Overview
Rajiv Panikkar, MD, is the chair of the Geisinger Cancer Institute.|Dr. Panikkar was raised in Bloomsburg, Pa. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital, where he served as chief medical resident. His hematology/oncology fellowship was at Temple University Hospital/Fox Chase Cancer Center. He is board certified in hematology and oncology, and he practices as a medical oncologist.|Dr. Panikkar came to Geisinger in 2008 as a medical oncologist at Geisinger Medical Center. As chair of the Geisinger Cancer Institute, he currently leads 11 hematology/oncology, 6 radiation oncology and 4 palliative medicine sites across Pennsylvania. He is the principal investigator for Geisinger’s National Cancer Institute Community Research Program, a collaborative network designed to conduct oncology clinical trials and generate new knowledge through cancer care delivery research.|“The Geisinger Cancer Institute has an amazing opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-focused care close to home. We are expanding clinical trial opportunities and providing new medications and new technology to our communities. Our commitment to a team approach allows us to bring highly trained physicians together who are focused on the patient. Working at Geisinger is special — it has given me the opportunity to care for families I grew up with. I am excited about the growth of comprehensive services for the patients in our region."".
Dr. Panikkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Arterial Embolism, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 17 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Bladder Cancer.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
17 Clinical Trials
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Monika Joshi is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Joshi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Geisinger Medical Center - Urology
Dr. Garg is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in urology, subspecializing in oncology. Her clinical interests include urologic oncology, bladder cancer and prostate cancer. She is a health services researcher and her work focuses on improving care for older adults with bladder cancer and multiple chronic conditions. Dr. Garg obtained her medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine. She completed her residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and her fellowship in urologic oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She completed a Masters in Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Garg is certified by the American Board of Urology.|Video: more from Dr. Tullika Garg, M.D. Dr. Garg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Cystectomy.
UPMC Urology
Nathan Brooks, MD, is a fellowship-trained urologic oncologist with UPMC Urology of Central PA. He received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma Tulsa School of Community Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Iowa, followed by his fellowship in cancer care at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Brooks’ clinical interests include urologic oncology, including cancers of the prostate, kidney, penis, testicle, and adrenal gland, with specific expertise in the treatment of bladder cancer. His interests also include kidney stones, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, lower urinary tract symptoms, erectile dysfunction, and LGBTQ+ care, including gender affirming orchiectomy. He has authored more than 30 papers, book chapters, and online articles on urologic oncology topics and is a member of American Urological Association and the Society of Urologic Oncology. Outside of medicine, Dr. Brooks enjoys spending time with family, biking, hiking, kayaking, reading, and cooking. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Panikkar isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Lung CancerDr. Panikkar isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Panikkar isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Panikkar isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Panikkar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Panikkar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Panikkar isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Panikkar isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Panikkar isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Adrenal CancerDr. Panikkar isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Panikkar isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Panikkar isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Panikkar isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.