Dr. Jai H. Joshi, MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
211 Oklahoma Laredo TX, 78041About
Dr Joshi is a board-certified medical oncologist. He trained and then worked and taught at the best institutions in the US. My fellowship in hematology/oncology was at the National Cancer Institute (NIH). Dr Joshi was then assistant professor of medicine and oncology at both the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and 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 has awarded Excellence in Teaching Awards at Hopkins. He is the subject of 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 amazing light.
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
Dr. Jai H. Joshi, MD's Expert Contributions
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
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
- National Cancer Institute, Baltimore Cancer Research Center
Professional Society Memberships
- ASCO
Articles and Publications
- Dr. Joshi has authored book chapters and editorials and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. He serves on the Editorial Board of two journals.
What do you attribute your success to?
- My parents who were both physicians in Burma, and my two sons. One is a surgeon Professor of Surgery & Associate Dean for GME at Cooper University Health CarePhiladelphia, PA. The other is the Managing Director at Lazard Asset Management, They are both alumni of Gilman School.Baltimore Recap: Alumni Host Students for Wall Street 101 in New York City
Areas of research
- Acute Leukemias and Infections during granulocytopenia
Awards
- He is the subject of a biographical record in Marquis Who's Who.GRAND ROUNDS & SEMINAR TOPICS PRESENTED BY DR JOSHIBreast Cancer Update, 2019Breast Cancer Update, 2018Breast Cancer For SurgeonsAdvances in OncologyHuman Rights and WrongsInfections in Cancer PatientsNo Miracles Among Friends.
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.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- At sea with my wife
Hobbies / Sports
- Guitarist in medical school rock band.
Areas of research
Infections during profound (<100ul) persistent (>2 weeks) Granulocytopenia
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
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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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