Akash Nanda
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions

Overview

Dr. Akash Nanda is the director of urologic and hematologic radiation oncology and director of patient safety at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute Center of Excellence for SpaceOAR. A board-certified radiation oncologist, Dr. Nanda is skilled in proton therapy, a type of radiation treatment that uses proton beams to target and shrink tumors. His other specialties include: Urologic cancers (prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular) Hematologic cancers (lymphomas, plasmacytoma and myeloma) Stereotactic body radiation therapy for prostate cancer Placement of SpaceOAR hydrogel, which creates a protective barrier in prostate cancer treatment Intensity-modulated radiation therapy Targeted radionuclide therapy for advanced prostate cancer Multiple myeloma Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma Dr. Nanda is a good listener, demonstrating compassion and a calm demeanor while conducting thorough assessments and effectively communicating with patients. Dr. Nanda’s Training Dr. Nanda graduated from the MD/PhD program at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, where he also received his doctorate in human genetics and molecular biology. He completed a residency in radiation oncology at the Harvard University Radiation Oncology Program in Boston and was awarded a resident research grant. He also completed a prostate brachytherapy fellowship at the Seattle Prostate Institute. About Dr. Nanda Dr. Nanda is certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology. His professional memberships include the American Society for Radiation and Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Radiological Society of North America, American Association for Cancer Research and American Medical Association. Dr. Nanda is a principal investigator in a research and clinical trials program focusing on urologic cancers, and his primary research interests include outcomes analyses and the design of prospective clinical trials for prostate cancer and quality improvement. He has presented his research at several national meetings and in numerous peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Nanda is an associate professor at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando, where he teaches radiation oncology. Outside of work, Dr. Nanda enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading and swimming. He is fluent in English and Hindi.

Dr. Nanda is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Plasmacytoma, and Breast Cancer in Men.

Dr. Nanda is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine

Residency

Brigham & Women's Hospital

Specialties

Radiation Oncology

Licenses

Radiology in MA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Adventhealth Orlando
Orlando Health
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Florida Blue
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  • PPO
Freedom Health
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Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Simply Healthcare
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Sunshine Health
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  • HMO
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
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Locations

Orlando Health Cancer Institute – Dr. Phillips
7472 Docs Grove Cir., Orlando, FL 32819
Other Locations
Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Downtown Orlando
1400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32806

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.


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While Dr. Akash Nanda is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Plasmacytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

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Yes. Dr. Akash Nanda has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Akash Nanda's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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