Dattatreyudu Nori

Oncologist

Indian Village Mantada, Madras State (now in Andhra Pradesh), India

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Quick Info

ProfessionOncologist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth21/10/1947
Age78 years
BirthplaceVillage Mantada, Madras State (now in Andhra Pradesh), India

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameProf. Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori
Other NameNori Dattatreyudu
Known forRadiation Oncology and receiving Padma Bhushan in 2026

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from A. J. College, Andhra University
  • MBBS from Kurnool Medical College
  • MD from Osmania Medical College

Personal Life

LanguagesTelugu

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Wife/SpouseDr. Subhadra Nori (physician and academician)
Children2
Parents
FatherSatyanarayana Nori
MotherKanaka Durgamba Nori

Career

Awards
  • Dr. Yelavarthy Nayudamma Memorial Award (2006)
  • Ellis Island Medal of Honor (2014)
  • Padma Shri (2015)
  • Living Legend in Cancer Care (2017)
  • Padma Bhushan (2026)
Roles
  • Professor and Executive Vice Chairman of the Radiation Oncology Department at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical College
  • Chairman of the Radiation Oncology Unit at the New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens
  • President of the American Brachytherapy Society
  • President of the New York Cancer Society
  • International Director of Apollo Cancer Centres
Notable Contributions
  • First doctor in the U.S. to use a computerized brachytherapy treatment system in 1979
  • Developed the transperineal brachytherapy technique
  • Served on the Scientific Advisory Board of GenepoweRx
  • Trained over 200 medical residents and fellows

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dattatreyudu-nori-3131b4a4

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in a Telugu family and completed his school education at Machilipatnam.
2. Started working as a Special Fellow in Brachytherapy Service, Department of Radiation Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
3. Served as a Resident at Radium Institute and Cancer Hospital, Red Hills, Hyderabad.
4. Served as a consultant for the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
5. Started the Nori Foundation USA Inc. in 1998 with his wife.
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