Subhash C. Proothi, MD
5 out of 5
(324)
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St. Luke's Cancer Care Associates Surgical Oncology - Bethlehem
St. Luke's Cancer Care Associates Surgical Oncology - Allentown
GI Oncology Program – Medical Co-Director (Bethlehem), Hematologic Malignancies Program – Medical Co-Director (Bethlehem / Allentown)
I strive to provide personal and precision care.
I am a blood and cancer specialist and I am board certified in hematology and oncology. I have a special interest in the treatment of breast, lung, colon, hematological malignancies, and benign hematological disorders.
I am an adjunct clinical professor at Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia and Temple St. Luke’s School of Medicine Bethlehem PA and an associate professor at DeSales University, Center Valley, PA. I am a professional member of the American Society of Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and Fellow of American College of Physicians.
I received an award at St. Luke’s University Hospital in 2003 for Best Teacher of the Year. I was named the Smartest Oncologist in America in 2011 and received Best Doctor in America award.
Specialties
- Medical Oncology
- Hematology
Expertise
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Endocrine Cancer
- Gastroenterology
- Lung Cancer
Medical School
Maharshi Dayanand University-Rohtak, 1970
Internship
Kenmore Mercy Hospital/Catholic Health, 1973 - 1974
Residency
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, 1974 - 1976
Fellowship
Rhode Island Hospital, 1978 - 1979
Fellowship
South Brooklyn Health, 1977 - 1978
This provider has 103 total patient reviews
“More satisfied than not”
5/21/2025
“Dr Proothi has my complete confidence. I don't ever want him to retire!”
5/20/2025
“Dr Proothi is just the best”
5/20/2025
“Above board, excellent doctor, my medical history is rather extensive and complex. As the doctor examines my history I feel he is providing comprehensive care and is communicating well with my other specialist involved as we navigate a rather difficult time in my health status.”
5/18/2025
“Dr Poothi goes above and beyond my hematology issues. He goes over my entire health problems. No other doctor has ever done this, because he does I make better decisions about my health. He is the very best doctor and truly wish there were more like him.”
5/17/2025
“My experience was encouraging & with good results!”
5/16/2025
“Dr Proothi is the best doctor ever !”
5/16/2025
“Excellent”
5/12/2025
“Good visit with Subhash C Proothi, MD”
5/12/2025
“All Excellent with Subhash C Proothi, MD”
5/9/2025
“I have been seeing dr Proothi for most of my adult life and he is a superior doctor.”
5/9/2025
“Dr. Proothi is an excellent oncologist with outstanding experience and knowledge”
5/5/2025
“Subhash C Proothi, MD and Everyone at st Luke's is very nice”
5/3/2025
“Dr proothie has got to be the most professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. And the most genuinely concerned for his patients...I'd have to say he is one of st lukes # 1 physicians...”
4/30/2025
“Always pleasant to see my oncology doctor always lighten up my day with positive attitude that he have”
4/28/2025
“Dr. Proothie is ALWAYS so kind, Informative, knowledgeable; am so thankful he is MY Oncologist. He has helped me for 10 years.”
4/27/2025
“Dr Proothi is very knowledgeable and answers all of my questions.”
4/27/2025
“Dr. Proothi is an excellent physician !”
4/24/2025
“Good visit”
4/22/2025
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“Only good remarks about Dr Proothi and his staff”
5/24/2025