A board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist, Suchita Pakkala, MD, MS, specializes in treating patients with breast cancer and thoracic malignancies such as lung cancer. Her practice is primarily based at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown. Dr. Pakkala is an associate professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine.
She earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee after receiving a bachelor’s degree in biology from Rhodes College and a Master of Science in physiology from Georgetown University. She completed her internal medicine residency and fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Emory University School of Medicine.
Titles & Roles
Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology
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Excellence describes my provider encounter. I would no doubt recommend this provider. Compassion, concern and direction of care well explained.
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12/31/2025
Great job!
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12/06/2025
Dr. Pakkala presents my progress with the treatment plan, and recommends the next step, at each visit. She clearly explains the time line, and which procedure, will be next.
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10/22/2025
I've been with Dr Pakkala for 6 yrs. She has been dedicated, thorough, to the point, and always professional. Thank you Dr Pakkala!
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10/12/2025
Dr. Pakkala is incredibly thorough, she listens to my concerns, cares and addresses any issues I may have. She recalls my medical history each time and includes me in making decisions. She is a wonderful doctor!
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09/17/2025
Dr. Pakkala and the nurse assistants, gave me their usual top notch and kind care. They should make a training video, on how to care for patients!
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09/05/2025
Everything was completely understood .
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09/01/2025
I will definitely recommend her
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08/20/2025
Dr. Pakkala was patient and very kind and personable.
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05/25/2025
Dr Pakala is very impressive overall. I wish she would provide more specific feedback to me on how my cancer is progressing and what the criteria for "being in remission" is. I will specifically ask her next visit.
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05/02/2025
Easy to communicate with and to have my questions answered.
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04/30/2025
Dr Pakala made me very comfortable
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04/23/2025
Dr Pakkala was better than very good. She was excellent!
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04/16/2025
This was my first visit and I felt heard and supported
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04/06/2025
All my experiences with Dr.Pakkula today were outstanding! I've never had a Dr that demonstrated so much care and concern for my treatment plan and health habits. Her initial exam was thorough, and she explained each phase of my treatment plan. I am so grateful for Dr. Pakkula's expertise and care on this initial visit!
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03/26/2025
No bad experience.
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03/12/2025
Excellent experience
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02/26/2025
I was very impressed by the doctor. My visit was for a second opinion. Not only did she listen to me, she thoroughly explained her thoughts on the available treatment options along with their risks and benefits. She took my concerns about side effects seriously and offered advice on managing them. Although, my treatment plan did not change, I have a much clearer understanding of my risk profile and why it's needed, so much so that I will be moving my care to Emory despite a much longer drive.
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02/23/2025
I really appreciate Dr Pakkala's patience and thoroughness in her patient consults.
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01/31/2025
Very good experience
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12/23/2024
Dr, Pakkala was very patient with my questions, slowly and carefully explained my condition in plain language, the available treatments, survival rates, associated conditions, and the drugs to be used in my treatment. She seemed to be well up on the latest research, and arranged for me to get economic help with my anti-cancer drugs.
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12/11/2024
Dr Pakkala was very knowledgeable and helpful in explaining my symptoms for me to understand my condition.
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12/07/2024
Detailed explanation for my treatment plan
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10/25/2024
excellent service
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07/04/2024
Good experience
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06/09/2024
Great customer service
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05/30/2024
Dr Pakkala is an excellent oncologist. She is so thorough, both in the exam and the follow up. She wrote a letter to my primary care physician summarizing her findings and plan. I am impressed!
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05/15/2024
Dr. Pakkala is very personable. I like that she does research and seems well informed about breast cancer and how stay healthy after treatment
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05/11/2024
This doctor did an excellent job of juggling various medical factors to guide my treatment successfully. I am very grateful.