Dr. Srikanth Tamma, MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
200 W Esplanade Ave Kenner LA, 70065About
Dr. Srikanth Tamma is an oncologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Tamma specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Tamma manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Stomach Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Leukemia
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- Ochsner Medical Center
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- Dr. Lowell Brian Anthony M.D.200 W Esplanade Ave Kenner LA 70065