMS performed the largest number of transplants in India for various cancers in the last 10 years. He also brings tremendous research experience and has been Principal investigator of approximately 50 projects at AllMS in the last 23 years. He is also the Co-Founder of INDOX network.
• Dr. Vinod Raina is a Medical Oncologist of high acclaim with experience of more than 41 years.
• He offers treatment for breast cancer, lung cancer, blood cancer (Acute and Chronic Leukaemia, Lymphomas) and gastrointestinal cancer.
• Besides, he does Concurrent Bio- Radiotherapy, Palliative Bio- Chemotherapy and Paediatric Chemotherapy.

Speciality Interest:

• All adult cancers with special interest in Breast Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• GI Malignancies
• Genitourinary Cancer
• Gynecological malignancies
• Lymphoma and Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant.
• Medical Oncology
• Hematology
• Concurrent Bio – Radiotherapy
• Paediatric Chemotherapy
• Palliative Bio – Chemotherapy
• All adult cancers with special interest in Breast, Lung Cancer, Lymphomas. Acute and Chronic Leukemias. Bone marrow and Stem Cell transplants and Gl cancers etc.

List Of Treatments

• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Adenocarcinoma – Glandular Cancer Treatment
• Adrenal Cancer Treatment
• Anal Cancer Treatment
• Bladder Cancer Treatment

Work Experience: 

• H. O.D, Rotary Section, Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS
• H. O.D, Medical Oncologist, Royal Hospital, Cancer Centre, Muscat, Oman
• Honorary Research Fellow. Medical Oncology, Oxford University, UK
• H. O. D, Delhi, Cancer Registry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
• H. O. D, Medical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
• Professor, H. O. D, Medical Oncologist, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
• Director, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
• Dr. Vinod Raina was at the India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS) as a Professor and Head of Medical Oncology.
• Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman
• Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi
• Oxford University, UK

Research Experience : 

• Principal Investigator of approximately 50 projects in AIIMS, the largest number.
• Received research funding from Oxford University, University of London, NCI-USA, DBT, ICMR and others during tenure at AIIMS. One of the largest recipients of research funding at AIIMS.
• Approximately 200 publications in Indian and International journals like Lancet, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Annals of Oncology B.J. Cancer etc.

Awards & Honors

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology
• Member of Association of Physicians of India
• Member of Indian Society of Oncology
• Vishisht Seva Medal by President of India for meritorious and distinguished services rendered in armed forces

Education:

• MBBS, 1974, All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• MD, 1977, Internal Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• DM, 1984, Medical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• MRCP (UK)
• FRCP (London and Edinburg)

Questions:

Q: Where is Dr. Vinod Raina currently employed?

A: Dr. Vinod Raina is currently employed at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon.

Q: How much experience does Dr. Vinod Raina have?

A: Dr. Vinod Raina has over 41 years of experience as an Oncologist.

Q: What are some clinical achievements Dr. Vinod Raina achieved to this date?

A: Dr. Vinod Raina performed over 250 allotransplants and 600 transplants for the treatment of different tumors in India during the past years. He has carried out about 400 bone marrow transplants. And also performed the First High Dose of Chemotherapy and peripheral stem cells.

Q: Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the medical Oncologist?

A: Tests like Biopsy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Biopsy, Bone Scan, Breast MRI, Colonoscopy, Computed Tomography (CT) Scan, Digital Rectal Exam (DRE), etc are performed.

Q: What does a medical oncologist do?

A: A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy.

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Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) 

• Fortis Memorial Research Institute was established in 2001.
• It is an outstanding multi-speciality quaternary care hospital,having the top-notch infrastructure, advanced equipment, highly qualified and experienced medical professionals and super sub-specialists.
• Fortis Hosptial Gurgaon is an advanced centre of excellence in Robotic Surgery, Neurosciences, Oncology, Renal Sciences, BMT, Organ Transplants, Orthopaedics, Cardiac Sciences and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

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