Summary

Prakash Peddi, MD, provides up-to-date cancer treatment options and personalized care as a board-certified medical oncologist and a hematologist (American Board of Internal Medicine). Cancer care is very personal and Dr. Peddi is proud to be part of the team at Willis Knighton Cancer Center’s Hematology/Oncology Associates that caters to local patient needs. His clinical practice includes breast cancer, muscle tumors, cancers of unknown origin, rare forms of cancers, and benign blood diseases.  

Dr. Peddi graduated from Kakatiya Medical College in India. His medical degree was followed by a Master of Science in biotechnology and molecular biology at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, where he studied the effects of radiation on breast cancer cell lines and brain cancer. He came to Shreveport for his internal medicine residency and hematology/oncology fellowship at LSUHSC-Shreveport School of Medicine and Feist-Weiller Cancer Center.  

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Office Location

Willis Knighton Hematology/Oncology

2600 Kings Highway, Suite 300Shreveport, LA 71103
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Prakash Peddi

  • AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
  • Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
  • Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
  • First Health
  • GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
  • Gilsbar
  • Health Plus of Louisiana
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana
  • Humana Choice PPO
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
  • IMA of Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (Aetna)
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Medicare Traditional Part B

Medical Specialties

Dr. Prakash Peddi has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Prakash Peddi has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hematology
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Medical Oncology
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine

Residency

LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine

Medical School

Kakatiya Medical College

Other Providers at Willis-Knighton Health System

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Prakash Peddi affiliated with?
Dr. Prakash Peddi is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.
Is Dr. Prakash Peddi accepting new patients?
Dr. Prakash Peddi is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Prakash Peddi's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Dr. Prakash Peddi speak?
Dr. Prakash Peddi speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Prakash Peddi?
You can find contact information for Dr. Prakash Peddi here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Prakash Peddi's office located?
Dr. Prakash Peddi's office is located at 2600 Kings Highway, Suite 300, Shreveport, LA, 71103.

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