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Rahul Jandial,

M.D., Ph.D.

Neurosurgeon and Scientist

4.6 (57 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Education
Medical school:

Doctor of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Residency:

Neurosurgery - University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA

Academic Appointments
  • Associate Professor, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery
About Me

Rahul Jandial, M.D., Ph.D., is an associate professor of neurosurgery at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte. Dr. Jandial has played a key role within the Division of Neurosurgery since he joined City of Hope in 2009, combining his skills as an expert brain surgeon with his research agenda targeting groundbreaking new treatments for cancer. https://www.cancercenter.com/locations/duarte

In his clinical work, Dr. Jandial performs advanced surgeries for brain and spinal tumors. His research lab focuses on the mechanisms that underpin how cancer spreads to the brain, with the goal of developing better ways to target these tumors. He is a prolific author who has written 10 books and published more than 100 scientific papers on topics ranging from brain surgery and neurology to cancer biology. 

Dr. Jandial began his academic journey at the University of California, Berkeley, then went on to earn his medical degree at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He also completed a Ph.D. at the University of California, San Diego, where he trained in neurosurgery. His fellowship took place at the University of California, San Francisco, where he also served as a clinical instructor prior to joining City of Hope.

Patient reviews
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Mar 19, 2026
1.0
"Dr. Jandial may be a very skilled neurosurgeon but he seems to lack interest in his patients."
Feb 5, 2026
5.0
"He is a great and very knowledgeable doctor"
Feb 5, 2026
5.0
"Very good"
Feb 5, 2026
5.0
"Just fine"
Feb 3, 2026
1.7
"The impression I got was that Dr. Jandial is used to doing life-saving brain surgeries but quality of life or pain issues are beneath him."
Jan 23, 2026
5.0
"I would definitely recommend Dr Jandial to anyone who is looking for an excellent surgeon"
Jan 11, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Jandial went way beyond what a regular doctor would have to do. He is Fantastic!!!!"
Oct 25, 2025
5.0
"Good"
Oct 25, 2025
5.0
"Good"
Oct 9, 2025
5.0
"Even though this doctor is highly skilled and knowledgeable, he always makes me feel comfortable and respected."
Oct 5, 2025
5.0
"Outstanding experience! Doctor had pictures to show me what was going on. I am so grateful!!!!"
Jun 10, 2025
4.0
"Love you guys!"
Jun 10, 2025
4.0
"Too technical and was vague about defining sciatica possibility."
May 30, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Jandial is very personal."
May 30, 2025
5.0
"Again the staff is very professional and kind."