Dr. Balijepalli Netaji, MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
12201 Renfert Way Suite 245 Austin TX, 78758About
Dr. Balijepalli Netaji is an oncologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Netaji specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Netaji 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
Kakatiya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Warrangal- Ap- India 1978
Kakatiya Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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Get to know Medical Oncologist Dr. Balijepalli Netaji, who serves patients in Austin, Texas.
A renowned medical oncologist, Dr. Netaji practices at Texas Oncology-Austin North Suite 120, utilizing a robust array of radiation modalities.
Specializing in clinical and applied thrombosis, he also holds privileges at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Ascension Seton Medical Center Williamson, Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital, Ascension Seton Smithville Regional Hospital, Ascension Seton Southwest Hospital, Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, and St. David’s Medical Center.
Graduating in the top 5% of his class, Dr. Netaji received his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from Kakatiya Medical College in India. He then relocated to the United States, where he completed his internship, residency in internal medicine/oncology, and fellowship in hematology and oncology with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio.
Subsequently, he attained board certification in medical oncology and internal medicine 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.
Staying up to date in his field, Dr. Netaji is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Medical Association, the Texas State Medical Association, the American Society in Hematology, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, the Travis County Medical Society, and the Oncology Council.
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. A medical 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.
In addition to being recognized by The World Dictionary of Medical Schools, Dr. Netaji is a member of the Editorial Board Thrombosis and Hemostasis Journal.
On a more personal note, he is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu.
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