American Oncology Network and The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Welcome Dr. Chitra Rajagopal
American Oncology Network (AONC) and partner practice The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders announced that board-certified medical oncologist Dr. Chitra Rajagopal has joined the CCBD physician team in Germantown and Bethesda, Maryland.
Dr. Raj trained at Stanley Medical College and completed internal medicine residency at SUNY Downstate and hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant fellowships at Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center. She has practiced community-based oncology since 1997 and holds professional society memberships.
Dr. Raj is seeing patients three days weekly in Germantown (primary site) and will expand to four days weekly beginning in January.
American Oncology Network (AONC) e la pratica partner The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders hanno annunciato che l'oncologo medico certificato Dr. Chitra Rajagopal si è unito al team di CCBD a Germantown e Bethesda, nel Maryland.
La Dottoressa Raj si è formata al Stanley Medical College e ha completato la residenza di medicina interna al SUNY Downstate e i fellowship in ematologia/oncologia e trapianto di midollo osseo presso il Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center. Si è dedicata all'oncologia comunitaria dal 1997 e mantiene appartenenze a società professionali.
La Dottoressa Raj consulta pazienti tre giorni a settimana a Germantown (sito principale) e partirà con quattro giorni a settimana a partire da gennaio.
American Oncology Network (AONC) y la práctica asociada The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders anunciaron que la oncóloga médica certificada Dr. Chitra Rajagopal se ha unido al equipo médico de CCBD en Germantown y Bethesda, Maryland.
La Dra. Raj se formó en Stanley Medical College y completó la residencia de medicina interna en SUNY Downstate y los fellowships de hematología/oncología y trasplante de médula ósea en Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center. Ha ejercido la oncología basada en la comunidad desde 1997 y posee afiliaciones a sociedades profesionales.
La Dra. Raj atiende a pacientes tres días a la semana en Germantown (sitio principal) y ampliará a cuatro días a la semana a partir de enero.
American Oncology Network (AONC)와 파트너 진료소 The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders는 Dr. Chitra Rajagopal 박사 진료의 전문의가 CCBD 의사 팀에 Germantown 및 Bethesda, Maryland에 합류했다고 발표했습니다.
Raj 박사는 Stanley Medical College에서 교육을 받았고 SUNY Downstate에서 내과 레지던트를 마쳤으며 Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center에서 혈액종양학 및 골수 이식 펠로우십을 마쳤습니다. 1997년부터 지역사회 기반의 종양학을 실천해 왔으며 전문 학회 회원권을 보유하고 있습니다.
Raj 박사는 Germantown(주 진료지)에서 주 3일 간 환자를 진료하고 있으며 1월부터 주 4일로 확장할 예정입니다.
American Oncology Network (AONC) et la pratique partenaire The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders ont annoncé que l’oncologue médical certifié Dr. Chitra Rajagopal a rejoint l’équipe médicale CCBD à Germantown et Bethesda, Maryland.
La Dr Raj a été formée au Stanley Medical College et a complété sa résidence en médecine interne à SUNY Downstate ainsi que des fellowships en hématologie/oncologie et en transplantation de moelle osseuse au Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center. Elle pratique l’oncologie communautaire depuis 1997 et est membre de sociétés professionnelles.
La Dr Raj consulte des patients trois jours par semaine à Germantown (site principal) et passera à quatre jours par semaine à partir de janvier.
American Oncology Network (AONC) und die Partnerpraxis The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders gaben bekannt, dass die board-zertifizierte medizinische Onkologin Dr. Chitra Rajagopal dem CCBD-Ärzteteam in Germantown und Bethesda, Maryland beigetreten ist.
Dr. Raj hat am Stanley Medical College studiert und ihre Facharztausbildung in Innere Medizin am SUNY Downstate abgeschlossen sowie Fellowship in Hämatologie/Onkologie und Knochenmarktransplantation am Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center absolviert. Sie praktiziert seit 1997 onkologische Versorgung in der Gemeinschaft und ist Mitglied mehrerer Fachgesellschaften.
Dr. Raj behandelt drei Tage pro Woche Patienten in Germantown (Hauptstandort) und wird ab Januar auf vier Tage pro Woche ausweiten.
American Oncology Network (AONC) وعيادة الشريك The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders أعلنت أن الطبيبة المُناوبة المؤهلة في الأورام الطبية الدكتورة تشيترا راجاغوبال قد انضمت إلى فريق أطباء CCBD في Germantown و Bethesda، مريلاند.
تَدْرِب الدكتورة راج في Stanley Medical College وأكملت إقامة الطب الباطني في SUNY Downstate والزمالات في علم الدم والورم الدموي وزراعة نخاع العظم في Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center. لقد مارست طب الأورام في المجتمع منذ 1997 وتحمل عضويات جمعيات مهنية.
تتعالج الدكتورة راج للمرضى ثلاثة أيام أسبوعيًا في Germantown (الموقع الرئيسي) وستتوسع إلى أربعة أيام أسبوعيًا اعتبارًا من يناير.
American Oncology Network (AONC) 与合作诊所 The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders 宣布，经过认证的医学肿瘤科医生Chitra Rajagopal 博士已加入 CCBD 医师团队，地点在 Germantown 和 Bethesda，马里兰州。
Raj 博士在 Stanley Medical College 接受培训，完成 SUNY Downstate 的内科住院医师培训，以及 Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center 的血液肿瘤学与骨髓移植研究员（Fellowship）。她自 1997 年起在社区基础的肿瘤科领域执业，并拥有专业学会会员资格。
Raj 博士在 Germantown（主站点）每周看诊三天，预计从明年一月起每周增加到四天。
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Board-certified medical oncologist joins AON’s CCBD physician team
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Oncology Network (AON), one of the nation’s fastest-growing networks of community-based oncology practices, and its partner practice, The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD), today announced that medical oncologist Chitra Rajagopal, MD (“Dr. Raj”), has joined the physician care team. She will see patients in Germantown and Bethesda, Maryland, alongside the practice’s existing team of experienced providers.
Dr. Raj is Board-certified in medical oncology. She earned her medical degree from Stanley Medical College in Madras, India, where she graduated as the Best Outgoing Student. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology and a subspecialty fellowship in bone marrow transplantation at Georgetown University Hospital’s Lombardi Cancer Center. Since 1997, she has provided comprehensive community-based cancer care, served as faculty at Georgetown University Hospital, and held leadership roles at Shady Grove Hospital. She has also been a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the American Bone Marrow Transplant Registry.
“I am pleased to join The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders,” said Dr. Raj. “This practice is well known for providing patient-centered, innovative care, and I am eager to contribute to its mission while caring for patients in our community.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Raj to our team,” said Ralph Boccia, MD, FACP, Medical Director and managing partner at CCBD. “Her dedication to evidence-based medicine and compassionate care will further enhance the high standard of service our patients have come to expect.”
“Dr. Raj brings a wealth of experience and commitment to excellence that aligns with AON’s mission,” said Stephen “Fred” Divers, MD, AON’s chief medical officer. “Her expertise will be a tremendous asset to patients and providers across our Maryland network.”
CCBD provides community-based oncology services to patients in Bethesda, Germantown, and Baltimore, Maryland. The practice offers comprehensive cancer care, including diagnostics, cutting edge treatments, clinical trials that offer innovative opportunities, survivorship programs and patient support – all delivered close to home to reduce travel burdens for patients and their families. CCBD clinics feature private exam rooms and on-site infusion suites designed for patient comfort and privacy during treatment.
Dr. Raj is now seeing patients at CCBD’s Germantown and Bethesda locations. Germantown serves as her primary practice site, where she is currently available three days a week and will expand to four days a week beginning in January.
For more information about AON, visit AONcology.com. To learn more about The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, visit ccbdmd.com.
About American Oncology Network
American Oncology Network (AON) is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success and viability of community oncology and other specialties. Founded in 2018, AON’s rapidly expanding network represents more than 300 providers practicing across 20 states. AON pioneers innovative healthcare solutions through its physician-led model, fostering value-based care that improves patient outcomes while reducing costs and expanding access to quality care. AON equips its network physicians with the tools they need to thrive independently while providing comprehensive support, integrated revenue-diversifying ancillary services, and practice management expertise, enabling physicians to focus on what matters most – providing the highest standard of care for every patient. AON is committed to promoting health equity by addressing disparities in cancer care and ensuring that all patients have access to the care they need to achieve optimal health outcomes. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, AON is shaping the future of community oncology. For more information, please visit AONcology.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube.
About The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and cancer, The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders has been serving patients in the communities and surrounding areas of Bethesda, Germantown, and Baltimore, Maryland for more than 25 years. Their individualized approach to patient care includes chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and when appropriate, cutting-edge therapies on clinical trials. The practice regularly performs more than 300 clinical trials on new and developing diagnostic devices and techniques for cancer and diseases. Patients receive home delivery of oral cancer medications, in-house lab and pathology and on-site infusion therapy. The practice also offers comprehensive support with nutrition guidance and financial counseling. Learn more at ccbdmd.com.
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Media Contact: Karen Riley Sawyer American Oncology Network Karen.Sawyer@AONcology.com
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