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Dr. Sudha Rani Amarnath, MD

(19 Ratings)

Specializes in: Radiation Oncology

University of Michigan Medical School (2008)

Professional interests include: colorectal problems, palliative care, metastatic cancer, and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code Ca-50
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 444-5571

Dr. Sudha Rani Amarnath, MD is a radiation oncologist in Shaker Heights, OH specializing in radiation oncology. She graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Sudha Rani Amarnath, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

18201 Shelburne Road
Shaker Heights, OH 44118

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code Ca-50
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Sudha Rani Amarnath, MD can help you with:

External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)

External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a type of cancer treatment that delivers radiation from outside of the body. The goal of EBRT is to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors, although it may also be used to alleviate symptoms rather than cure cancer.

EBRT can be delivered through several different methods, which may be combined or used alone. The type and length of treatment vary based on the location of the cancer or tumor and its size. Techniques for EBRT include:

Conventional external beam radiation therapy, which delivers a single beam of radiation from multiple directions. Conventional EBRT is commonly used to treat brain tumors, particularly when the entire brain needs treatment.
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), which uses smaller beams with adjustable intensity levels, so the most intense beams can be directed at the tumor. IMRT is used in several types of cancers, including prostate, gastrointestinal, brain, and lung cancers.
Orthovoltage, which uses low energy X-rays that do not penetrate the skin very deeply. Orthovoltage is typically used for skin cancers or other skin conditions.
Proton therapy, which uses a particle accelerator to deliver positively charged particles (protons) for cancer treatment. Proton beams can be controlled more precisely than X-rays, so there is less risk of damage to healthy tissue. This makes proton therapy a good option for younger patients, as other types of EBRT pose long-term risks such as growth problems and heart disease.
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which is a non-surgical type of radiation therapy that uses 3-D imaging to directly target tumors and avoid healthy tissue. SRS is often used for small tumors, particularly those in the brain (cranial radiosurgery) and spine (spinal radiosurgery). When performed outside of the brain and spine, it is called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).

Typically, patients will undergo treatment for five days a week over the course of several weeks, and they should be able to go home the same day. Each session can take less than an hour, with most of the time spent determining proper positioning of the body. Actual delivery of the radiation may only take a few minutes, and patients will wear a lead shield to protect healthy body tissues while receiving their treatment.

EBRT is painless, but it does come with some side effects, such as fatigue. Over the course of the therapy, oncologists will monitor patients' conditions and adjust their dosage, number of sessions, and length of treatment based on their body's response to the radiation.

In The News

“Co-author Dr. Sudha Amarnath, a resident in the radiology oncology program a the University o Washington, said that many interns felt that they had to do the same amount of work that they had in...”—"Shorter shifts for medical interns may not mean fewer mistakes", CBS Boston, March 2013

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	92
radiation therapy	20

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	50

doctor visit	230
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
radiation therapy	36

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	38
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	46

doctor visit	169
radiation therapy	29

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	13
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	49

doctor visit	84
radiation therapy	17

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	57

doctor visit	142
radiation therapy	30

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	53

doctor visit	186
radiation therapy	28

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	56

doctor visit	49
radiation therapy	12

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	58

doctor visit	309
radiation therapy	70

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sudha Rani Amarnath, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sudha Rani Amarnath, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Shaker Heights, OH were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	160
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
radiation therapy	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sudha Rani Amarnath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	99
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	5
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sudha Rani Amarnath, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	36
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Sudha Rani Amarnath, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2008. She completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Radiology - Radiation Oncology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (2008)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (2013)

Board Certification: Radiology - Radiation Oncology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sudha Rani Amarnath, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sudha Rani Amarnath, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sudha Rani Amarnath, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Shaker Heights, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
TESARO, Inc.	$250 ZEJULA $250
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$132 Biograph mCT $132
Seagen Inc.	$99 $99
Clovis Oncology, Inc.	$52 Rubraca $52

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$434
Education	$99

Biography

Dr. Sudha Amarnath's area of specialization is radiation oncology. These areas are among her clinical interests: rectal cancer, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and colon cancer. Dr. Amarnath has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. She attended the University of Michigan Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington for residency. She is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.