Dr Raj Sripadam

Biography

Dr Raj Sripadam is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Rutherford Cancer Centre North East and North West. He studied medicine in India before undertaking specialist oncology training at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and Velindre Hospital in Cardiff.

Prior to his appointment as a consultant, he was a Clinical Research Fellow at the Academic Department of Radiation Oncology at The Christie Hospital in Manchester where he pursued research in image-guided radiotherapy and gained his Medical Doctorate from the University of Manchester.  Dr Sripadam maintains an active interest in research and is the principal investigator for several national breast and gastrointestinal research trials.

Dr Raj Sripadam offers a personalised, patient focussed oncology service to deliver chemotherapy and radiotherapy for colorectal and breast cancers. He also offers some highly specialised services like SABR* (targeted stereotactic radiotherapy) for liver tumours & lymph nodes; contact radiotherapy or papillon treatment and brachytherapy to preserve organ (rectal) function ( i.e. try and avoid a permanent colostomy).

*SABR is not currently available at Rutherford Cancer Centres.

Qualifications

• MBBS
• FRCR
• MD

Declaration

1. Dr Raj Sripadam does not hold a share or financial interest in the Rutherford Cancer Centres or another Rutherford Health plc company.
2. Dr Raj Sripadam does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at the Rutherford Cancer Centres or another Rutherford Health plc company.
3. Dr Raj Sripadam does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at the Rutherford Cancer Centres or on behalf of Rutherford Cancer Centres or Rutherford Health plc.