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Dr. Jai H. Joshi, MD

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

5/5(2)
211 Oklahoma Laredo TX, 78041
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About

Dr Joshi is a board-certified medical oncologist. He trained and then worked and taught at the best institutions in the US. His fellowship in hematology/oncology was at the National Cancer Institute (NIH). Dr Joshi was then an assistant professor of medicine and oncology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and later at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Joshi was awarded the prestigious RO1 Grant Award from the NCI, NIH to study infections in patients with acute leukemia. He has authored Book Chapters and Editorials and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals; He was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award at Hopkins. He is the subject of a biographical record in Marquis Who's Who. Dr. Joshi has helped initiate new cancer programs and academic oncology practices in various small towns and hospitals (Jasper, IN, Laredo, and Eagle Pass, TX), with citywide hospital-based tumor boards and actively engaged in community seminars, and radio and television talk shows. He serves on the Editorial Board of two Journals. His patient philosophy: interactions between a good doctor and his patients always bring forth the physician's humanity in an amazing light.

Dr. Joshi is currently seeking a l-2 weeks/month locum oncology position

Education and Training

Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, India M.D. / MBBS 1971

NCI Fellowship in Medical Oncology 1986

Board Certification

Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine)

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish, Hindi
Dr. Jai H. Joshi, MD
Dr. Jai H. Joshi, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Probability of Cancer

    It would be best if you had a biopsy READ MORE

  • Breast Cancer?

    It would help if you had a new breast biopsy READ MORE

  • Right breast ache?

    Have a doc examine your breasts- if nothing on exam don't worry about the ache READ MORE

  • Ovarian cancer?

    Fertility preservation is an acceptable option in young patients with ovarian tumors of low malignant potential or nonepithelial ovarian cancers and in patients with stage IA disease who prefer this approach. Fertility-preserving surgery (i.e., unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy) is typically reserved for patients with stage IA or borderline ovarian tumors who desire future childbearing. Open laparotomy is the standard approach for staging, but experienced gynecologic oncologists use laparoscopic or robot-assisted techniques for selected patients UpToDate. Beyond the Basics topics (see "Patient education: Treatment of ovarian cancer (Beyond the Basics)") READ MORE

  • Should I be worried?

    No READ MORE

  • Slow healing recurring sore?

    Need this biopsied first of all READ MORE

  • The medicines I take?

    Yes READ MORE

  • What could a bump under my breast be?

    You should see an oncologist. Hard to tell from the photograph. Good signs are that you have had it for just 2 weeks. May need an imaging study and remember almost all early-stage breast cancers (if that is what it is) are curable READ MORE

  • Anal Cancer?

    AFTER A NP/E AND SCANS READ MORE

  • Steroids?

    Hold personal steroids and chemo till resolution of pnemonia READ MORE

  • Follicular non-hogkins?

    If your oncologist said he was NOT concerned, neither should you be READ MORE

  • After cure from immunotherapy

    F/U with your oncologist. Congratulations. Enjoy. READ MORE

  • Follicular lymphoma

    Has the lymphoma in the pancreas been biopsied? Is it still FL? Primary pancreatic lymphoma is a rare extranodal manifestation of any histopathologic subtype of B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, representing <2% of extranodal lymphomas and 0.5% of pancreatic tumors. Secondary lymphoma: found in 30% of non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients with widespread disease, it is the dominant form and is the result of direct extension from peripancreatic lymphadenopathy. Pancreatic lymphoma carries a better prognosis than adenocarcinoma because first-line treatment with chemotherapy is generally effective in producing long-term disease regression or remission. Surgery is not required in most cases. Using complex treatment approaches, cure rates of up to 30% are reported for patients with primary pancreatic lymphoma. This prognosis is much better than the dismal 5% 5-year survival rate in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. READ MORE

  • Enlarged Lymph Node?

    All your doctors are correct, but I understand that is no assurance to you. What to do with an enlarged lymph node is a fairly common problem that oncologists see. The only way to know for sure is to biopsy the node. The fact that it has not changed in size in 2 months is reassuring. READ MORE

  • If I do BRCA1/2 genes tests, will I get cancer that is more aggressive?

    Not sure what you mean by "IBC." If you mean INFLAMMATORY BC, it is treatable. So also is INHERITED BC. We need to know a lot more - your age, receptor status, size of the tumor, and what treatments you received for the previous two BC's. READ MORE

  • Can you walk after a bone marrow biopsy?

    YES!!! READ MORE

  • i have stage four lung cancer i was diagnosed twelve months ago how long do I have to live?

    Have you had testing for EGFR, ALK, etc, and have you received CPI? READ MORE

  • Cannabis and breast cancer?

    Your markers are down because you were treated. Cannabis has no role in extending life in your situation READ MORE

  • Stage 4 liver cancer?

    Liver transplant READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Chemotherapy, Cancer, Cancerous Tumor, MetastasisMedical Oncology, Breast and Lung cancersInfections during profound (<100 ul) and protracted (>2 weeks)

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Asst Professor of Medicine and Oncology Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1998 - 1998
  • Asst Professor of Medicine and Oncology MD Anderson Cancer Center 1986 - 1988
  • Asst Professor of Medicine and Oncology NCI/NIH, Baltimore Cancer Research Center, 1983 - 1986

Awards

  • RO1 Grant Award Year NCI 
  • Excellence in Teaching Awards with Hopkins Year Department of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital of Baltimore 

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology  
  • University of Colorado Medical School Alumni  
  • Christian Medical College Ludhiana North American Alumni Society  

Fellowships

  • University of Colorado Medical Center, Denver, CO Hematology/Oncology   1978
  • University of Colorado Medical Center hematology/oncology 
  • National Cancer Institute Medical Oncology 

Fellowships

  • University of Colorado Denver, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship 1966-1968/ NCI, Baltimore Cancer Research CenterNCI, Baltimore Cancer Research Center Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology 1980 - 1982

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology, the University of Colorado Medical School Alumni, and the Christian Medical College Ludhiana North American Alumni Society

Articles and Publications

  • Public speaking.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • I think I have the kind of personality that gets along with almost anyone.

Teaching and speaking

  • He has been awarded Excellence in Teaching Awards. Dr. Joshi has helped initiate new cancer programs and academic oncology practices in various small towns and hospitals (Jasper, IN, Laredo, and Eagle Pass, TX), with citywide hospital-based tumor boards and actively engaged in community seminars, and radio and television talk shows.

Areas of research

Infections during profound (<100ul) persistent (>2 weeks) Granulocytopenia

Breast Cancer

Lung Cancer

Dr. Jai H. Joshi, MD's Practice location

211 Oklahoma -
Laredo, TX 78041
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New patients: 956-286-3592, 956-631-8362

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Dr. Jai H. Joshi, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Media Releases

Get to know Oncologist Dr. Jai H. Joshi, who serves patients in Tucson, Arizona.

Dr. Joshi is an experienced, fellowship-trained medical oncologist at The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation in Tucson, Arizona. His patient philosophy is that interactions between a good doctor and his patients will always bring forth the physician’s humanity in amazing light.

Founded in 2007, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation is dedicated to excellence in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research, and education. It is one of the largest oncology community providers in the US. With more than 40 practices in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and Florida, it is part of the fabric of the communities served and committed to ensuring services are easy to access.

Demonstrating his expertise in augmenting cancer programs and oncology practices, Dr. Joshi was instrumental in promoting recognition while on the Breast Cancer Leadership Committee in Tucson through his outreach seminars, inter-city tumor boards, comprehensive hospital grand rounds, as well as radio and television talk shows.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he obtained his medical degree from the Christian Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana, India in 1971. Upon relocating to the United States, he served his residency in internal medicine at St. Agnes Hospital, his fellowship in hematology at the University of Colorado Medical Center, and his fellowship in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute.

Subsequent to his education, Dr. Joshi attained board certification in medical oncology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Among his professional affiliations, he is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the University of Colorado Medical School Alumni, and the Ludhiana Christian Medical College Alumni Association of North America.

Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. They lead a cancer treatment team of various healthcare professionals, treat patients with radiation therapy, coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as assist patients with pain management.

Making an impact in the field of cancer, Dr. Joshi has authored book chapters and editorials, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. He was awarded the prestigious RO1 Grant Award from the NCI, NIH to study infections in patients with acute leukemia. Additionally, he was awarded Excellence in Teaching Awards with Hopkins, including one from the Department of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital of Baltimore for enthusiastic support and dedication to resident education including the compilation of the “Joshi Handbooks in Medicine”.

He is the subject of biographical records in Who’s Who in Frontier Science and Technology, International Who’s Who of Contemporary Achievement, and in Men of Achievement. His accomplishments appear in the International Biographical Center Register of Profiles of Personalities of America.

On a more personal note, Dr. Josh speaks several languages fluently, including English, Hindi, Punjabi, Burmese, and Spanish.

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