Dr Gurdip Azad
MBBS MRCP FRCR MD (Res), Consultant Clinical oncologist
Languages spoken
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Expert in
Prostate cancer
Prostate Radiotherapy
Overview
Dr Gurdip Azad is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist based in London, specialising exclusively in the treatment of prostate cancer and prostate radiotherapy. Dr Azad’s practice focuses on providing radiotherapy using the latest image-guided techniques including:
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT/SABR) delivered in 5 sessions
- MR-Linac adaptive radiotherapy, where treatment is personalised in real time
- VMAT/IMRT advanced external beam radiotherapy
To help protect bowel and bladder function, Dr Azad routinely uses techniques such as SpaceOAR hydrogel when appropriate, aiming to reduce side effects while maintaining treatment effectiveness.
Dr Azad completed clinical oncology training across several major London cancer centres, including Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, North Middlesex Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, University College London Hospital and the Royal Marsden Hospital, before being appointed as a Consultant at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in 2019.
Gurdip's current research interests include:
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
- Advanced molecular and functional imaging to guide treatment selection
- Management of recurrent and post-treatment prostate cancer
- Artificial intelligence applications in predicting prostate cancer outcomes
Dr Gurdip Azad currently consults from:
Private Clinic
GenesisCare
Cromwell Hospital
Email: pa.drazad@genesiscare.co.uk
Phone: 07553 803 642
Other Locations:
Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London
Princess Royal University Hospital, Bromley
Expertise
- Prostate cancer
Interests
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
- Advanced molecular and functional imaging to guide treatment selection
- Management of recurrent and post-treatment prostate cancer
- Artificial intelligence applications in predicting prostate cancer outcomes
- Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians
- European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology
Dr Azad’s Research publications can be accessed here:
Dr Gurdip Azad - Google Scholar
Dr Azad’s MD research thesis can be accessed here:
Dr Gurdip Azad's academic work has been recognised internationally. She was awarded the Alavi-Mandell award for her publication in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine (2019): “Does measurement of 18F-fluoride metabolic flux improve response assessment of breast cancer bone metastases compared with standardised uptake values in 18F-fluoride PET/CT"
GMC Registration Number: 5206600