Dr. Nitesh Rohatgi
Experience: Over 26 years
Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI)
Gurugram, India
Introduction
Dr. Nitesh Rohatgi is the Principal Director of Medical Oncology at FMRI. Patients usually end up in his clinic when a biopsy confirms breast or lung cancer, a tricky GI tumor needs targeted therapy, or when the harsh side effects of standard chemo become completely unbearable.
About Dr. Nitesh Rohatgi
With over twenty-six years in the oncology field, Dr. Nitesh Rohatgi doesn’t just treat the tumor; he treats the actual human going through the process. Did his medical training in Delhi before heading to the UK, where he picked up his MRCP, FRCP, and a CCT from the Leeds Teaching Hospitals. He even grabbed a Master’s degree in Medical Education from Dundee University.
His biggest impact is his absolute obsession with a patient’s Quality of Life (QOL). During his time in the UK, he led the QOL group to aggressively manage chemotherapy toxicities. He authored the clinical guidelines on how to handle neutropenic sepsis and severe nausea. Was even invited as a visiting physician to the famous MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US just to share his insights on cancer patient psychology.
Qualifications
- MBBS — University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi.
- DNB (Medical Oncology) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
- M.Med (Medical Education) — University of Dundee, UK.
- CCT (Medical Oncology) — Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK.
- MRCP & FRCP — Royal College of Physicians, UK.
- FRSM — Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, London, UK.
Awards & Recognition
- Principal Director of Medical Oncology at FMRI.
- Former Consultant Medical Oncologist at Leaders in Oncology Care, Harley Street, London.
- Invited visiting physician at MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
- Principal Investigator for BIRAC-Oncology clinical trials.
- Previously Director of Medical Oncology at Max Hospital, Saket.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal Society of Medicine, UK.
Specialities & Expertise
- Targeted therapy and immunotherapy
- Liquid biopsies and precision oncology
- Breast and lung cancer management
- GI and hepatobiliary cancer
- Gynecological and head & neck oncology
- Chemotherapy toxicity and QOL management
Patient Experience & Approach
Cancer patients say Dr. Nitesh Rohatgi completely changes how they view chemotherapy. Because of his heavy UK background in managing toxicities, he sets up strict protocols for nausea and fatigue before the first drop of chemo even hits the IV. Families dealing with terrifying late-stage diagnoses mention how his focus on patient psychology keeps everyone grounded during the really dark days.