Dr. Jai H. Joshi, MD

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Get to know Oncologist Dr. Jai H. Joshi, who serves patients in Tucson, Arizona.

Dr. Joshi is an experienced, fellowship-trained medical oncologist at The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation in Tucson, Arizona. His patient philosophy is that interactions between a good doctor and his patients will always bring forth the physician’s humanity in amazing light.

Founded in 2007, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation is dedicated to excellence in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research, and education. It is one of the largest oncology community providers in the US. With more than 40 practices in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and Florida, it is part of the fabric of the communities served and committed to ensuring services are easy to access.

Demonstrating his expertise in augmenting cancer programs and oncology practices, Dr. Joshi was instrumental in promoting recognition while on the Breast Cancer Leadership Committee in Tucson through his outreach seminars, inter-city tumor boards, comprehensive hospital grand rounds, as well as radio and television talk shows.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he obtained his medical degree from the Christian Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana, India in 1971. Upon relocating to the United States, he served his residency in internal medicine at St. Agnes Hospital, his fellowship in hematology at the University of Colorado Medical Center, and his fellowship in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute.

Subsequent to his education, Dr. Joshi attained board certification in medical oncology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Among his professional affiliations, he is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the University of Colorado Medical School Alumni, and the Ludhiana Christian Medical College Alumni Association of North America.

Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. They lead a cancer treatment team of various healthcare professionals, treat patients with radiation therapy, coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as assist patients with pain management.

Making an impact in the field of cancer, Dr. Joshi has authored book chapters and editorials, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. He was awarded the prestigious RO1 Grant Award from the NCI, NIH to study infections in patients with acute leukemia. Additionally, he was awarded Excellence in Teaching Awards with Hopkins, including one from the Department of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital of Baltimore for enthusiastic support and dedication to resident education including the compilation of the “Joshi Handbooks in Medicine”.

He is the subject of biographical records in Who’s Who in Frontier Science and Technology, International Who’s Who of Contemporary Achievement, and in Men of Achievement. His accomplishments appear in the International Biographical Center Register of Profiles of Personalities of America.

On a more personal note, Dr. Josh speaks several languages fluently, including English, Hindi, Punjabi, Burmese, and Spanish.

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