Dr. Chandrika Shivappa Gowda, MD

Dr. Chandrika Gowda is an oncology specialist who earned her medical degree from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. She completed her residency training at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center, where she developed expertise in cancer care. With 21 years of experience in oncology, Dr. Gowda has dedicated her career to helping patients navigate cancer treatment and recovery. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Gowda practices at Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. She specializes in managing cancer treatment side effects, including nausea and vomiting that often accompany chemotherapy. Her expertise extends to caring for patients with compromised immune systems during cancer treatment. Dr. Gowda provides infusion therapy services and utilizes complete blood count testing to monitor patient health throughout treatment.