Neha Vapiwala (@NehaVapiwala) / X

Neha Vapiwala

334 posts

Neha Vapiwala

@NehaVapiwala

Radiation Oncologist, Dean of Admissions, President of ASTRO. Mother of 3, Cheerleader of many. Views are my own

University of Pennsylvania

Joined October 2019

Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Oct 23, 2025
Radiation oncologists are trained to deliver safe, high-precision radiotherapy as part of a #cancer care team. We follow the best available evidence & develop customized, cost-effective plans. Science guides our treatments, but humanity guides our practice. 1/2
ASTRO
@ASTRO_org
Oct 23, 2025
In the News: ASTRO marks President Biden’s treatment milestone with ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD leading the treatment team. @NehaVapiwala @SameerKeoleMD @PennMedicine @JoeBiden ow.ly/yCUo50XgSQh
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Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Jul 17, 2024
To my ASTRO colleagues: Thank you for your support in electing me as the next president of our society. I am committed to making time to listen and learn from each of you to fully appreciate how we can improve access to the high-quality care we provide. 1/
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Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Apr 28, 2023
Unbelievable magic that is meeting #WNBA Living Legend @dawnstaley & hearing her inspiring life story @GOTRPhilly event tonight. For all her awards & accolades, it’s her humility & commitment to lifting up children in need that shine the brightest @innersoleorg
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Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Feb 22, 2022
We heard you, fellow rad oncs. Proud (relieved?) to announce final board approval of improvements to RO residency program requirements. Crossed the multi-step finish line - now the real work begins. @ken4englewood @MSteinbergMD @BrianJDavisMDPh @ajacobmiller @ARRO_org @ASTRO_org
ACGME
@acgme
Feb 22, 2022
At its February meeting, the #ACGME Board approved focused revisions to the Program Requirements for a number of specialties/subspecialties, effective July 1, 2022. Visit the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications page of the specialty on the ACGME website for more info.
Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Oct 23, 2025
Replying to @NehaVapiwala
It was the honor of a lifetime to contribute to the care of @JoeBiden. Every cancer patient deserves respect. Every cancer patient matters. 2/2
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Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Jul 17, 2024
I’m incredibly grateful for all of the love & support that made this possible. And for the continued partnership of Dr. Mantz, whose contributions to ASTRO & our health policy initiatives remain mission critical. 1/
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Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Jul 14, 2023
Huge congratulations to the one & only @SameerKeoleMD as our incoming @ASTRO_org Pres! And to all of the newly elected Board & Nom Cmte members! 🎊It’s an incredible experience & you all are yet more reasons to be excited for our future. We know there’s a lot to fix, and we will
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Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Oct 26, 2022
Is that really me standing between 2 visionaries & co-creators of @astro’s new HEDI Council? Not to mention 2 of the FINEST people I’ve ever met…and seen, for that matter 😉 #ASTRO22 #DEIinRO
Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Jun 5, 2022
The human connections Zoom can not replace. Spending time w renowned Dr. Charles Thomas whose mentorship & selflessness are unparalleled & my new mentee @jerryndumbalo, #ASCO22 IDEA recipient, Pres of Tanzania Oncology Society & bonafide superstar
Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Feb 17, 2023
Managed to get pic w the @declangmurphy, everyone’s favorite podcasting celebrity urologist from @gu_onc & best #prostatecancer debate partner a girl could ask for @RenuEapen @_ShankarSiva @ChrisSweens1
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Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Mar 23, 2022
You know that saying about the definition of insanity? More of the same isn’t going to yield a different outcome. Winter is here, but change is coming, and @ASTRO_org is listening
Chelain Goodman, MD PhD
@ChelainG
Mar 23, 2022
Replying to @SprakerMDPhD
But with earnest effort by @CShahMD et al + @ASTRO_org to elucidate and address job market concerns & critical work by @NehaVapiwala et al + @acgme, hopefully the 🌊 may finally start to change. Years worth of 🩸💦 and a few 😢by many who care about #radonc. The future is ☀️😊.
Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Oct 10, 2025
Our responsibility is to our patients, to ensure they’re well informed & to offer them safe, high quality care using the best available evidence. Media pieces can educate if they offer balanced perspectives rather than cherry-picked data serving a predetermined narrative. 1/2
Drew Moghanaki
@DrewMoghanaki
Oct 10, 2025
Kudos to @ASTRO_org for pushing back on mainstream media misinformation about radiation therapy. This is the exact type of leadership we need at this time in history. @NehaVapiwala astro.org/news-and-publi…
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Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Oct 4, 2024
This is leadership personified, right here. Huge congrats to Dr. @ZacharyBWhiteII for representing radiation oncology so well & @ the highest level. Your dedication to #HealthEquity on behalf of our veterans is inspiring 👏
Zachary B. White II, MD, MS
@ZacharyBWhiteII
Oct 3, 2024
I’m honored to share that I have been appointed by the President of the United States as a 2024-2025 White House Fellow! I’m excited to work alongside dedicated leaders to make a positive impact on the lives of our veterans at the Dept of Veterans Affairs.
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Neha Vapiwala
@NehaVapiwala
Oct 1, 2025
👏 dear authors, for reminding @ASTRO_org & each of us of our responsibility to demystify RT & tackle dangerous misinformation, hiding in plain sight. RadOnc excels in scientific exploration - it’s past time for a better approach to disseminating it. Data to dialogue #astro2026
Drew Moghanaki
@DrewMoghanaki
Sep 27, 2025
An intriguing poster at #ASTRO25 demonstrates that major North American TV Shows are leading viewers to believe radiation might cause "internal melting, burning, or crumbling, or even a food allergy". @ASTRO_org @PRJeffWhite @NehaVapiwala @sueyom poster.astro.org/astro/2025/67t…
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