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2601 Holme Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19152Phone+1 215-335-6141Fax+1 215-335-1507- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Aruna Turaka is a radiation oncologist in Dubuque, IA and is affiliated with Paramount Oncology Group, POG and works at UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital. She received her medical degree from Guntur Medical College NTR and has been in practice 25 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, and Urdu. She specializes in head & neck, hematologic malignancies, and thoracic cancer and is experienced in mesothelioma, breast cancer, lung cancer, thymoma, and prostate cancer.
Education & Training
- Iowa State UniversityMG Intern, Botany and Plant Ecology, Master Gardner, 2018 - 2020
- Temple University Hospital/Fox Chase Cancer CenterFellowship, Radiation Oncology, 2008 - 2009
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IndiaMD, Senior Resident, 2002 - 2005
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India MD, Junior Resident in Radiation Oncology, 1999 - 2002
- Guntur Medical College NTRClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
- IA State Medical License 2015 - 2024
- PA State Medical License 2009 - 2024
- HI State Medical License 2020 - 2022
- American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology
- Iowa State University Master Gardner
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors 2023 in Radiation Oncology Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors 2023, 2023
- Awarded with Recognition as Chairman of Radiation Oncology Nazareth Hospital, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, 2023
- Second in Most Intern Volunteer Serivce Hours for Dubuque County Award Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach, 2020
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Clinical Trials
- Combination Chemotherapy, Surgery, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Start of enrollment: 2002 Jul 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Challenges in Treating Incarcerated Patients With CancerAruna Turaka> ;International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 2016 Jul 1
- 5 citationsBilateral granulosa cell tumors: a novel malignant manifestation of multiple endocrine neoplasia 1 syndrome found in a patient with a rare menin in-frame deletionMichael J. Hall, Julie Innocent, Christina Rybak, Colleen Veloski, Walter J. Scott, Hong Wu, John A. Ridge, John P. Hoffman, Hossein Borghaei, Aruna Turaka, Mary B. Daly> ;The Application of Clinical Genetics. 2015 Feb 17
- 71 citationsVeliparib in combination with whole brain radiation therapy in patients with brain metastases: results of a phase 1 studyMinesh P. Mehta, Ding Wang, F. Wang, Lawrence Kleinberg, Anthony Brade, H. Ian Robins, Aruna Turaka, Terri Leahy, Diane Medina, Hao Xiong, Nael M. Mostafa, Martin Dunb...> ;Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 2015 Feb 15
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Journal Articles
- A New Evolution in towards better SBRT using “Ultra-High Dose Rate Radiotherapy (UHDR-RT).Aruna Turaka, AROI CON-“Healthy lifestyle, less cancer”), North East Chapter, Agartala, Tripura, 9/8/2023
- Intramedullary spinal cord metastases from non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) associated with carcinomatous meningitis: A Case Report.R D’Silva, J Jaiswal, A Turaka, Journal of Radiotherapy in practice, 12/2/2022
- Clinical presentation of cancer CervixAruna Turaka, Onco-Illuminati, 2021
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Correlation of PET/CT response to the Mediastinal Down staging in Operable NSCLC: Impact of RT dose.A. Turaka, S. Hasan, T. Li, R. Mehra, W.J. Scott, and J.Q. Yu., International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics, Vol. 90, Issue 1, S607–S608, 56th Annual Meeting American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO), San Francisco, CA, 9/1/2014
- Can PET/CT predict pathological response for Operable NSCLC patients treated with Dose-Escalated Radiation Therapy (DE-RT) in Trimodality settingA. Turaka, S. Hasan, T. Li, J.Q. Yu, P.C. Shah, R. Mehra, and W.J. Scott., International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics, Vol. 90, Issue 1, S611–S612, 56th Annual Meeting American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO), San Francisco, CA, 9/1/2014
- Respiratory Motion-Encompassing Planning Target Volume (ME-PTV) for Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) of Lung Cancer.M. Hossain, T. A. Shaikh, L. Jin and A. Turaka., International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics, Vol. 90, Issue 1, S897, 56th Annual Meeting American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO), San Francisco, CA, 9/1/2014
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Press Mentions
- A patient story who was with treated with concurrent chemo-radiation therapy for the locally advanced Head & Neck cancer at Nazareth Hospital Cancer Center. January 4th, 2023
- Lung Cancer- Part 2: Q & A: Treatment and follow up surveillance for early stage. Daily Newspaper; OpinionJanuary 26th, 2022
- What are the symptoms of lung cancer? Lung Cancer- Part 1: Q & A: symptoms, diagnosis and survival for early stage, Philadelphia InquirerJanuary 21st, 2022
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Committees
- Member, “Optimizing Mentorship/Sponsorship/Leadership Development”, work group of ASTRO’s Women in Radiation Oncology (WRO) affinity sub-group. 2023 - Present
- Member, Member Executive Council (MEC)- Nazareth, Trinity Health Network, Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. 2022 - 2023
- Member, Lung Force Executive committee, American Lung Association (ALA), Eastern division, Philadelphia, PA. 2022 - 2023
- Member, Regional Physician Advisory Council-TH, Trinity Health Network, Together Care- powered by EPIC to deliver people-centered care. 2022 - 2023
- Member, Trinity Health Clinical Excellence Council (CEC)- Radiation Oncology Expert panel. 2022 - 2023
- Member, HP/GR Joint Council, ASTRO Advocacy group 2022 - 2023
- Member, Guidelines subcommittee (“Clinical Affairs and Quality Council”, CAQC), American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), Annual Meetings. 2020 - 2023
- State Captain IA state, State Captain Initiative Committee, American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2018 - 2023
- Member, Indo-American Cancer Association (IACA) Traveling Fellowship Selection Committee. 2017 - 2021
- Member, Merkel cell carcinoma Multi-center Interest Group (MMIG). 2014 - 2023
- Member, Grants Subcommittee, American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2014 - 2018
- Member, Research grants evaluation committee, American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2014 - 2018
- Member, Lung Clinical Trials working group ("LCT- WG") at the division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, National Cancer Institute (“NCI”) 2013 - 2014
- Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 2011 - 2014
- Member, International Education Subcommittee, American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), Annual Meetings. 2009 - 2013
Research History
- Editor, SM Radiology journal (SMRJ), International Peer Reviewed Open Access journal2015 - Present
- Editor, Journal of Radiation Oncology & ResearchEditor, Journal of Radiation Oncology & Research, Jacobs Publishers2014 - Present
- Editor, Journal of Radiology, OMCIS group2012 - Present
- Editor, Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology (JNMRT), OMCIS group2011 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Association of Radiation Oncologist's of India (AROI), Life MemberMember
Other Languages
- Telugu, Hindi, Urdu
Hospital Affiliations
- Nazareth HospitalPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
External Links
- LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com
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