BiliaryTractCancer near Opelousas, LA

Biography: Dr. Ellipeddi is a native of Nepal. One of the things she enjoys most about her work is wide range of issues she is able to treat. Whether patients have a blood disease or cancer in their stomach, chest, colorectal area, liver, lung or breast, she has the experience and interest in caring for their needs.

Care Philosophy: Dr, Miletello finds oncology patients to be the kindest most appreciative patients in the world. The ever-changing space of oncology is exciting in the field of medicine. At Hematology Oncology Clinic at Rapides, we strive to keep our patients functional and active in society for as long as possible. Our goal is to maintain hope, optimism and caring for all those we care for.

Biography: A New Orleans native, Dr. Castine moved to Baton Rouge in 1999. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and post-graduate training from the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Birmingham, Alabama. He is Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Castine's practice centers around the treatment of all cancer diagnoses, as well as, the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the blood such as anemias and clotting disorders.In addition to practicing medicine, he has volunteered time in the community as the president of the Louisiana Oncology Society for three years. He also served on various local hospital committees and has been a member of several local social and charitable organizations. Dr. Castine is married with three children and enjoys traveling with his family. Most of his hobbies center around family with travel and sports, including fishing, skiing, soccer and hunting.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Dhawan's mission is to improve oncology care in rural Louisiana. His vision is to partner with local hospitals to provide comprehensive and compassionate oncology care to our communities.