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Krishna Kishore Pachipala, MD, received his medical degree at the age of 23 from Kurnool Medical College in India. He then trained with an internal medicine residency program at William Harvey Hospital, which is part of the East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is located in Willesborough, England. After passing membership exams, Dr. Pachipala obtained the prestigious Membership of Royal College of Physicians of London (MRCP). After moving to the United States, he continued his internal medicine residency training at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Penn. Dr. Pachipala went on to complete his medical oncology and hematology fellowship at UT Health San Antonio, where he served as chief fellow and participated in several National Cancer Institute-sponsored cooperative group trials. Board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology, Dr. Pachipala manages all kinds of cancer and hematologic problems with special interests in tumors and cancers of the brain, breast, gastrointestinal (GI) tract (gastric/colon/pancreas), lung and prostate. In addition, he specializes in treating patients with multiple myeloma (Kahler’s disease) and leukemia (blood cancer). Dr. Pachipala places great emphasis on delivering patient-centered care, patient education and communication while practicing evidence-based medicine. He cares for patients living in Conroe, Cypress, Houston, Huffman, Hufsmith, Humble, Magnolia, New Caney, North Houston, Porter, Spring and Tomball. Throughout his career, Dr. Pachipala has published several scholarly articles and abstracts in “American Journal of Hematology,” “Journal of Clinical Oncology” and in several other medical journals. He has also been honored with numerous recognitions during his career. In 2014, Dr. Pachipala received the Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award, which honors physicians who treat patients with the utmost kindness –- as reflected in their superior “Overall” and “Best Manner” ratings on vitals.com. In addition, he was included among America’s Top Oncologists in 2012 and America’s Top Physicians in 2013 by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. Dr. Pachipala is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the American Society of Hematology (ASH) and Harris County Medical Society (HCMS). When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Pachipala enjoys reading, traveling, playing racket ball, yoga and spending time with his wife and two children.
Dr. Pachipala is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Krishna Pachipala
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Is Dr. Krishna Pachipala a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Krishna Pachipala is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Cancer, 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. Krishna Pachipala specialize in?
While Dr. Krishna Pachipala is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Krishna Pachipala participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Krishna Pachipala has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Krishna Pachipala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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Dr. Krishna Pachipala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 936-235-7092 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Pachipala isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Pachipala isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Pachipala isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic PurpuraDr. Pachipala isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura.
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- AgranulocytosisDr. Pachipala isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
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- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Pachipala isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Pachipala isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Pachipala isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
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- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Pachipala isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Pachipala isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Pachipala isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AnemiaDr. Pachipala isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.