Mridula Krishnan, MBBS, is a new faculty member at UNMC.
- Name: Mridula Krishnan, MBBS
- Hometown: India
- Current position: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Oncology and Hematology; medical oncologist/hematologist, Nebraska Medicine
Professional and medical interests:
- Colorectal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Immune check point inhibition in gastrointestinal cancers with a focus in liver and colorectal cancers
Education:
- MBBS, Kasurba Medical College, India
- Residency, internal medicine, Creighton University Medical College School of Medicine
- Fellowship, hematology/oncology, UNMC College of Medicine
How did you fall in love with oncology and hematology? When I was a resident, cancer patients were the ones who touched my heart. I find it challenging yet equally rewarding to be able to walk through with patients at most difficult times in their lives and positively impact others’ lives.
Memberships:
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- American Society of Hematology
Three things people don’t know about me:
- I absolutely adore animals.
- I love being outdoors and love doing yoga (when I can make time for it).
- I also have a passion for music and singing.
Locations: Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Cancer Center at Bellevue Medical Center
Appointments and referrals: 402-559-5600