Srinivas K. Tantravahi
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Srinivas K. Tantravahi, MBBS, MRCP(UK)

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Salt Lake City
801-585-2626

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

  • Dr. Srinivas Tantravahi is an Associate Professor specializing in Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies within the Division of Hematology at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah. Board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Tantravahi is an expert in the management of leukemias, myeloproliferative neoplasms, bone marrow failure, and genetic predisposition to related conditions.

    After completing his Internal Medicine residency and Hematology and Oncology fellowship training at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Dr. Tantravahi joined the University of Utah faculty in 2015. He actively engages in pioneering clinical trials, investigating innovative therapeutic strategies for myeloproliferative neoplasms, chronic myeloid leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Dr. Tantravahi is a member of American Society of Hematology, Society of Hematologic Oncology, and American Society of Clinical Oncology.

    Dr. Tantravahi's clinical and research focus extends to the diagnosis and treatment of telomere biology disorders, with a particular emphasis on unraveling the genetic mechanisms underlying these disorders and various germline predispositions to bone marrow failure and leukemias.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
    Medical Council of India

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 137 reviews )

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    February 09, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Very helpful explaining the whole process and caring

    February 09, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Great Man!! Thanks for knowing so much about my care. He is the reason I am healthy today!!

    February 06, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. T. is great

    January 05, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I enjoy my visits with Dr. Tantravahi

    December 30, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    He was very competent but was still very human. He listened carefully and showed compassion, which means a lot to me.

    November 24, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    He is an excellent doctor

    November 09, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Great doctor and truly caring about my situation

    November 04, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Excellent experience. Dr T expressed an interest in me as a person as well as a patient. The result was to definitely increase my trust level and know I would get the best care for me

    November 01, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Very kind and caring,explains my condition,answers questions an is very encouraging.

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  • Dr. Srinivas Tantravahi is an Associate Professor specializing in Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies within the Division of Hematology at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah. Board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Tantravahi is an expert in the management of leukemias, myeloproliferative neoplasms, bone marrow failure, and genetic predisposition to related conditions.

    After completing his Internal Medicine residency and Hematology and Oncology fellowship training at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Dr. Tantravahi joined the University of Utah faculty in 2015. He actively engages in pioneering clinical trials, investigating innovative therapeutic strategies for myeloproliferative neoplasms, chronic myeloid leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Dr. Tantravahi is a member of American Society of Hematology, Society of Hematologic Oncology, and American Society of Clinical Oncology.

    Dr. Tantravahi's clinical and research focus extends to the diagnosis and treatment of telomere biology disorders, with a particular emphasis on unraveling the genetic mechanisms underlying these disorders and various germline predispositions to bone marrow failure and leukemias.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Hematology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
    Medical Council of India

    Education history

    Fellowship Advanced Hematology & Oncology - University of Utah Fellow
    Hematology & Oncology - University of Utah Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah Resident
    Internal Medicine - Barnsley District General Hospital Senior House Officer
    Residency Internal Medicine - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Senior House Officer
    Internal Medicine - Rotherham District General Hospital Senior House Officer
    Residency Internal Medicine - George Elliot Hospital Senior House Officer
    Internal Medicine - Macclesfield District General Hospital Senior House Officer
    Professional Medical Medicine - Guntur Medical College M.B.B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Vardell VA, Ermann DA, Tantravahi SK, Haaland B, McClune B, Godara A, Mohyuddin GR, Sborov DW (2022). Impact of academic medical center access on outcomes in multiple myeloma. Am J Hematol, 98(1), 41-48. (Read full article)
    2. Pemmaraju N, Garcia JS, Potluri J, Harb JG, Sun Y, Jung P, Qin QQ, Tantravahi SK, Verstovsek S, Harrison C (2022). Addition of navitoclax to ongoing ruxolitinib treatment in patients with myelofibrosis (REFINE): a post-hoc analysis of molecular biomarkers in a phase 2 study. Lancet Haematol, 9(6), e434-e444. (Read full article)
    3. Li P, Venkatachalam S, Ospina Cordona D, Wilson L, Kovacsovics T, Moser KA, Miles RR, Beck DB, George T, Tantravahi SK (2021). A clinical, histopathological, and molecular study of two cases of VEXAS syndrome without a definitive myeloid neoplasm. Blood Adv, 6(2), 405-409. (Read full article)
    4. Go RS, Jacobsen E, Baiocchi R, Buhtoiarov I, Butler EB, Campbell PK, Coulter DW, Diamond E, Flagg A, Goodman AM, Goyal G, Gratzinger D, Hendrie PC, Higman M, Hogarty MD, Janku F, Karmali R, Morgan D, Raldow AC, Stefanovic A, Tantravahi SK, Walkovich K, Zhang L, Bergman MA, Darlow SD (2021). Histiocytic Neoplasms, Version 2.2021, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 19(11), 1277-1303. (Read full article)
    5. Yang F, Long N, Anekpuritanang T, Bottomly D, Savage JC, Lee T, Solis-Ruiz JM, Borate U, Wilmot B, Tognon CE, Bock AM, Pollyea DA, Radhakrishnan SM, Radhakrishnan S, Patel PA, Collins RH, Tantravahi SK, Deininger MW, Fan G, Druker BJ, Shinde U, Tyner JW, Press RD, McWeeney SK, Agarwal A (2021). Identification and prioritization of myeloid malignancy germline variants in a large cohort of adult AML patients. Blood, 139(8), 1208-1221. (Read full article)
    6. Patel AB, Pomicter AD, Yan D, Eiring AM, Antelope O, Schumacher JA, Kelley TW, Tantravahi SK, Kovacsovics TJ, Shami PJ, OHare T, Deininger MW (2020). Dasatinib overcomes stroma-based resistance to the FLT3 inhibitor quizartinib using multiple mechanisms. Leukemia, 34(11), 2981-2991. (Read full article)
    7. Kim K, McMillin GA, Bernard PS, Tantravahi S, Walker BS, Schmidt RL (2019). Cost effectiveness of therapeutic drug monitoring for imatinib administration in chronic myeloid leukemia. PLoS One, 14(12), e0226552. (Read full article)
    8. Willis C, Menon J, Unni S, Au T, Yoo M, Biskupiak J, Brixner D, Ndife B, Joseph G, Bonifacio G, Stein E, Tantravahi S, Shami PJ, Kovacsovics T, Stenehjem D (2019). Clinical and economic analysis of patients with acute myeloid leukemia by FLT3 status and midostaurin use at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Leuk Res, 87, 106262. (Read full article)
    9. Franzini A, Pomicter AD, Yan D, Khorashad JS, Tantravahi SK, Than H, Ahmann JM, OHare T, Deininger MW (2019). The transcriptome of CMML monocytes is highly inflammatory and reflects leukemia-specific and age-related alterations. Blood Adv, 3(20), 2949-2961. (Read full article)
    10. Walker BS, Schmidt RL, Tantravahi S, Kim K, Hanson KE (2019). Cost-effectiveness of antifungal prophylaxis, preemptive therapy, or empiric treatment following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Transpl Infect Dis, 21(5), e13148. (Read full article)
    11. Yan D, Pomicter AD, Tantravahi S, Mason CC, Senina AV, Ahmann JM, Wang Q, Than H, Patel AB, Heaton WL, Eiring AM, Clair PM, Gantz KC, Redwine HM, Swierczek SI, Halverson BJ, Baloglu E, Shacham S, Khorashad JS, Kelley TW, Salama ME, Miles RR, Boucher KM, Prchal JT, OHare T, Deininger MW (2018). Nuclear-Cytoplasmic Transport Is a Therapeutic Target in Myelofibrosis. Clin Cancer Res, 25(7), 2323-2335. (Read full article)
    12. Patel SB, Stenehjem DD, Gill DM, Tantravahi SK, Agarwal AM, Hsu J, Vuong W, Pal SK, Agarwal N (2016). Everolimus Versus Temsirolimus in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma After Progression With Previous Systemic Therapies. Clin Genitourin Cancer, 14(2), 153-9. (Read full article)
    13. Mason CC, Khorashad JS, Tantravahi SK, Kelley TW, Zabriskie MS, Yan D, Pomicter AD, Reynolds KR, Eiring AM, Kronenberg Z, Sherman RL, Tyner JW, Dalley BK, Dao KH, Yandell M, Druker BJ, Gotlib J, OHare T, Deininger MW (2016). Age-related mutations and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. Leukemia, 30(4), 906-13. (Read full article)
    14. Bailey EB, Tantravahi SK, Poole A, Agarwal AM, Straubhar AM, Batten JA, Patel SB, Wells CE, Stenehjem DD, Agarwal N (2015). Correlation of degree of hypothyroidism with survival outcomes in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma receiving vascular endothelial growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Clin Genitourin Cancer, 13(3), e131-7. (Read full article)
    15. Khorashad JS, Eiring AM, Mason CC, Gantz KC, Bowler AD, Redwine HM, Yu F, Kraft IL, Pomicter AD, Reynolds KR, Iovino AJ, Zabriskie MS, Heaton WL, Tantravahi SK, Kauffman M, Shacham S, Chenchik A, Bonneau K, Ullman KS, OHare T, Deininger MW (2015). shRNA library screening identifies nucleocytoplasmic transport as a mediator of BCR-ABL1 kinase-independent resistance. Blood, 125(11), 1772-81. (Read full article)
    16. Eiring AM, Page BDG, Kraft IL, Mason CC, Vellore NA, Resetca D, Zabriskie MS, Zhang TY, Khorashad JS, Engar AJ, Reynolds KR, Anderson DJ, Senina A, Pomicter AD, Arpin CC, Ahmad S, Heaton WL, Tantravahi SK, Todic A, Moriggl R, Wilson DJ, Baron R, OHare T, Gunning PT, Deininger MW (2015). Combined STAT3 and BCR-ABL1 inhibition induces synthetic lethality in therapy-resistant chronic myeloid leukemia. Leukemia, 29(3), 586-597. (Read full article)
    17. Tantravahi SK, Albertson D, Agarwal AM, Ravulapati S, Poole A, Patel SB, Hawatmeh JS, Straubhar AM, Liu T, Stenehjem DD, Agarwal N (2015). Survival Outcomes and Tumor IMP3 Expression in Patients with Sarcomatoid Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. J Oncol, 2015, 181926. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Tantravahi SK, Khorashad JS, Deininger MW (In Press). Genomic Landscape of myeloproliferative neoplasms. In Oxford Hand Book of Hematology.
    2. Tantravahi SK, Kovacsovics T (2015). Myeloma. In Randall RL (Ed.), Metastatic Bone Disease: An Integrated Approach to Patient Care (2016 Edition, pp. 83-102). New York: Springer.
    3. Kollepara SLS, Tantravahi SK, Batten J, Agarwal N (2014). Integrating emerging science into clinical practice: Targeting androgen signaling in Castration Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer. In Srivastava R, Maksymowicz W, Lopaczynski W (Eds.), Lost in Translation: Barriers in Incentives for Translational Research. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing Company.

    Letter

    1. Tantravahi SK, Huber BD, Vagher J, Maese L, Pomicter AD, Al-Sweel N, Asch JD, Toydemir RM, Hong B, Parker C (2022). Genome-wide uniparental disomy as a mechanism of immune escape in acquired aplastic anaemia. [Letter to the editor]. Br J Haematol, 198(6), e78-e81. (Read full article)
    2. Atanackovic D, Yousef S, Shorter C, Tantravahi SK, Steinbach M, Iglesias F, Sborov D, Radhakrishnan SV, Chiron M, Miles R, Salama M, Krger N, Luetkens T (2019). In vivo vaccination effect in multiple myeloma patients treated with the monoclonal antibody isatuximab. [Letter to the editor]. Leukemia, 34(1), 317-321. (Read full article)
    3. Tantravahi SK, Szankasi P, Khorashad JS, Dao KH, Kovacsovics T, Kelley TW, Deininger MW (2016). A phase II study of the efficacy, safety, and determinants of response to 5-azacitidine (Vidaza®) in patients with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. [Letter to the editor]. Leuk Lymphoma, 57(10), 2441-4. (Read full article)

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