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Dr. Rakesh Surapaneni MD

Speciality: Oncology
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About Dr. Rakesh Surapaneni MD

Dr. Rakesh Surapaneni, M.D., is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist based in Round Rock, Texas, with over 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cancers and hematologic disorders, including lymphomas, leukemias, and other complex malignancies, and is known for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care. Dr. Surapaneni earned his medical degree from Siddhartha Medical College, India. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, followed by fellowship training in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. He is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center–Round Rock and other facilities within the Baylor Scott & White Health system, where he provides advanced oncologic care. Dr. Surapaneni is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology and has been recognized multiple times as a “Top Doctor” by Austin Monthly Magazine, reflecting peer recognition for clinical excellence.

Certifications / Awards / Recognitions

ABIM Hematology Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (2012-present)
ABIM Medical Oncology Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (2012-present)
Texas Medical License
Texas Medical Board (2012-present)
American Board of Internal Medicine Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (2016-2026)
Outstanding Teaching Award: Teaching Faculty of the Year
Baylor Scott & White Healthcare, TX (2014-2015)
Chief Fellow
UMDNJ-RWJMS Cooper University Hospital (7/2011-6/2012)
Reviewer for Medical Education Journal
Medical Education Journal (2012)
First Class Honors in Physiology and Pharmacology
Siddhartha Medical College, India (1995-2001)
Residency Teaching Award
Crozer Chester Medical Center (2005-2006)
CME Grant Recipient
American Society of Hematology (2005-2006)
Dean’s List
University of Delaware (1995-1999)
Paul L. Foster Scholarship Award
University of Delaware (1999)
Dr. V. Ramachandra Reddy Memorial Award
Siddhartha Medical College, India (1995-2001)
Co-founder of Beach-Rak Medicine LLC
Beach-Rak Medicine LLC (2011-2016)

Professional Experience

Institution Location Duration Position
Baylor Scott and White Healthcare Round Rock, Texas 07/2022 - Current Designated Institutional Official
Baylor Scott and White Healthcare / Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center Round Rock, Texas 03/2017 - Current Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program / Clinical Associate Professor
Baylor Scott & White Healthcare Round Rock, Texas 09/2012 - 06/2017 Associate Program Director, Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program
University of Texas A&M Round Rock, Texas 09/2012 - 06/2017 Clinical Assistant Professor
Scott & White Department of Education Temple, Texas 01/2013 - 08/2013 Medical Educator Program
Cooper Cancer Institute, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Camden, New Jersey 07/2009 - 06/2012 Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland 06/2008 - 06/2009 Hospitalist / Inpatient Attending
Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Massachusetts 07/2006 - 06/2008 Hospitalist / Clinical Instructor of Medicine
Crozer Chester Medical Center Upland, Pennsylvania 06/2004 - 06/2006 Triage Doctor / Moonlighting

Education & Training

Institution Location Year Program
Cooper Cancer Institute, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Camden, New Jersey 2009 - 2012 Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology
Harvard University, Harvard Cancer Biology Program Cambridge, Massachusetts 2007 - 2008 Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Training)
Crozer Chester Medical Center / Temple University Upland, Pennsylvania 2003 - 2006 Internal Medicine Residency
Siddhartha Medical College Vijayawada, India 1995 - 2001 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Research & Publications

Micromanagement During Clinical Supervision: Solutions to the Challenges
Authors: Mookerjee A, Li B, Arora B, Surapaneni R, Rajput V, Van de Ridder M.
Cureus • 2022
Patient satisfaction with telemedicine for prechemotherapy evaluation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Sathiyaraj A, Lopez H, Surapaneni R.
Future Oncol. • 2021
MKSAP 18: Hematology chapter author
Authors: Surapaneni R.
American College of Physicians Premier IM board review course • 2018
Active enhancer and chromatin accessibility landscapes chart the regulatory network of primary multiple myeloma
Authors: Jin Y, Chen K, De Paepe A, Hellqvist E, Krstic AD, Metang L, Gustafsson C, Davis RE, Levy YM, Surapaneni R, Wallblom A, Nahi H, Mansson R, Lin YC.
Blood • 2018
Risk of Second Malignancies in Long Term Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors of Two Age Cohorts
Authors: Kondapalli N, Penikalapati M, Yalamanchili S, Surapaneni R.
Blood • 2017
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Survivorship: Risk of Second Malignancies in Long Term Survivors
Authors: Gangavarapu LS, Surapaneni R.
Blood • 2015
HER2/neu-directed therapy for biliary tract cancer
Authors: Javle M, Churi C, Kang HC, Shroff R, Janku F, Surapaneni R, Zuo M, Barrera C, Alshamsi H, Krishnan S, Mishra L, Wolff RA, Kaseb AO, Thomas MB, Siegel AB.
J Hematol Oncol • 2015
ALK Positive Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma With Pure Leptomeningeal Involvement: Unique Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Bricker PC, Lesley WS, Surapaneni R.
Clin Neuroradiol • 2014
Pancreatic cancer chapter update, ACP smart medicine
Authors: Pinnapureddy N, Surapaneni R.
ACP Smart Medicine • 2013
Stage I Lung cancer survivorship: incidence of secondary malignancies and need for individualized care plan
Authors: Surapaneni R, Singh P, Rajagopalan K, Hageboutros A.
J Thorac Oncol • 2012
Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia in a Patient with Occupational Chemical Exposure
Authors: Patel M, Kalra A, Surapaneni R, Schwarting R, Devereux L.
American Journal of Therapeutics • 2012
Relationship of testicular cancer incidence and cellular phone use
Authors: Somer R, Surapaneni R, Beach DF.
J Clin Oncol • 2012
The incidence and outcome of venous Thrombo-embolism (VTE) in non-small cell lung cancer patients with Adenocarcinoma in comparison with Squamous histology
Authors: Bhat A, Surapaneni R, Hageboutros A, Milcarek B, Hunter K, Coakley S, Ferber A.
Blood • 2010
Master Diagnostician Series: Approach to Anemia in the Adult Patient
Authors: Surapaneni R, Beach DF.
Application published by Beach-Rak Medicine LLC • 2011
Cervical Cancer Screening in Primary Care Practice
Authors: Surapaneni R, Calderon M, Jogi V, Joshi A, Bruno C, Sethi I, Scoles K.
Southeastern Region ACP Annual Abstract Competition • 2005
Osteoporosis Screening in Primary Care Practice
Authors: Surapaneni R, Calderon M, Jogi V, Joshi A, Bruno C, Sethi I, Fitzpatrick RA.
Health Science Research Conference • 2005