Fellow in radiation oncology with clinical experience in the delivery of radiation therapy using standard and advanced techniques.
Conducted clinical and laboratory research projects and publications, including a prospective, investigator initiated protocol.
Held multiple leadership positions on the national level.
Fluent in Spanish and Gujarati.
The Cleveland Clinic
Fellowship
Fellowship training in stereotactic radiotherapy and brachytherapy utilizing modalities such as Gamma Knife, Novalis, high dose rate and low dose rate brachytherapy.
The Cleveland Clinic
Internship and Residency
Residency in radiation oncology at a 1,000-bed hospital and cancer center.
Rotating internship in medical and surgical subspecialties.
University of Florida College of Medicine
Doctorate
Alpha Omega Alpha
Junior Honors Medical Program
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Minors in Chemistry and Spanish, Phi Beta Kappa, Cum Laude
Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology (ARRO): Vice Chair, Annual Meeting Coordinator, Web Site Coordinator
Organized events for over 300 residents at the 2003 ASTRO meeting in Salt Lake City.
Rebuilt the ARRO web site, adding content and functionality.
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO): Government Relations Committee
American Brachytherapy Society (ABS): Prostate Brachytherapy Fellowship
One of six residents selected nationwide for a brachytherapy fellowship in Seattle.
ABS Annual Meeting Travel Grant
American College of Radiology (ACR): Resident Board, Guidelines and Standards Committee
A CR Moss Annual Meeting Travel Award, 2002-2004.
American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO): Resident Representative
Initiated the first webcast for radiation oncology residents to discuss issues of billing and coding
Cleveland Clinic House Staff Association:Representative
University of Florida College of Medicine: Admissions Committee
Voting member of the committee evaluating medical school applicants.
American Cancer Society: Summer Research Fellowship
Prostate brachytherapy (including ABS Fellowship 10/05)
Intensity modulated radiation therapy
Gamma Knife radiosurgery (Authorized user)
High dose rate brachytherapy
Extracranial stereotactic radiotherapy
Intraoperative radiation therapy
Intravascular brachytherapy
Radioimmunotherapy
Thakkar VV, Khuntia 0, Reddy CA, Klein EA, Mahadevan A, Kupelian PA. Hypofractionated intensity modulated radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer: Long term outcome results. ASTRO 2005 Oral Presentation.
Gupta 0, Thakkar VV, Almasan A, Macklis R. Increased expression of CD20 and associated transcription factors by low dose radiation. Radiation Research Society 2005 Poster Presentation.
Thakkar VV, Elshaikh M, Carlson T, Reddy CA, Angermeier K, Klein EA, Ulchaker J, Chehade N, Altman A, Ciezki JP. Factors predicting for acute urinary morbidity following 1-125 implantation of the prostate: Insights from a pooled analysis of two prospective, randomized trials. ABS 2005 Poster Presentation.
Chao ST, Reddy CA, Thakkar VV, Kupelian PA, Djemil T, Mahadevan A. Impact of high-dose radiation on erectile function in patients treated with IMRT for prostate cancer. ASTRO 2004 Poster Discussion.
Thakkar VV, Klein EA, Levin HS, Mahadevan A, Reddy CA, Reuther AM, Sajja R, Kupelian PA. The proportion of biopsy cores positive for cancer is an independent predictor of prostate cancer volume and early biochemical failure after radiotherapy. ASTRO 2003 Poster Discussion.
Sajja R, Klein EA, Dreicer R, Mahadevan A, Reddy CA, Reuther AM, Thakkar VV, Kupelian PA. Overall survival after development of metastatic disease following local therapy in patients treated for localized prostate cancer in the PSA era. ASTRO 2003 Poster Presentation.
Patel S, Jagsi R, Wilson J, Frank S, Thakkar VV, Hansen EK. Results of the 2004 Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology (ARRO) survey. Int J Radiat Oneol Biol Phys 2006; 66: 1199-203.
Kupelian PA, Thakkar VV, Khuntia 0, Reddy C, Klein E, Mahadevan A. Hypofractionated intensity modulated radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer: Long term outcome results. Int J Radiat Oneol Bioi Phys 2005; 63: 1463-8.
Thakkar VV, Macklis RM. RIT for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Taking the Team Approach. ADVANCE 2005; Vol. 15, No. 11. Review article on the role of the multi-disciplinary team in the evaluation and administration of radio immunotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Thakkar VV. Lessons overlooked in residency. ASTRO News, March 2005. Article presenting to residents the influence of political and socioeconomic forces in radiation oncology.
Jagsi R, Buck 0, Singh A, Engleman M, Thakkar VV, Frank SJ, Flynn D. Results of the 2003 Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology surveys of residents and chief residents in the United States. 1nt J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2005; 61: 642-8.
Thakkar VV, Macklis R. Radioimmunotherapy and the use of unsealed sources in radiation oncology. Handbook of Radiation Oncology. In Press.
Thakkar VV, Elshaikh M, Carlson T, Reddy CA, Ciezki JP. Factors predicting for acute urinary morbidity following 1-125 implantation of the prostate: Insights from a pooled analysis of two prospective, randomized trials. Urology. Submitted.
Gupta D, Thakkar VV, Macklis R. Modulation of CD20 expression after low dose radiation. In Progress.
Prospective Analysis of Fatigue after Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Co-investigator, Study Coordinator.
Acute Complications after Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, a Prospective Analysis, Co-investigator.
Definitive High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Adenocarcinoma of the Endometrium. Co-investigator.
High Dose Rate Brachtherapy for Locally Advanced Carcinoma of the Cervix. Co-investigator.
American Board of Radiology, in progress
Passed radiobiology, physics, and clinical written examinations.
Oral examination scheduled.
Licensure: State of Ohio
Basic Life Support, renewed 8/05
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, ASTRO-PAC contributor
American College of Radiology
American College of Radiation Oncology
American Brachytherapy Society
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
American Medical Association, AM-PAC contributor
Enjoy hiking and camping and have traveled to Nepal, South America and within the United States.
Avid tennis player and golfer.
Interest in outdoor photography.
Proficient in HTML and web design.
