Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori

• Dr Dattatreyudu Nori is one of the most experienced and renowned Radiation Oncologists in India with nearly 43 years in the field.


• The Government of India recognized his contributions to medicine with the “Padma Shri Award” in 2015.


• He is a Respected Member of a variety of prestigious organizations such as the American Board of Radiology (Therapeutic Radiology), American Cancer Society, American College of Radiology, American Brachytherapy Society, American Medical Association, American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Indian Society of Clinical Oncology, New York County Medical Society, New York Radiological Society, New York Cancer Society, and Connective Tissue Oncology Society.


• He is presently the Chairman of the integrated Radiation Oncology Residency Program for Cornell University and in the past at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's approved program in Radiation Oncology.


• He has been instrumental in developing new technologically-advanced techniques for Breast Center, Gynecologic Oncology, Head and Neck, Neuro-Oncology, Thoracic Programs, and initiated tumor conferences in every sub-specialty in Oncology at the New York Hospital Queens.


• Dr. Nori has published 3 books and more than 200 scientific articles and has given numerous prestigious lectureships such as the Probstein Oncology lecture at Washington University in St. Louis.


• His special interest lies in Sarcoma, Oncology, Gynecologic, Urologic Cancer, Thoracic Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Urologic Oncology, Brachytherapy, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, etc.

- “Tribute to Life” Award by the American Cancer Society
- “Most Distinguished Physician Award” by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- The Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation in the U.S. and the network of Indian Professionals in the U.S. honored him with the “Excelsior Award”
- American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) honored him with the “Most Distinguished Physician Award”
- In 2014, Dr. Nori was honored with the highest civilian award in the U.S. “The Ellis Island Medal of Honor” for his exemplary and outstanding qualities in both his professional and personal life
- The Indian Medical Association honored him with a Gold Medal for providing advanced training in the U.S. for Indian physicians
- The government of India recognized his contributions to medicine with the “Padma Shri Award” in 2015
- In December 2017, the 10,000 member oncologists of the Indian Cancer Congress honored him with their highest recognition “Living Legend in Cancer” award for his contributions to cancer care in India, the U.S. and around the globe... Read Less

• Editor, Technology in Cancer Research and Treatment, 2001-present


• Contributor, Cornell Illustrated Encyclopedia of Health, 2003


• Co-Chair, Oncology Operations Council New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill-Cornell, 2003-present


• Editorial Board Member, Cardiovascular Radiation Medicine, 2003-present


• Member, Editorial Board, New York Presbyterian Hospital Oncology Newsletter, 2003-present


• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Clinical Radiotherapy and Oncology (The official publication of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India, 1992-Present)


• Editor, Endocurietherapy/Hyperthermia Oncology. An International Journal. 1984-2004