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Himanshu Nagar, M.D.

Radiation Oncology

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Biographical Info

Dr. Himanshu Nagar is a board certified radiation oncologist who specializes in caring for patients with genitourinary malignancies.

Dr. Nagar received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He completed his residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Nagar is the recipient of numerous honors, including the Physician of the Year Award from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital along with multiple research grants, scholarships, and awards.

Dr. Nagar uses the most advanced technology available for patients with prostate cancer including real-time MRI guidance and rectal spacer to deliver safer radiotherapy in as short as 5 visits.

Dr. Nagar is actively involved in both translational and clinical research at Weill Cornell Medicine including several clinical trials. Dr. Nagar’s research is aimed at better defining and tailoring the role of radiotherapy for various genitourinary malignancies. 

Honors and Awards

WCM Prostate SPORE Career Enhancement Program Award, 2020 

American Board of Radiology Volunteer Service Award, 2020

HDR/LDR Brachytherapy Scholarship, American Brachytherapy Society, 2017

LDR Brachytherapy Scholarship, American Brachytherapy Society, 2015

HDR Brachytherapy Scholarship, American Brachytherapy Society, 2015

Distinguished Housestaff Award, New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council, 2014

Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Scholar, 2014

Radiological Society of North America Roentgen Research Award, 2014

American Brachytherapy Society Scholarship, 2014

Physician of the Year Award, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College, 2013

Excellence in Research Award, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, 2012

Board Certifications
American Board of Radiology
Clinical Expertise
Prostate Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Languages
English
Hindi
Education 
  • M.S.
    Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University
    2023
  • M.D.
    University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston
    2010
  • B.A.
    The Johns Hopkins University
    1999
Appointments 
  • Assistant Attending Radiation Oncologist
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Videos

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Advisory/Scientific Board Member: 
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Pfizer, Inc.
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