Dr. Sushma Simha Nakka MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland Regional Ca Lakeland FL, 33805About
Dr. Sushma Nakka is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Lakeland, FL. Dr. Nakka specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
Kakatiya Medical College 1996
University of Adelaide Faculty of Health Sciences
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine- 2010
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 2008
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Melanoma
- Anemia
- Hepatitis
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hives
- Hepatitis C
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, Pain and Palliative Care
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