My patients have a lot of motivation to get better. My goal is to give them a better quality of life, so they can spend that time with family and friends even when they are in treatment.
- Location
- CTCA Tulsa
- Specialties
- Medical Oncology
- Education
- Medical school:
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
- Residency:
Internal Medicine - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India
Internal Medicine - Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Richmond Hill, NY - Fellowship:
Hematology-Oncology - Long Island Jewish Medical Center (Norwell Health), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New Hyde Park, NY
- Certifications
- Medical Oncology & Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
The integrative approach to cancer treatment is what attracted medical oncologist Dr. Sagun Shrestha to Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) in Tulsa. As Medical Director of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Dr. Shrestha was eager to work with a team of established physicians and complementary medicine practitioners to treat her patients.
“I liked the holistic approach and the teamwork at CTCA®,” says Dr. Shrestha. “When I saw what we do here, it was a big draw. We spend as much time as needed with each patient, and we use nutrition and other integrative oncology services to help with every aspect of cancer treatment.”
Dr. Shrestha treats a number of malignancies, with a particular focus on breast cancer. She works with a team of cancer experts, including a nurse, nutritionist, naturopath and care manager, to develop an ongoing treatment plan for each patient she treats. She says this level of care wouldn’t be possible without a team effort. Her goal is to help her patients and their families make informed decisions about cancer treatment. She lives the Mother Standard® of care, providing her patients with information and support.
Dr. Shrestha, who is board certified, earned a medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, India. She was Chief Medical Resident at the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Jamaica, New York and Chief Fellow in the Division of Hematology-Oncology at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New Hyde Park, New York.
She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology and American College of Physicians, and has been recognized as a top doctor in medical oncology by Castle Connolly. Currently, she serves as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and also serves on the Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Internal Medicine at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Passionate about her career and her family, Dr. Shrestha is married to a physician and has two sons.
- Patient ratings
- The patient ratings and comments on this page are obtained from an external Press Ganey® outpatient survey provided to all eligible CTCA patients within one to two weeks of their treatment occurrence. Raw data from the answers to the survey questions about our physicians are calculated by Press Ganey into a one- to five- star rating. In the spirit of transparency, all patient comments are posted as written by the patient, whether they are positive or negative. We only exclude comments if they are deemed to be slanderous or libelous, contain profanity or vulgar language, or do not relate to the patient's experience with the doctor involved. As a result, the comments are the views and opinions of the patients surveyed and are not endorsed by, and may not necessarily reflect the opinion of, CTCA.
About Our Ratings
- "*Dr. Shrestha is great!"
- "Dr Sheresta, is the best she is very calm and caring. She explained my diagnosis very well and took the time to answer all my questions. I am very lucky to have her"
- "she is amazing"
- "[...], I have complete confidence in my oncologist. "
- "[...], I have a new doctor and so far I am very happy with her communication."
- "complete confidence still."
- "Oncologists was not happy with my decision to not do [...] months of chemo prior to surgery. Did not seem to understand my points as to why but seemed a little upset with me rather than trying to understand and discuss.... Appt was abruptly ended.... Husband and I sitting there not sure what to do next...."
- "excellent"
- "I love my doctor!"
- "Together, Dr. Shrestha and [...] at the Tulsa CTCA solved a worrisome issue that my hometown providers did not. [...]. I got an appointment at CTCA Tulsa very quickly, and the providers acted as a team to solve the problem and greatly ease my mind. I still tear up when I think of their expertise and kindness. "
- "I found Dr. Schrestha to be curt, impatient, and acting as if my questions were stupid. I understand that she is very knowledgeable and skilled in her area of expertise however I do not feel comfortable with her. Perhaps my reaction to this doctor is in part due to the wonderful experiences I have had with the other doctors at the center, [...] Perhaps my standard are too high because of these contacts. However I would say during my visit, she did not meet the "Mother Standard."[...]"
- "LOVE MY DR."
- "Good"
- "oncologist did not show compassion, was very clinical, and left her RN to explain treatment plan."
- "I love *Dr. Shrestha. She makes me feel so comfortable! Very kind, caring and knows her line of work. Same for *[...]! Two awesome women."
- "I'm extreemely happy with my oncologist. Dr. Shrestha has been with me since my initial diagnosis even into my follow up care after chemo and radiation...love her and [...]."
- "My medical oncologist is wonderful and she has gotten me to a better state of health"
- "She did not seem as experienced with subject matter or my specific cancer"
- "Dr.SerestaIs soo intelligent. AND Has a great personal caring heart .Perfect ."
- "I couldn't ask for better. 1. 100%. 2. 110%."
- "Dr. Shrestha is an outstanding physician. Her team and [...] are best in class."
- "She was very quiet & reserved, but as time went on, she became a little more open. I've even gotten hugs from her my last 2 ck ups!"
- "*Dr. Shrestha is a true asset to CTCA! Excellent professional, knowledgeable & kind."
- "excellent"
- "The best oncologist, very caring and knowledgeable."
- "Dr. Shrestha is awesome."
- "She is very down to earth and knowledgeable."
- "Get to know your oncologist. It will help you understand things a lot better. Besides it gives you something to do except feel sorry for your self."
- "she was very encouraging re: preventing reoccurring symptoms"
- "Dr. Shersta is very professional and intelligent and very personable."
- "Conservative care approach, professional. Sometimes wish, doctor would elaborate more about current situation and plan going forward."
- "I had seen another oncologist before coming here, he took a look at me from across the room and decided I wasn't a candidate for the medication that would best treat my kind of cancer. and then started drawing, my oncologist here not only set close to me but examined me then sent me for test to see what treatment would best fit for me I can not thank this place enough"
- "Dr. Shrestha is the best and I trust her completely. I feel that way about all of the doctors and nurses on my team and I constantly tell that to family, friends, and anyone when cancer health care comes up."
- "I would recommending a good source of people that *Dr. Sagun Shrestha is one of the best doctors around."
- "Unfortunately, I did meet with a doctor who made me feel stupid for asking questions and talked down to me. I asked to be reassigned. I could be over reacting but I have loved everyone else I've met there."
- "I absoultely LOVE Dr. Sheresta !!!"
- "She is concerned, knowledgeable, and explains everything. She listens to my concerns."
- "She seemed very knowledgeable. caring, and explained everything thoroughly."
- "very thorough, clear and honest about conditions and treatment"
- "I share my wonderful care with one & all."
- "She is excellent, forth coming concerning treatment plan, listens and answers any questions about treatment; follows up. Follows throughs with any concerns scheduling appointment with other specialist on-site as concerns arise."
- "dr shresta is very patient and very through on her directions couldn't find a doctor I would have more faith in. my family is all well pleased."
- "*Dr. Shrestha saved me! She's honest, caring, and just amazing."
- "Listens to your concerns and explains well every detail of the treatment process very satisfied!"
- "Dr. Shrestha is brilliant. I felt very honored that she would see me, because I was originally at CTCA only for a 2nd opinion. But after meeting with her and listening to her recommendations and expertise, my husband I and decided on the spot we were going to choose CTCA. When the meeting was concluded I stood up and reached out my hand to shake hers, and she hugged me. I couldn't help crying. I felt I was in the best hands possible in my fight for health!"
- "was very impressed with the oncologists that I met with and would have come back to your facility for treatment but I could not commute back and forth from [...] to Tulsa on a regular basis"
- "wonderful attitude and compassion"
- "Dr Shrestha is like no other doctor I have ever seen. She ask so many questions about your health that you did not think to ask. She is truly concerned about her patients. Her staff feels like family."
- "She was great got my [...] and [...] moved up. then started [...] treatment the next day. Dr Shresta and her team went out of their way to get my treatment started and explain everything that was going on."
- "So Far so Good"
- "Dr. Shrestha is a worm person, she takes a great deal of my fear away because she cares and bring comfort to me in this fight,"
- "Love her!"
