- Dr. Jyoti Wadhwa
- Speciality: Oncology
- Designation: Vice-Chairperson & Head – Medical Oncology & Haematology
- Education: MBBS, DNB – General Medicine, DM – Oncology
- Experience: 32+ years
- Paras Hospitals, Gurugram
About: Dr. Jyoti Wadhwa
Dr. Jyoti Wadhwa is a distinguished medical oncologist with over 32 years of experience. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Medical Oncology and Hemato Oncology at Medanta-The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon, she is renowned for her extensive expertise in treating various cancers. Dr. Wadhwa received her clinical training from prestigious institutions, including the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, where she completed her MD and DM in Medical Oncology.
She further honed her skills at the Hammersmith Hospital in London as a Commonwealth Scholar, specializing in Haematological Malignancies and Stem Cell Transplant. Her remarkable career includes serving as Deputy Secretary of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), India, and authoring several influential publications, including the award-winning book “Breast Cancer – Fear, Facts & Hope.” Her current role involves personalized cancer treatment through innovative therapies like immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and precision oncology. Dr. Wadhwa is also a prominent member of various professional societies and continues to contribute to cancer research and patient care.
Qualifications
- MBBS: Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi, 1992
- MD (Medicine): AIIMS, New Delhi, 1996
- DM (Medical Oncology): AIIMS, New Delhi, 1999
- Commonwealth Scholarship: Imperial College School of Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital, London, 2001
- FRCP: Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 2023
Specialty Interests
- Solid tumors including head & neck, lung, breast, gastrointestinal, biliary tract, ovary, kidney, bladder, prostate, bone, and brain cancers
- Cancer treatments: immunotherapy, targeted therapies, monoclonal antibodies, chemotherapy, endocrine therapies
- Personalized cancer treatment based on precision oncology
Professional Memberships
- Life Member, Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
- Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences, India (MAMS)
- Life Member, Indo-American Cancer Association (IACA)
- Founder Member, Asian Cardio Oncology Society (ACOS)
- Deputy Chair, Women for Oncology, India
- Life Member, Delhi Medical Association
- Life Member, Delhi Oncology Forum
- Advanced Certification Program in Molecular Oncology, USA (ongoing)
Achievements
- Authored “Breast Cancer – Fear, Facts & Hope,” awarded the Shriram Memorial Award
- Edited “To Eat or Not to Eat: That is the Question”
- Authored a book on Diet and Cancer
- Over 200 presentations in scientific meetings
Previous Positions
- Senior Director of Medical and Haemato-Oncology at Medanta-The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon
