Biography
As a radiation oncologist, I treat all disease sites, but specialize in the treatment of pediatric malignancies, adult lymphomas and sarcomas, and genitourinary cancers. I am proficient in the application of stereotactic intracranial and body radiosurgery for both primary and metastatic disease, in addition to total body irradiation.
I pursued a career in oncology because I wanted to be part of a team that continues to improve the outlook for all patients, while caring for patients on an individual level every day. My patients can be confident knowing I will work with them and their families to develop a personalized treatment plan using all available resources at Strong Memorial Hospital and the Wilmot Cancer Institute. These include the most cutting-edge technologies, in addition to a team of caring professionals from all disciplines of medicine.
I have a particular clinical and research interests in the long term side effects of cancer therapy and other issues related to cancer survivorship.
I grew up in Rochester and reside with my wife, also an oncologist, and our two young sons.
Conditions I Treat
- Pediatric cancers
- Adult lymphomas
- Adult sarcomas
- Genitourinary cancers
Professional Background
Dr. Dhakal received his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He completed his internship at the Lehigh Valley Hospital/Penn State program in Allentown, Pennsylvania and later completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center's Strong Memorial Hospital, where he also served as chief resident.
Dr. Dhakal has received several prestigious awards and honors including a High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy Scholarship, Roentgen Resident Research Award, Medical Society of the State of New York Community Service Award, and Joan Jensler Community Outreach Award, among others.
In addition, Dr. Dhakal has first authored numerous publications in leading peer reviewed journals and has presented both locally and nationally on various oncology-related topics.
Research
Dr. Dhakal received his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He completed his internship at the Lehigh Valley Hospital/Penn State program in Allentown, Pennsylvania and later completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center's Strong Memorial Hospital, where he also served as chief resident.
Dr. Dhakal has received several prestigious awards and honors including a High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy Scholarship, Roentgen Resident Research Award, Medical Society of the State of New York Community Service Award, and Joan Jensler Community Outreach Award, among others.
In addition, Dr. Dhakal has first authored numerous publications in leading peer reviewed journals and has presented both locally and nationally on various oncology-related topics.
Awards
2012
High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy Scholarship
Sponsor: American Brachytherapy Society
2010
Roentgen Resident Research Award
Sponsor: RSNA Research and Education Foundation
2009
Resident Research Award
Sponsor: Upstate New York Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology
2007
Medical Society of the State of New York Community Service Award
Sponsor: University of Rochester School of Medicine Class of 2007
Location: Rochester, NY
2005
Joan Jensler Community Outreach Award
Sponsor: 7th Annual Dr. Marvin J. Hoffman Day. University of Rochester
Location: Rochester, NY
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Publications
Journal Articles
9/2018
Bravo-Jaimes K, Fernandez G, Samala V, Moravan MJ, Dhakal S, Shah AH, Messing S, Singh K, Aktas MK. "CIED malfunction in patients receiving radiation is a rare event that could be detected by remote monitoring." Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology.. 2018 Sep 0; 29(9):1268-1275. Epub 2018 Jun 22.
5/2018
Chowdhry AK, Fung C, Chowdhry VK, Bergsma D, Dhakal S, Constine LS, Milano MT. "A population-based study of prognosis and survival in patients with second primary thyroid cancer after Hodgkin lymphoma." Leukemia & lymphoma.. 2018 May 0; 59(5):1180-1187. Epub 2017 Sep 01.
3/2018
Bates JE, Dhakal S, Mazloom A, Constine LS. "The Benefit of Adjuvant Radiotherapy in High-grade Nonmetastatic Retroperitoneal Soft Tissue Sarcoma: A SEER Analysis." American journal of clinical oncology.. 2018 Mar 0; 41(3):274-279.
Books & Chapters
2016
Chapter Title: Late effects of cancer treatment
Book Title: Pediatric Radiation Oncology
Author List: Dhakal S; Bates JE; Friedman DL; Constine LS
Edited By: Constine LS; Tarbell NJ; Halperin EC
Published By: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2016 in Philadelphia
2015
Chapter Title: Pediatric Growth and Development: Impact on Vulnerability to Normal Tissue Damage from Cancer Therapy
Book Title: Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Author List: Dhakal S; Paulino AC; Constine LS
Edited By: Schwartz CL; Hobbie WL; Constine LS; Ruccione KS
Published By: Springer 2015 in New York
2015
Chapter Title: The Thyroid Gland
Book Title: Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Author List: Milano MT; Dhakal S; Schwartz CL; Constine LS
Edited By: Schwartz CL; Hobbie WL; Constine LS; Ruccione KS
Published By: Springer 2015 in New York
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