Greenslopes Private Hospital
Interests: Skin malignancies, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, neuro-endocrine tumours, frailty oncology, survivorship and support care
Queensland Cancer Group, Lobby Level
Cyril Gilbert Cancer Centre, Newdegate Street
Greenslopes, QLD, 4120
07 3394 7818
07 3394 7856
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Associate Professor Rahul Ladwa is a Medical Oncologist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and Greenslopes Private Hospital.
He was awarded his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in 2007 from the University of Leicester, England. It was while completing this degree and participating in cancer biology research, his desire to train in oncology was ignited.
Dr Ladwa completed his medical oncology training in Brisbane before undertaking a fellowship at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. There he completed a higher research degree (MPhil) in the field of Cancer Imaging and Therapeutics with the University of Queensland. This resulted in a conjoint role as an Associate Professor of Medicine.
He is an expert panel member for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists and Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia and is the deputy chair of the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Collaborative Group.
Dr Ladwa has been extensively published in over 30 peer review journals and has had more than 300 citations in prominent scientific and clinical journals.
He has conducted multiple clinical trials and has attracted approximately $7 million in research funding to support and advance the care of his patients, including introducing new ways to address cancer frailty and cancer fatigue. Currently, he is the clinical lead for a study using immunotherapies prior to surgery to reduce the burden of skin cancer.
Dr Ladwa is a recognised national and international speaker who supervises PhD students, trainee doctors and mentors medical students.
To promote safe work practices he sits on a variety of committees including the Queensland Cancer Control Safety and Quality Partnership and the Human Research Ethics Committee.
Dr Ladwa also works with the Head and Neck Cancer Consumer Advocacy Group and is a regular speaker at charitable cancer organisations conferences.
Through his multi-disciplinary treatment approach, patient-centred care and compassionate manner, Dr Ladwa provides an informed and holistic health journey for his patients.