Dr. Rajani Nadkarni, MD
Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
455 Lewis Ave Meriden CT, 06450About
Dr. Rajani Nadkarni is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Meriden, CT. Dr. Nadkarni specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India 1988
University of Mumbai, Topiwala National Medical College
Grant Government Medical College 1988
Seth G.S. Medical College 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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