Dr. Appalanaidu Sasapu MD
Specialty: Hematology and Oncology
Experience
CARTI Cancer Center
Little Rock, AR | June 1, 2021 – Present
Medical Oncologist/Hematologist
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR | 2019 – May 6, 2021
Program Lead CAR-T Immunotherapy
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR | 2018 – May 6, 2021
Associate Director Hem-Onc Fellowship Program
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR | 2019 – May 6, 2021
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Promoted to Associate Professor)
Education
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR, USA | 2012-2015
Fellowship Hematology/Oncology
LSU Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA, USA | 2008-2012
Residency Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Andhra Medical College King George Hospital
Visakhapatnam, AP, India | 1999-2004
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Missouri State University
Missouri, USA | 2006-2008
MS Plant Sciences
Research & Publications
A Case of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Presenting in Leukemic Phase
Ravilla R, Sasapu A, Ramos JM, Arnaoutakis K | 2015
J Blood Disord Transfus
A Case of Treatment Related Avascular Necrosis in a Young Patient with Testicular Cancer
Sasapu A, Arnaoutakis K, Pandey T | 2015
Archives of Medicine
An unusual case of gastric cancer with bone marrow metastases and embolic phenomena as initial presentation
Kaur H, Sasapu A, Ramos JM, Govindarajan R | 2015
J Gastrointest Cancer
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the colon
Rao A, Sasapu A, Shahanawaz J, Laryea J, Makhoul I | 2015
J Ark Med Soc
Spectrum of Cerebrovascular Disease in Patients with Multiple Myeloma Undergoing Chemotherapy—Results of a Case Control Study
Hinduja A, Limaye K, Ravilla R, Sasapu A, Papanikolaou X, Wei L et al. | 2016
PLoS ONE
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia with Translocation (2;14)(p16;q32): A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Socola F, Insuasti-Beltran G, Henrich Lobo R, Atrash S, Sasapu A | 2016
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Addressing Opioid-Associated Constipation Using Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Scores and Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycles
Kaur V, Haider S, Sasapu A, Mehta P, Arnaoutakis K, Makhoul I | 2017
J Oncol Pract
A case of disseminated cryptococcosis with skin manifestations in a patient with newly diagnosed HIV
Zacharia A, Khan MF, Hull AE, Sasapu A, Leroy MA, Maffei JT, Shakashiro A, Lopez FA | 2013
J La State Med Soc
A 16-year-old African American girl with necrotizing lymphadenitis
Sasapu A, Gedalia A, Casperson JB, Craver R, Gedalia A | 2012
Clin Pediatr
27-year-old Asian man presenting with chronic nocturnal cough
Sasapu A, Mani S, Lo B, Kumar P, Lopez F | 2012
J La State Med Soc
A case of ACTH secreting large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) of bronchus
Sasapu A, Thayalakulasingam T, Zieske A, Smith D, Lopez F, Boulmay B | 2012
Oncol. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. Reports
Prolonged and Persistent Hip Pain: Report on Two Children
Sasapu A, Casperson JB, Arcement CM, Gedalia A | 2012
Clin Pediatr
Certifications/Awards/Recognitions
“Excellence in Teaching Award”
UAMS Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program | 2020
FACP Fellow in the American College of Physicians via special track
American College of Physicians | 2019
Recipient of the “Academic Excellence Award”
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), from Governor Asa Hutchinson | 2018
Certificate of Appreciation
Physician Assistant School | 2016
Patient Reviews
I found Dr. Sasapu to be thorough, caring, and very knowledgeable. He explained everything to me in detail.
Jane Gibson George | 2020/08/01
Excellent doctor, very attentive, and provided great care during my treatment.
Glenda Baker | 2020/07/01
“Dr. Sasapu is very professional and caring. He explained everything thoroughly.”
Anonymous | 2023/06/01
“I had a great experience with Dr. Sasapu. He listened to all my concerns.”
Anonymous | 2023/03/01
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Dr Sasapu saved my life!
Larry D Seals | 2020/06/13
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