About
Deepika Ralla, MD, is a board-certified oncologist with over 15 years of experience in her field. She is dedicated to ensuring that your individualized treatment plan maintains your quality of life at every stage of your journey.
Additionally, she is a proud member of both the American Society of Clinical Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Ralla emphasizes the importance of early detection and screening.
In fact, she mentions, “Breast cancer is one of the few cancers where we have screening guidelines because we know we can catch it early and cure the patient, essentially by getting rid of the tumor.”
In her day-to-day practice, Dr. Ralla conducts thorough patient evaluations, reviews diagnostic tests such as blood work and imaging, develops personalized treatment plans, and oversees chemotherapy and other therapies. She also collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care, offers guidance on managing side effects, and provides ongoing support and education to her patients and their families.
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Education & Certifications
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Education
Doctorate of Surgery, SVS Medical College, Mahabubnagar, Telegana, India Doctorate of Medicine, SVS Medical College, Mahabubnagar, Telegana, India
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Residency
Internal Medicine, Overlook Hospital, Summit, New Jersey
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Fellowships
Hematology and Oncology, Ochsner Louisiana State University, Shreveport, Louisiana
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Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
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Professional Memberships
American Society of Clinical Oncology American Society of Hematology
Featured Articles
Breast cancer: CHRISTUS Health stresses importance of early detection