Summary

Dr. Vijaya Kakani specializes in oncology and hematology, bringing over three decades of expertise to cancer and blood disorder care. She earned her medical degree from Guntur Medical College and completed her residency training at Scott & White Memorial Hospital. With 33 years of dedicated experience in treating complex blood cancers and solid tumors, Dr. Kakani provides comprehensive care for patients facing challenging diagnoses. She communicates with patients in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Kakani practices at Indiana University Health Hospital and sees patients in Lafayette, Indiana. Her clinical expertise includes treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myelogenous leukemia, along with anal cancer. She performs specialized procedures such as apheresis treatments, comprehensive breast examinations, and chemotherapy administration. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.8 stars for her compassionate approach to cancer care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 33 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Scott & White Memorial Hospital
  • 4 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

IU Health Cancer Center - Lafayette - IU Health Arnett Cancer Center

420 N 26th StLafayette, IN 47904
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

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33 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Lafayette , INAvon , INCarmel , INCleveland , OH
Med School: Guntur Medical College Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College Med School: Colegio Mayor De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario Facultad De Medicina Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vijaya L Kakani

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management I-SNP
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
  • Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
  • Anthem Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
  • CareSource
  • CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan
  • CareSource Hoosier Healthwise
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Marketplace
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Community Health Network Employee Plan
  • Coventry/First Health
  • Deaconess OneCare
  • Encore
  • Encore Combined
  • Encore Elite
  • Encore Workers Compensation
  • Humana
  • Humana Healthy Horizons Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vijaya L Kakani has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vijaya L Kakani has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Anemia
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Hematologist
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastasis
  • Oncologist
  • Oncologist/hematologist
  • Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Scott & White Memorial Hospital

Medical School

Guntur Medical CollegeGraduated in 1993

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Dr. Vijaya Kakani's office is located at 420 N 26th St, Lafayette, IN, 47904.

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