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Nithya Cherukuru, MD
Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
About
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Psychiatry
Treatment Focus
- Medication management
- Supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy
Treatment Philosophy
As a psychiatrist who works with medically ill individuals, I understand that there is a complex relationship between mental and physical health. Special challenges arise in those affected by cancer, from diagnosis to treatment, and even into recovery and survivorship. I believe in collaborating with patients to make treatment decisions in their best interest, and using an individualized approach to address their unique needs. I also work in a multidisciplinary fashion to provide comprehensive care to the patient, and incorporate evidence-based medicine for medication management and therapy. My goal is to provide patients and their caregivers with the tools to face their disease and in turn, improve their quality of life.
Education and Training
Educational Background
- Fellowship, Consult and Liaison Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2021-2022
- Residency, Psychiatry, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2016-2020
Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Memberships
- General member, Academy of Consult Liaison Psychiatry, 2018-present
- General member, American Society of Addiction Medicine, 2017-2018
- General member, Psychiatric Society of Virginia, 2016-2020
- General member, American Psychiatric Association, 2014-present
Honors & Awards
- Elected Chief Resident, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2019-2020
- Leadership in Hospital Governance Fellowship, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital/Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2019-2020
- Elected resident representative, Psychiatric Society of Virginia, 2018-2020
- Recognition as a professional role model by MD class 2019, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2018-2019
Publications
Selected Publications
Spiegel DR, Colangelo, T, Oplinger M, Parkerson J, Lamas E, Cherukuru N, Gill R. Psychosis in a Paitent with SARS-CoV-2 and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders. 2021;23(6): 21cr03082
Spiegel DR, Smith J, Wade RR, Cherukuru N, et al. Transient Global Amnesia: Current Perspectives. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. 2017(13): 2691-2703.
Additional Publications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29123402/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34890496/
Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Psychiatry
Treatment Focus
- Medication management
- Supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy
Treatment Philosophy
As a psychiatrist who works with medically ill individuals, I understand that there is a complex relationship between mental and physical health. Special challenges arise in those affected by cancer, from diagnosis to treatment, and even into recovery and survivorship. I believe in collaborating with patients to make treatment decisions in their best interest, and using an individualized approach to address their unique needs. I also work in a multidisciplinary fashion to provide comprehensive care to the patient, and incorporate evidence-based medicine for medication management and therapy. My goal is to provide patients and their caregivers with the tools to face their disease and in turn, improve their quality of life.
Education
Educational Background
- Fellowship, Consult and Liaison Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2021-2022
- Residency, Psychiatry, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2016-2020
Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Memberships
- General member, Academy of Consult Liaison Psychiatry, 2018-present
- General member, American Society of Addiction Medicine, 2017-2018
- General member, Psychiatric Society of Virginia, 2016-2020
- General member, American Psychiatric Association, 2014-present
Honors & Awards
- Elected Chief Resident, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2019-2020
- Leadership in Hospital Governance Fellowship, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital/Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2019-2020
- Elected resident representative, Psychiatric Society of Virginia, 2018-2020
- Recognition as a professional role model by MD class 2019, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2018-2019
Publications
Selected Publications
Spiegel DR, Colangelo, T, Oplinger M, Parkerson J, Lamas E, Cherukuru N, Gill R. Psychosis in a Paitent with SARS-CoV-2 and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders. 2021;23(6): 21cr03082
Spiegel DR, Smith J, Wade RR, Cherukuru N, et al. Transient Global Amnesia: Current Perspectives. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. 2017(13): 2691-2703.
Additional Publications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29123402/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34890496/
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