Dr. Prasanthi Ganesa, MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
800 W Magnolia Ave Fort Worth TX, 76104About
Dr. Prasanthi Ganesa is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Ganesa specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
Texas A & M University College of Medicine, College Station, Tx MD
Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Liver Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Anemia
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Ovarian Cancer
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Texas Medical Association
- Tarrant County Medical Society
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
Fellowships
- Baylor University Medical Cente Medical Oncology
Internships
- Baylor University Medical Center
Fellowships
- Baylor University Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- Texas Medical Association, Tarrant County Medical Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Texas Society of Clinical Oncology
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Get to know Oncologist Dr. Prasanthi Ganesa, who serves patients in Fort Worth, Texas.
Recognized as a trusted, fellowship-trained oncologist, Dr. Ganesa offers her patients the most up-to-date and aggressive options for fighting cancer, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, and biological therapy. She believes in working closely with cancer surgeons, radiation oncologists, and other medical professionals to provide a team approach, assuring each patient an opportunity for a cure and the highest quality of life.
“It is easy to get lost in the confusion of cancer care. I strive to not only provide my patients with the latest treatment options, but also to help them make the best choice for their next step in treatment. When this is done in a compassionate and loving environment, healing of the body, mind, and spirit can take place” as stated by the doctor, who is a part of the team of professionals at The Center For Cancer & Blood Disorders in Fort Worth, Texas.
As one of the nation’s most highly respected cancer centers, The Center For Cancer & Blood Disorders is designed to help smooth the path for patients’ cancer treatment journey. With the focus on healing lives and advancing care, the Fort Worth – Central Campus building was designed to provide one familiar location for practically all cancer treatment services, thereby eliminating the hassle often associated with complex medical care.
Throughout her academic career, Dr. Ganesa completed her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. She continued in the Aggie tradition with medical school at Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine. Upon graduation, she went on to complete her internship, residency in internal medicine, and fellowship in medical oncology at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
Subsequent to her education, she earned board certification in internal medicine and medical oncology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Among her professional affiliations, Dr. Ganesa is a member of the Texas Medical Association, the Tarrant County Medical Society, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Texas Society of Clinical Oncology.
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. They lead a cancer treatment team of various healthcare professionals, treat patients with radiation therapy, coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as assist patients with pain management.
Honored as a Top Doctor by Fort Worth Magazine, Dr. Ganesa serves on several boards and hospital committees. She often speaks to corporate, community, and charity groups about prevention, early detection, and treatment of all types of cancer and specifically, breast cancer.
Outside of her medical practice, she has a passion for dance. She is a student of Kuchipudi Kalakshetra, an Indian classical dance school, and performs several times a year locally. She resides in Fort Worth with her husband and two sons.
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