About Dr. Rakesh Jalali
Professional summary
Dr. Rakesh Jalali is a Senior Consultant in Radiation Oncology at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai, with more than 30 years of experience. Neuro-oncology and proton therapy are the most prominent areas of his work, and his clinical scope also includes radiation treatment for retinoblastoma.
He uses proton beam therapy alongside several photon-based techniques, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, 3D conformal radiotherapy and external beam radiotherapy, as well as stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiation therapy and CyberKnife radiosurgery. His practice also covers chemotherapy for solid tumors. Having both proton and advanced photon options in one centre is what allows the modality itself to become part of the treatment decision.
After completing his MBBS, Dr. Jalali earned an MD in Radiotherapy. Before joining Apollo Proton Cancer Centre he served at Tata Memorial Hospital. He helped establish the Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology and was its founding general secretary, and his work has included developing radiation oncology guidelines and cancer care protocols.
His publications have appeared in journals including The Lancet Oncology, JAMA Oncology and the Journal of Clinical Oncology. He was named Best Oncologist by Medscape in 2014 and received the Top Radiation Oncologist Award for three consecutive years from 2014 onwards.
Practises at
Apollo Proton Cancer CentreChennai, India
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai opened in 2019 with 150 beds and a proton gantry that is the reason most families fly this far. JCI and NABH are current. Radiation here is protons when the Bragg peak is the clinical argument, and photons when it is not. Neuro-oncology sits on the same campus. GAF Healthcare will not sell a proton course that IMRT could have done at home.
Hospital profile and full facultySpecializations
- Radiation Oncology
Procedures & Expertise
- Proton Beam Therapy
- Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery
- External Beam Radiotherapy
- Retinoblastoma Treatment
- Chemotherapy for Solid Tumors
Education & Qualifications
- MD
- MBBS
Hospital Affiliations
- Apollo Proton Cancer Centre
Awards & Recognition
- Awarded as the Best Oncologist Award by Medscape in 2014
- Received the Top Radiation Oncologist Award for 3 consecutive years from 2014 onwards
Quick answer
Quick Answer
Who is Dr. Rakesh Jalali?
Dr. Rakesh Jalali is a listed radiation oncology specialist at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai with 30 years of listed experience. Qualifications on the profile include MBBS, MD. Documented procedure relationships currently include Proton Beam Therapy, Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT). This summary uses catalog fields only and is not a clinical ranking or endorsement.
Quick facts
- Specialty
- Radiation Oncology
- City
- Chennai, India
- Hospital
- Apollo Proton Cancer Centre
- Experience
- 30 years listed
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MD
- Languages
- English, Tamil, Hindi
Why this doctor may be relevant
Dr. Rakesh Jalali is a listed radiation oncologist at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai with 30 years of listed experience. Catalog procedure relationships currently include Proton Beam Therapy, Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS). Inclusion uses professional catalog information, not a clinical ranking or outcome score.
Related radiation treatments
Short context only. Technique explanations stay on existing GAF treatment pages.
- Proton Beam Therapy specialists in India
- Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) specialists in India
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) specialists in India
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) specialists in India
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy (3D-CRT) specialists in India
- Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) specialists in India
- CyberKnife specialists in India
- External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) specialists in India
Related treatment costs
These are existing GAF planning ranges, not this doctor’s personal prices.
Proton Beam Therapy
View cost guide · $28,000–$55,000
Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
View cost guide · $6,500–$14,500
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
View cost guide · $8,500–$18,000
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
View cost guide · $8,000–$17,500
3D Conformal Radiotherapy (3D-CRT)
View cost guide · $700–$2,500+
Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
View cost guide · $7,200–$16,000
CyberKnife
View cost guide · $11,000–$24,000
External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT)
View cost guide · $1,000–$6,000+
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Consultation preparation
- Pathology report and immunohistochemistry if already done.
- Staging imaging in DICOM where possible, plus the written report.
- Operative notes, prior systemic therapy and any previous radiation plan, including dose and volumes if available.
- A named clinical question: curative, adjuvant, salvage or symptom control.
Questions to ask
- Where will simulation and daily treatment take place, and is that the same campus as the consultation?
- Which technique is planned, and why not an alternative already documented on GAF’s cost guides?
- Who owns follow-up after you return home, and what is sent back to the referring team?
- What is the written estimate for the planned course — separate from any consultation fee?
International patient assistance
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