Summary

Dr. Sushma Nakka is a hematology and oncology specialist who earned her medical degree from Kakatiya Medical College. She completed her residency training at North General Hospital and pursued advanced fellowship training at two prestigious institutions: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute and Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Nakka holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine, which she earned in 2008. She provides care in English.

Dr. Nakka practices at Lakeland Regional Health North Campus in the Hollis Cancer Center in Lakeland, Florida, where she is affiliated with the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion For Women And Babies. Her clinical expertise focuses on treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease. She also has experience managing Paget disease of the breast. Her approach to patient care includes comprehensive diagnostic testing such as complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor treatment progress. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute
  • 8 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

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HematologyHematologyOncologyOncology
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3.7 
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54 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, French, Arabic, English
Lakeland , FLPanama City , FLLakeland , FLBrandon , FL
Med School: Kakatiya Medical College (Medical Education) Med School: Khyber Medical College Med School: University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Sushma Simha Nakka

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Florida Community Care
  • Freedom Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • SelectHealth
  • Simply Healthcare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • United American - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Sushma Simha Nakka has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Sushma Simha Nakka has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Anemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Bone Marrow and Lymphatic Tissue Cancer (Hematologic Neoplasm)
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Oncology
  • Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

Sushma Simha Nakka holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2008.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute and Maimonides Medical Center.

Residency

Completed their residency at North General Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Kakatiya Medical College (Medical Education).

NPI Number

Sushma Simha Nakka's NPI number is 1871787036.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Sushma Nakka speak?
Sushma Nakka speaks English.
Does Sushma Nakka accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Sushma Nakka has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Sushma Nakka affiliated with?
Sushma Nakka is affiliated with Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion For Women And Babies.
How can I make an appointment with Sushma Nakka?
You can find contact information for Sushma Nakka here on Vitals.
Does Sushma Nakka accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Sushma Nakka accepts on their Vitals profile.

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