Chief, General Hematology/Oncology
Associate Professor, Department of Hematology/Oncology
Oncology Informatics Physician Lead
Head & Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, Brain & Spinal Tumors, Thyroid Cancer
For a cancer patient the ideal treatment maximizes quality of life, while minimizing side effects. My philosophy as an oncologist is to guide the patient toward achieving this goal. I strive to ensure that patients and their families have a comprehensive understanding of their disease and available treatment options. In addition, I believe a patient deserves to be treated functionally, emotionally, and socially, as a whole person. By being a part of Fox Chase Cancer Center, I will be working with a team devoted to making this happen.
After completing my fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina, I am excited to join Fox Chase and the vibrant medical community in Philadelphia. I was immediately impressed by the collegiality of the faculty and staff, as well as the multidisciplinary approach to their care. I am enthusiastic about being involved in the treatment of a variety of solid tumors.
A few years ago, when I was 46, something unusual showed up on my yearly mammogram. So they did an ultrasound and said I should come back every six months for monitoring for the next two years.
For 18 months, there was no change. Then, in April of 2023, I went for my last follow-up scan. When we finished, instead of sending me home, the radiologist came into the room to talk to me. I knew then that something wasn’t right.
Giri, A., Walia, SS., Gajra, A. Clinical Trials Investigating Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Rev Recent Clin Trials. 2016, Jul 24.
Pinto, I., Giri, A., Arshad, U., Gajra, A. New Oral Anticoagulants and Their Reversal. Current Drug Safety. 2015; 10 (3): 208-16.
Aleksiejuk, P., Pawar, L., Giri, A.. Conservative Management of Spontaneous Esophageal Perforation in a Patient with Achalasia. Critical Care Medicine. 2014, Dec; 42(12): A1660.
Giri, A., Goustin, A.S., Wang, S., Al-Katib, A., Mohammad, R.. Surface plasmon resonance study of apoptotic regulators Bcl-2, Bcl-w, Bcl-XL, Mcl-1 and A1 and the small molecule inhibitor (SMI) TW-37: the idea of a temporal window for drug activity. Cancer Research. 2008, May; 68(9S): 3192.
Mohammad, R., Giri, A., Goustin, A. S.. Small-molecule inhibitors of Bcl-2 family proteins as therapeutic agents in cancer. Recent patents on anti-cancer drug discovery. 2008, Jan; 3(1): 20-30.
Patient comments
I always feel listened too not rushed when I see my doctor
Keep up the good work Fox Chase Cancer Center. I am happy and pleased that I chose you to help me with my Cancer. Thank You [...]
Dr. Giri is an excellent physician. He establishes a good rapport with his patients and he is caring and very professional. His calm demeanor gives the patient hope even when things can go either way. He helps you be realistic about your situation without causing you any depression. I am thankful to have him as my Oncologist.
Fantastic and informative sessions. Thanks
The doctor I had even called me at home and let me know the results of my mammogram since I had some cancers, that was so nice of her.