Oncology
Ramaswamy Govindan, MD
Anheuser Busch Endowed Chair in Medical Oncology; Associate Chief of Oncology, Washington University
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Ramaswamy Govindan is a medical oncologist specializing in thoracic malignancies at the Siteman Cancer Center. He has led numerous clinical trials in lung cancer and serves as Principal Investigator for the NCI-funded ALCHEMIST trial. His research focuses on cancer genomics and personalized therapies through collaborations with the McDonnell Genome Institute and The Cancer Genome Atlas project.
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
Education & Training
- MBBS: University of Madras, India (1986)
- MD: University of Pondicherry, India (1990)
- Residency: Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago (Internal Medicine, 1991-1993)
- Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine (Hematology/Oncology, 1993-1996)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Medical Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Lung CancerClinical Trials & Drug DevelopmentCancer Genomics
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Barnes-jewish West County Hospital
- Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Experience
40+ years in practice