Overview
Kathleen Halka is an Oncologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Halka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombocytopenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
Baylor Scott & White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center - Temple
Dr. Bhat is a board-certified hematologist/ medical oncologist who has formed a niche in breast oncology. She joined BSW at Temple's main campus in 2011 soon after completing her fellowship, and her medical practice mostly consists of breast cancer patients. She also supervises the trainee fellows in their continuity clinic and is one of the core faculty in Baylor Scott & White's 3-year hem-oncology fellowship program. Dr. Bhat has been the site director of NSABP and is currently the chair of the breast tumor board, a weekly interdisciplinary case discussion conference, where NCCN guidelines and optimal treatment options for all their breast cancer patients are discussed. She is passionate about taking care of breast cancer patients and believes in providing them with a comprehensive, yet personalized care plan when it comes to their cancer. Their clinic offers several state-of-the-art treatments like novel chemotherapies, biotherapies, targeted therapies, and immunotherapies. In addition to these standard treatments, she strives to bring on relevant and pertinent clinical trials that would benefit our breast cancer patients. She frequently offers second and third-opinion consults on complicated cases that are referred from our peripheral clinics. Dr. Bhat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.
Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Marble Falls
Dr. Adapala grew up in India and came to the United States in 2002. He moved to Texas to attend UTMB Galveston for residency/fellowship. Dr. Adapala practiced at Austin Diagnostic clinic for 3 years before he joined Baylor Scott & White Health in 2015. Dr. Adapala is married and has two children. He enjoys traveling, playing tennis and spending time with his family. Dr. Adapala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, and Polycythemia Vera.
Texas Oncology PA
Nihar Patel is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Halka isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Halka isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Halka isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Advanced
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Halka isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Antiphospholipid SyndromeDr. Halka isAdvanced. Learn about Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Halka isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Halka isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Experienced
- Acquired HemophiliaDr. Halka isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Hemophilia.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Halka isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Adult T-Cell LeukemiaDr. Halka isExperienced. Learn about Adult T-Cell Leukemia.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Halka isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.