Mala T Kailasam, MD, MPH

I joined Fox Chase in 2008 with more than 6 years of combined experience as an office based Internist and as a hospitalist in a community hospital.  As a hospitalist, I focus on the medical issues of all acutely ill hospitalized patients, including surgical and oncology patients. In particular, managing pre-existing or new medical conditions that are associated with cancer or its treatment is important for a better chance of successful outcomes in acutely ill patients.  This involves dedication to coordinating the complete care of inpatients and ensuring a seamless transition into and out of the hospital.  As the attending physician of a medical team, my priority is to deliver the highest quality of medical care to hospitalized patients.  I strongly believe in practicing empathetic medicine alongside with evidence-based scientific medicine. 

I am thrilled that Fox Chase Cancer Center is joining a growing number of hospitals across the nation that recognize the values and strengths of the hospitalist for inpatient care.  As an inpatient specialist, I hope to promote the goal of Fox Chase Cancer Center’s multi specialty approach to the care of cancer patients.  Additionally, I hope to join the team of physician scientists in Fox Chase involved in clinical and epidemiological research related to cancer.

Department of Medicine

Attending Physician,
Hospitalist Service

Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497

To make an appointment, call:
215-728-2570.

For general information, call:
1-888-FOX CHASE.
An oncology certified nurse will assist you.

Clinical Expertise:

Hospital Medicine

Medical Education:

Mast of Public Health (MPH), Concentration in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, San Diego University, San Diego, CA, 1997

MBBS, Bangalore Medica College, Bangalore, India, 1988

Residency:

Dept of Medicine, Griffin Hospital (Yale affiliate), Derby, CT, 2002;
Dept of Medicine, New Delhi, India, 1990;
Dept of Opthalmology, Mysore Medical College, Mysore, India, 1989

Fellowships:

Department of Internal Medicine
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles
Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Division of Nephrology/Hypertension, 1998-99

Department of Medicine,
University of California, San Diego
Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Division of Nephrology/Hypertension, 1992-99

Certifications:

American Board of Internal Medicine

Professional Societies:

Member, Society of Hospital Medicine;
Member, American College of Physicians

Awards:

Physician's Recognition Award with Commendation in Continuing Medical Education, American Medical Association, 2008;
Physician's Recognition Award in Continuing Medical Education;
Kenneth V. Schwartz Hush Puppy Award for Outstanding Achievement by a House-Officer, Griffin Hospital, CT, 2000-2001;
Nominated to Marquis' Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 2000;
Outstanding Intern of the year Award, Griffin Hospital, CT, 1999-2000;
Finalist, Fourteenth Annual Hoechst Marion Roussel Hypertension Research Clinical Fellowship Program, American Heart Association, 1998;
Phi Kappa Phi, San Diego State University (elected), 1997;
Phi Beta Delta Scholarship Award, San Diego State University, 1996;
Victoria Hospital Golden Jubilee Commemoration Gold Medal for Outstanding Proficiency in General Surgery, Bangalore University, India, 1988;
President's Silver Medal for the Outstanding Woman Candidate in Bangalore University, India, 1987.

Publications:

Recent Publications

Research Interests:

Clinical epidemiological research in cancer