Parag Sanghvi, M.D., MSPH, FACRO
Professor & Vice Chair
Education
B.A. Politics & Society | University of California Irvine 1996
MSPH Epidemiology | Emory University 1999
M.D. Medical College of Georgia 2003
Residency Oregon Health & Sciences University 2008
Clinical Focus
Leukemia and Lymphoma, Head and Neck Cancers, Central Nervous System Tumors, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Brachytherapy, and Proton Therapy
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About Dr. Sanghvi
Dr. Sanghvi is a Professor and Vice Chair within the Division of Radiation Oncology in the Department of Radiation Medicine Sciences and Applied Sciences at UCSD. He has previously held multiple leadership roles within both the department and the Moores Cancer Center, reflecting his dedication to bringing state-of-the-art cancer care to San Diego and beyond.
Currently, Dr. Sanghvi serves as the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Director of the Learning Environment within the UCSD School of Medicine. In his clinical role, he is the Service Chief for Hematologic Malignancies in the Department of Radiation Oncology, overseeing the treatment and management of patients with hematologic cancers.
Dr. Sanghvi’s clinical practice focuses on the treatment of head and neck, cutaneous, hematologic malignancies, and benign CNS tumors. He utilizes advanced treatment techniques, including external beam radiotherapy, proton radiotherapy, and brachytherapy, to deliver personalized care for his patients.
In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Sanghvi is active in several national medical organizations. He serves as the Vice Chair of the Lymphoma/Leukemia Committee for the American Board of Radiology (ABR). He is also deeply involved in the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), where he serves as the Chair of the Scholarship Committee.
Dr. Sanghvi is engaged with the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), where he serves on the Annual Education Committee, Government Relations Committee, and the Sexual and Gender Minority Committee, contributing to the development of educational content, policy advocacy, and inclusion efforts within the field.
Additionally, he has previously served as the Annual Scientific Committee Chair for Cutaneous Malignancies for the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS), leading efforts for multiple years to advance the scientific understanding and treatment of cutaneous cancers.
Clinic Locations
UCSD Radiation Oncology PET/CT Center
3960 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
UCSD Hillcrest McGrath Outpatient Pavillion ‡
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
‡Opening July 2025
California Protons Cancer Therapy Center†
9730 Summers Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92121
†Regional partner site staffed by UCSD Radiation Oncologists