April 12, 2012 (Athens) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—continues to grow and expand its services with the addition of Dr. Mohan Krishnamachary. Dr. Krishnamachary is board certified in medical oncology, geriatric medicine, and internal medicine. He will practice at the GCS-Athens office.
“We are excited to have Dr. Krishnamachary at GCS,” said Dr. J. Bancroft Lesesne, president and CEO of GCS. “His presence in Athens will help us expand our services to patients in Athens and Clarke County and continue our mission to provide state-of-the-art cancer care to patients close to their homes.”
Dr. Krishnamachary is pleased to join the GCS organization. “I’m proud to be a part of such a highly respected practice as GCS,” Dr. Krishnamachary said.
Dr. Krishnamachary is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American Geriatric Society, the American Medical Association, and the American Medical Directors Association. He is board eligible in hematology.
Speaking of his decision to specialize in oncology, Dr. Krishnamachary said, “Cancer diagnosis is one of the most difficult situations a person can ever confront. Although one individual is affected physically, an entire family feels and shares the burden of the disease.”
“Helping my patients and their families through this most critical period is my passion. To care and comfort has always been my motto. There is nothing more gratifying to me than partnering with, not only my patients, but their families and friends in their life altering journey,” he said.
Dr. Krishnamachary completed his medical degree at the University of Health Sciences in Andhra Pradesh, India. He completed his residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, NY, and fellowships in oncology and hematology at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, KS and the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI, respectively. His special interests include geriatric oncology.
Georgia Cancer Specialists is a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S. and a leader in advanced cancer treatment and research. The practice supports more than 200,000 patient visits each year. GCS offers community-based medical oncology and hematology services and is the first private oncology practice to also provide a full range of support services for patients in Georgia, including wellness counseling and home health coordination. The GCS research department, whose focus is bringing targeted cancer therapy to communities, is the first in Georgia to offer Phase I clinical trials, the most novel cancer therapies available. GCS has 27 offices, 44 physicians, and more than 500 support staff members located in Metro Atlanta, and North and Central Georgia. Georgia Cancer Specialists can be found on the web at www.gacancer.com GCS is The Cancer Answer.
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