Rahul Jandial, M.D., Ph.D.

(877) 460-4673
Rahul Jandial, M.D., Ph.D.
Neurosurgeon and Scientist
Research Area
  • Neurosciences and Cancer
  • Brain Metastasis (cancers that Spread to the Brain)
  • Brain Microenvironment and Metastatic Tumors Cells
Other Languages Spoken
Spanish
Academic Appointments
  • Associate Professor, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery
Clinical Teams
Brain Tumors
Spinal Tumors
Surgery — Neurosurgery
Additional Contacts
  • Referring Physicians/Colleagues

    (626) 218-0492

Rahul Jandial, M .D., PH.D., is a neurosurgeon and scientist who has been with City of Hope since 2009.

As a surgeon, Dr. Jandial provides complex surgical treatment to patients with cancer. As a scientist, his laboratory investigates the biology of cancer spread (metastasis) to the brain. He has authored 10 books and over 100 academic articles on surgery, neuroscience and cancer biology.

Dr. Jandial graduated from University of California Berkeley, and received his medical doctorate at University of Southern California. He later earned his Ph.D. at UC San Diego, where he also completed his internship and residency in neurosurgery. Prior to joining City of Hope, he completed his oncology fellowship and served as clinical instructor in neurological surgery at UC San Francisco.

Location

Education & Experience

Board Certifications

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Degrees

  • 2008, Doctor of Philosophy, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA
  • 2000, Doctor of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1995, B.A., Molecular and Cell Biology, with Honors, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Residency

  • 2007-2008, Chief Resident, Neurosurgery
  • 2000-2007, Neurosurgery, University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA

Internship

  • 2000-2001, Surgery Internship, University of California at San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA

Professional Experience

  • 2009-present, Associate Professor, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA.
  • 2009-present, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2008-2011, Adjunct Assistant Professor, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA
  • 2008, Clinical Instructor, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
  • 2006-2008, Instructor, Department of Biology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA

Awards & Memberships

Awards

  • 2019, Sunday Times Bestselling Author - The Sunday Times, London
  • 2019, 2015, Breakthrough Award, Department of Defense
  • 2012, Research Award, ThinkCure!
  • 2010, Excellence Award, City of Hope
  • 2009, NIH Scholar, Oncology Development Award, National Institutes of Health
  • 2009, Cancer Research Award, STOPCancer Foundation
  • 2008, Distinguished Professor Teaching Award, University of California San Diego
  • 2008, Brain Tumor Award, American Brain Tumor Foundation
  • 2008, Research Award, Neurosurgery Research Education Foundation
  • 2007, Community Service Award, American Medical Association
  • 2007, Penfield Research Award, Congress of Neurosurgeons
  • 2006, Excellence in Medicine, American Medical Association
  • 2004, Public Service Award, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • 2003, Excellence in Teaching, UCSD - School of Medicine
  • 2000, Dean's Scholar, University of Southern California - School of Medicine
  • 1994, Dean's List, University of California Berkeley

Memberships

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • California Medical Association
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  • International Neurosurgical Children's Association
  • San Diego County Medical Society
  • Society for Neuro-Oncology

Publications

Ratings & Reviews

Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with five stars being the highest.
4.9
Show respect for what you say
4.8
Recommend this provider office
4.8
Provider explain in way you understand
4.8
Provider listen carefully to you
4.8
Spend enough time with you
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.7
Know important info medical history
04/18/25
Dr. Jandial has excellent bed side manner, always answers my questions and I feel he genuinely cares about his patients. - Verified patient
04/17/25
I would highly recommend provider. My condition can be scary if not understood. He and my team ensure I understand. They are extremely knowledgeable with calm, friendly mannerisms. - Verified patient
12/10/24
Took time to explain his impressions of my condition. - Verified patient
12/05/24
He is a brilliant and gifted doctor. I'm so lucky to have him as my doctor. Thank you. - Verified patient
11/22/24
Mycologist is always very professional answers all my questions. It makes me feel comfortable when I leave about my condition. - Verified patient