Kurubarahalli R. Saroja, M.D.
Dr. Saroja is board-certified in three specialites: pediatrics, neonatial-
pernatal medicone and radiation oncology.
She began her oncology career as a research associate at the Neutron
Therapy facility at the Fermi National Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois.
Using high energy neutrons generated by a large accelerator, Dr.
Saroja increased the breadth of her knowledge in understanding how
to use different types of radiation to eradicate certain cancers that are
resistant to conventional irradiation. She has published several
scientific papers on the effectiveness of neutron therapy in the
treatment of cancer, and has spoken at numerous international
conferences in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Dr. Saroja is dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of
oncology, and is adept at using the latest technology to plan and
deliver precision radiation to treat a wide range of cancers including
breast, prostate, and head and neck. She is involved in scholarly and
scientific activities, in teaching residents, and serves on several
committees both in the community and at the university level.
Dr. Saroja practices at the NIU Institute for Neutron Therapy at
Fermilab and the Berwyn Radiation Oncology Center.
1966: Doctor of Medicine,
Bangalore Medical
College, Bangalore, India
1976: Residency,
Pediatrics, Cook County
Hospital, Chicago, IL
Residency, Therapeutic
Radiology, Rush-Pres-
byterian-St. Luke’s
Medical Center, Chicago,
IL
1987: Certified, American
Board of Radiology