Karan S. Dixit, MD

Dr. Karan Dixit is a medical doctor specializing in oncology and neurology with 15 years of experience treating patients with complex neurological conditions. He completed his medical education at Louisiana State University School of Medicine before pursuing his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2015. Dr. Dixit then advanced his expertise through a fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2016, which prepared him to address the intricate challenges of cancer care affecting the nervous system. He is fluent in Hindi, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Dixit practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital with locations in Lake Forest and Chicago, Illinois, including the Northwestern Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute. His clinical focus centers on treating brain metastases, brain tumors, and central nervous system lymphoma. He utilizes comprehensive treatment approaches including external …beam radiation therapy and coordinates care that may involve physical therapy and strength training to help patients maintain function during treatment. Dr. Dixit's dual specialty training allows him to provide specialized care for patients facing both neurological conditions and cancer diagnoses.