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About Dr Rakeshkumar Raman

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Dr Rakeshkumar Raman is a highly experienced Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Chaucer Hospital, Canterbury, specialising in the treatment of colorectal, anal, and urological cancers, including prostate, bladder, and renal cancers. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr Raman is known for his patient-focused approach and commitment to delivering the highest standards of cancer care.

Dr Raman completed his medical training in 1993 and has since undertaken extensive specialist training in clinical oncology. He holds prestigious qualifications including MBBS, MD (Clinical), MRCP, and FRCR, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. His clinical practice combines advanced radiotherapy techniques with systemic treatments such as chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy.

He is particularly skilled in delivering image-guided radiotherapy and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), ensuring precise and effective treatment while minimising side effects. Dr. Raman also has significant experience in managing complex cancer cases and tailoring treatment plans to suit each patient’s individual needs and circumstances.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr Raman is a member of several professional bodies, including the Royal College of Radiologists, the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology, and the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh). He is actively involved in clinical governance and contributes to the development of oncology services across Kent.

Dr Raman is passionate about improving access to high-quality cancer care and is dedicated to supporting patients throughout their treatment journey with compassion, clarity, and clinical excellence.

Clinical Interests

  • Colorectal cancer
  • Anal cancer
  • Urological cancers – prostate, bladder and renal cancer

Professional Memberships

  • Member of the Royal College of Radiologists
  • Member of European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology
  • Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh)

About

Dr Rakeshkumar Raman is a highly experienced Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Chaucer Hospital, Canterbury, specialising in the treatment of colorectal, anal, and urological cancers, including prostate, bladder, and renal cancers. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr Raman is known for his patient-focused approach and commitment to delivering the highest standards of cancer care.

Dr Raman completed his medical training in 1993 and has since undertaken extensive specialist training in clinical oncology. He holds prestigious qualifications including MBBS, MD (Clinical), MRCP, and FRCR, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. His clinical practice combines advanced radiotherapy techniques with systemic treatments such as chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy.

He is particularly skilled in delivering image-guided radiotherapy and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), ensuring precise and effective treatment while minimising side effects. Dr. Raman also has significant experience in managing complex cancer cases and tailoring treatment plans to suit each patient’s individual needs and circumstances.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr Raman is a member of several professional bodies, including the Royal College of Radiologists, the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology, and the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh). He is actively involved in clinical governance and contributes to the development of oncology services across Kent.

Dr Raman is passionate about improving access to high-quality cancer care and is dedicated to supporting patients throughout their treatment journey with compassion, clarity, and clinical excellence.

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Languages spoken

English

GMC number

5207336
A General Medical Council (GMC) number is a unique ID that shows a specialist is officially registered and approved to practice medicine in the UK.

Qualifications

MBBS MD MRCP FRCR

Professional memberships

  • Member of the Royal College of Radiologists
  • Member of European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology
  • Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh)


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