Overview
Lavanya Sundararajan, MD, is a hematologist and oncologist with a special interest in oncological tumors and benign blood disorders. She loves the challenge that these different diseases pose and staying current with all the treatment options.The nature and complexities of the many kinds of cancer, the cutting-edge research and constantly evolving treatment options, and, most importantly, the chance to make a difference that is life-changing and long-standing for patients is the reason she chose to become an oncologist. The deep bond that the oncologist shares with his or her patients and their families is a very moving and rewarding experience for Dr. Sundararajan.Dr. Sundararajan has a curious, affectionate and adventurous 10-year-old son that is the center of her universe. To stay grounded and to continue to appreciate the beauty of life, she enjoys cooking, traveling, exercising, and travel and food writing in her time outside of the clinic.
Dr. Sundararajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Splenomegaly. Her top areas of expertise are Dehydration, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Severe Congenital Neutropenia.
Her clinical research consists of participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1617 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
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.
1 Clinical Trials
The Association Of University Physicians
Rachel Salit is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Salit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Splenomegaly. Her top areas of expertise are Myelofibrosis, Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Salit is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Oncology At St. Joseph
"Joseph Rosales, MD, has been a physician for over 20 years and a hematologist-oncologist in Western Washington since 2011 -- in Seattle, Federal Way and Tacoma. He is experienced in general hematology and oncology, with specialties in breast and thoracic oncology. Dr. Rosales considers himself a guide in his patients’ therapeutic journey. He meets his patients wherever they are - physically and emotionally - and strives to provide them the knowledge and perspective required to navigate difficult decisions in their care. His treatment philosophy has been consistent: to make sure that the patient remains in as much control of their care as possible while getting the best care possible.Dr. Rosales also maintains activity within the community, including involvement in oncologic education and advocacy. He received the2022 Binaytara Foundation for Excellence in Cancer Care ""Rising Star in Health Equity"" awardfor his demonstration of excellent leadership in improving cancer care in underprivileged communities.Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Treatment during Covid-19 Video". Dr. Rosales is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Splenomegaly. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Northwest Medical Specialties - Bonney Lake
Ndegwa Njuguna is an Oncologist in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Njuguna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Splenomegaly. His top areas of expertise are Dehydration, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Acute Mountain Sickness. Dr. Njuguna is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- DehydrationDr. Sundararajan isDistinguished. Learn about Dehydration.
- Advanced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Sundararajan isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Sundararajan isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Sundararajan isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- AnemiaDr. Sundararajan isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Breast CancerDr. Sundararajan isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Sundararajan isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Experienced
- Acquired HemophiliaDr. Sundararajan isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Hemophilia.
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Sundararajan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Sundararajan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with MaturationDr. Sundararajan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without MaturationDr. Sundararajan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation.
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Sundararajan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).