Pediatrics

Amar Gajjar, MD

Chair, Department of Pediatric Medicine; Director, Division of Neuro-Oncology

Amar Gajjar, MD, is a distinguished pediatric neuro-oncologist specializing in childhood brain tumors, particularly medulloblastomas, primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET), and atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors (ATRT). As Chair of the Department of Pediatric Medicine, Director of the Division of Neuro-Oncology, and co-leader of the Neurobiology and Brain Tumor Program at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, he serves exclusively pediatric patients with high-risk and mal

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: Grant Medical College, J.J. Group of Hospitals (MD, 1984)
Residency: All Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1989)
Fellowship: St. Jude Children's Hospital (Hematology & Oncology, 1992)
Fellowship: St. Jude Children's Hospital (Pediatric Neuro-Oncology)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Sickle Cell DiseasePediatric Hematology-OncologyPediatric CancerPediatric Brain TumorsPediatric LeukemiaPediatric SarcomaBrain TumorsPediatric Specialty

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Gajjar treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Gajjar accept Aetna insurance?

Amar Gajjar's public profile lists Aetna and First Health as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Gajjar practice?

Amar Gajjar practices in Memphis, TN with hospital affiliations including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

What does Dr. Gajjar specialize in?

Amar Gajjar is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

How long has Dr. Gajjar been practicing?

Amar Gajjar has 42+ years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

What is Dr. Gajjar's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Grant Medical College, J.J. Group of Hospitals (MD, 1984); Residency: All Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1989); Fellowship: St. Jude Children's Hospital (Hematology & Oncology, 1992).