EAST BAY, CALIFORNIA
I’m Gautam Prasad, a radiation oncologist at Epic Care. I care for people with a broad range of cancers and selected benign conditions, helping each person understand their options and make decisions with everyday life in mind.
01 / MY APPROACH
A consultation should give you time to be heard, ask questions, and understand the plan.
I review the available records, imaging, and prior treatment before entering the room. That preparation lets us build on your history and spend our time discussing what it means for you.
I make eye contact, listen without rushing, and leave room for your questions. I put devices aside during our conversation, bringing a screen into the discussion when an image or explanation can help.
We discuss the reasons for a recommendation, the alternatives, likely benefits, side effects, and uncertainties. Your health, priorities, and daily life help shape the decision—including whether radiation is the right next step.
02 / CLINICAL FOCUS
I practice as a general radiation oncologist, treating a broad range of cancers as well as selected noncancerous conditions. Each recommendation starts with your diagnosis, the goal of treatment, and the options that fit your situation.
My practice spans breast, lung, prostate, head and neck, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, brain, and other cancers. I work with your care team on radiation for initial treatment, recurrent disease, or relief of cancer-related symptoms.
GENERAL RADIATION ONCOLOGYMy experience includes stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and reirradiation. These approaches may be considered for brain tumors, prostate cancer, limited metastatic disease, and selected recurrences.
SRS · SBRT · REIRRADIATIONI also evaluate patients for low-dose radiation therapy for selected noncancerous conditions. We consider the stage of the condition, prior treatments, available evidence, potential benefits, and short- and long-term risks.
Suitability depends on the condition and the individual. For Dupuytren’s disease, radiation is considered in selected early, progressive cases; it does not straighten an established contracture.
Low-dose radiation at Epic CareClinical care is provided through Epic Care.
View my practice profile03 / BACKGROUND
I trained as both a physician and a scientist before completing my radiation oncology residency at UCSF. I joined Epic Care in 2011.
My PhD in pharmacology and toxicology continues to inform how I think about evidence, new treatments and the questions that matter to patients.
Full clinical biographyRadiation Oncology
MD · PhD, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Radiation Oncology
04 / PROFESSIONAL WORK
My professional work includes technology evaluation, collaboration with radiation oncology colleagues and academic involvement.
2026–present
2025–present
SELECTED RESEARCH
Prasad G, et al. Neuro-Oncology, 2011.
An example of my laboratory research into glioblastoma during residency training.
Read the publicationFamily, travel, scenic trails, Peloton rides, music, science fiction—and an enduring curiosity about new technology.
05 / PATIENT GUIDES
Understand the options for selected noncancerous conditions, and prepare for a conversation about your care.
Where low-dose radiation may fit, what the evidence shows, and which other options to discuss.
Read the guide HAND HEALTHUnderstanding progression, the role of observation, and what radiation may—and may not—change.
Read the guide HEEL PAINQuestions to consider when heel pain continues despite the usual treatments.
Read the guide06 / APPOINTMENTS
To request a consultation with me, please contact Epic Care and ask for Dr. Gautam Prasad.
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