Our Lady of the Lake Welcomes Three Hematologist Oncologists
December 04, 2024
BATON ROUGE—Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute is pleased to welcome Pavani Ellipeddi, MD, Christopher McCanless, MD, and Gerald Miletello, MD, to its esteemed medical oncology group.
“As Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute continues to expand, hematology oncology is an important focus area,” said Susan Foret, vice president of the Cancer Institute. “Dr. Ellipeddi, Dr. McCanless and Dr. Miletello bring robust experience and a passion for excellent cancer care that our patients deserve.”
The addition of these three oncologists elevates the Cancer Institute as a destination cancer center. Their expertise plays a key role in providing the best comprehensive cancer care.
Dr. Ellipeddi received her bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery from Kathmandu Medical College in Nepal, where she also completed her internal medicine internship. She completed her internal medicine residency at the Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Ellipeddi completed her hospice and palliative medicine fellowship and her hematology and oncology fellowship at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dr. McCanless received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He completed his internal medicine residency and hematology/medical oncology fellowship at LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport. Dr. McCanless is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology.
Dr. Miletello received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his internship at Earl K. Long Medical Center, his first internal medicine residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation, and his second internal medicine residency at LSU Medical College campus. Dr. Miletello completed his hematology fellowship at LSU Medical Center. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology.
Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake’s expert cancer care here.
About Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group
With 600-plus healthcare providers across more than 100 locations, Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group is the area’s largest physician network. In addition to primary care, this experienced group of doctors specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of illnesses and complex medical problems. Video visits, same-day appointments and online scheduling make receiving the care you need more convenient. Visit ololphysiciangroup.com to learn more.