Prateek Mehra

I was drawn to Memorial University because of its strong commitment to patient‑centered cancer care and its vision for growing radiation oncology services in Newfoundland and Labrador. The opportunity to contribute to a province that is expanding access to advanced cancer treatment is something that resonates deeply with me.

What keeps me interested in staying at MUN is the sense of community I have experienced throughout my interactions with the team. People here are warm, supportive, and genuinely dedicated to improving care for patients. I appreciate the unique character of Newfoundland and Labrador, from the natural beauty of the landscape to the welcoming nature of its communities. It feels like a place where I could build a rewarding career while also enjoying a balanced and fulfilling life.

Education

• Diplomate of National Board, Radiation Oncology
• MBBS
  Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India
  July 2010 to March 2016

Training

Clinical Fellow, Radiation Oncology
The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, Ottawa, Canada July 2023 to June 2024
• Focus in GU Radiotherapy
• Independent management of inpatients and outpatients
• Ongoing clinical and research involvement

Clinical Fellow, Radiation Oncology

The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, Ottawa, Canada August 2024 to July 2025
• Management of CNS, GU and lung cancer patients
• Participation in research projects with multiple publications

Senior Resident, Radiation Oncology
Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, India January 2022 to May 2023
• CNS radiosurgery
• Lung SBRT
• Management of CNS and GU oncology patients
• Multiple research publications

Resident, Radiation Oncology
Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, India 2019 to 2022 (during DNB training)
• Rotational clinical training across disease sites
• Experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques ranging from VMAT to SRS

Research/Teaching Summary

My research focuses on improving outcomes for patients receiving radiation therapy, with a particular interest in CNS, GU, and thoracic oncology. I have been involved in clinical research throughout my training and fellowship years, contributing to peer‑reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and multicenter projects. My work includes studies on stereotactic radiosurgery, SBRT, hippocampal‑sparing techniques, prostate radiotherapy, and tumor response in hepatocellular carcinoma. I continue to collaborate with colleagues across Canada and internationally, and I remain committed to research that directly improves patient care and advances treatment techniques.

In addition to research, I enjoy teaching and working with trainees. I have supported residents and medical students through clinical teaching, case discussions, and involvement in ongoing research projects. I value the opportunity to mentor learners and contribute to an educational environment that encourages curiosity, clinical excellence, and evidence‑based practice. 

Awards

Dr. S. S. Bhambhal Certificate (2015)
Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal
Awarded for achieving the highest marks in Pediatrics

Certificate of Excellence (2013)
Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal
Awarded for distinction in Forensic Medicine

Certificate of Appreciation (2011)
Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal
Awarded for distinction in Physiology 

Publications

Peer‑Reviewed Journal Articles

• Helical Tomotherapy Versus 3‑Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy in High‑Risk Prostate Cancer: A Phase 3 Randomized Controlled Trial.
  Roy S, MacRae R, Grimes S, Malone J, Lock M, Mehra P, Morgan S, Malone S.
  International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, 2024.
• A review of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for nonmetastatic renal cell carcinoma.
  Zalay O, Mehra P, Pereira I, Malone J, Malone S.
  World Journal of Urology, 2024.
• An observational study on tumour response of portal vein tumour thrombus in hepatocellular carcinoma.
  Mehra P, Kataria T, Gupta D, Krishan S.
  Journal of Radiosurgery and SBRT, 2022.

Case Reports

• Case report of a patient with an intraosseous meningioma presenting as possible metastasis from prostate cancer: Diagnostic dilemma and review of literature.
  Mehra P, Tesolin D, Malone J, Jansen G, Sinclair J, Malone S.
  Radiology Case Reports, 2024.
• Is it Metastasis or Sweet’s Syndrome? A Diagnostic Dilemma and Review of Literature.
  Mehra P, Tesolin D, Beltran‑Bless AA, Malone J, Canil CMB, Malone S.
  Annals of Hematology and Oncology, 2024.

Textbook Chapters

• Effects of radiation on hippocampus function and strategies to minimize neurotoxicity.
  Mehra P, Malone J, Malone S.
  In Hippocampus – Functions, Disorders, and Therapeutic Interventions. Accepted 2024.
• Total Body Irradiation and Role of RT in Leukemia.
  Sarkar S, Mehra P, Gupta D.
  In Evidence‑Based Practice in Pediatric Radiation Oncology, 2025.
• Chapter 74: Survival Analysis.
  Kataria T, Gupta D, Mehra P.
  In Academic Press, 2023.

Conference Presentations and Posters

• CARO Annual Scientific Meeting, Vancouver, Canada (2024)
  Presented research on long‑term safety and efficacy of radiosurgery for high‑risk brain cavernomas.
• ESTRO 2024, Glasgow, Scotland
  Presented findings on hippocampal‑sparing radiosurgery and secondary analyses in prostate radiotherapy.
• AASLD The Liver Meeting (2021 and 2024)
  Presented studies on portal vein tumor thrombus response and radiation‑induced liver disease.

Abstracts

• An Observational Study on the Tumour Response of Portal Vein Tumour Thrombus and Acute Radiation Induced Liver Disease in Hepatocellular Carcinoma post SBRT.
  Mehra P, Kataria T, Bisht S, Gupta D.
  Hepatology, 2021.
• SBRT to Portal Vein Tumor Thrombus: Paving the Way for Liver Transplant.
  Bisht S, Kataria T, Mehra P, Banarjee S, Selvan T.
  Cureus, 2019.