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Praveena Iruku, MD

Specialties

  • Hematology-Oncology
Patient Rating
4.9/5 (Based on 294 Reviews)
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Biography

Praveena Iruku, MD, is board certified in internal medicine and hematology and oncology. Her professional interests include head and neck cancer and breast cancer. She speaks English, Telugu and Hindi.

Using a collaborative, team-focused approach to care, she strives to help guide patients along their cancer journey so they can make the healthiest choices for their situation and needs. She believes a person’s health is their wealth.

In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with her family and dog. She also enjoys traveling and getting to know other cultures.

“My passion to take care of my patients, be there with them in their cancer journey and give them meaningful hope is what motivates me every day.” – Praveena Iruku, MD

Areas of Interest

Clinical focus areas include breast cancer and head & neck cancers.

Profile

Education

Medical School

Andhra Medical College, India

Residency

Case Western/St. Vincent Medical Center, Internal Medicine

Fellowship

University of Texas at San Antonio, Hematology and Oncology

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Hematology and Oncology

Locations

Provider Review Comments

November 29, 2025
I KNOW DR. IRUKU WELL. SHE IS MY MOTHER'S DOCTOR. I HAVE CONFIDENCE IN HER TREATMENT PLAN AND CONCERNS ABOUT MY WELLBEING. SHE SPOKE TO ME DIRECTLY SO I CAN UNDERSTAND WHAT SHE HAS TO SAY.
November 25, 2025
Dr. Iruku is absolutely the best oncologist around here! She is kind, caring, understanding and treats her patients with respect.
November 24, 2025
Dr. Iruku is very attentive & informative.
November 09, 2025
My doctor cared about my mental health feeling including my physical health. I appreciated this.
October 25, 2025
Dr Iruku was great and her nurse was great also very nice people at this Cancer Center
October 22, 2025
Dr Iruku is amazing and so caring!
October 18, 2025
Dr. Iruku is a very knowledgeable and caring person. I am very thankful and blessed to go through this journey with Dr.Iruku. She answered all of my and my families questions. I could not have had anyone else that I could have found the confidence that I felt in her.
October 14, 2025
Good
October 10, 2025
It was really good to see all doctors at the clinic in one appointment even though it's a bit overwhelming. I understand they also got to discuss my case together as well. This is a really good program.
October 06, 2025
Good
October 02, 2025
Provided the necessary information requested
September 29, 2025
Dr. Iruku took great pride in looking over my medical history, explaining procedures to me and answering my questions.
September 20, 2025
I have been impressed the team working with me
September 18, 2025
Very professional and took the time to listen.
September 17, 2025
Dr. has a wonderful personality, competent, truthful, kind and thoughtful. A credit to her specialty.
September 13, 2025
Really like Dr Iruku
September 08, 2025
Dr Iruku and others answered my questions and helped me know what to expect.
August 21, 2025
I'm impressed by the amount of time and attention that she put into my previous treatment and the options that she presented
August 07, 2025
I love Dr. Iruku. She always takes her time to answer all my questions and make sure I understand every part of my treatment plan and options. She is so friendly and very thorough. I would definitely recommend her to anyone seeking treatment.
August 03, 2025
Dr Iruku was a great listener to my concerns. She discussed some other options that I could consider. She is a great physician and Cone is extremely fortunate to have her on staff.
July 31, 2025
Iruku is awesome!
July 26, 2025
DR IRUKU IS VERY PERCEPTIVE & QUICK TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS & CONCERNS. SHE KNOWS I WANT MEDICAL FACTS, PROS & CONS AND SHE PROVIDES THAT KIND OF INFORMATION WITHOUT BEING ASKED. SHE TEACHES ME SOMETHING EACH TIME I VISIT HER. AND SHE MAKES ME FEEL THAT I AM IMPORTANT AND SO ARE MY CONCERNS. SHE IS A GREAT PHYSICIAN!
July 23, 2025
Great Cancer center
July 06, 2025
Dr. Iruku always takes the proper amout of time with us and answers any questions we ask her.
June 30, 2025
Once again, Great experience.
June 17, 2025
Dr. Iruku was thorough and personable.
June 11, 2025
Dr Iruku is one compassionate human. She is always professional but at the same time empathetic of the things I am dealing with. Highly recommend her!!!
June 02, 2025
I RECEIVED EXCELLENT CARE FROM ALL PROVIDERS.
June 01, 2025
There are not enough of good things to write about Dr. Iruku. Cancer is tough and it helps to have a doctor like her who truly cares about my well being.
May 31, 2025
I love Dr Iruku and feel fortunate to have her as my oncologist.
May 24, 2025
Dr. Iruku has been excellent throughout my care!!!
May 23, 2025
Dr. Iruku is wonderful!
May 11, 2025
Excellent
May 01, 2025
My care giver is patient with my questions and very informative.
April 24, 2025
Dr.Iruku is through, patient and kind..Never feel rushed.
April 19, 2025
I love Dr. Iruku. She's kind, professional, caring and very knowledgeable about my subjects.
April 13, 2025
I would highly recommend Dr. Iruku.
April 12, 2025
Dr Iruku provided excellent care- knowledgeable, honest, caring and an exceptional listener.
March 31, 2025
I appreciate Dr. Iruku's care for me and my health
March 30, 2025
The nurse let me no what treatment I may need or can use which was not major because she really couldn't see why my primary doctor recommended me go get blood work from Wesley Long Hospital so as far as I'm concerned I agree with my nurse but at the same time I can see that my primary doctor & the nurse at Wesley Long Hospital how much they care for there patients which is great.
March 23, 2025
Very happy with Dr Iruku and will recommend in the future if the need arises.
March 21, 2025
Dr. Iruku was awesome! Very informative and helpful and kind. She was also very positive.
March 18, 2025
Great job
March 03, 2025
Love Dr Iruku and her team
February 19, 2025
Very responsive. I felt that my provider really listened to me, and addressed my concerns.
February 18, 2025
Attentive, helpful.
February 16, 2025
Dr Iruku is wonderful. She listens well, never makes you feel rushed and asks follow up questions to better understand where your questions are coming from to ensure her answers are the best for the patient.
February 15, 2025
Good
February 08, 2025
Good.
January 29, 2025
Dr Iruku was great! She took the time to explain possible causes and consequences of my polycythemia. She was extremely thorough and when I left my visit I had a sound understanding of my issues.
January 28, 2025
Dr.Irukue is an outstanding Dr. In my experience with her treatment of me.
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