Dr. Pratima Chalasani, MD

Dr. Pratima Chalasani is a board-certified oncologist and internal medicine physician with 21 years of experience treating cancer patients. She earned her medical degree from Siddhartha Medical College and completed her residency training at Southern Illinois University. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive cancer care while managing the complex medical needs that often accompany oncology treatment. Dr. Chalasani speaks English fluently with her patients.

Dr. Chalasani practices at Carle Cancer Center and Carle Foundation Hospital, both located in Urbana, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center. She specializes in treating breast cancer, including advanced cases that are metastatic or recurrent. Her expertise extends to managing Paget disease of the breast, a rare form of breast cancer. During patient visits, she frequently orders diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and comprehensive metabolic panels to monitor …treatment progress and overall health.