Susmitha Vaka
Medical Oncology, Hematology
Gender
Female
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi
About
Susmitha Vaka, MD, is board-certified in medical oncology, internal medicine, and hematology, and practices at Cancer Specialists of North Florida's (CSNF) Riverside location. Originally from India, Dr. Vaka earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, and her Doctor of Medicine from Guntur Medical College in Guntur, India. She went on to complete her internship, residency, and fellowship training in hematology and oncology and breast oncology from the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Dr. Vaka was drawn to CSNF because of the cutting-edge treatments, clinical trials, and collaborative approach. She enjoys the family environment that comes with working at CSNF and that it’s beyond rewarding, for the entire team, to watch patients live longer and spend more time with their loved ones. When she meets new oncology patients, she starts by understanding how they are feeling and what they know about the disease, stages of cancer, prognosis, and treatments. This allows her to better educate them so that she can involve them in the treatment plan with their goals and values in mind.
Outside the office, Dr. Vaka enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, traveling, and hiking.
Education
Medical/Professional
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Grads
- Guntur Medical Center
Fellowship
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Residency
- University of Kansas in Kansas City
Internship
- University of Kansas in Kansas City
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) - Hematology
- American Board of IM (Medical Oncology) - Medical Oncology
Professional Statement
It is my personal goal as a physician to provide the best and most advanced care and education for my patients.
- Susmitha Vaka
Locations
Facility Hours
Call us for daily hours
Schedule Appointment
(904) 388-2619
Why Ascension
Ascension doctors are committed to getting to know you. They take time for real back-and-forth conversations with you so they can understand all aspects of you and your life. Because great care starts with seeing your whole picture.