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UC San Diego Health - Chula Vista - Radiation Oncology
959 Lane Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91914
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Sunil J. Advani, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist who treats a diversity of malignancies, focusing on prostate, lung and melanoma/skin cancers. He is skilled in a variety of advanced radiation oncology techniques, including image-guided radiation therapy and intensity-modulated radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer; Rapid Arc and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for lung cancer. He is also experienced with Xoft electronic brachytherapy for skin cancers.His research examines the therapeutic value of combining gene therapy with radiation therapy. He is also interested in developing novel radiosensitizers to improve the efficacy of radiotherapy and leads clinical trials to test novel radiotherapy approaches. Dr. Advani completed residency training in radiation oncology at The University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine and was named chief resident during this time. He earned his medical degree and was also a research fellow in viral oncology at the Pritzker School of Medicine. He is board certified in radiation oncology.Dr. Advani is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research and the Radiation Research Society. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking with his wife and two children, exploring new restaurants, especially ones that are family friendly. UC San Diego Health LinksFor more information, see https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/cancer/programs/radiation-oncology/Pages/default.aspx and https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/cancer/Pages/default.aspx.Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise
Hematology / Oncology Specialist
Education & Training
Medical Degree - The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Other Degree - The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Medical Degree - Radiation Oncologist
Medical Degree - Associate Professor of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences
Board Certifications
American Board of Radiology
Medical Conditions Treated
conditions treated by a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, like Dr. Sunil Advani, may include:
Anal Cancer, Anemia, Aplastic anemia, Bone Cancer, Brain Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, DCIS, Esophageal Cancer, Hemochromatosis, Hemophilia, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Leukemia, Liver Cancer, Lung Cancer, Lymphoma, Mesothelioma, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Oral, Head & Neck Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, Sickle Cell Anemia, Stomach cancer, Thyroid Cancer and Uterine Cancer
Please contact Dr. Advani's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Medical Procedures Performed
procedures performed by a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, like Dr. Sunil Advani, may include:
Hematology Consultation, Oncology Consultation, Radiation Oncology Consultation, Chemotherapy, Gynecologic Oncology Consultation, Radiotherapy Consultation, Uterine Cancer Evaluation, Cervical Cancer Evaluation, Cancer Treatment, Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation, Blood Transfusion Consultation, Bone Marrow Transplant Consultation, External Beam Radiotherapy, Stereotactic Radiation, Neuroblastoma Treatment, Bone Metastasis Treatment, 3D Conformal Radiotherapy, Oncology Surgery, Hematology Follow Up, Oncology Follow Up, Radiation Oncology Follow Up, Gynecologic Oncology Follow Up, Radiotherapy Follow Up, Blood Transfusion Follow Up, Bone Marrow Transplant Follow Up, Musculoskeletal Oncology Consultation, Musculoskeletal Oncology Follow Up, Orthopedic Oncology Consultation, Bone Marrow Biopsy, Pediatric Musculoskeletal Tumor, Radiation Therapy, Neuro-Oncology Follow-up, Ovarian Cancer Screening, Oncology Surgery Consultation, Bone Excision, Bone Grafting, Free Tissue Transfer, Proton Therapy, Tumor Treatment, Surgical Oncology, Orthopedic Oncology Follow Up, Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART), Internal Radiation / Brachytherapy, Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), Oncology Surgery Follow Up, Radiology Testing Follow Up, Oncology Second Opinion, Radiation Oncology Second Opinion, Infusion Therapy and Adrenalectomy
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Insurances
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Locations
UC San Diego Health - Chula Vista - Radiation Oncology
959 Lane Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 502-7730
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunil Advani accepting new patients?
Yes, Sunil Advani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Sunil Advani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Advani's office at (619) 502-7730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
Does Sunil Advani offer telehealth appointments?
Please contact Dr. Advani's office at (619) 502-7730 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which language(s) does Sunil Advani speak?
Sunil Advani speaks English.
Which board certifications does Sunil Advani have?
Sunil Advani is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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