Dr. K Lakshmi Priyadarshini

Dr K Lakshmi Priyadarshini is a dual-boarded Medical and Pediatric Oncologist in Vijayawada with 14 years of clinical experience.

She currently practises as a Consultant at HCG Curie City Cancer Centre in Gunadala. Her clinical focus is highly specialized, bridging the gap between adult systemic oncology and complex pediatric hematology.

She possesses specific expertise in the administration of targeted chemotherapies, immunotherapies, and the management of Bone Marrow Transplants (BMT) for severe blood disorders.

She completed her MBBS from Guntur Medical College in 2012. Uniquely, she first earned an MD in Pediatrics from the Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences in Vizianagaram in 2016, where she secured First Place in the NNF Quiz (Andhra Zone).

To super-specialize in cancer management, she subsequently earned a highly competitive DM in Medical Oncology from the Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) in Tirupati in 2020.

Prior to her current consultancy roles, she served as an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at SVIMS and as a Senior Resident at Guntur Medical College.

Dr Priyadarshini is a prominent academic researcher. She has presented notable clinical research at several major conferences, including 'Manifestations of Pediatric NHL' and the 'Spectrum of Pediatric Malignancies in a Tertiary Care Centre' at Pedicon AP, as well as the 'Rare Association of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma' at the 2019 IBCC Conference in Jaipur.

She has also authored highly specialized clinical theses on the diagnostic markers of sepsis in febrile neutropenia, and the efficacy of Levetiracetam versus Phenobarbitone in controlling neonatal seizures.

In her clinical practice, she routinely manages severe hematological malignancies and solid tumors in both pediatric and adult populations.

She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, which helps patients and their families communicate comfortably regarding long-term, complex systemic cancer care.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr K Lakshmi Priyadarshini provides comprehensive systemic cancer therapies, specializing in both adult oncology and highly complex pediatric hematology.

Pediatric Oncology and Hematology

Dr Priyadarshini utilizes her dual-boarded expertise to manage severe childhood cancers:

• Management of Pediatric Leukemias (ALL, AML) and Lymphomas (NHL)
• Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Coordination and Management
• Systemic Treatment of Pediatric Solid Tumors (Neuroblastomas, Sarcomas)
• Management of Benign Pediatric Hematological Disorders

Adult Medical Oncology and Cellular Therapies

She administers targeted systemic therapies to eradicate cancer cells throughout the adult body:

• Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy for Adult Solid Tumors
• Management of Adult Hematological Malignancies (Multiple Myeloma, Hodgkin's)
• Management of Oncological Emergencies and Febrile Neutropenia
• Targeted Molecular Therapies and Precision Medicine

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Guntur Medical College (2012)
• MD in Pediatrics — Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram (2016)
• DM in Medical Oncology — Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati (2020)

Professional Experience

Dr K Lakshmi Priyadarshini currently practises at the following facilities:

• Consultant Medical Oncologist, HCG Curie City Cancer Centre in Gunadala
• Consultant Medical Oncologist, Harish Neuro Centre in Benz Circle

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