Dr. Rajani Nadkarni, MD, Oncologist
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Dr. Rajani Nadkarni, MD

Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

4/5(22)
455 Lewis Ave Meriden CT, 06450
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4/5

About

Dr. Rajani Nadkarni is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Meriden, CT. Dr. Nadkarni specializes in the diagnosis, treatment  and prevention of Breast cancer. She also welcomes patients with hematologic problems including Lymphona and Multiple Myeloma.Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.

Education and Training

Seth GS medical College MD Psychiatry 1988

Yale Unversity MD Internal Medicine 1993

Yale Unversity Medical Oncology and Hematolog 1997

Seth GS Medical College M.B.B.S in medicine 1984

Seth G.S. Medical College 1984

Board Certification

Hematology (Internal Medicine)

Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine)

American Board of Internal Medicine in Medical Oncology and Hematology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Breast cancer , risk assessment and prevention

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Medical Oncology Medical Director Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute for the Central, East and Northwest Region -
  • lead Midstate Medical Center -
  • Lead Hartford Healthcare -
  • Past President of the Medical Staff Cancer Institute Leadership Team -
  • Medical Director Cancer Institute Leadership Team -

Awards

  • Leadership Awards at Midstate Year  
  • CHA Healthcare Hero Award in 2015 Year  

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Breast Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Professional Memberships

  • ASCO  

Dr. Rajani Nadkarni, MD's Practice location

Rajani Nadkarni, MD

455 Lewis Ave -
Meriden, CT 06450
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New patients: 203-238-7747, 203-238-7747
Fax: 203-686-0282

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Dr. Rajani Nadkarni, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 22 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Media Releases

Dedicated Oncologist and Healthcare Leader Elevates Breast Cancer Treatments and  Cancer Risk Assessment and Women’s Health at Midstate Medical Center

Dr. Nadkarni is a prominent figure in the field of oncology, with a specific focus on women’s health including Breast Cancer and genetic risk assessment of cancers. Serving as a Medical Oncologist for over 25 years,  and serving as Medical Oncology Medical Director for the Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute for the Central, East and Northwest Region, she has been instrumental in advancing the understanding and treatment of cancer in the community as well as providing Leadership representing patient and physician needs.

With a distinguished background in medicine and a wealth of experience, she has solidified her position as a respected authority in oncology. Her journey in the medical field began at Seth GS Medical College, where she earned her M.B.B.S in medicine from 1979 to 1984.

Having graduated from Yale University with a medical oncology and hematology fellowship in 1997, Dr. Nadkarni has continuously strived for excellence in her field. Her dedication to learning and growth has been evident throughout her career, culminating in her board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medical Oncology and Hematology.

She has held various Leadership positions at Midstate Medical Center as well in Hartford Healthcare. She is a Past President of the Medical Staff and currently is a Medical Director and part of the Cancer Institute Leadership Team.

Her expertise and dedication have earned her the trust and admiration of both her colleagues and the community at large. She has received Leadership Awards at Midstate and also has received the CHA  Healthcare Hero Award in 2015.

She strives to provide personalized compassionate care to all patients that she serves.

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