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Dr. Varun Rajan
Senior Consultant- Medical Oncology, BMT & CAR-T cell therapyOP Timing
MON TO SAT
9.00 AM - 10.30 AM, 11.30 AM - 1.00 PM, 2.30 PM - 5.30 PM ( EXCEPT WED& SAT)
WED NO OP, SAT-2.30 PM - 4.00 PM
Dr. Varun Rajan is a passionate and dedicated Medical Oncologist with over 12 years of experience in delivering personalized, evidence-based cancer care. He specializes in innovative treatment approaches across both solid tumours and hematologic malignancies, with a commitment to improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge therapies and compassionate care.
He is extensively trained in both autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation, with hands-on expertise in managing complex cases. He completed postdoctoral training in gastrointestinal oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA (2019), and pursued advanced training in CAR-T Cell Therapy (cell and gene therapy) at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2024).
Dr. Rajan was elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCP) in 2024, in recognition of his clinical excellence and contributions to the field of oncology. A pioneer in patient-centred cancer care, he spearheaded the establishment of a dedicated Geriatric Oncology division — the first of its kind in Kerala — aimed at providing holistic, multidisciplinary care tailored to the unique needs of elderly cancer patients. His areas of special interest include Breast Oncology, Hemato-Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT), CAR-T Cell Therapy, Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology, Immunotherapy, Geriatric Oncology, and Targeted Therapy.
MEDICAL QUALIFICATION
- MBBS at Government Medical College, Kannur, India
- MD Internal Medicine at MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, India
- DM Medical Oncology at Regional Cancer Centre(RCC), Trivandrum, India
- ECMO- European certification in medical oncology
- Post doctoral training from Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians - Edinburgh ( FRCP)
DOCTOR'S EXPERIENCE
- Senior Lecturer in Department of Medical Oncology, Regional cancer centre, Trivandrum, India: August 2013- July 2014
- Senior Resident in Department of Medical Oncology, Regional cancer centre, Trivandrum, India: August 2014- July 2107
- Consultant Medical Oncologist, Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva, India : August 2017 - February 2019
- Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist and Head- Department of Oncology, Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, India : March 2019 - present