
Smitha Sagaram, MD
Breast Medical OncologyHematologyMedical Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
FemaleAbout Smitha Sagaram and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I care for my patients with the utmost compassion and professionalism. I strive to work with patients and families to develop treatment plans that are both evidence-based and tailored to individual circumstances and goals.
Specializing In
Breast Cancer
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Interests & Activities
Traveling, movies, dance
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Minnesota Medical Center, Hematology/Oncology, 2022
- Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2019
- Internship: Gandhi Hospital, 2001
- Medical School: Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad, 2001
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
Video
Locations
- Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix
- 925 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006
- phone: 602-521-3700
- fax: 602-521-3701
- Banner Gateway Medical Center - Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2946 East Banner Gateway Drive, Suite A, Gilbert, AZ 85234
- phone: 480-256-6444
- fax: 480-256-3359
Testimonials
4.9 out of 5.0
203 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
A lovely doctor who is set on making sure we understood what is going on. I loved her question, what do you know to be happening at this point? She's scanning for patient knowledge and understanding. Dr. Sagaram looks like she wants to be in that room. She's not jumpy or in a hurry. It's clear, she's 100% present, 100% of the time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr. Sagaram offered me her expert opinion, while also treating me like a team player in my own health. She was kind, knowledgeable, and patient, and explained how she arrived at her recommendations, without being pushy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
Dr. Sagaram explains fully the treatment she is providing me and answers all questions that I have. A cancer diagnosis is frightening, but from the beginning Dr. Sagaram has explained the treatment she is providing me and why and takes the time necessary to answer questions that I have, which alleviates any concerns I might have. She is caring and that matters greatly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Very knowledgeable and listens to you and genuinely cares about your health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
She listens and recommends gives options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Very easy to understand and very efficient with discussion on how everything is going and also gave me lab results .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Caring interested intelligent listens tentatively with passion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
She was very informed about my case, she was very polite, warm, caring, she listened - she took my concerns seriously and I feel like she wants to help me ward off any recurrences. I really liked her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr. Smitha Sagaram is a caring person who listens to your concerns and help you deal with issues you have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
She is absolutely amazing caring and answered my concerns. Couldn't have better care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr Sagaram is an excellent doctor. She shows compassion for her patients. This makes you connect with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Very Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
She's awesome very intelligent she takes care of me make sure all my medication were completely updated make sure all indicated screenings will be perform
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
Took the time to share my medical records with me. She is brilliant and compassionate with my experience and this appointment. A true STAR for Banner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
She is professional, kind and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
She cares about her patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Excellent clinic team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
She is very through and answers all my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
She is smart and informed and super pleasant. She listens and she answers questions thoroughly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Very personable, knowledgeable, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Dr Sagaram listens to her patients and provides great service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
I thought she was informative and answered all my questions and actually listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Dr. Sagaram is caring and listens to my concerns and needs. She is competent as well comforting.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2025
I love Dr Sagaram and her staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Professional, caring, curious and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
She is themost caring and patient doctor that I've ever met. She listens and follows through quickly. Her care has meant the world to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Trust this doctor with my treatments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
She was caring and explained everything in a way I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
She's great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
She really listened and was knowledgeable about everything especially being a patient that was transferred
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
She is very knowledgeable and thorough and pleasant to deal with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
She listened to me and was thorough in asking questions to understand my health issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
She is worthy of a perfect ten. She is the knowledgeable and professional face I see that represents the whole committed team of professionals who guide so many of us thru the cancer experience. She is more like a trusted loving neighbor. Again thank you for having such high standards when hiring the people who care for us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Excellent team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Best oncologist. She really cares about her patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
Good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr. Sagaram is thorough, answers all my questions, and gives excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2025
Very amazing Doctor makes you feel very confident in what she explains about you prognosis and treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
She is fantastic, very considerate of your questions, and your care. She explains everything in a manner that is understandable to someone who is not a doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
Listened patiently and gave good advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Friendly, thorough, explains in layman's terms
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
She's thorough and she has a very calm demeanor. She has been on top of my treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
She was helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
She was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2025
She listens and had knowledge of my records
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
She's awesome very caring to her patients she make sure to ask if I have some concerns on my medications follow up appointments were always on time I feel very safe on her and i know i am in good hands
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2025
Competent, straightforward and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Gives you the information required to make decisions for your healthcare
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
She is very knowledgeable and caring. Takes time to explain treatments, tests, etc and to answer questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2025
Very detailed, kind, supportive and thorough. She answered all my questions and ordered additional testing to help determine the most appropriate medication, based upon the tesy results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2025
Wonderful Doctor, very caring. Listened and explained everything in detail. We did not feel rushed. Together we came up with, what I feel, is a good treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
She has told me the truth—good or bad every step of my cancer walk.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
She explains the issues in a manner that is very helpful and detailed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
She took time to help me and hear what was going on. Very friendly and knowledgeable would recommend her to everyone who has a need. Gave me great advice and showed caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Dr. Sagaram is very caring and a great listener. She goes above and beyond to ensure I am taken care of. I always feel comfortable and understood
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Responsive, thorough, smart, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Very professional doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2025
She spent a lot of time with me explaining my breast cancer and what they are going to do after surgery. She made me feel more relaxed about my procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
I felt comfortable with Dr Sagaram from the beginning. She took a lot of time with me and was very accommodating. I felt that all of my questions and concerns were addressed. Great bedside manners, too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Knowledgeable, professional and caring! She really put me at ease as we discussed our medical plan of action.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
See comment above. Additionally, she was very kind and thorough in explaining the increased cancer risks, in explaining the rationale to determine what medication to take in the future, and in answering my wifes' my daughter's and my questions throughout the telehealth visit. Superb job!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Doctor was very understanding and patient explaining the process and making sure I was understanding, when you get diagnostic everything is a lot of information, but with her it was easy to get, they dedicate their time to explain, very pleased, Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2025
She was great she explained to me what I have and the test she ordered so she could look at it further.Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2024
I appreciate everything Dr Sagaram done for me. Her and her staff listen to my concerns and find solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Clearly explained the process and what they were going to do
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2024
She explained my treatment from the first visit to the last will see her again in 3 Months. Couldn't have asked for for a better Dr very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
She is knowledgeable and has an amazing bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
She was kind and listened attentively.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
She is very knowledgeable and thorough, verifys your understanding of the treatment plan and encouraged questions if you have any. She's also very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Very thorough, covered all my questions/concerns, no feeling of being rushed, definitely someone I'd trust with my treatment plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2024
Felt very comfortable with her professionalism that I'll have good care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Very caring, compassionate doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Professional empathetic, great listener, her suggestions make sense and she is absolutely on your team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Very professional, informative, caring, made time to see me outside of her calendar. I feel looked after.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
She is always professional and takes time to explain issues and answer my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
She is caring and open to questions. Great suggestions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2024
She was amazing from meeting her to explaining what will be happening in my treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2024
She was very precise with questions and answers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
"This was my first time meeting Dr. Sagaram. I have been very spoiled, I have only had two previous oncologists, mostly Dr. Kasper, then recently briefly Dr. Tulpule. Dr. Sagaram exceed all my expectations.She was so prepared and familiar with my records. Very impressive and so reassuring! She is a fantastic listener, and addressed all my questions and concerns, and is taking hands on and effective plans for my follow up care."
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2024
Well organized. Easy check in. Short wait time. Very knowledgeable, Doctor and friendly. Positive experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
She was great!! She explained in a way that I understood. No big Doctor words that would confuse me. Very professional and nice. I felt very comfortable with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
She's so caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
She is a thorough Dr who listens to her patient and has great suggestions. She is very likeable and easy to communicate with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
She's highly professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
She was very kind and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
I appreciate the information Dr Sangram provided when I met with her. She also made sure to answer all of my questions regarding my treatment and recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
This Doctor was very informative and did not rush me and answer all my questions. She was very warm and friendly. This doctor is extremely sharp in her field. I am certainly in good hands with this referral. She reviewed my records before my appointment to have a Starting point of communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Dr Smitha Sagaram takes the time to explain everything in detail and answers any questions I might have. I appreciate the time she spent with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Dr. Saga ram is very knowledgeable and patient answering all questions. That makes a patient feel safe
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
She's intelligent warm and concern on every needs of her patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2024
She was very detailed with the information she gave me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Dr Smitha Sagaram is great she doesn't beat around the bush she lets you know the problem is and what your options are and explains each option so you can understand it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
She is caring explains things clearly talks about treatments side effects and what to watch for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr. Sagaram took the time to ask me questions, explain the details of my specific medical situation, as well as provide recommendations for what we should do next. Dr. Sagaram was patient, thorough, and put me at ease - exactly what all need from a physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2024
She is bright and articulate and responsive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
She cares, she answers my questions until I understand completely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
She is thorough, knowledgeable, and very pleasant and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2024
She has a healing and peaceful energy. She's thorough and listens to my concerns