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Dr. Krishna Pachipala, MD

Dr. Krishna Pachipala, MD

Medical Oncology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Krishna Pachipala, MD is a medical oncologist in Houston, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kurnool Medical College in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital and HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (50 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
17323 Red Oak Dr
Houston, TX 77090

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Pachipala specializes in the areas of Hematology, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology & Oncology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Pachipala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pachipala

4.5
50 ratings, 29 with a written review
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Exceptional Cancer Care 15 Minutes from Home
Dr. Pachipala is very serious and focused, discusses treatment options and listens, answers questions honestly and fully, engages with family members, all the while treating me as an individual rather than merely the vessel housing malignant tumors. The training I received from Brianna and Tracy, in advance of chemotherapy starting, was especially useful. For Leslie and Brianna, who administer my biweekly chemotherapy treatments and attach/detach my pump, monitor my lab results, and administer my inoculations, I have immense admiration, as well as for their colleagues, Tracy and Sheila. All of them minister professionally and kindheartedly to the infusion patients in their care. The ability to communicate with the office through the patient portal and to receive, unfailingly, a rapid response from Misty, helps me to feel connected and well cared for. To have all this just 15 minutes from home has made a huge difference. I am thankful that I am treated at this exceptional place.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 19, 2023
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Yes, I highly recommend Dr. Pachipala I have been a patient since 2017 he takes his time with me to make sure I understand each procedure and tests. What I'm most impressed about is how he doesn't make you feel rushed. He is very professional and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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LaTisha Nixon – Nov 18, 2021
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I'm so thankful and blessed to have Dr. Pachipala, as my Oncologist. He's an amazing physician, with an excellent bedside manner, and he sincerely cares for his patients. I was diagnosed with stage 4/advanced NSCLC, nearly 10-months ago, and its only God's grace that has protected me and connected me to Dr. Pachipala. In the beginning, I didn't know what to expect. I was taken aback by this diagnosis because I had an active lifestyle, I didn't smoke, drink, I was a healthy eater, most of the time, and I exercised. I met Dr. Pach while I was hospitalized at Memorial Hermann, and one of the charge nurses highly recommended him. Because of his knowledge, commitment to excellence, concern for his patients, the treatment plan, and his unwillingness to give up on his patients, I've continued to make significant progress. During our office visits, he's very attentive, and he listens to the patients' concerns. He's truly a wonderful, caring, and compassionate physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brenda Johnson – Jul 21, 2021
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Dr. Pahcipala has been treating my 90 year old father that has metastatic stage 4 lung cancer since March 2020. His treatment plan is working miracles! He is very caring and has wonderful bedside manners. My dad's tumors have shrunk dramatically.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gina – Jun 23, 2020
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Dr Pachipala has been my Oncologist for over 2 years, and has treated my Stage 4 Kidney Cancer. He was referred to me by another doctor, and has more than lived up to his fine reputation. My latest results are very good, thanks to his direction, and he has been patient, understanding, communicative, and encouraging all this time. He has done his job and done it well. I am moving out of state, and pray that my new doctor is as good.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Hugh Douglas Hall – Apr 22, 2020
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My husband and I are very grateful for Dr. K. Pachipala. He is wonderfully compassionate, kind, and always takes time to answer questions in a way we can understand. We do honestly believe that he is the reason my husband is not only still alive, but has great quality of life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Darlynn Ware – Dec 03, 2019
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God is Good & So is Dr. Pachipala, I'm forever grateful for him and his staff. At 47 yrs old, my diagnosis of stage four lung, bone, and liver lesions of cancer, I was scared for my family and future. Dr Pach went over a plan of action, including immediate, aggressive chemotherapy and medical treatment. His bedside mannerism is phenomenal. I wish he could be everyone's Doctor and help them too.I'm currently in remission. I cannot imagine, my kids and family without me here to love them.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Marlene Martin – Nov 24, 2019
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Dr Pachipala is knowledgeable and caring. He explains things well and answers questions patiently. He was very gently and reassuring during a bone marrow biopsy. He has been very professional, kind and reassuring to me during each visit. His staff, without exception, has also been very nice and professional. I have never had a long wait and am always made to feel cared for. I have really appreciated the way Dr Pachipala and his staff have treated me during a stressful time in my life. I recommend him unreservedly. I myself am a nurse, so I have a different perspective on what it is like being a patient and I am very thankful for Dr Pachipala, his care and his staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lorraine Widdall – Aug 24, 2019
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Dr. Pachipala is spiritual, forthright, and supportive. He treated my husband for T-cell Lymphoma. He consulted with top experts in the field of T-cell at MD Anderson. He explained the disease[how it would progress and how it would spread through his body] and the type of treatment my husband would need and his short and long-term prognosis During the two and half months my husband was in the hospital he was a source of support for me, my husband and my son; as continues to be to this day
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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stephen fevola in coldsping, TX – Jan 06, 2019
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DR. PACHIPALA thank you very much for all your help and for providing us with the best care and knowledge from the first visit until now. We have no words to thank you for my husband life and amazing treatment. God Bless you always!!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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carlos coreas in spring, TX – Jan 03, 2019
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He is a caring and loving Doctor, My mom love him and we trust him to tell us the truth even if it's not what we want to hear.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lorean Jackson /Brenda in Spring , TX – Nov 29, 2018
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Upon first meeting Dr. Pachipala, he spent the time to review my entire medical history and he questioned a diagnosis made nearly 15 years earlier that resulted in me being placed on daily medication. He took to the time to assess the circumstances surrounding my initial diagnosis and proposed I get retested. The results? I had been misdiagnosed all those years ago! Kudos to Dr. Pachipala for his medical knowledge and depth of care!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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MeK in Conroe, TX – Sep 01, 2018
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WHAT MAKES DR. PACHIPALA A GREAT PHYSICIAN - "The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease." - William Osler This review does not have enough stars to give Dr. P the credit he truly deserves. Not only is he an educated and skilled MD, Dr. P is a gentle and kind soul that ALWAYS treated us like human beings first. That may not sound like much but if you are walking through cancer it can be EVERYTHING. We are eternally grateful for his care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anna Stone in The Woodlands, TX – Aug 24, 2018
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We had a very pleasing experience and always felt we were in the best of care. This comment applies to the initial meeting, through treatments as well as followup visits. He was always accessible for concerns are discussion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bruce Roby in Magnolia, TX – Aug 17, 2018
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Totally uncaring and egocentric. Zero compassion.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jennifer Maloof in TX – Aug 15, 2018
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Dr Pachipala in my opinion is a number one. I am sure his experience and gentle care of patients is one of the main reasons I am still on this earth. He always responds to inquires to help the patient understand their disease. Dr Pachipala was the first dr my husband and I interviewed and he was patient with all our questions so needless to say he was very upfront with my condition and a treatment plan. My husband and I chose not to go through anymore interviews we found our doctor. A#1
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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M Dimmick – Apr 19, 2018
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My mom was diagnose with lung cancer stage 4 which Dr pachipala told us that is not curable but is treatable unfortunately we try 2 treatments and radiation but nothing work for my mom.Dr pachipala Gave up on my mom I believe too soon I had hope in him after seen all this comments about saving others I thought my mom was going to be one of them but not. I wish I will say something good about this doctor but no my mom now is in hospice that's what the doctor recommended after putting hope in him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Rosa Jauregui in Conroe Texas – Apr 15, 2018
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I have been a patient of Dr. Pachipala since 2011 when I was told I had a mass in my lung. Dr. Pachipala has been my doctor through the chemo, the radiation and now for the aftercare. This doctor will listen to your complaints and concerns and treat you like you are family. You will not feel like just another number at this office. I have recommended him and will continue to for I believe he is a very large part of my Surviving cancer. I was a stage 4 bulky Hodgkin's Lymphoma patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Evelyn in spring, tx – Nov 18, 2017
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Dr. Krisha Pachipala has been my doctor for 5 years. I had cancer in 2012 & he helped save my life. He is a great doctor & so kind to patients. You do not have to wait long when you have an appointment. Also, his staff is so nice too. Thanks Dr. Pachipala
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Elaine Hatch in Spring, TX – Oct 14, 2017
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Dr. Pachipala is an incredible and sensitive physician. He always made himself available no matter the day or time. I highly recommend hum fir any oncology service needes. Family of Grant Welty
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Shenandoah, TX – Jun 26, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Evidence based care with compassion. Areas of expertise: Breast cancer, Lung cancer, Colon cancer, Lymphoma, Myeloma.

biography

Dr. Pachipala joined Woodlands Cancer Institute in 2024. He places great emphasis on patient centered care, education, communication and evidence based medicine.

  • Medical Oncology

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  • University Of Texas Health Science Cente

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Geisinger Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Geisinger Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • Kurnool Medical College

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Hematology
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Internal Medicine
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Medical Oncology
American Board of Medical Specialties
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Oncology†
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  • Telugu

  • Parathyroid carcinoma: Two cases diagnosed preoperatively, April 2004

  • Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): Comparison of diagnostic criteria, and results of a screening program, 1999

  • Thrombin plug: A novel treatment for persistent biliary leak, Sep 2001

  • Angiotropic large cell lymphoma presenting as fever of unknown origin (FUO), Nov 2002

  • Case of scurvy presenting as pseudo-vasculitis in a patient with schizophrenia, April 2003

  • Small-Cell Cancers, and an Unusual Reaction to Chemotherapy: case 4. Fluorouracil-related small bowel vasculitis., June 2003

  • Emergency medical admissions in patients with diabetes: Increased rate of admission and length of stay, 1999

  • Sarcoidosis associated hypercalcemia in a patient with chronic renal failure., April 2002

  • Clinical Study Protocol G1T28-03 Phase 1b/2a Safety and Pharmacokinetic Study of G1T28 in Patients with Previously Treated Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Receiving Topotecan Chemotherapy, 04/2007

  • 2012-PT032: A Phase III Double- blinded, Placebo Controlled Study of Xilonix for Improving Survival in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, 03/2014

  • Oncology Clinical Protocol CLEE011G2301 (EarLEE-1) A phase III, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate efficacy and safety of Ribociclib with endocrine therapy as an adjuvant treatment in patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, high risk early bre, 12/2007

  • CLEE011F2301: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of ribociclib in combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor positive, HER2-negative, advanced breast cancer who have received no or only one line of prior endocrine treatment, 09/2015

  • Member of Geisinger’s Medical Jeopardy team that won the championship between hospitals in Central Pennsylvania in 2002 and 2nd place at state level

  • Clinical Protocol CA209-816 Randomized, Open-Label, Phase 3 Trial of Nivolumab and Ipilimumab versus Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy in Early Stage NSCLC (CheckMate 816: CHECKpoint pathway and nivoluMAb clinical Trial Evaluation 816), 06/2007

  • Publication of research in peer reviewed journals and numerous scientific presentations in national and international meetings

  • Passed exams and obtained Membership of Royal College of Physicians of London, UK (MRCP-UK) within 6 months (usual time 2 years)

  • AMERICA'S TOP ONCOLOGIST 2012: awarded by consumerr's research council of America, 2012

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

    22999 Highway 59 N
    Kingwood, TX 77339
    Recipient of 49
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital

    17201 Interstate 45 S
    The Woodlands, TX 77385
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Memorial Hermann the Woodlands Medical Center

    9250 Pinecroft Dr
    Shenandoah, TX 77380
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards
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