Hema Vankayala

Hema Vankayala

Medical Oncology, Hematology
Gender
Female
Languages Spoken
English

About

Hema Vankayala, MD, is board-certified in medical oncology and hematology and practices at Cancer Specialists of North Florida's (CSNF) Fleming Island location. Originally from India, Dr. Vankayala earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Guntur Medical College in Andhra Pradesh, India. She went on to complete her residency and fellowship at Wayne State University/Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit, Michigan, before joining CSNF.

Honored to be a member of CSNF’s multidisciplinary team, Dr. Vankayala counts it a privilege to works with people who value research and compassion as much as she does.

Dr. Vankayala’s philosophy is to be candid about the diseases her patients are facing and provide realistic hope in a compassionate way. She believes that involving the patients and their families in the treatment discussions and decisions is critical and will help them prepare to actively participate in the cancer care process. When not in the office, Dr. Vankayala enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family.

Education

Medical/Professional

  • Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Grads
  • Guntur Medical Center

Fellowship

  • Wayne State University

Residency

  • Wayne State University

Internship

  • Wayne State University

Qualifications

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County Hospital
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital
  • Ascension St. Vincent's St Johns County Hospital

Certifications

  • American Board of IM (Hematology)
  • American Board of IM (Medical Oncology)
  • The American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Statement
It’s a blessing to see patients live longer with the new cutting-edge treatments available at CSNF, thanks to the help and research of my colleagues. It is satisfying to see them having special moments with their loved ones.
- Hema Vankayala

Locations

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Primary Location
Cancer Specialists of N FL
2370 Market Dr
Fleming Island, FL  32003
Phone
(904) 264-6201
Fax
(904) 264-6858
Facility Hours
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