Dr. M. A. Raja is a highly experienced Senior Medical Oncologist in Chennai with more than 40 years of expertise in cancer treatment. He specializes in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and the management of blood cancers and solid tumours, and currently serves as Director of Oncology Services at MGM Cancer Institute.
Dr. Raja began his oncology training at the Cancer Institute, Adyar, and later pursued advanced training in the United Kingdom at prestigious academic institutions. Over four decades, he has gained extensive expertise in paediatric and adult oncology, haematological cancers, and solid tumours, providing comprehensive cancer care across both academic and clinical settings.
He is actively involved in clinical research, serving as a principal and co-investigator in multiple oncology trials, contributing to advancements in modern cancer treatments.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Raja is a dedicated medical educator and public health advocate. He has trained medical students, postgraduate doctors, and oncology nursing staff, and regularly conducts public cancer awareness programs and health lectures through media and corporate forums.
1977
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, India
1981
MD (Doctor of Medicine) Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, India
1988
MRCP (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons) Royal College of Physicians England
1996
European Certification of Medical Oncology
American Society of Clinical Oncology
European Society of Medical Oncology
Royal Society of Medicine UK
American Association of Cancer Research
European Association of Cancer Research
Association of Physicians of India
Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology











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