Rahul Tendulkar, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5571
- Desk:
- 216.445.9869
- Fax:
- 216.445.1068
Treatment & Services
- Brachytherapy
- Clinical Trials
- External Beam Radiotherapy
- Fractionated Radiotherapy
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT)
- MammoSite Radiation Therapy System
- Partial Breast Irradiation
- Prostate Brachytherapy
- Radiation Oncology
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Breast Cancers
- Radiotherapy
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Bladder Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Dupuytren's Disease
- Genitourinary Cancers
- Penile Cancer
- Plantar Fibroma
- Plantar Fibromatosis
- Prostate Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Ureteral Cancer
- Urethral Cancer
- Urinary Cancer
- Urothelial Cancer
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View All PlansAbout Rahul Tendulkar, MD
Dr. Rahul Tendulkar is an Associate Staff Physician in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Tendulkar completed his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan and then attended the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed residency training in radiation oncology at Cleveland Clinic, where he served as Chief Resident. He joined the Cleveland Clinic faculty in 2008, and is board certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology. He currently serves as the Clinical Director and Residency Program Director for the Department of Radiation Oncology.
His clinical interests are in the treatment of breast cancers and genitourinary cancers with radiation therapy, including cardiac-sparing breast radiation, accelerated partial breast irradiation, prone whole breast radiation, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer, and prostate brachytherapy.
His areas of active research interest include the development of predictive models for outcomes in the treatment of high risk breast cancer and prostate cancer. Read about his latest research and insights on treatment innovations on ConsultQD.
In addition, he has an interest in leadership development training and helped start the first formal leadership curriculum for radiation oncology residents in the nation at Cleveland Clinic.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2008
Education & Fellowships
Medical Education - University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor,
MI USA
2003
Certifications
- Radiology - Radiation Oncology
Specialty Interests
Bladder cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, brachytherapy, radiation therapy, cancer
Research & Publications
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181 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
30 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023
Dr. Tendulkar was one of the nicest doctors to deal with. Along with Dr. Stein so far it's been very pleasurable. If you can say this about cancer
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2023
Dr Tendulkar warmly greeted us and reviewed my test results. He showed me the photos in color of where my prostate cancer was located and explained what kind of radiation treatments I would receive. He gave us hope for my condition. I really appreciate his knowledgeable care and warm friendly demeanor.
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023
Dr. Tendulkar and his staff were very courteous and took the time to listen to my questions and concerns and thoroughly explained the options and his suggestions for my return to good health. I chose to drive a considerably longer distance because I felt like Dr. Tendulkar and his staff were the best in their profession.
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2023
Dr. Tendulkar is the best. He is kind, compassionate, caring and professional. I am so grateful to have him as my provider.
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2023
I would highly recommend Dr Tendulkar.
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023
I really liked DR. Tendulkar. In my review I gave all high marks because they were deserved, not just to fill in the blanks
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2023
I can not say enough good things about Dr. Tendulkar. He has been my radiation oncologist since 2017. He is extremely knowledgeable, competent and caring. I always leave the appointment with him more positive than I was when we began!
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2023
Dr. Tendulkar is an exceptional physician and we really appreciate his manner, clear explanations and flexibility with treatment
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023
Dr. Tendulkar and his staff are amazing. Genuinely care about the patient.
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023
Dr. Tendulkar among the most patient centered practitioners I have ever had. He listens, engages the patient and his relative and is unfailingly courteous. He is extremely knowledgable about the clinical literature and applies it to his recommendations. A fine person.
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023
Dr. Tendulkar is a very caring and compassionate person. He also listens and responds to his patients' concerns and anxieties.
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023
Very pleased with the Cleveland Clinic and Dr Tendulkar and his staff.
Reviewed on May 23, 2023
Exceptional individual. His professionalism, his manner and communication skills are superb. The best physician experience I have ever had.
Reviewed on May 22, 2023
CC is by far the best provider I've ever had in healthcare
Reviewed on May 1, 2023
Thank you Dr Tendulkar for the accurate treatment and your knowledge and expertise
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023
Dr Tendulkar is a kind, compassionate,caring and knowledgeable physician. I am blessed to have him on my CC care team.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2023
Dr. Tendulkar and everyone in the department are the best. I would recommend them to anyone.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023
I absolutely love Dr. Tendulkar and his entire staff. He is obviously very competent but also approachable and caring. I wish that I could rate him higher than the scale allows.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2023
He spent more time talking to me than any other person I've dealt with at Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2023
Dr. Tendulkar and his staff are top-notch, well worth the commute from Columbus. Absolutely most highly recommend.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2023
We found Dr. Tendulkar very easy to talk to. While he maintained his professionalism, he also provided a sense of calmness as if he had known us forever.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022
My regular doctor was on vacation so this was another doctor that took over for her! He was excellent and pleasant!!
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2022
Doctor was personable, knowledgeable and listened
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2022
Dr Tendulkar is a highly competent, caring, compassionate provider.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022
Dr. Koyfman referred me to Dr. Tendulkar. Dr. Tendulkar contacted me the same day to offer to me with me during our next visit to the Clinic.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2022
As usual, Dr T. Was patient, professional and kind.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2022
Dr Tendulkar is outstanding. He is open and honest with all my questions. He has gone above and beyond in all regards. The folks at the front desk in radiation oncology are outstanding and kind. They remembered me and made me feel at ease. All of the radiation techs were outstanding as well. The folks that I worked with before remembered me as well and everyone that was new to me were outstanding as well. The whole experience was a God Send. Gratitude to all that helped me.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2022
As stated before, Doctor Tendulkar and hi staff have been outstanding. I am interested in my treatment. He cares about me and enjoys my questions and comments. Often he answers my questions before I ask them. He showed me how my treatment would proceed and shared how the treatment would proceed and showed me the radiology graphics of how the target area was treated. It helped me visualize what and how it worked. This helped me keep still and do my part.
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2022
Angela ok her time and reviewed and highlighted the data from my strip EKG.
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2022
The radiation therapy I am receiving at CCF is outstanding. Dr. T is a wonderfully talented physician - knowledgeable, thoughtful, interested in me as both patient and person. From what I can see he is also an excellent teacher. He has my utmost respect. I offer similar accolades to all the staff - Jessica Echle (Dr. T's nurse practitioner), the RT tech team for Tru-beam 4, and the front desk people at the LL desk. These are classy professional people who exhibit all the characteristics that CCF has embodied to me through the years. Thank you one and all.