Radhika Acharya-Leon, DO
Associate Professor, Medicine-Medical Oncology
Medical School
- DO, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (1998)
Undergraduate School
- BA, University of Michigan (MI) (1994)
Internship
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program (1999)
Residency
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program, Internal Medicine (2001)
Fellowships
- Henry Ford Hospital Program, Hematology and Oncology (2004)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
Medicine-Medical OncologyProfessional Titles
- Section Chief Medical Oncology Service Line HRH
Publications
- Nalini Janakiraman, UshaSree Chamarthy, Radhika Acharya, Vijaya Donthireddy, Ginny Kamboj, Nancy Oja-Tebbe, George Divine. Mel-140 and TBI vs Mel-200 Prior to Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma – a Single Institution Experience. Hematology/Oncology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA; Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA. Blood 2004, Vol. 104, issue 11, Abstract #5209.
- Nalini Janakiraman, UshaSree Chamarthy, Radhika Acharya, Vijaya Donthireddy, Ginny Kamboj, Nancy Oja-Tebbe, George Divine. Mel-140 and TBI vs Mel-200 Prior to Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma – a Single Institution Experience. Hematology/Oncology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA; Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA. Blood 2004, Vol. 104, issue 11, Abstract #5209.
- Randazzo PA. et al.The Amino Terminus of ADP-Ribosylation Factor (ARF) Is Essential for Interaction with Gs and ARF GTPase Activating Protein. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 1994; 269(47): 29490-29494. Acknowledgement.
- Ali, H and Acharya, R. Phase 2 trial of biweekly gemcitabine in combination with weekly paclitaxel for treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Presented at Global Breast Cancer Conference 2007.
Practice Locations
CU Medicine Medical Oncology - Highlands Ranch Specialty Care Center1500 Park Central Drive
Suite 101
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-1100
UCHealth Breast Center - Lone Tree
9548 Park Meadows Dr
3rd Floor
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-553-1200
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
UCHealth Diane O'Connor Thompson Breast Center - Anschutz
1635 Aurora Ct
3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1030
University of Colorado Cancer Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
1665 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0300
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Hematology, Board Certification (2005, 2015)
- Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2002)
- Medical Oncology, Board Certification (2006, 2016)
- Cancers - Breast Cancer
- Cancers
- Cancers - Anal Cancer
- Cancers - Colorectal Cancer
- Cancers - Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
- Cancers - Pancreatic Cancer
- Cancers - Testicular Cancer
- Cancers - Prostate Cancer
- Cancers - Lymphoma
- Cancers - Bladder Cancer
- Cancers - Kidney Cancer
- Cancers - Myeloma
Care Philosophy
Dr. Acharya has been practicing since 2005. She is board certified in both Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Acharya has an emphasis in breast, GI and GU cancers and is well versed in all areas of hematology and oncology. She has a strong motivation to care for patients and focuses on their desires and goals. She tailors her treatment plans to the goals of the individual patient and values quality of life above all. She believes in honest and open communication and educating her patients but ultimately allows her patients to choose for oneself based on their values and belief system. Dr. Acharya prides herself in being up to date on the cutting edge of technology. One of her main reasons for being part of the UC Health system is to blend the benefits of a university based system and its resources with the comfort of a community location. In the past, Dr. Acharya has led the cancer program at Littleton Adventist Hospital with being the chair of the Commission on Cancer and co-director of the breast program.
Dr. Acharya has been practicing since 2005. She is board certified in both Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Acharya has an emphasis in breast, GI and GU cancers and is well versed in all areas of hematology and oncology. She has a strong motivation to care for patients and focuses on their desires and goals. She tailors her treatment plans to the goals of the individual patient and values quality of life above all. She believes in honest and open communication and educating her patients but ultimately allows her patients to choose for oneself based on their values and belief system. Dr. Acharya prides herself in being up to date on the cutting edge of technology. One of her main reasons for being part of the UC Health system is to blend the benefits of a university based system and its resources with the comfort of a community location. In the past, Dr. Acharya has led the cancer program at Littleton Adventist Hospital with being the chair of the Commission on Cancer and co-director of the breast program.
Personal Interests
Dr. Acharya is married with twin children. She loves adventures, travel, tennis and skiing. She has many other interests including music and outdoor recreation.
Dr. Acharya is married with twin children. She loves adventures, travel, tennis and skiing. She has many other interests including music and outdoor recreation.