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Kala Visvanathan, MD, Oncology, Baltimore, MD

Kala Visvanathan MD MHS

Breast Cancer, Cancer Genetics/Cancer Risk Assessment


Joint Appointment in Oncology

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  • 201 North Broadway StreetViragh BLDG 10th FLBaltimore, MD 21287

  • Phone+1 410-955-8964

  • Fax+1 410-367-2194

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Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2001 - 2003
  • University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine
    University of Sydney Faculty of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2003 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 Testing in Medically Underserved Medicare Beneficiaries with Breast or Ovarian Cancer  
    Kala Visvanathan, MD, JAMA Psychiatry
  • Social Factors Matter in Cancer Risk and Survivorship  
    Kala Visvanathan, MD, Cancer Causes & Control

Press Mentions

  • Breast Cancer Myths vs. Facts | Verify
    Breast Cancer Myths vs. Facts | VerifyOctober 28th, 2022
  • Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Performance
    Effects of Sleep Deprivation on PerformanceAugust 8th, 2022
  • Statins Tied to Significantly Lower Death Rate from Ovarian Cancer
    Statins Tied to Significantly Lower Death Rate from Ovarian CancerJune 24th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • K07 Preventive Oncology Academic AwardNational Cancer Institute2005–2009
  • The Breast And Ovarian Surveillance Service (BOSS) Cohort StudyNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
  • The Validity Of Ductal LavageNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • The Reliability Of Ductal LavageNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006

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