Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD, is a dual-trained brain surgeon and neuroscientist at City of Hope in Los Angeles, California.
What sets Dr. Jandial apart is his unconventional route to becoming a decorated neurosurgeon. Before finding his calling in the operating room, he was a college dropout and worked as a security guard. As a surgeon, he provides complex surgical treatment to patients with cancer. As a scientist, his laboratory investigates the biology of the human brain. Throughout his career, he has authored 10 books and over 100 academic articles.