Summary

Dr. Somasekhara Bandi is an oncologist and hematologist who specializes in treating cancer and blood disorders. He completed his medical education at Siddhartha Medical College and continued his training with a residency at St. Luke's Hospital. With 37 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Bandi has developed extensive expertise in managing complex cancer cases and blood-related conditions. He is fluent in Hindi and Telugu in addition to English.

Dr. Bandi practices at Mercy Hospital Saint Louis and sees patients at the Mercy Oncology and Hematology clinic within the David C. Pratt Cancer Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. His clinical focus includes treating lung cancer and various forms of anemia, including cancer-related anemia and anemia of chronic disease. He regularly performs diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts and comprehensive metabolic panels to monitor patient health and treatment progress. Patients rate Dr. Bandi 4.5 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Hindi, Telugu
  • St Lukes Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Mercy Oncology and Hematology - David C. Pratt Cancer Center

607 S New Ballas Rd Ste 3300Saint Louis, MO 63141
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Somasekhara R. BandiDr. Jesse Meir ZaretskyDr. Natalie Mae MalvikDr. Anne Li Chen
OncologyInternal MedicineHematologyPathology
Accepts New Patients
4.5 
37 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Hindi, Telugu
Saint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MO
Med School: Siddhartha Medical College Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Somasekhara R. Bandi

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
  • Ascension Smart Health
  • Cigna
  • Essence
  • Health Net Federal Services
  • Healthlink
  • Healthy Blue (formerly Missouri Care)
  • HFN Inc.
  • Home State Health
  • Humana
  • Humana Military
  • Live360 (Health Choices Network)
  • Medica
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • NHC Advantage
  • PPHP (Provider Partners Health Plan)
  • Sterling Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • WellCare Medicare Advantage

Medical Specialties

Somasekhara R. Bandi has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Somasekhara R. Bandi has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Clinical Research
  • Epidemiology
  • Hematologist
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Lung Cancer
  • Metastasis
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Oncologist

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Somasekhara R. Bandi holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Lukes Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Siddhartha Medical College in 1989.

NPI Number

Somasekhara R. Bandi's NPI number is 1922034321.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Somasekhara R. Bandi's office located?
Somasekhara R. Bandi's office is located at 607 S New Ballas Rd Ste 3300, Saint Louis, MO, 63141.
Which hospitals is Somasekhara R. Bandi affiliated with?
Somasekhara R. Bandi is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis.
Does Somasekhara R. Bandi accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Somasekhara R. Bandi accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Somasekhara R. Bandi?
You can find contact information for Somasekhara R. Bandi here on Vitals.
What languages does Somasekhara R. Bandi speak?
Somasekhara R. Bandi speaks Hindi and Telugu.

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