Niloo Prasad, MD
Board Certifications: Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Languages: English and Hindi
Locations: Edison, NJ
Call Edison, NJ: (908) 755-1165
Niloo Prasad, MD, is a medical oncologist and a member of the Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) network. She treats patients at RCCA’s Edison, NJ, location, providing cutting-edge care for a wide variety of cancer types. Dr. Prasad is excited to bring the latest innovations to her community, including targeted therapies and immunotherapy, to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Patients can make an appointment with Dr. Prasad by contacting RCCA today.
Dr. Prasad specializes in providing the highest level of care for a wide range of cancer diagnoses. She works with multiple types of solid tumor malignancies, including:
She also treats patients for a variety of benign and malignant blood conditions, including leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, anemia, and clotting disorders.
When planning cancer treatments, Dr. Prasad takes a personalized approach. She believes cancer treatment is about more than eliminating a disease; it is also about maintaining and restoring quality of life. This belief inspires her to listen closely and understand each patient’s unique needs, values, and concerns. She tailors a treatment plan that supports the patient’s overall well-being.
Academic Appointments and Achievements
Dr. Prasad has been in clinical practice for almost 30 years. During this time, she has been named a Jersey’s Best Top Doctor on multiple occasions in recognition of the high-quality care she delivers. She has worked at the Manhattan VA Medical Center, where she treated veterans with cancer and blood disorders. She has also served in the clinical faculty at Raritan Bay Medical Center, providing educational programming for students and residents.
In addition, Dr. Prasad is also a member of multiple medical organizations. These include:
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
These memberships give Dr. Prasad access to valuable resources, including medical journals, recent research, and collaboration with other professionals. She takes advantage of these to deliver a higher level of patient care.
Education
- Medical school: Nalanda Medical College
- Residency: Grant Hospital, Internal Medicine
- Fellowship: NYU Langone Medical Center, Medical Oncology
- Board certifications: Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
About Niloo Prasad, MD
Niloo Prasad grew up in both England and India before emigrating to the United States. She trained in Chicago and in New York City, earning prestigious degrees in both places. After a life full of travel, however, she is now deeply grateful to care for people in her own community of Edison, NJ.
She chose a career in medicine out of a desire to care for other people. “I wanted to dedicate my life to guiding patients and families through some of their most challenging moments,” she says, “with compassion, clarity, and hope.” This dedication inspires her to work closely with her patients. She aims to understand each individual’s unique needs, enabling her to tailor their treatment to better support the whole person.
“We walk this journey together, one step at a time,” adds Dr. Prasad. While a cancer diagnosis may be overwhelming, patients are never alone. She remains at their side, helping them stay hopeful.
Sticking with patients enables Dr. Prasad to watch them improve. “The most rewarding aspect of this work,” she says, “is seeing patients regain strength, celebrate milestones with their families, and live fuller lives despite the challenges.” Dr. Prasad celebrates with them, taking inspiration from their courage and resilience.
She urges patients to take inspiration as well. “This is an incredibly exciting time to practice oncology and hematology,” says Dr. Prasad. New treatments are transforming outcomes for diagnoses that were previously difficult or impossible to cure. Targeted therapies attack cells with specific molecular properties, eliminating cancer while sparing healthy tissue. Immunotherapies, meanwhile, empower the patient’s immune system to fight cancer. These developments offer greater success with fewer side effects, enabling patients to maintain a higher quality of life during treatment.
“It is a privilege to bring these innovations to my patients here in the greater Edison area,” Dr. Prasad says, “making sure that cutting-edge care goes hand-in-hand with compassion and a deep commitment to the health of our local community.”
Locations
Dr. Prasad treats patients at the RCCA office in Edison, NJ
Hospital Affiliations
She also maintains affiliations with JFK Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Rahway.
We are here for you
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.
Regional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.