Sree Bhavani Chalasani, MD

During the last ten years of my medical oncology training and practice, I was fortunate to gain exposure to diverse patient populations and cultures. This definitely changed and molded me into a well-rounded physician.

At MSK’s regional care facility in Basking Ridge, we offer state-of-the-art comprehensive and compassionate cancer care for patients at a location close to their homes. I work closely with my colleagues in Manhattan, ensuring that the care we provide at Basking Ridge is consistent with MSK’s high standards. I offer culturally sensitive, compassionate, and ethical care to all my patients. I strongly believe in constant self-evaluation to enhance the delivery of patient care. I find working with cancer patients to be challenging and fulfilling.

The main focus of my practice is patient care, but I have a strong academic interest in gastrointestinal malignancies. I am a co-investigator in many clinical trials available at Basking Ridge. I can also facilitate patients’ entry into trials that are available only at MSK’s location in Manhattan and am an active participant in weekly disease-specific multidisciplinary and research meetings at that location. As a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists, I help develop individualized treatment plans for each patient. My goal is to provide the same MSK excellence in care for all my patients.

Cancer diagnosis and its treatment can both create daily challenges for patients. To help them cope, I coordinate comprehensive care with other healthcare providers, nutritionists, and social workers as needed.

I am fluent in both English and Telugu.