Dr. Sanjay Juneja is a medical oncologistAn oncologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer. But where does this word come from? It all has to do with a monster from long ago! Oncology: The word “oncologist” comes from the word “oncology,” which is the study and treatment of cancer. Onkos: “Oncology” itself… Read More in Gonzales and in Baton Rouge at our Baton Rouge General location. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in BiologyBiology is the study of life! It’s the science that looks at all living things, from tiny bacteria to giant whales, and tries to figure out how they work, how they’re related, and how they change over time. Think of it like this: • Living things are like complex machines, made… Read More and earned his Doctor of MedicineMedicine is the field of science and practice that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of disease. Think of it like this: • Your body is a complex machine. • Medicine is like a toolbox, and knowledge is needed to keep it running smoothly. • Doctors, nurses, and… Read More at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, La. Dr. Juneja completed a Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at Feist-Weiller CancerImagine your body as a well-organized society, where each cell plays a specific role. Cancer disrupts this harmony, as a group of cells goes rogue, breaking the rules of normal growth and function. These renegade cells multiply uncontrollably, forming tumors that invade and damage surrounding tissues. Origins of the Word… Read More Center in Shreveport. He is triple board certified in hematology, medical oncology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Juneja’s professional memberships include the Louisiana Oncology Society and Baton Rouge Oncology Group. He serves as the chief of Baton Rouge General’s oncology service line.

As a social media influencer, he partners with various organizations as @TheOncDoc and often participates in local and national media interviews and speaking engagements. Dr. Juneja was awarded on first nomination for the Baton Rouge Business Report’s 40 under Forty in November 2021.