Rangaraju Ranga Rao, M.D., D.M.
Max Super Speciality Hospital
Department of Medical Oncology
FC-50, C & D block, Shalimar Bagh
New Delhi - 110 088
New Delhi
E-mail: ranga_rr@vsnl.net
Phone: 011-66422222
Fax: 011 – 66422233
URL: http://www.drrrangarao.com/
Positions Held:
Position Affiliation Time Period
Director, Oncology services
Max Super Speciality Hospital
2014-Present
Director, Cancer center
BLK Super Specialty Hospital
2011-2014
Director, Cancer center
Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon, India
2009-2011
Professor, Senior Consultant and Co-ordinator
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi, India
2006-2009
Professor and Senior Advisor
Army Hospital (R & R), New Delhi, India
2002-2006
Area of Specialization:
Oncology
Medical Oncology
Research Summary:
Palliative bio-chemotherapy (cetuximab) of head and neck malignancies
Gefitinib as monotherapy in head and neck cancers
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy of cervical cancers
Concurrent bio-radiotherapy of head and neck malignancies
Weekly chemotherapy in various malignancies
Thalidomide in refractory solid tumours.
Publications:
1.
Ravi, R., Rao, R. R. and Shanta, V. Integrated approach to the management of patients with advanced germ cell tumors of the testis. Journal of Surgical Oncology. 1994. 55, 47-51. [PubMed]
1.
Rao, R. R. , Anil, K., Venniyoor, A., Singh, H., Ranjan, S. and Kapur, B. Unusual responses of refractory solid tumors to thalidomide. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology . 2008. 4, 113-117.
2.
Pande, S. B., Rustogi, P., Anil, K., Khatri, S. and Rao, R. R. Migration of entire peripherally-inserted central catheter to pulmonary arteries: an unusual complication. Indian Journal of Medical & Paediatric Oncology . 2007. 28, 33-36.
3.
Pande, S. B., Anil, K., Khatri, S. and Rao, R. R. Paraneoplastic hypercalcaemia in association with metabolic complications, in advanced carcinoma of oral cavity. Indian Journal of Medical & Paediatric Oncology . 2007. 28, 44-46.
4.
Rao, R. R. , Anil, K., Bansal, R. L., Dhiman, A., Khatri, S., Rawat, S. and Dewan, K. A. Survival benefit and efficacy of gefitinib in recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancers. Indian Journal of Medical & Paediatric Oncology . 2007. 28, 5-10.
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Dhiman, A., Bansal, R. L., Sekhon, J. S., Rao, R. R. , Sekhon, A. and Prakash, N. Multiple myeloma presenting with hepatic involvement: a rare presentation. Indian Journal of Medical & Paediatric Oncology . 2007. 28, 41-43.
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Parikh, P. and Rao, R. R. Treatment of Lung Cancer in Elderly. Lung Cancer . 2006. 1, 203-211.
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Singh, H. P., Rao, R. R. , Nair,V. and Venniyoor, A. J. Paediatric Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia: Experience with an Intensive Chemotherapy Protocol - A Pilot Study. Indian Journal of Medical & Paediatric Oncology . 2005. 26, 10-14.
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Rao, R. R. , Venniyoor, A. J. and Singh, H. P. Adjuvant therapy of Early Ovarian cancer. Indian Journal of Medical & Paediatric Oncology . 2004. 25, 18-20.
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Rao, R. R. , Sarma, Y. S., Mukherjee, S. and Mukhopadhyay, S. M. Improved outcome with multimodal management of Advanced Esthesioneuroblastoma. Medical Journal Armed Forces India. 1998. 54, 79-81.
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Rao, R. R. , Sarma, Y. S. and Malik, R. Impact of prophylactic use of Colony Stimulating Factors on the pattern of neutropenia and infections in moderately intensive chemotherapy. Medical Journal Armed Forces India. 1997. 53, 183-188.
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Kumar, R., Kumar, H. and Rao, R. R. Use of long term venous access with Hickmann catheter in patients of acute leukaemia. Medical Journal Armed Forces India. 1995. 51,231-236.
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Kumar, R., Rao, R. R. and Ranjan, S. Hematopoietic growth factors in hematological malignancies. The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 1995. Suppl 3, 5-10. [PubMed]
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Kumar, H., Kumar, R., Sivadas, P., Panayach, J. S., Rao, R. R. and Bhardwaj, A. R. Immunophenotyping of Acute Leukaemia. Critical analysis of 35 patients. Medical Journal Armed Forces India . 1995. 51, 165-169.
14.
Rao, R. R. and Sarma, Y. S. Introduction to interferons. The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 1995. Suppl 3, 21-25. [PubMed]
15.
Kumar,H., Sivadas, P. and Rao, R. R. Tumour associated blood eosinophilia. Medical Journal Armed Forces India . 1995. 51, 75-76.
16.
Ravi, R., Rao, R. R. and Shanta, V. Integrated approach to the management of patients with advanced germ cell tumors of the testis. Journal of Surgical Oncology. 1994. 55, 47-51. [PubMed]
17.
Rao, R. R. , Kalra, S. P. and Bilevel, A. V. Block: ECG Diagnosis. Journal of Applied Medicine . 1989.
18.
Rao, R. R. , Tutakne, A. K., Dham, S .K. and Ahuja, I. M. Pachydermoperiostosis (A Report of Four Cases). Medical Journal Armed Forces India . 1986. 42, 314-318.
Book Chapters:
Rao, R. R. , Venniyoor, A. J. and Kumar, R. Hematopoietic growth factors: current reccomendations. In: Postgraduate Medicine. 2007. pp 124-136.
Rao, R. R. and Venniyoor, A. J. Oncological emergencies. In: Armed Forces Medical Manual. 2003.
Rao, R. R. Comprehensive cancer care. In: Oncology Update,CME Book. 2003. pp 70-75.
Rao, R. R. Hodgkin’s disease. In: Medicine Update, CME Book. 2002.
Grant Support:
Project Title Role Funding Agency Sanction Number Sanction Date
Biotherapy of brain tumours
Co-PI
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Education
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M.D. in Internal Medicine,
Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India, 1982-1984
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D.M. in Medical Oncology,
Dr. Muthulaxmi College of Oncological Sciences and Cancer Institute, Chennai, India, 1991-1993
Honors and Awards
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2006, Vishisht Seva Medal by President of India for meritorious and distinguished service rendered in Armed Forces on the eve of Republic Day
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1997, Air Marshall Ajit Nath Guru Shanti Devi Award - original paper entitled Impact of prophylactic use of colony stimulating factors on neutropenia and infections in moderately intensive chemotherapy
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1996, Lt Gen R S Hoon Award - original paper, Preliminary analysis of alpha interferon therapy in chronic myeloid leukaemia
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1995, Best Original Article Award MJAFI - original paper entitled Use of long-term venous access in patients of acute leukaemia and NHL
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1994, Lt Gen R S Hoon Award - original paper entitled Immuno-phenotyping of acute leukaemia
Member
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Association of Physicians of India
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Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology
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Indian Society of Oncology
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European Society of Medical Oncology
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American Society of Clinical Oncology
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Indian Cooperative Oncology Network