Dr Nawaz Walji
Qualifications
MB ChB, MRCP, FRCR, Dip Med Ed
GMC number: 4606462
Practising since: 1999
Specialties
Clinical Oncology
Consultation times
- Weekly Tuesday mornings
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About
Dr Walji was appointed as a Consultant Clinical Oncologist in March 2010. He specialises in the non-surgical treatment of early and advanced breast and gynaecological malignancies, including the use of systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biological therapies, endocrine therapy, as well as radiotherapy and brachytherapy, including interstitial brachytherapy for treatment of cervical cancer.
He has authored the West Midlands Radiotherapy Guidelines for the treatment of cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, and cancers of the vulva and vagina. These have been ratified by the West Midlands Radiotherapy Expert Advisory Group for use across the West Midlands Region. He contributed to the West Midlands Radiotherapy Guidelines for the treatment of breast cancer.
He is the Clinical Lead for radiotherapy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. He regularly contributes to the West Midlands Radiotherapy Expert Advisory Group as well as to the West Midlands Brachytherapy Steering Committee.
Dr Walji is a Principal Investigator for several clinical trials. He is compliant with the CPD requirements set out by the Royal College of Radiologists. He regularly attends national and international meetings to stay up-to-date with changes in practice so he can provide patients with the most effective and contemporary treatments.
He is passionate about post-graduate medical education and has previously served as the Chair of the Specialist Training Committee and Training Programme Director for Clinical Oncology in the West Midlands. He was involved with the writing of the 2021 Clinical Oncology Curriculum as part of the Specialty Training Board at the Royal College of Radiologists.
Special interests
- Non-surgical management of breast cancer
- Non-surgical management of gynaecological cancers
- Chemotherapy
- Radiotherapy
- Brachytherapy
- Endocrine therapy
- Targeted therapies
- Bisphosphonates
Other interests
- Cancer genomics
- Chemo-prevention for breast cancer
- Life style measures in cancer
- Post-graduate medical education
Personal interests
Outside of work he enjoys playing badminton, cooking, and travelling to different parts of the world.
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Nawaz Walji at Nuffield Health
- Chemotherapy
- Breast oncology
Locations Dr Nawaz Walji works with
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Research
Dr Walji is research-active and is the Principal Investigator for several national and international trials. He has published several peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters. He regularly attends local, national and international meetings to keep abreast of advances in the treatment of breast and gynaecological cancers.
Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
Other posts held
- Consultant Clinical Oncologist University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- Visiting Oncologist at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust
Insurers Dr Nawaz Walji works with
Dr Nawaz Walji works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Nawaz Walji does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Nawaz Walji does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Nawaz Walji does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.