Dr. M. A. Raja
Dr. M. A. Raja
Medical Oncology 42+ Years Experience

Dr. M. A. Raja

MBBS, MD, MRCP
Director of Oncology Services, Medical Oncology

About Dr. M. A. Raja

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dr. M. A. Raja is a highly experienced Senior Medical Oncologist based in Chennai, India, with more than 40 years of dedicated expertise in cancer treatment. He specializes in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and the comprehensive management of both blood cancers and solid tumours. He currently serves as Director of Oncology Services at MGM Cancer Institute, where he leads multidisciplinary cancer care programs for patients from India and around the world. Dr. Raja began his oncology training at the Cancer Institute, Adyar, and later pursued advanced training in the United Kingdom at prestigious academic institutions. Over four decades, he has gained extensive expertise in both paediatric and adult oncology, haematological cancers, and solid tumours, providing comprehensive cancer care across academic and clinical settings. He is actively involved in clinical research, serving as a principal and co-investigator in multiple oncology trials, contributing to advancements in modern cancer treatments. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Raja is a dedicated medical educator and public health advocate. He has trained medical students, postgraduate doctors, and oncology nursing staff, and regularly conducts public cancer awareness programs and health lectures through media and corporate forums. International patients can trust in his vast clinical experience, research-driven approach, and compassionate care philosophy.

SPECIALIZATIONS

  • Medical Oncology
  • Hematology

PROCEDURES & EXPERTISE

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

  • MBBS – Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, India (1977)
  • MD– Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, India (1981)
  • MRCP (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons) – Royal College of Physicians, England (1988)
  • European Certification of Medical Oncology (1996)

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

  • MGM Healthcare
  • MGM Cancer Institute, Chennai

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • European Society of Medical Oncology
  • Royal Society of Medicine, UK
  • American Association of Cancer Research
  • European Association of Cancer Research
  • Association of Physicians of India
  • Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology

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