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Dr. Uppalapati came to the United States from her native India in July 2000 to pursue her medical education. Upon completing her Fellowship in 2006 at Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Uppalapati joined the cancer care team of Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers.
She currently serves as the Chairperson of the Cartersville Medical Center’s Cancer Committee. She also is actively involved in cancer research and clinical trials to find a cancer cure and provide her patients with the most advanced cancer treatment available in Georgia.
Dr. Madhurima Uppalapati highlights the importance of regular screenings to catch and treat breast cancer early
Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Education & Training
Ghandi Medical School
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
UM Prince George's Hospital Center
Fellowship
Georgetown University Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Onc
American Board of Internal Medicine - Hem
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Hindi
Telugu
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
Based on 228 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Earned my trust
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Explained things clearly
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
5
I have a great oncology team.
May 9, 2025
4
It was clear my Dr. only has a single focus and seems uninterested in any other medical issues I am experiencing.
May 9, 2025
5
I love NWGO!!!
April 21, 2025
5
Dr. Was terrific
April 17, 2025
5
Staff were friendly.
April 14, 2025
4
Well into our eighties now, it is becoming ever difficult to keep up with the system. We are associated with six doctors presently, and four platforms that menacingly keep changing. Research is challenging, e.g., time consuming, medical terminology, abbreviations, etc. Dr's and staff are excellent!
April 14, 2025
4
Very well service. Very happy. Simply waiting on additional information concerning my chemotherapy. Thank you.
April 9, 2025
5
It was my first time seeing Dr. Uppalapati, and she is great. She knew most of my history. She answered all my questions with no frustration. She explained it in a manner that I understood this time. She also gave me different routes we can take if this doesn't work.. She gave me future advice that I can actually take. Now I wasn't too happy that I had to wait 2 hours before I was even able to see, her but the overall experience once she got in the room made me feel very confident that I'm in the right direction to better my health.
March 30, 2025
4
It took the dr along time to come in to see me ..., but everyone was very nice and friendly!
March 28, 2025
5
I was pleased with the provider and staff. However I waited at least 40 minutes past my appointment time before being called back to the exam room for just the preliminaries. The provider was delayed about 70 minutes past my original appointment time. If patients are expected to be on time then providers should also be on time. It should not be one-sided.
March 14, 2025
5
Very helpful.
March 7, 2025
5
Having bloodwork done in office was much better than in downstairs lab. No real problems this time. There was too much sitting and waiting after PA talked with us before we could leave. But overall a good experience.
March 7, 2025
5
The Best!!!
March 5, 2025
5
Everyone is Great!
March 2, 2025
5
Simone, front desk, was effecient and professional. I'm kicking myself for forgetting the Dr's name under Dr U (Cherokee Health Park) because she was outstanding in every way. Overall great experience.
February 27, 2025
5
I love the staff, nurses and my Doctor U. Every one is so nice and caring.
February 24, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice & professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I was made to feel the staff and doctor cared about my health
February 21, 2025
5
I asked about MRIs vs CTs for routine monitoring and was relayed an answer of no. I do think as a healthcare system you all need to become cognizant of the real problem of over exposure with routine CT monitoring for maintenance follow up. Too much radiation exposure is still dangerous. I will get a second opinion about this request from outside WellStar.
February 14, 2025
5
My provider has such a caring spirit and she knows her just what I needed. I never felt so at peace with physician. Very knowledgeable and understanding. Thank you. Her team was great also.
February 2, 2025
5
Great
January 31, 2025
5
They are concern about my health and make every effort that I can receive treatment for my health to get better !!!
January 30, 2025
5
Dr U is the most knowledgeable and caring physician anywhere. She and God have kept me alive for 8 years after I found i had metastatic breast cancer in 2017.
January 23, 2025
5
Great experience.
January 19, 2025
5
Everyone was thorough and professional
January 11, 2025
5
My experience has been very good. Everyone was friendly and answered my questions. So far I am very comfortable with wellstar.
January 9, 2025
3
improve on the wait time for the patient. I had a 2 o'clock appointment. I was there a little after 1 o'clock. I didn't see the doctor until 10 to 3 o'clock. So I waited a very long time.
December 28, 2024
5
I was highly impressed with the treatment I received as a patient at this facility.
November 22, 2024
5
They were prepared for my visit having gone over my medical history
November 20, 2024
4
Hate the new lab setup. My chair was positioned so that there was another patient sitting perpendicular right in front of me. I don't want to watch someone else's blood draw and had to continually do my best to look away. I don't really like other people looking at me either. It would be nice if there were privacy curtains or dividers.
November 26, 2024
5
I have a great oncology team.
May 9, 2025
5
I love NWGO!!!
April 21, 2025
5
Dr. Was terrific
April 17, 2025
5
Staff were friendly.
April 14, 2025
5
It was my first time seeing Dr. Uppalapati, and she is great. She knew most of my history. She answered all my questions with no frustration. She explained it in a manner that I understood this time. She also gave me different routes we can take if this doesn't work.. She gave me future advice that I can actually take. Now I wasn't too happy that I had to wait 2 hours before I was even able to see, her but the overall experience once she got in the room made me feel very confident that I'm in the right direction to better my health.
March 30, 2025
5
I was pleased with the provider and staff. However I waited at least 40 minutes past my appointment time before being called back to the exam room for just the preliminaries. The provider was delayed about 70 minutes past my original appointment time. If patients are expected to be on time then providers should also be on time. It should not be one-sided.
March 14, 2025
5
Very helpful.
March 7, 2025
5
Having bloodwork done in office was much better than in downstairs lab. No real problems this time. There was too much sitting and waiting after PA talked with us before we could leave. But overall a good experience.
March 7, 2025
5
The Best!!!
March 5, 2025
5
Everyone is Great!
March 2, 2025
5
Simone, front desk, was effecient and professional. I'm kicking myself for forgetting the Dr's name under Dr U (Cherokee Health Park) because she was outstanding in every way. Overall great experience.
February 27, 2025
5
I love the staff, nurses and my Doctor U. Every one is so nice and caring.
February 24, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice & professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I was made to feel the staff and doctor cared about my health
February 21, 2025
5
I asked about MRIs vs CTs for routine monitoring and was relayed an answer of no. I do think as a healthcare system you all need to become cognizant of the real problem of over exposure with routine CT monitoring for maintenance follow up. Too much radiation exposure is still dangerous. I will get a second opinion about this request from outside WellStar.
February 14, 2025
5
My provider has such a caring spirit and she knows her just what I needed. I never felt so at peace with physician. Very knowledgeable and understanding. Thank you. Her team was great also.
February 2, 2025
5
Great
January 31, 2025
5
They are concern about my health and make every effort that I can receive treatment for my health to get better !!!
January 30, 2025
5
Dr U is the most knowledgeable and caring physician anywhere. She and God have kept me alive for 8 years after I found i had metastatic breast cancer in 2017.
January 23, 2025
5
Great experience.
January 19, 2025
5
Everyone was thorough and professional
January 11, 2025
5
My experience has been very good. Everyone was friendly and answered my questions. So far I am very comfortable with wellstar.
January 9, 2025
5
I was highly impressed with the treatment I received as a patient at this facility.
November 22, 2024
5
They were prepared for my visit having gone over my medical history
November 20, 2024
4
It was clear my Dr. only has a single focus and seems uninterested in any other medical issues I am experiencing.
May 9, 2025
4
Well into our eighties now, it is becoming ever difficult to keep up with the system. We are associated with six doctors presently, and four platforms that menacingly keep changing. Research is challenging, e.g., time consuming, medical terminology, abbreviations, etc. Dr's and staff are excellent!
April 14, 2025
4
Very well service. Very happy. Simply waiting on additional information concerning my chemotherapy. Thank you.
April 9, 2025
4
It took the dr along time to come in to see me ..., but everyone was very nice and friendly!
March 28, 2025
4
Hate the new lab setup. My chair was positioned so that there was another patient sitting perpendicular right in front of me. I don't want to watch someone else's blood draw and had to continually do my best to look away. I don't really like other people looking at me either. It would be nice if there were privacy curtains or dividers.
November 26, 2024
3
improve on the wait time for the patient. I had a 2 o'clock appointment. I was there a little after 1 o'clock. I didn't see the doctor until 10 to 3 o'clock. So I waited a very long time.
December 28, 2024
3
improve on the wait time for the patient. I had a 2 o'clock appointment. I was there a little after 1 o'clock. I didn't see the doctor until 10 to 3 o'clock. So I waited a very long time.
December 28, 2024
4
It was clear my Dr. only has a single focus and seems uninterested in any other medical issues I am experiencing.
May 9, 2025
4
Well into our eighties now, it is becoming ever difficult to keep up with the system. We are associated with six doctors presently, and four platforms that menacingly keep changing. Research is challenging, e.g., time consuming, medical terminology, abbreviations, etc. Dr's and staff are excellent!
April 14, 2025
4
Very well service. Very happy. Simply waiting on additional information concerning my chemotherapy. Thank you.
April 9, 2025
4
It took the dr along time to come in to see me ..., but everyone was very nice and friendly!
March 28, 2025
4
Hate the new lab setup. My chair was positioned so that there was another patient sitting perpendicular right in front of me. I don't want to watch someone else's blood draw and had to continually do my best to look away. I don't really like other people looking at me either. It would be nice if there were privacy curtains or dividers.
November 26, 2024
5
I have a great oncology team.
May 9, 2025
5
I love NWGO!!!
April 21, 2025
5
Dr. Was terrific
April 17, 2025
5
Staff were friendly.
April 14, 2025
5
It was my first time seeing Dr. Uppalapati, and she is great. She knew most of my history. She answered all my questions with no frustration. She explained it in a manner that I understood this time. She also gave me different routes we can take if this doesn't work.. She gave me future advice that I can actually take. Now I wasn't too happy that I had to wait 2 hours before I was even able to see, her but the overall experience once she got in the room made me feel very confident that I'm in the right direction to better my health.
March 30, 2025
5
I was pleased with the provider and staff. However I waited at least 40 minutes past my appointment time before being called back to the exam room for just the preliminaries. The provider was delayed about 70 minutes past my original appointment time. If patients are expected to be on time then providers should also be on time. It should not be one-sided.
March 14, 2025
5
Very helpful.
March 7, 2025
5
Having bloodwork done in office was much better than in downstairs lab. No real problems this time. There was too much sitting and waiting after PA talked with us before we could leave. But overall a good experience.
March 7, 2025
5
The Best!!!
March 5, 2025
5
Everyone is Great!
March 2, 2025
5
Simone, front desk, was effecient and professional. I'm kicking myself for forgetting the Dr's name under Dr U (Cherokee Health Park) because she was outstanding in every way. Overall great experience.
February 27, 2025
5
I love the staff, nurses and my Doctor U. Every one is so nice and caring.
February 24, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice & professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I was made to feel the staff and doctor cared about my health
February 21, 2025
5
I asked about MRIs vs CTs for routine monitoring and was relayed an answer of no. I do think as a healthcare system you all need to become cognizant of the real problem of over exposure with routine CT monitoring for maintenance follow up. Too much radiation exposure is still dangerous. I will get a second opinion about this request from outside WellStar.
February 14, 2025
5
My provider has such a caring spirit and she knows her just what I needed. I never felt so at peace with physician. Very knowledgeable and understanding. Thank you. Her team was great also.
February 2, 2025
5
Great
January 31, 2025
5
They are concern about my health and make every effort that I can receive treatment for my health to get better !!!
January 30, 2025
5
Dr U is the most knowledgeable and caring physician anywhere. She and God have kept me alive for 8 years after I found i had metastatic breast cancer in 2017.
January 23, 2025
5
Great experience.
January 19, 2025
5
Everyone was thorough and professional
January 11, 2025
5
My experience has been very good. Everyone was friendly and answered my questions. So far I am very comfortable with wellstar.
January 9, 2025
5
I was highly impressed with the treatment I received as a patient at this facility.
November 22, 2024
5
They were prepared for my visit having gone over my medical history
November 20, 2024
5
I have a great oncology team.
May 9, 2025
4
It was clear my Dr. only has a single focus and seems uninterested in any other medical issues I am experiencing.
May 9, 2025
5
I love NWGO!!!
April 21, 2025
5
Dr. Was terrific
April 17, 2025
5
Staff were friendly.
April 14, 2025
4
Well into our eighties now, it is becoming ever difficult to keep up with the system. We are associated with six doctors presently, and four platforms that menacingly keep changing. Research is challenging, e.g., time consuming, medical terminology, abbreviations, etc. Dr's and staff are excellent!
April 14, 2025
4
Very well service. Very happy. Simply waiting on additional information concerning my chemotherapy. Thank you.
April 9, 2025
5
It was my first time seeing Dr. Uppalapati, and she is great. She knew most of my history. She answered all my questions with no frustration. She explained it in a manner that I understood this time. She also gave me different routes we can take if this doesn't work.. She gave me future advice that I can actually take. Now I wasn't too happy that I had to wait 2 hours before I was even able to see, her but the overall experience once she got in the room made me feel very confident that I'm in the right direction to better my health.
March 30, 2025
4
It took the dr along time to come in to see me ..., but everyone was very nice and friendly!
March 28, 2025
5
I was pleased with the provider and staff. However I waited at least 40 minutes past my appointment time before being called back to the exam room for just the preliminaries. The provider was delayed about 70 minutes past my original appointment time. If patients are expected to be on time then providers should also be on time. It should not be one-sided.
March 14, 2025
5
Very helpful.
March 7, 2025
5
Having bloodwork done in office was much better than in downstairs lab. No real problems this time. There was too much sitting and waiting after PA talked with us before we could leave. But overall a good experience.
March 7, 2025
5
The Best!!!
March 5, 2025
5
Everyone is Great!
March 2, 2025
5
Simone, front desk, was effecient and professional. I'm kicking myself for forgetting the Dr's name under Dr U (Cherokee Health Park) because she was outstanding in every way. Overall great experience.
February 27, 2025
5
I love the staff, nurses and my Doctor U. Every one is so nice and caring.
February 24, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice & professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I was made to feel the staff and doctor cared about my health
February 21, 2025
5
I asked about MRIs vs CTs for routine monitoring and was relayed an answer of no. I do think as a healthcare system you all need to become cognizant of the real problem of over exposure with routine CT monitoring for maintenance follow up. Too much radiation exposure is still dangerous. I will get a second opinion about this request from outside WellStar.
February 14, 2025
5
My provider has such a caring spirit and she knows her just what I needed. I never felt so at peace with physician. Very knowledgeable and understanding. Thank you. Her team was great also.
February 2, 2025
5
Great
January 31, 2025
5
They are concern about my health and make every effort that I can receive treatment for my health to get better !!!
January 30, 2025
5
Dr U is the most knowledgeable and caring physician anywhere. She and God have kept me alive for 8 years after I found i had metastatic breast cancer in 2017.
January 23, 2025
5
Great experience.
January 19, 2025
5
Everyone was thorough and professional
January 11, 2025
5
My experience has been very good. Everyone was friendly and answered my questions. So far I am very comfortable with wellstar.
January 9, 2025
3
improve on the wait time for the patient. I had a 2 o'clock appointment. I was there a little after 1 o'clock. I didn't see the doctor until 10 to 3 o'clock. So I waited a very long time.
December 28, 2024
4
Hate the new lab setup. My chair was positioned so that there was another patient sitting perpendicular right in front of me. I don't want to watch someone else's blood draw and had to continually do my best to look away. I don't really like other people looking at me either. It would be nice if there were privacy curtains or dividers.
November 26, 2024
5
I was highly impressed with the treatment I received as a patient at this facility.
November 22, 2024
5
They were prepared for my visit having gone over my medical history
November 20, 2024
5
They were prepared for my visit having gone over my medical history
November 20, 2024
5
I was highly impressed with the treatment I received as a patient at this facility.
November 22, 2024
4
Hate the new lab setup. My chair was positioned so that there was another patient sitting perpendicular right in front of me. I don't want to watch someone else's blood draw and had to continually do my best to look away. I don't really like other people looking at me either. It would be nice if there were privacy curtains or dividers.
November 26, 2024
3
improve on the wait time for the patient. I had a 2 o'clock appointment. I was there a little after 1 o'clock. I didn't see the doctor until 10 to 3 o'clock. So I waited a very long time.
December 28, 2024
5
My experience has been very good. Everyone was friendly and answered my questions. So far I am very comfortable with wellstar.
January 9, 2025
5
Everyone was thorough and professional
January 11, 2025
5
Great experience.
January 19, 2025
5
Dr U is the most knowledgeable and caring physician anywhere. She and God have kept me alive for 8 years after I found i had metastatic breast cancer in 2017.
January 23, 2025
5
They are concern about my health and make every effort that I can receive treatment for my health to get better !!!
January 30, 2025
5
Great
January 31, 2025
5
My provider has such a caring spirit and she knows her just what I needed. I never felt so at peace with physician. Very knowledgeable and understanding. Thank you. Her team was great also.
February 2, 2025
5
I asked about MRIs vs CTs for routine monitoring and was relayed an answer of no. I do think as a healthcare system you all need to become cognizant of the real problem of over exposure with routine CT monitoring for maintenance follow up. Too much radiation exposure is still dangerous. I will get a second opinion about this request from outside WellStar.
February 14, 2025
5
I was made to feel the staff and doctor cared about my health
February 21, 2025
5
Everyone was so nice & professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I love the staff, nurses and my Doctor U. Every one is so nice and caring.
February 24, 2025
5
Simone, front desk, was effecient and professional. I'm kicking myself for forgetting the Dr's name under Dr U (Cherokee Health Park) because she was outstanding in every way. Overall great experience.
February 27, 2025
5
Everyone is Great!
March 2, 2025
5
The Best!!!
March 5, 2025
5
Having bloodwork done in office was much better than in downstairs lab. No real problems this time. There was too much sitting and waiting after PA talked with us before we could leave. But overall a good experience.
March 7, 2025
5
Very helpful.
March 7, 2025
5
I was pleased with the provider and staff. However I waited at least 40 minutes past my appointment time before being called back to the exam room for just the preliminaries. The provider was delayed about 70 minutes past my original appointment time. If patients are expected to be on time then providers should also be on time. It should not be one-sided.
March 14, 2025
4
It took the dr along time to come in to see me ..., but everyone was very nice and friendly!
March 28, 2025
5
It was my first time seeing Dr. Uppalapati, and she is great. She knew most of my history. She answered all my questions with no frustration. She explained it in a manner that I understood this time. She also gave me different routes we can take if this doesn't work.. She gave me future advice that I can actually take. Now I wasn't too happy that I had to wait 2 hours before I was even able to see, her but the overall experience once she got in the room made me feel very confident that I'm in the right direction to better my health.
March 30, 2025
4
Very well service. Very happy. Simply waiting on additional information concerning my chemotherapy. Thank you.
April 9, 2025
4
Well into our eighties now, it is becoming ever difficult to keep up with the system. We are associated with six doctors presently, and four platforms that menacingly keep changing. Research is challenging, e.g., time consuming, medical terminology, abbreviations, etc. Dr's and staff are excellent!
April 14, 2025
5
Staff were friendly.
April 14, 2025
5
Dr. Was terrific
April 17, 2025
5
I love NWGO!!!
April 21, 2025
5
I have a great oncology team.
May 9, 2025
4
It was clear my Dr. only has a single focus and seems uninterested in any other medical issues I am experiencing.
May 9, 2025
Publications and Articles
Wellstar Expanding Cancer Care in Spalding County
At
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center,
we are your dedicated healthcare partner—putting you at the center of your cancer care and helping you navigate with clarity, hope and compassion. That’s why we’re proud to expand our medical oncology and infusion services to better serve our community.
The state-of-the-art cancer care facility promises greater access to advanced cancer treatments and improved convenience for patients in the Spalding community and surrounding areas.
Our facility now has tripled patient exam rooms and quadrupled infusion recliners to facilitate complex treatment that is requested by our cancer patients. We’ve also added support services, including an onsite compounding pharmacy and a clinical pharmacist available to help answer any questions.
Our leaders, researchers and innovators collaborate with specialists and care team members to create treatment plans for optimal clinical outcomes.
Our services include:
Medical oncology with partners in care Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers
Outpatient infusion
Pharmacy services including a compounding pharmacy for patient treatment needs, as well as on-site patient medication pick-up for oral chemotherapy
Resources for patient education with a clinical pharmacist and nurse
Support services including nurse navigators, dietitians, social workers and genetic counselors
Whole patient care
“At Wellstar, our patients have the support they need at every step of their cancer care journey,” said Wellstar Hematologist and Oncologist Dr. Madhurima Uppalapati. “Our team provides expert care for every aspect of the patient’s well-being and personalizes care to each patient’s needs.”
Support services include nurse navigators, who are registered nurses specially trained in cancer care who bring a highly personalized level of guidance and support to each patient and their family. Other members of our cancer care team include dietitians, social workers and genetic counselors.
To schedule a cancer care appointment at Wellstar Cherokee Health Park, call (470) 267-0230.
