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Murali Janakiram,

M.D., M.S.

Hematologist-Oncologist

5 (125 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Duarte
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
Education
Medical school:

M.B.B.S., Madras Medical College

Residency:

Internal Medicine - Case Western Reserve University — Metro Health Medical Centre, Cleveland, OH

Academic Appointments
  • Associate Professor, Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
About Me

Murali Janakiram, M.D., M.S., is a hematologist-oncologist at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte, where he works closely with patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma and other blood disorders. Dr. Janakiram’s philosophy is founded in developing personalized treatment plans that take medical and social factors into account, thereby ensuring that patients receive whole-person care. In addition to supporting his patients through every step of their cancer journey, Dr. Janakiram is committed to shaping the next generation of therapies through innovative research. 

Particularly devoted to advancing care for patients with multiple myeloma, Dr. Janakiram is focused on integrating novel treatments such as minimal residual disease-guided, limited-duration therapies and leading-edge immunotherapies like bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell therapy into his approach to care. As a clinical investigator with more than 50 peer-reviewed publications, reviews and book chapters, he has developed risk-adapted strategies for treating myeloma and is actively exploring how best to sequence immunotherapies and prevent disease recurrence after treatment. 

Dr. Janakiram earned his medical degree at Madras Medical College in India and a master’s degree in clinical research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, where he later completed his fellowship in hematology-oncology. His internship and residency took place at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Patient reviews
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Jul 2, 2026
5.0
"Provider engaged with me, fully listened, fully explained his diagnosis, answered questions. An excellent visit and provider."
Jun 30, 2026
5.0
"I did let the MD know that I am a [...]. Dr. Murali J seemed to take that into account and answered all my questions with answers that dovetailed with my level of knowledge. He explained what his thinking was, agreed with what I had found on my own, and ordered what I thought was appropriate to the stage of my diagnosis. He was reassuring about what my previous labs had shown, and discussed the implications for my care. I was very impressed that he mentioned bringing an immunologist in as labs show I am very immunocompromised and I hope that there is follow through with this and the immunologist is brought in sooner than later (I was unsure if this was a definite or a maybe, and when the immunologist might be brought in to address my immunoparesis)."
Jun 25, 2026
5.0
"Doctor made me feel comfortable and answered all of our questions."
Jun 18, 2026
5.0
"I always feel like my whole team is as happy as I am with my progress."
Jun 2, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Janakiram is excellent, both compassionate and skilled."
May 17, 2026
5.0
"I have received a phone call from Dr. J after hours while he was on the road and I have had a video call also. He really does care about his patients. I originally did a lot of research about my disease AND the treatment drugs, as did my daughter, so we asked him a lot of specific questions. He took the time--probably around 2 hours--but he was actually enjoying the conversation and it was easy to see his enthusiasm for what he does. I WANT a doctor who is fully engaged in his research, but Dr. Janakiram goes beyond just the Clinical Trials, he actually cares about his patients. I feel very blessed."
Mar 31, 2026
5.0
"I am extremely grateful for the Doctors clear explanation of my condition and treatment"
Mar 25, 2026
5.0
"Highly recommend! City of Hope is a well run institution."
Mar 25, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Janakiram is a very bright, well-read physician who listens well and has been the key person in helping me remain productive. So much so, I dedicated my recent book on cancer to him."
Feb 5, 2026
5.0
"Excellent visit laying out a detailed play of next steps."
Jan 22, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Janakiram is an outstanding, knowledgeable and compassionate physician"
Dec 9, 2025
5.0
"Excellent"
Dec 9, 2025
5.0
"Beyond excellent"
Nov 14, 2025
5.0
"I thank the City of Hope for a wonderful experience"
Oct 23, 2025
5.0
"Dr Janakiram is an absolute gift, he listens and is "present" addressing my condition. I am blessed to have him as my Hematologist. Thank you!"
Oct 18, 2025
5.0
"I have a wonderful care team"
Oct 18, 2025
5.0
"Great care"
Oct 16, 2025
5.0
"Clone Dr. Janakiram"
Sep 25, 2025
5.0
"Good experience"
Sep 25, 2025
5.0
"Very good experience"