Dr. Rajwanth Veluswamy, MD
Oncologist
At a glance
Works at Mount Sinai Cancer
Affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital
Speaks English
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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.
Lung cancer
Lung cancer
More about Dr. Rajwanth Veluswamy, MD
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Rajwanth R. Veluswamy, MD, MSCR, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, and a board certified medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. He completed both a clinical fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology and a General Medicine research fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Prior to this, he completed residency in Internal Medicine at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, and a research internship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He earned his M.D. from the University of Szeged and a Masters of Science in Clinical Research at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Veluswamy’s research focuses on understanding the factors responsible for clinical outcomes in lung cancer patients, from patterns of care to differences in therapeutic drug efficacy. He has published extensively and presented his research at international meetings where he has received numerous merit awards. He received a prestigious ASCO Young Investigator Award in recognition and support of his research during fellowship. As a faculty member at Mount Sinai, he uses novel research methods to investigate complex mechanisms involved in cancer and its treatment, especially in molecular therapy and immunotherapy.
Dr. Veluswamy’s clinical interest is to provide personalized treatment that best fits each patient.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine
Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Master's in Clinical Research
Practice
Mount Sinai Cancer
Affiliation
The Mount Sinai Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine)
Awards and publications
ASCO Young Investigator Award
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1659508448
Rajwanth Veluswamy does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
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Which hospital is Dr. Rajwanth Veluswamy affiliated with?
Dr. Rajwanth Veluswamy is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Rajwanth Veluswamy work with?
Dr. Rajwanth Veluswamy works with Mount Sinai Cancer.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rajwanth Veluswamy have?
Dr. Rajwanth Veluswamy is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine).
What languages does Dr. Rajwanth Veluswamy speak?
Dr. Rajwanth Veluswamy speaks English.