Dr. Puneet Bhalla
Overview
Dr. Puneet Bhalla is a board certified Medical Oncologist and joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in September 2006. Dr. Bhalla is a graduate of Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and Medical Oncology fellowship from William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan. His research has been published in national and international oncology meetings and he remains actively involved in research at Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers. He has been practicing in the East Valley since 2003, initially in solo practice and since 2006 as part of Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers. He also serves on the Dignity Health East Valley Board of Directors for Mercy Gilbert and Chandler Regional Hospitals.A strong patient advocate, he routinely picks up the phone to communicate with other physicians and health insurance companies on his patients behalf. He has been nominated as Top Doc in medical oncology by his peers several times in Phoenix Magazine. As an extended faculty at Midwestern University he mentors medical students during their Oncology rotations. He is well respected by his peers in the community for his expertise in solid tumors.He lives in the Phoenix area with his wife and twin daughters and dog Frodo! In his spare time, he may be seen hiking with his family, riding his road bike or camping in the AZ high country.
Dr. Bhalla is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Familial Colorectal Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
695 S Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224
3686 S Rome St, Gilbert, AZ 85297
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Puneet Bhalla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Puneet Bhalla?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Puneet Bhalla by calling their office at 480-821-2838. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Puneet Bhalla a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Puneet Bhalla 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. Puneet Bhalla specialize in?
While Dr. Puneet Bhalla is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Puneet Bhalla participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Puneet Bhalla has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Puneet Bhalla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Puneet Bhalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Puneet Bhalla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 480-821-2838 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Breast CancerDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- ChoriocarcinomaDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Choriocarcinoma.
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- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.