Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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John A Kalapurakal, MD

John A Kalapurakal, MD

Vice Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology

Professor of Radiation Oncology and Neurological Surgery

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Bio

Primary research interests are in adult and pediatric genito-urinary and CNS cancers including prostate cancer, Wilms tumor and brain tumors. The other areas of interest include development of novel therapies for recurrent tumors including prostate, brain, sarcomas, Wilms tumor and neuroblastoma. Radiosurgery, hyperthermia,intra-operative radiation therapy, brachytherapy, novel IMRT techniques, proton therapy and nanoparticle-mediated delivery of novel radiosensitizing therapy are areas of ongoi...[Read full text]Primary research interests are in adult and pediatric genito-urinary and CNS cancers including prostate cancer, Wilms tumor and brain tumors. The other areas of interest include development of novel therapies for recurrent tumors including prostate, brain, sarcomas, Wilms tumor and neuroblastoma. Radiosurgery, hyperthermia,intra-operative radiation therapy, brachytherapy, novel IMRT techniques, proton therapy and nanoparticle-mediated delivery of novel radiosensitizing therapy are areas of ongoing clinical and basic research.[Shorten text]

Keywords

Radiation OncologyProstate CancerKidney Cancer / Urinary Tract CancerBrain Cancer / Nervous System CancerPediatricsUrology

Education and Certification

  • MD: Medical College Kottayam, India (1988)
  • Residency: Erlanger Medical Center (1993)
  • Residency: Temple University Hospital (1997)
  • Board Certification: Radiation Oncology

Contact

Administrative office: 312-926-2520
Clinic (for patients): 312-926-3493

NMH/Feinberg LC 178
251 E Huron
Chicago IL 60611

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