Sunil Dutta, MD
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Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology Emory University School of Medicine
Radiation Oncology
About the provider
Dr. Sunil W. Dutta, MD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. Specializing in breast and Central Nervous System (CNS) cancers, Dr. Dutta is an expert in advanced radiation therapies, including proton therapy, photon therapy, and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. He practices at Emory Proton Therapy Center and Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, where he is also the Co-Director of the Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Program.
Dr. Dutta holds national prominence in proton therapy, notably serving as co-chair of a national Phase III clinical trial evaluating proton therapy for breast cancer. His approach prioritizes both effective treatment outcomes and patient quality of life, emphasizing compassionate and individualized patient care.
Education
Dr. Dutta graduated with degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Kentucky, laying a strong analytical foundation for his medical career. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Virginia.
Research
Dr. Dutta’s research aims to optimize therapeutic outcomes through state-of-the-art radiotherapy techniques, focusing on enhancing patient safety, reducing toxicity, and improving quality-of-life outcomes. His clinical studies and leadership in clinical trial design continually advance the field of radiation oncology.
Publications
Dr. Dutta has contributed extensively to the scientific literature, authoring over 40 peer-reviewed manuscripts and abstracts. He regularly presents his research findings at national and international meetings, reinforcing his role as a thought leader in radiation oncology.
Awards
- Provider of Excellence: Platinum Provider, Emory Healthcare, 2022
- National Doctors’ Day Recognition, Emory Healthcare, 2024
- Roentgen Resident Research Award, Radiological Society of North America, 2018, 2019, 2020