Athira Unnikrishnan, M.D.

Provider Type: Physician

Specialties:

Hematology
Medical Oncology

Board Certifications:

Medical Oncology
Hematology
Internal Medicine

Texas Oncology-Austin Midtown
901 W. 38th St., Suite 200
Austin, TX 78705
T: 512-421-4100

Metro Area: Austin

Spoken Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil

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Education

Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology, Chief Fellow – University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Residency in Internal Medicine, Chief Resident – The University of Texas Dell Medical School, Austin, TX
Residency in Internal Medicine – The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Austin, TX
Medical Doctorate, Specialized in General Medicine – Madurai Medical College, Madurai, India
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, India

Medical Practice

Wockhardt Hospitals, ICU Registrar, Bangalore, India (April 2008 – August 2008)
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Clinical Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine, Kochi, India (August 2008 – November 2009)

Other Information

Dr. Unnikrishnan is fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. In her free time she enjoys Bollywood dancing, yoga, meditation, fitness, and cooking health-conscious food. Dr. Unnikrishnan first fell in love with Austin when she moved here from India in 2010, and couldn’t wait to get back upon completion of her fellowship at the University of Florida. She now lives in Austin with her husband, their child and Australian Shepherd.

Publications

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria in Pregnancy – A Dilemma in Treatment and Thromboprophylaxsis
Case Reports in Hematology, 2017
Complete Resolution of Severe Ulcerative Colitis After Haploidentical Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Followed By Post-Transplant High Dose Cyclophosphamide
Bone Marrow Transplant Journal, 2017
Significance of ADAMTS13 Activity Level in Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Blood, 2017
Characteristics of Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD) and Factors Affecting Outcome After Treatment
Blood, 2017
Improved Safety and Efficacy With Standardised Plasmapheresis Protocol
Blood, 2017

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Striking Differences of Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis in Patients of Indian and Pakistani Descent In The United States Compared to Native Countries
Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2017
PR3ANCA Related Cerebral Vasculitis in Ulcerative Colitis Presenting With Orbital Involvement: A Case Report With Review of Literature
Case Reports in Rheumatology, 2014
A Case Report and Discussion of Nonketotic Hyperglycemic Hemichorea
TNS Broca's Area, 2014
PR3ANCA Related Cerebral Vasculitis in Ulcerative Colitis Presenting With Orbital Involvement: A Case Report With Review of Literature
Case Reports in Rheumatology, 2014
Simultaneous Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Aplastic Anemia – A Clinical Vignette and Review of Literature
Journal of Diagnostic Research, 2011
Autoimmune Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Acute Hepatitis A – A Report and Review of Literature
Asia Pacific Journal of Oncology and Hematology, 2010
Aortic Dissection Presenting as Posterior Circulation Stroke
Singapore Medical Journal, 2009
Touraine Solente Gole Syndrome: The Disease and The Associated Tongue Fissuring
Rheumatology International, 2009
Ecthyma Gangrenosum: Presentation in a Normal Neonate
Dermatology Online Journal, 2008

Accolades & Memberships

2017 and 2018 Craig S. Kitchens award for leadership and peer mentorship, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Florida
2018 Susan M. Bryan Memorial award for clinical excellence - Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Florida
2018 Chief Fellow award, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Florida
2017 and 2018, outstanding research awards, Department of Medicine, University of Florida
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
American Society for Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology

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