Expertise in
17
conditions

Dr. Pournima D. Navalkele

Pediatric Hematology Oncology
1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
Orange, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
17
conditions
1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Pournima Navalkele is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Orange, California.

Dr. Navalkele is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Ganglioglioma.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Navalkele is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Licenses

Pediatrics in MO

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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Locations

1201 West La Veta Avenue, Orange, CA 92868

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Navalkele 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.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

13 Total Publications

Update of NK cell therapy in pediatric brain tumors.
Update of NK cell therapy in pediatric brain tumors.
Journal: Journal of neuro-oncology
Published: June 19, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Pournima D. Navalkele

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Pournima D. Navalkele?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Pournima D. Navalkele by calling their office at 714-509-8636. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Pournima D. Navalkele a top-rated expert for Medulloblastoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Pournima D. Navalkele is classified as an Distinguished expert for Medulloblastoma, 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. Pournima D. Navalkele specialize in?

While Dr. Pournima D. Navalkele is a Pediatric Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Medulloblastoma, Glioma, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Hematology Oncology.

Does Dr. Pournima D. Navalkele participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Pournima D. Navalkele has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Medulloblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Pournima D. Navalkele's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Pournima D. Navalkele accept my insurance?

Dr. Pournima D. Navalkele accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-509-8636 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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