Summary

Dr. Kannan Thanikachalam specializes in oncology and internal medicine, bringing 15 years of experience to cancer care and comprehensive medical treatment. He earned his medical degree from Stanley Medical College and has developed expertise in treating patients with complex cancer diagnoses and related health conditions. Dr. Thanikachalam is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Thanikachalam practices at Baptist Medical Center South and maintains locations in Buffalo, New York and Mobile, Alabama. His clinical focus includes caring for patients experiencing nausea and vomiting from cancer treatment, as well as treating colorectal cancer and monitoring kidney function in cancer patients. He performs infusion therapy to deliver cancer treatments directly to patients and conducts comprehensive metabolic panels to track overall health during treatment.

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Quick Facts

  • 15 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Stanley Medical College University Of Chennai
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Kannan Thanikachalam has 4 locations

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

665 Elm StBuffalo, NY 14203

Dr. Kannan Thanikachalam

5 Mobile Infirmary Cir Ste G805Mobile, AL 36607

Diagnostic and Medical Clinic

5 Mobile Infirmary Cir Ste CMobile, AL 36607

Diagnostic and Medical Clinic

5 Mobile Infirmary CirMobile, AL 36607

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Accepts New Patients
15 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Buffalo , NYNew Orleans , LANewark , NJBuffalo , NY
Med School: Stanley Medical College University Of Chennai Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kannan Thanikachalam

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Empire Plan
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthNow
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Independent Health
  • Independent Health - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Univera Healthcare - PPO
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kannan Thanikachalam has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kannan Thanikachalam has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Hematology/oncology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Stanley Medical College University Of Chennai
Stanley Medical CollegeGraduated in 2011

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Dr. Kannan Thanikachalam is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center South.
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Dr. Kannan Thanikachalam's office is located at 665 Elm St, Buffalo, NY, 14203.
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