Overview
I take care of patients with a multitude of cancers and benign hematologic (blood) disorders at the Frauenshuh Cancer Center and Methodist Hospital. It is truly a privilege to be entrusted with the care of patients dealing with a new diagnosis of cancer. I believe in an honest, compassionate and evidence-based approach that focuses on educating patients about their prognosis and treatment options and respecting their choices. I also believe in using shared decision making to develop optimal and individualized treatment plans for my patients.
Dr. Wadhwa is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
Dr. Wadhwa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Medical Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Wadhwa is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3931 Louisiana Ave, S Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Wadhwa 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. Punit D. Wadhwa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Punit D. Wadhwa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Punit D. Wadhwa by calling their office at 612-341-4800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Punit D. Wadhwa a top-rated expert for Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Punit D. Wadhwa is classified as an Distinguished expert for Inflammatory Breast 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. Punit D. Wadhwa specialize in?
While Dr. Punit D. Wadhwa is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Punit D. Wadhwa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Punit D. Wadhwa has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Inflammatory Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Punit D. Wadhwa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Punit D. Wadhwa accept my insurance?
Dr. Punit D. Wadhwa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-341-4800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Wadhwa isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Wadhwa isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Wadhwa isDistinguished. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AngiosarcomaDr. Wadhwa isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Wadhwa isAdvanced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Wadhwa isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Burkitt LymphomaDr. Wadhwa isAdvanced. Learn about Burkitt Lymphoma.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Wadhwa isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Anal CancerDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.