Titles and Roles
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology
- Emory University School of Medicine
- Director, Division of General Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology
- Emory University School of Medicine
- Hematologist/Medical Oncologist
- Breast Cancer
- Blood Disorders
- General Hematology and Medical Oncology
Biography
Meena Thirunavu, MD, is assistant professor and serves as director of the Division of General Hematology and Medical Oncology in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. Board certified in hematology and medical oncology, Dr. Thirunavu specializes in the treatment of a wide range of oncologic and hematologic disorders with particular interest in breast cancer, lymphomas, cancer genetics and coagulation disorders. She is based primarily at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory Buford Clinic.
She was in practice in the Midwest for six years before joining the faculty at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta.
Her professional affiliations include American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology and American Medical Association.
Education
Dr. Thirunavu received her medical training at Government Medical College in Trivandrum, India. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Residency Programs in Austin, Texas. During her residency, she received the Outstanding Hematology/Oncology Resident Award. She also served as the Internal Medicine Chief Resident in her fourth year. She completed her fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Kansas Medical Center with special training in breast oncology.
Research
Dr. Thirunavu's research interests include role of vitamin D and prevalence of low bone density in premenopausal women at increased risk for breast cancer.
Awards
Dr. Thirunavu has been listed in Atlanta Magazine's annual "Top Doctors" issue.