Accepting new patients

Chetan Vakkalagadda, M.D. (he/him)

Accepting new patients

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer

Clinical focus

  • Lung Cancer

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

I am a medical oncologist who treats patients with:

I offer chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy. I am involved with clinical trials in lung and head and neck cancers and offer these to patients if appropriate.

I am passionate about providing the best care possible by getting to know patients well, working as part of a team of cancer experts, and taking part in research.

In my free time, I enjoy watching and playing soccer and football, cooking, being outdoors and spending time with my wife and our daughter and cat.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 2013, Washington University
    • M.D., 2017, Washington University

  • Residency

    • Internal Medicine, Northwestern University, 2020

  • Fellowship

    • Hematology and Medical Oncology, Northwestern University, 2023

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

Memberships and associations:

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (39 Ratings, 14 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Very good dicussion.

  2. Excellent first meeting. The team was great to do all the preliminary work, I was called on schedule, and the doctor was very engaged throughout our meeting, provided sound recommendations and answered all of my questions. I am excited to get established for oncology care at OHSU!

  3. I am CERTAIN they are trying hard and doing the best they can. And I am even more CERTAIN none of them are paid enough for the job they do.

  4. Thoughtful & solicts/ listens to my concerns/preferences

  5. I appreciate having someone as knowledgeable as Dr. Vakkalagadda as a resource in my cancer journey.

  6. I feel fortunate to have Dr. Vakkalagadda as my oncologist. His combination of expertise and conscientiousness are impressive and reassuring. He is also a first-rate listener.

  7. He was personable and informative. I felt comfortable.

  8. Great interactions, he was very flexible in dealing with an uncommon case.

  9. He was very professional,friendly and informative. He answered the questions my support family and I had clearly. He was respectful to me and my family.

  10. Enjoy his no nonsense approach. I feel like he's being truthful.

  11. He's a very good doctor who explains everything

  12. Took his time. Knew my medical history. Answered all my questions.

  13. Great, direct no nonsense approach and easy communication style that works well.

  14. He was very compassionate and gave me time to ask questions; but I forgot to ask where the new dark spot was in the pelvic area.