Dr. C Raghunath Rao
AROI LM- 71
DOD- 18th March 2024
After completing MBBS from Osmania University, Hyderabad, Dr. C. Raghunath Rao obtained his master's degree in MD (Radiotherapy) from Osmania University in 1982. Since then, he started his life journey as a reputed Medical Officer in the field of Radiation. First and foremost, he worked as Medical Officer in P.H.C, Peddagopathy, Khammam in 1982 and while progressing he has made several important contributions in his life's journey as follows: Asst.Prof. at Siddartha Medical College, Vijayawada in November 1983, Asst.Prof. at Osmania Medical College & MNJ IO & RCC, Hyderabad in Feb 1989 to April 1999, Associate Prof at Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada from April 1999 to November 2000. And finally, from November 2000 till the last phase of his life, he worked as a Professor in Radiotherapy, Osmania Medical College and MNJ IO and RCC, Hyderabad.
In the field of Medical, Research & Education Dr. Raghunath Rao's contribution at the global level has been of high quality and commendable. He has published various research papers mainly on breast cancer and generic studies. During his illustrious career, Dr. Rao won many laurels as joint organizing secretary of AROI conferences. He was actively involved in organizing various workshops and clinical trials. Also worked as Secretary General of AP Chapter of AROI. He retired from Govt. Service in 2010 and joined Indur Cancer Centre Nizamabad as consultant Radiation Oncologist for about 5 years. After that he was confined to his house because of ill health.