Akhila S. Reddy, MD

Akhila S. Reddy, MD, is a Professor and Section Chief of Palliative and Supportive Care at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her research focuses on cancer pain management, opioid pharmacology and conversion, symptom management, and the integration of early palliative care in oncology. Recent work includes MASCC-ASCO-AAHPM-HPNA-NICSO guidelines on opioid conversion, randomized trials of hydromorphone for cancer pain, and studies on telemedicine preferences and AI in end-of-life care communication. She has also led quality improvement initiatives in inpatient palliative care and published on duloxetine use in breast cancer.