Narendranath Epperla, MD, MS
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I am a hematologist who specializes in treating patients with Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas at the OSUCCC – James. I am also an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
After receiving my medical degree in India, I came to the United States and completed an internal medicine residency in 2013 at the Marshfield Clinic in Wisconsin. I then obtained a master's degree in clinical and translational science and completed my fellowship training in hematology/oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin before joining the faculty at Ohio State in July 2017. I received several awards during my residency and fellowship, along with multiple honors from the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
My research focuses on conducting clinical trials using novel drug combinations to treat patients with lymphoid malignancies, including Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas. I am also working to identify biomarkers that can predict treatment response as well as early relapse. I have authored or co-authored numerous articles in scientific journals, as well as several meeting abstracts and book chapters.
I have always aspired to be a complete physician by providing quality care to my patients, conducting impactful research on their diseases and mentoring students. The OSUCCC – James enables me to do this while also working with deeply experienced medical colleagues. I'm hopeful that the combination of high-quality research, state-of-the-art technology and targeted treatment will help us achieve our vision of a cancer-free world.
Education and Background
- Education
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Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences
Nalgonda, India,
- Residencies
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Marshfield Clinic
MARSHFIELD, United States
- Fellowship
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Hematology/Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
Milwaukee, WI
- Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Hematology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Medicine Oncology)
- Academic Department
Department of Internal Medicine
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Division of Hematology
I see patients at
The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
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Patient Comments (6 total comments)
Dr. Epperla is a true gift to my family, OSU, USA, and the world. Thank God for talented dr.'s like him.
Dr Epperla has been wonderful. We are certain that but for the skill of the doctors and staff, my father would not still be with us.
My doctor is great. He is always pleasant and has all the time you need to assure you of your condition.
Excellent, considerate, compassionate, caring physician - Dr. Epperla.
I have the utmost confidence in my oncologist, Dr. Epperla - I think the world of him and would recommend his services to anyone in my shoes. Dr. Is very attentive, concerned for your care, and explains things in a manner for which is easily understood. He has great bedside manner as well, along with a sense of humor which puts you at ease.
Epperla - very thorough and conscientious.