Overview
Dr. Deepika Bhatla treats young patients with blood disorders, such as leukemia, Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and performs stem cell transplantation and bone marrow harvest. Her services also include cancer risk assessment and counseling, cancer pain management, chemotherapy, and bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. Dr. Bhatla treats myelodysplastic syndromes, neutropenia, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and hemoglobin disorders. Her research interests are leukemia biology and stem cell transplantation. Dr. Bhatla is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Her professional memberships include: the American Association of Blood Banks; American Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation; American Society of Clinical Oncology; American Society of Hematology; Indian Academy of Pediatrics; the American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology; and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Gateway Chapter. Dr. Bhatla participates in the Pulse Polio program, vaccinating infants and children under the age of five against polio.
Dr. Bhatla is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Dr. Bhatla is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.
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1465 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
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Dr. Bhatla 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Deepika Bhatla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Deepika Bhatla?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Deepika Bhatla by calling their office at 314-268-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Deepika Bhatla a top-rated expert for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Deepika Bhatla is classified as an Advanced expert for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, 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. Deepika Bhatla specialize in?
While Dr. Deepika Bhatla is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Reticulohistiocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Deepika Bhatla participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Deepika Bhatla has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. You can view a list of Dr. Deepika Bhatla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Deepika Bhatla accept my insurance?
Dr. Deepika Bhatla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-268-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AnemiaDr. Bhatla isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Bhatla isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- HistiocytosisDr. Bhatla isExperienced. Learn about Histiocytosis.
- Non-Langerhans-Cell HistiocytosisDr. Bhatla isExperienced. Learn about Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis.
- ReticulohistiocytomaDr. Bhatla isExperienced. Learn about Reticulohistiocytoma.
- Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)Dr. Bhatla isExperienced. Learn about Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID).