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.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Hindi, Telugu
  • St Lukes Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 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

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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Speaks Hindi, Telugu Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
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Med School: Siddhartha Medical College Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Goethe-Universitaet Frankfurt Am Main Fachbereich Medizin Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Somasekhara R. Bandi has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Lukes Hospital

Medical School

Siddhartha Medical CollegeGraduated in 1989

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Dr. Somasekhara Bandi is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis.
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Where is Dr. Somasekhara Bandi's office located?
Dr. Somasekhara Bandi's office is located at 607 S New Ballas Rd Ste 3300, Saint Louis, MO, 63141.

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