Dr. Ajai Chari, MD
Oncologist
At a glance
5.00 stars (9 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of California, Los Angeles, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Mount Sinai Cancer
Affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma
Other popular visit reasons
Multiple Myeloma
Oncology Consultation
Multiple Myeloma
Oncology Consultation
More about Dr. Ajai Chari, MD
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Dr Chari is an Associate Professor of Medicine, the Director of Clinical Research in the Multiple Myeloma Program, and the Associate Director of Clinical Research, Mt Sinai Cancer Clinical Trials Office. Clinical Interests: Plasma cell disorders, including multiple myeloma, AL amyloidosis, POEMS syndrome, plasmacytoma, and monoclonal gammopathies of uncertain significance (MGUS). Dr Chari has published extensively on these topics and has been invited to speak regionally, nationally, and also internationally. Research Interests: Dr Chari’s research interests include the development of novel chemotherapy regimens, including phase 1 and 2 studies. He is principal investigator (PI) of several investigator-initiated trials as well as the national and international PI of several industry sponsored studies. As the Director of Clinical Research in the Multiple Myeloma Program, he oversees a program renowned nationally not only for high volume patient accruals but also rigorous quality assurance. The program has played a pivotal role in the approval of each of the 5 most recent drugs to be approved by the FDA for the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of California, Los Angeles, Doctor of Medicine
Columbia University Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
University of California, San Francisco, Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology
Practice
Mount Sinai Cancer
Affiliation
The Mount Sinai Hospital
Certifications
Hematology (Internal Medicine)
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Health Care Provider of the Year, Leukemia Lymphoma Society in 2013.
Ewig Teaching Award, Deparatment of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2008.
Phi Beta Kappa, Stanford University in 1994.
Chari A, Mazumder A, Jagannath S. Proteasome inhibition and its therapeutic potential in multiple myeloma. Biologics : targets & therapy 2010; 4.
Barley K, Harris JA, Diefenbach C, Jagannath S, Chari A. Misdiagnosis of non-hodgkin lymphoma as multiple myeloma. Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2012 Dec; 30(35).
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1376560136
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Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
3.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Which hospital is Dr. Ajai Chari affiliated with?
Dr. Ajai Chari is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Ajai Chari work with?
Dr. Ajai Chari works with Mount Sinai Cancer.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ajai Chari have?
Dr. Ajai Chari is certified by Hematology (Internal Medicine).
What languages does Dr. Ajai Chari speak?
Dr. Ajai Chari speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Ajai Chari in reviews?
9 patients have reviewed Dr. Ajai Chari. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.