Medical Oncology & Hematology
Abhirami Vivekanandarajah, MD, is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist with more than six years of experience practicing exclusively in Staten Island. She provides individualized, compassionate hematology and cancer care to patients in the Staten Island community.
Dr. Vivekanandarajah has experience treating a wide range of solid tumors such as lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, melanoma, and gastrointestinal cancers. She also has experience treating hematological malignancies such as Multiple Myeloma, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and Myelodysplastic syndrome. Additionally, she has experience evaluating and treating benign hematologic disorders such as anemia, hypercoagulable states, and bleeding disorders.
Dr. Vivekanandarajah earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology at the University of Toronto, followed by a medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine, serving as Chief Resident and her fellowship in Hematology-Oncology at Staten Island University Hospital, where she also served as Chief Fellow.
She has extensive research experience and has published in several reputed hematology and oncology journals. In addition, she was awarded the Fellow physician research award for her excellence in research. Recently, she has also authored two book chapters in the Netter’s Integrated Review of Medicine.
Dr. Vivekanandarajah speaks English, Tamil, Hindi, and Urdu. She was previously a violin and vocal instructor and continues to teach students in her spare time. She also enjoys skiing, exercising, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
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"Good communication skills from the team… from the receptionist to the nurses and the doctor. The blood draw was painless and quick. I have confidence in the care that I will be receiving."
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"Friendly and they take good care of you"
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"The doctor is very professional…makes a patient feel comfortable first by asking questions in general not related to my current concern then gradually directing me to the main reason for my visit.."
from Alejandro 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-25) -
"Everyone was exceptional here, from reception to the blood draw. The NP was great, listened and communicated well. Dr Vivek was friendly and straightforward , reassuring. I highly recommend this Dr and office of true professionals."
from Alice 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-21) -
"My visit went great
From Reception Staff ,Blood Draw and Doctor
All were knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with
Office Clean and organized"
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"Staff are caring, polite and respectful"
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