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Dr. Aruna Rokkam, MBBS, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Professional interests include: eye problems, bone marrow biopsy, intrathecal chemotherapy (into the spinal fluid), and more.

3889 South Jackson Drive
Independence, MO 64057

(816) 698-8290

Dr. Aruna Rokkam, MBBS, MD is a medical oncologist in Independence, MO specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. Dr. Aruna Rokkam, MBBS, MD is affiliated with HCA Midwest Physicians, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute Lee's Summit Medical Center Centerpoint Medical Center Research Medical Center and MIDWEST ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

3889 South Jackson Drive
Independence, MO 64057

Some issues Dr. Aruna Rokkam, MBBS, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

In The News

“On Saturday, October 19, Aruna Rokkam, MD, medical oncologist and Centerpoint Medical Center's leading breast specialist, will be available for questions from 9 - 10 a.m. in the Breast Center at...”—"Centerpoint focuses on breast cancer issues", The Examiner, October 2013

doctor visit	408
hospital care	344
inpatient care	344

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	37
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	43

doctor visit	541
hospital care	538
inpatient care	538

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	42
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	46

doctor visit	701
hospital care	509
inpatient care	509

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	88
Less than 65	100

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	50

doctor visit	642
hospital care	378
inpatient care	378

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	46
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	49

doctor visit	757
hospital care	526
inpatient care	526

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	38
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	51

doctor visit	783
hospital care	362
inpatient care	362

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	42
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	49

doctor visit	928
hospital care	264
inpatient care	264

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	40
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	50

doctor visit	940
hospital care	340
inpatient care	340

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	46
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	54

doctor visit	1884
hospital care	337
inpatient care	337

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aruna Rokkam, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aruna Rokkam, MBBS, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Independence, MO were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	844
hospital care	399
inpatient care	399

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aruna Rokkam, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Female	201
Male	94

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	272
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	37
75 to 84	85
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	131

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aruna Rokkam, MBBS, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aruna Rokkam, MBBS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	39
Dementia	10

Education & Training

She completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Missouri.

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aruna Rokkam, MBBS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Midwest Physicians

Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute Lee's Summit Medical Center Centerpoint Medical Center Research Medical Center

MIDWEST ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aruna Rokkam, MBBS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$397 AFINITOR $149	KISQALI $54	TASIGNA $36	TAFINLAR $34	PIQRAY $30	Other $95
Pfizer Inc.	$335 PAXLOVID $202	TALZENNA $65	ELREXFIO $30	XTANDI $15	IBRANCE $12	Other $11
EISAI INC.	$310 Lenvima $310
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$308 DARZALEX $101	IMBRUVICA $93	Erleada $83	TECVAYLI $19	PROCRIT $11
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$264 ZEJULA $105	SHINGRIX $38	BLENREP $37	OJJAARA $33	JEMPERLI $24	Other $26
Other	$3,011 IMBRUVICA $221	Mektovi $184	KEYTRUDA $152	Trodelvy $109	Reblozyl $108	Other $2,237

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,315
Education	$310

Biography

Dr. Aruna Rokkam practices adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology in Independence, MO. Dr. Rokkam's clinical interests include steroid injections, intrathecal chemotherapy (into the spinal fluid), and hepatitis. Her medical residency was performed at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. She is professionally affiliated with HCA Midwest Physicians.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aruna Rokkam, MBBS, MD From 2013 - 2021

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