Overview
Dr. Arvind Bhandari earned his medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. He completed an internship in internal medicine at the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark and a fellowship in medical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. In practice since 1973, Dr. Bhandari is board certified in both medical oncology and internal medicine. He specializes in hematology and medical oncology, with primary clinical interests in breast cancer and lung cancer. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Texas Medical Association, Texas Society of Medical Oncology and Harris County Medical Society. Dr. Bhandari’s patients describe him as a kind and compassionate doctor who listens to his patients. They express a high degree of confidence in his treatment plans and appreciate his ability to explain conditions and answer questions. His dedication to cancer patients reaches beyond his practice. He founded an annual golf tournament in Sugar Land that benefits the American Cancer Society, and he is involved in several other cancer-awareness activities in Fort Bend County.
Dr. Bhandari is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Bhandari is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Bhandari has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Arvind K. Bhandari
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Arvind K. Bhandari?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Arvind K. Bhandari by calling their office at 281-277-5200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Arvind K. Bhandari a top-rated expert for Sickle Cell Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Arvind K. Bhandari is classified as an Distinguished expert for Sickle Cell Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Arvind K. Bhandari specialize in?
While Dr. Arvind K. Bhandari is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Sickle Cell Disease, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Arvind K. Bhandari participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Arvind K. Bhandari has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sickle Cell Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Arvind K. Bhandari's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Arvind K. Bhandari accept my insurance?
Dr. Arvind K. Bhandari accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-277-5200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Bhandari isDistinguished. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.
- Advanced
- AgranulocytosisDr. Bhandari isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Bhandari isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Bhandari isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Bhandari isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Bhandari isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Experienced
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AnemiaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Breast CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Cyclic NeutropeniaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Cyclic Neutropenia.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia SyndromeDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.
- Hemoglobin C DiseaseDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobin C Disease.
- Hemoglobin E DiseaseDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobin E Disease.
- HemoglobinopathyDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobinopathy.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Idiopathic NeutropeniaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Neutropenia.
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)Dr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MedulloblastomaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)Dr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN).
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- PlasmacytomaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Plasmacytoma.
- Polycythemia VeraDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Polycythemia Vera.
- Primary Immunodeficiency (PID)Dr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Primary Immunodeficiency (PID).
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Schnitzler SyndromeDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Schnitzler Syndrome.
- Severe Congenital NeutropeniaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Severe Congenital Neutropenia.
- Sideroblastic AnemiaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Sideroblastic Anemia.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- SplenomegalyDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Splenomegaly.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Wilms TumorDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.