Dr. Vinod Raina
Chairman – Medical Oncology
Medical Oncologist
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About Dr. Vinod Raina
Dr. Vinod Raina is a distinguished figure in the field of Medical Oncology in India, with over 40 years of exemplary experience. He is currently associated with Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram, where he functions as the Chairman and Head of Medical Oncology and Hematology.
His primary expertise lies in chemotherapy treatment and he was the first to perform high-dose chemotherapy in India. He also performed the first peripheral blood BMT in India — milestones that placed him at the frontier of oncology practice in the country during a period when these techniques were only available in the most advanced centres globally.
Dr. Raina possesses specialised expertise in treating a wide spectrum of cancers including breast cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, urological cancer, gynaecological cancer, lymphoma, and myeloma. His contributions extend to performing approximately 400 BMTs, significantly enhancing treatment options for various cancers in India.
Before joining Fortis, Dr. Raina was part of other renowned cancer hospitals such as the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), where during the last decade he performed the largest number of cancer-related transplants in India. He served as a Professor and Head of Medical Oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi, where he garnered immense respect for his knowledge and leadership.
Throughout his career, Dr. Raina has worked across hospitals and medical institutes both in India and abroad. During his stint at AIIMS, he was the Principal Investigator of over 50 projects where he showcased his commitment to advancing oncology through rigorous scientific inquiry. He also co-founded the INDOX network, furthering collaborative research efforts in oncology. Moreover, he has been conducting the DM course for Medical Oncology for the last 15 years and has trained more than 70 residents and DM students at AIIMS, many of whom now occupy prominent positions in the field globally. He holds more than 200 publications in national and international medical journals worldwide.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Vinod Raina
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Gastrointestinal cancers (stomach, colorectal, oesophageal)
- Urological cancers (bladder, kidney, prostate)
- Gynaecological cancers (ovarian, cervical, uterine)
- Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
- Myeloma
- Leukaemia (acute and chronic)
- Head and neck cancers
- Solid organ cancers requiring high-dose chemotherapy
Areas of Interest
- High-dose chemotherapy with stem cell rescue
- Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) in solid and haematological cancers
- Chemo treatment for blood cancer and solid organs
- Concurrent bio-radio and palliative bio-chemo treatment
- Lymphoma and leukaemia management
- Breast and lung cancer treatment
- Clinical research and multicentre oncology trials
- Training and mentorship in medical oncology
Qualifications
- MBBS — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- MD (Internal Medicine) — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- DM (Medical Oncology) — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- Fellowship — Royal College of Physicians, London
- Fellowship — Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
Work Experience
- Chairman – Medical Oncology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram (Present)
- Professor and Head of Medical Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi (2001 – 2013)
- HOD of the Oncology Department, AIIMS, New Delhi (2007 – 2013)
- Head of Cancer Centre, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman (2001 – 2004)
Certifications (4)
Fellowship
Royal College of Physicians, London
Fellowship
Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
Member of Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)
UK
Honorary Research Fellow
Oxford University — 2005–2010
Memberships (5)
- Member, Royal College of Physicians, UK
- Founder & Co-ordinator, INDOX Network (India Oncology Network)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- Association of Physicians of India (API)
Research Papers & Publications (3)
High-dose chemotherapy with peripheral blood stem cell support in solid tumours — the first Indian experience
Annals of Oncology — 2003
Lymphoma outcomes in India — a multicentre INDOX network analysis
Leukemia & Lymphoma — 2011
Concurrent bio-radio treatment in locally advanced head and neck cancers: a phase II Indian trial
Radiotherapy and Oncology — 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Raina's career spans over 40 years and includes several firsts in Indian oncology — including the first high-dose chemotherapy performed in India and the first peripheral blood BMT in the country. His long tenure as Head of Medical Oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi — arguably the most prestigious medical institution in India — and his more than 200 publications speak to the depth and breadth of his expertise. He has also mentored over 70 DM students who now lead oncology departments across Asia.