Dr. Jyoti Wadhwa

Dr Jyoti Wadhwa is a Principal Lead Consultant in Medical Oncology and Precision Oncology in Delhi with 34 years of experience and a landmark career spanning over 75,000 cancer patients managed and 1,00,000 chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy cycles delivered.

She serves as Principal Lead, Medical Oncology and Precision Oncology at Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre, Defence Colony, Delhi and holds an MD and DM in Medical Oncology from AIIMS, New Delhi, a Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (FRCP), and a Commonwealth Scholarship at Imperial College, Hammersmith Hospital, London.

Patients seeking expert breast cancer treatment in Delhi, trusted precision oncology in Delhi, or advanced women's cancer care in Delhi will find Dr Wadhwa at Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre.

She has authored two books on cancer and delivered over 400 scientific lectures at national and international conferences, making her one of the most prominent voices in Indian oncology.

She consults in English and Hindi, ensuring clear communication for patients from across north India.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Jyoti Wadhwa delivers comprehensive, evidence-based, and precision-guided cancer care across women's cancers, solid tumours, and haematological malignancies through a deeply personalised multidisciplinary approach.

Precision Oncology and Personalised Cancer Treatment in Delhi

Dr Wadhwa is a pioneer and passionate advocate of Precision Oncology in India, guiding every treatment decision through tumour biology and molecular science:

• Molecular Tumour Profiling using next-generation sequencing (NGS) to identify actionable mutations
• Liquid Biopsy for real-time tumour monitoring and early relapse detection
• Biomarker Testing and Genetic Profiling for targeted therapy selection
• BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genetic Counselling for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk
• Tumour Board-Guided Treatment Planning in collaboration with surgical, radiation, and pathology specialists
• Certificate of Advanced Studies in Precision Medicine, International Society of Liquid Biopsy (ISLB), Spain, 2025

Women's Cancers in Delhi

Dr Wadhwa has a special clinical interest in women's cancers and is a sought-after specialist at India's dedicated women's cancer centre:

• Breast Cancer including HER2-positive, triple-negative, hormone receptor-positive, and metastatic breast cancer
• HER2-Positive Breast Cancer trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and T-DM1 regimens
• Triple Negative Breast Cancer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and PARP inhibitors
• Ovarian Cancer including BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer and platinum-resistant disease
• Cervical Cancer including locally advanced and recurrent cervical cancer
• Endometrial and Uterine Cancer including MSI-high endometrial cancer with immunotherapy eligibility
• Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer systemic management

Treatment Modalities

Dr Wadhwa delivers the full spectrum of advanced cancer treatment modalities:

• Chemotherapy neoadjuvant, adjuvant, palliative, oral, and maintenance protocols
• Immunotherapy PD-1, PD-L1, and CTLA-4 checkpoint inhibitor therapy
• Targeted Therapy precision agents against specific molecular targets
• Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) next-generation direct cytotoxic cancer delivery
• Hormone Therapy CDK 4/6 inhibitors, aromatase inhibitors, PARP inhibitors
• HIPEC and PIPAC intraperitoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal malignancies
• Bone-Strengthening Therapy bisphosphonates and denosumab for bone metastases
• Supportive and Palliative Care holistic symptom and quality-of-life management

Lung Cancer in Delhi

Dr Wadhwa manages all subtypes of lung cancer through targeted and immune-based approaches:

• EGFR, ALK, and ROS1 Mutated NSCLC targeted therapy
• Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer PD-L1 directed checkpoint inhibitors
• Small Cell Lung Cancer chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Advanced and Metastatic Lung Cancer systemic management

Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Cancers in Delhi

• Colorectal Cancer FOLFOX, FOLFIRI, bevacizumab, cetuximab
• Gastric and Oesophageal Cancer chemotherapy and targeted therapy
• Pancreatic Cancer gemcitabine-based systemic management
• Liver Cancer and Cholangiocarcinoma sorafenib and immunotherapy
• Gallbladder Cancer platinum-based regimens

Genitourinary and Other Cancers

• Prostate Cancer hormone therapy and novel agents
• Kidney Cancer targeted therapy and immunotherapy
• Bladder Cancer chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Thyroid Cancer systemic treatment for advanced cases
• Head and Neck Cancer chemotherapy and immunotherapy

Haematological Malignancies in Delhi

• Lymphoma Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin, standard and novel regimens
• Leukaemia AML, CML, ALL, CLL management
• Multiple Myeloma proteasome inhibitors and immunomodulatory agents
• Bone Marrow Cancers systemic management

Qualifications and Certifications

• MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi (1992), with multiple University Distinctions and Certificates of Merit
• MD General Medicine from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1996)
• DM Medical Oncology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1999)
• MAMS from National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Commonwealth Scholarship, Imperial College School of Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital, London, under Professor John Goldman and Professor Jane Apperley (2000 to 2001)
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (FRCP) (2024)
• Certification in Molecular Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC), Jefferson Health, USA (2023)
• Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Precision Medicine, International Society of Liquid Biopsy (ISLB), Spain (2025)

Dr Wadhwa holds active medical council registration with the Medical Council of India (Reg. No. 11174, 1993) and Delhi Medical Council (Reg. No. 22371, 2004).

Published Books

Dr Wadhwa is a celebrated oncology author with two published books and a third recently launched:

• Breast Cancer: Fear, Facts and Hope: a patient-friendly guide demystifying breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship
• Diet and Cancer: Mystery, Myth and Truth: an evidence-based exploration of nutrition, lifestyle, and cancer risk
• Holding Hope: A Handbook for Cancer Caregivers: a practical guide for those who support patients through every step of the cancer journey, with a Foreword by Apollo Chairman Dr Prathap C Reddy

Awards and Recognitions

• Distinguished Clinician Award, Apollo Excellence Awards, Apollo Founder's Day, 2026
• Times Leaders of Healthcare, The Times of India, India, 2025
• Cancer Care Leadership Award in Medical Oncology, Cancer Care Summit Awards, India, 2025
• Most Iconic Medical Oncologist of Gurugram, Golden AIM Conference and Awards, India, 2024
• Precision Oncologist of the Year, Voice of Healthcare and Next Edge, India, 2024
• The Most Trusted Medical and Hemato Oncologist Award, Asia-GCC Awards for Excellence and Leadership in Healthcare, 2023
• Rising Star of Oncology, Times Healthcare Achievers Award, The Times of India, 2017
• Sir Shriram Memorial Award for best published work on Community Medicine by National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), India, 2008
• Certificate of Appreciation for Excellent Patient Care, Medanta The Medicity Hospital, Gurugram, 2014
• MMRF USA Travel Grant, 1999
• CSIR Full Travel Grant, 1999

Milestones and Clinical Achievements

• Over 75,000 cancer patients managed across her 34-year career
• Over 1,00,000 cycles of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy delivered
• Over 60 research papers published in peer-reviewed oncology journals
• Over 400 scientific lectures delivered at national and international conferences
• Founder Director, LivWell Foundation, a health and wellness initiative
• Founder Member, Asian Cardio Oncology Society (ACOS)
• Assistant Editor, Journal of National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Active participant in India's Liquid Biopsy Foundation at Illuminate 3.0, Mumbai, supporting the advancement of precision oncology in India
• Organised and led the first Apollo Athenaa Cancer Conclave with national and international oncology faculty
• Featured in India Today, The Indian Express, DelhiPlanet, and other leading media on cancer awareness, breast cancer, lung cancer, and precision medicine

Research and Publications

Dr Wadhwa has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers in indexed national and international oncology journals. Selected publications from HexaHealth source:

• Ovarian Carcinoma Metastasis, Clinical Cancer Research
• Factors Affecting Duration, Blood Journal
• POEMS Syndrome Experience, indexed journal
• Extrapontine Myelinolysis, BMJ Case Reports
• Optimizing Premenopausal Breast Cancer Management, Cureus

Professional Memberships

• Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (FRCP)
• Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (MAMS)
• Active Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member, European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Founder Member, Asian Cardio Oncology Society (ACOS)
• Indo-American Cancer Association (IACA)
• Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
• Delhi Oncology Forum
• Delhi Medical Association (DMA)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Assistant Editor, Journal of National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Founder Director, LivWell Foundation

Hospital Affiliations in Delhi

Current Practice

Dr Jyoti Wadhwa currently serves as Principal Lead, Medical Oncology and Precision Oncology at Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre, Defence Colony, Delhi and Apollo Hospital, Indraprastha, Sarita Vihar, Delhi. (Consultation Fee: ₹3000)

Past Experience

• Paras Hospital, Gurugram as Vice Chairperson and Head of Department, Medical Oncology and Hematology (April 2023 to April 2025)
• Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram as Senior Director, Medical and Hemato-Oncology (April 2022 to April 2023)
• Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram as Director, Medical Oncology (June 2017 to March 2022)
• Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram as Associate Director, Medical Oncology (February 2011 to 2017)
• National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi as Deputy Secretary (2009 to 2011)
• Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital (IRCH), AIIMS, New Delhi as Assistant Professor, Medical Oncology (1997 to 2004)
• Imperial College School of Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital, London as Commonwealth Scholar (2000 to 2001)

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