Dr. Jayanth G. Rao M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
3406 North Lecanto Highway Beverly Hills Florida, 34465Rating
4/5
About
Jayanth G. Rao, FAAR, MD, MRCP, is a radiation oncologist at 21st Century Oncology and Florida Regional Cancer Center in Beverly Hills, Florida. A radiation oncologist is a specialist physician who uses ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer. Radiation oncology is one of the three primary specialties, the other two being surgical and medical oncology, involved in the treatment of cancer. Dr. Rao is also affiliated with Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center and Citrus Memorial Hospital. He has 20 years of experience in his field and studied medicine at Osmania University, which he graduated 1971, where he also partially conducted his internship. Dr. Rao completed additional internship training at the University of California at Irvine, followed by his residency at the University of Texas, Plymouth Hospital (UK), and New Castle General Hospital, and his fellowships at Long Beach Memorial Hospital; Singleton General and Llanelli Hospital. He is board certified in geriatric medicine, medical oncology, internal medicine, and radiation oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rao remains active in his challenging specialties as a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Radiology, and the Radiological Society of North America. He is also a Master of the Royal College of Physicians.
Education and Training
Osmania University
Gandi Medical College, University Of Health Sciences 1976
Gandhi Medical College 1977
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Radiation Oncology
Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Dr. Jayanth G. Rao M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Leptomeningeals disease- help me get more time?
Chemotherapy and Radiation to the spine. READ MORE
Why does my dentist need to know if I've had radiation therapy?
The answer is because,the risk of Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw bone is high with the first two years of chemo-radiation treatments.Extraction of teeth is therefore contraindicated. READ MORE
Should I have radiation now?
Limited stage small cell lung cancer responds to combination therapy with radiation and chemotherapy for long-term survival. Surgery may not be necessary. No treatment is another option which is fraught with lower survival due to rapid spread of cancer. READ MORE
Will someone need to drive me home after radiation therapy?
Fatigue does not occur in all patients. Anemia and multiple drugs may cause fatigue. Radiation-induced fatigue is not well understood and occurs in some, but not all patients. So, you may be OK to drive after treatment with radiation alone. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Tay-Sachs disease: case reports with emphasis on chromatographic study of rectal biopsy.
- Surgery for upper cervical spine instabilities in children.
- Hepatotoxicity profile of single agent arsenic trioxide in the treatment of newly diagnosed acute promyelocytic leukemia, its impact on clinical outcome and the effect of genetic polymorphisms on the incidence of hepatotoxicity.
- A comparative study of methyldopa and labetalol in the treatment of hypertension.
- A multicentre open trial of labetalol in New Zealand.
- Labetalol, a cross-over double blind controlled trial.
- Labetalol, a cross-over double blind controlled trial.
- A comparative study of methyldopa and labetalol in the treatment of hypertension.
- A comparative study of methyldopa and labetalol in the treatment of hypertension.
- Comprehensive clinical drug information service: first year's experience.
- Is elastic energy storage of quantitative relevance for the functional morphology of the human locomotor apparatus?
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- moderated the International Prostate Cancer Workshop in Orlando, Florida and Long Beach, California -
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
Internships
- Osmania University; University of California Irvine
Fellowships
- Long Beach Memorial Hospital; Singleton General and Llanelli Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America
What do you attribute your success to?
- Working with Leading Doctors in his Field
Hobbies / Sports
- Sports, Gold, Tennis, Croquet
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