Swati Andhavarapu – Epic Care

About Me

My goal is to provide personalized quality care to my patients and impact their lives in a positive way. I believe in a multidisciplinary team approach towards managing care and strive towards empowering patients with knowledge they need to improve their health and wellness.

Board Certification

Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Medical School

Andhra Medical College
India

Internship

Maricopa Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
King George Hospital
India

Residency

Maricopa Integrated Health System
Phoenix, AZ

Fellowship

Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL

Memberships

American College of Physicians
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology

Facility Privileges

Eden Medical Center, San Leandro Campus
San Leandro, CA
Eden Medical Center, Castro Valley Campus
Castro Valley, CA
St Rose Hospital
Hayward, CA
Valley Care Hospital
Pleasanton, CA
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA

Other Languages

Hindi and Telugu

Professional Interests

Gastrointestinal cancers, lung cancer, and breast cancer.

Personal Interests

Biking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family.

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If you're enjoying time outside with friends and l

If you're enjoying time outside with friends and loved ones during the long weekend, now is the time to remember to keep your skin safe while in the sun. May is skin cancer awareness month, and one out of every five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer before age 70.

Preventing skin cancer is a complete process and doesn't stop with the first application of sunscreen. Here are a few tips to try when spending time outside this summer:

Use sunscreen with SPF of at least 15 each day or 30 or higher when you'll be outdoors for longer periods
*Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours if you're in the water or sweating
*Sit in the shade, especially between peak sun hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
*Wear wide-brimmed hats and UV-blocking sunglasses
*Avoid tanning booths
*Keep newborns indoors or out of direct sunlight; children under 6 months should avoid wearing sunscreen
*Check your clothes: if you can see through the material, the sun can get through, too

Proper prevention is the first step to avoiding skin cancer. Check your body from head to toe each month and be aware of any changes to your skin. Be sure to show your doctor any areas that concern you.

Enjoy the time with friends and family this summer, and remember to keep your skin safe!

#skincare #skincancer #skincancerawareness #cancerawareness #wearsunscreen #epiccare #bayarea #eastbay

We were delighted to join the nearly 1,000 walkers

We were delighted to join the nearly 1,000 walkers who turned out virtually and in-person for this year's @cancersupportsf Hope Walk. The supportive community raised more than $227,000 that will fund the programs that help cancer patients, their caregivers, and families. We are proud of our Bay Area community for making this the most successful Hope Walk ever!

Our own Dr. Nicola Ally, a radiation oncologist, helped organize our Epic Care staff and their families, who walked as a team. She spoke to the crowd of participants about how inspired she was to be at the event — a first for her since the start of the pandemic — and that their generosity was energizing.

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with cancer, Epic Care and Cancer Support Community are here to help. Our Epic Care team turns our compassion into action every day for our patients, while CSC provides supportive care at no cost to patients and their families. Reach out today to schedule an appointment on our website or meet with our friends at CSC. For more information about the Cancer Support Community, please visit cancersupport.net

#whyihopewalk #cancersupportcommunity #epiccare #cancerpatients #bayarea

We ask so much of oncology nurses. They are a sour

Across the globe, people are changing the way that

Across the globe, people are changing the way that they work. The work-from-home practices that so many of us have followed over the last 2+ years have led to a sedentary lifestyle that has taken away even small ways that we had used as health advantages. Even walking to and from a parking lot, electing to take stairs for 2-3 floors instead of an elevator and finding a work buddy to walk with every day added exercise to our work-life routines.

With those opportunities gone as more companies have turned work-from-home into permanent or hybrid solutions, May's Global Employee Health and Fitness Month becomes even more important. The benefits of inspiring workplace exercise are almost immediately visible:
*Improved morale
*Reduced absenteeism and turnover
*Recruitment potential
*Improve employee knowledge and skills about health choices
*Reduce healthcare costs

There are lots of ways to encourage healthy choices for your WFH employees this month. With time to spare in May, you can create a healthy challenge (like logging the number of steps walked or miles biked), develop an interactive webinar about healthy choices, or form a team to join Saturday's @cancersupportsf Hope Walk. This week is Virtual Hope Walk Week for participants who can't attend Saturday's event, and virtual options include walking, running, biking and swimming to raise money for CSC. Epic Care has formed a team as we're promoting workplace health while supporting a great cause this weekend. Join us!

#csc #whyihopewalk #hopewalk #fitnessmonth #workplacefitness #employeefitness #WFH #bayarea #eastbay #epiccare

Changes in mental health often impact patients wit

Changes in mental health often impact patients with chronic diseases and their caregivers. Diagnoses such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes can be life-changing and overwhelming.

The National Institute of Mental Health recommends that friends, family, and patients themselves watch for symptoms of depression in their loved ones. Immediate and brief feelings of sadness are expected, but some symptoms can last longer than others and should be noted:

*Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
*Feeling hopeless or pessimistic
*Feeling irritable, easily frustrated‚ or restless
*Feeling guilty, worthless, or helpless
*Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
*Decreased energy, fatigue, or feeling "slowed down"
*Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
*Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
*Changes in appetite or weight
*Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause that do not ease even with treatment
*Suicide attempts or thoughts of death or suicide

If you are experiencing some or all of these symptoms, talk to your physician. Join us this Mental Health Awareness Month as we spread the knowledge that mental health is a critical part of overall wellness. Treating depression is as important as treating the chronic disease itself.

#mentalhealthawarenessmonth #epiccare #patientcare #mentalhealth #chronicillness #eastbay #bayarea

Epic Care is proud to be a supporter of the AAPI c

Epic Care is proud to be a supporter of the AAPI community and celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in May. We pay tribute to the sacrifices, achievements, and contributions made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, especially our physicians and colleagues within our healthcare field.

At Epic Care, we understand the importance of awareness and training about health equity, diversity, and inclusiveness can help our physicians and staff to better care for our patients and communities based on their unique needs.

We encourage our Epic Care care teams and patients to support their local AAPI community and businesses this month and all year long. We celebrate you all during AAPI Heritage Month!

#aapiheritage #aapi #stopasianhate #bayarea #eastbay #oakland #chinatown #epiccare

This week (May 8-14) is National Women's Health We

This week (May 8-14) is National Women's Health Week, and it's the perfect reminder to take some time to do a wellness check on yourself. If something doesn't feel normal or right for you, schedule an appointment with your doctor.

Women are particularly at risk for breast cancer, cervical cancer, uterine cancer, and ovarian cancer. Preventative screenings like #mammograms and #papsmears can help catch these cancers early.

Looking for a doctor? To learn more about Epic Care's doctors and services, including oncology, breast health, and diagnostic imaging, visit our website or call us today and let us turn our compassion into action for you!

#NWHW #epiccare #cancercare #patiencare #KNOWHmore #womenshealth

Epic Care is a proud sponsor of the Cancer Support

Epic Care is a proud sponsor of the Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area 2022 Hope Walk. A celebration of the entire CRC, the 5K walk will be held in person this year on May 21 at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. Participants who prefer to take the walk at their own pace — or over several days — can join Virtual Hope Walk Week beginning May 15.

The Hope Walk raises funds for CSC's programs and services, which are free of charge to people in the Bay Area facing cancer. @cancersupportsf provides counseling, support groups, nutrition, exercise and patient education programs for patients and their families.

Participants joining the walk on May 21 will see many of Epic Care's staff there, as we've formed a team ready to walk the trails. Lace-up your walking shoes and join us! Sign up at cancersupportcommunityhopewalk.rallybound.org, and use the hashtag #WhyIHopeWalk to inspire others to participate.

#hopewalk2022 #cancersupportcommunity #csc #epiccare #patientcare #bayarea

At the heart of Epic Care is the dedication of our

At the heart of Epic Care is the dedication of our nurses. They go above and beyond each day to make sure our patients are cared for. National Nurses Week is dedicated to recognizing their hard work, but we know that their service to the healthcare profession is worthy of thanks all year long.

Nurses take the time to get to know each patient, a skill that can't be taught in school. Each one shows compassion and goes above and beyond to ensure all Epic Care patients are comfortable. The little things, from asking about family members to making sure patients are well attended to during treatment, show the heart of all of our nurses.

In an age in which burnout is taking its toll on the nursing profession, we also thank those who put their own health on the line every day. They are heroes in scrubs who wear their hearts on their sleeves. Thank you to every one of our Epic Care nurses from the bottom of our hearts!

#nursesweek2022 #nationalnursesweek #nursesweek #nurses #thankyounurses #herosinscrubs #nursing #epiccare #patientcare #bayarea #eastbay

Congratulations Ashley, on winning our Culture of

Congratulations Ashley, on winning our Culture of CARE Clinical Experiential Excellence Award! You’re a shining example of the values we stand for.

Through our Culture of CARE Clinical Experiential Excellence Award program, we create and enhance the collaboration amongst our physicians and clinical team members to achieve experiential excellence for our patients.

Ashley Healy is a Medical Assistant III from our Pleasant Hill Care Center. Ashley is recognized for her positive attitude, commitment, and leadership at Epic Care. She is described as someone eager to grow and learn, taking an active interest in bettering herself. Ashley is quick to share her knowledge and skills by helping train new MAs. Her team can always count on her! Read on to learn more about Ashley:

Q: How long have you been with Epic Care?
A: For almost two years now.
Q: What does our Culture of CARE mean to you?
A: Culture of Care means fostering a space where everyone enjoys the time they spend working at Epic Care. A great deal of our time is spent in our office, so I believe it’s important to look forward to your day and feel comfortable and celebrated.
Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job?
A: Helping my other coworkers do their best for the patients. When I see them work so well with our physicians and patients, it lightens up my entire day.
Q: If you had to delete all but three apps from your smartphone, which three would you keep?
A: I would keep Facebook to communicate with my Oklahoma family, Amazon because I always seem to be online shopping, and Spotify because I always have to listen to my music!
Q: What is your favorite time of the day and why?
A: My favorite time of the day is the early morning. I like my peaceful mornings to collect myself and plan out my day before it begins!

Thank you, Ashley, for representing our Culture of CARE in all you do!

#epiccare #theepicdifference #cultureofcare #team #carecorner #care #employeespotlight #spotlight #employee #excellenceaward #excellence #awardwinner

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