Vaishali Vishal Saste, MD

I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
I am Dr. Saste, a board-certified medical oncologist practicing at Kaiser Permanente in Riverside County, within the Hematology Oncology Department at Moreno Valley Medical Center. My clinical focus is in sarcoma oncology, where I bring both specialized knowledge and a passion for providing high-quality care to members.
Biography
I completed my internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine in Oklahoma City. I went on to complete my fellowship in hematology and oncology at the same institution, where I gained comprehensive training in both clinical care and research.
About my practice
My Cancer Subspecialty
I am dedicated to treating and managing sarcoma, a rare and complex group of cancers that require careful diagnosis and personalized treatment plans. My practice primarily focuses on sarcoma oncology, and I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure positive outcomes for members.
National Expertise on Multidisciplinary Teams
I bring a national level of expertise to the table, having worked as a sub-investigator for the National Cancer Institute's Community Oncology Program. I am an active member of several prestigious clinical trial networks, including:
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
- NSABP (National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project)
- Alliance
- NRG Oncology
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
These collaborations allow me to remain at the forefront of leading-edge cancer research and treatment methodologies.
In addition to my clinical role, I contribute regionally as a member of the Southern California Regional Sub-Specialty Sarcoma Oncology Committee. Here, I collaborate with experts in the field to analyze emerging therapeutics, many of which have been introduced into the National Kaiser Permanente Oncology Care Pathways.
Research and Clinical Trials
I am deeply involved in cancer research, particularly in the context of clinical trials. I participate in analyzing data from a variety of trials aimed at advancing treatments for sarcoma and other cancers. This involvement ensures that members have access to state-of-the-art therapies and promising treatment options. By combining my expertise in sarcoma oncology with my involvement in national research networks and multidisciplinary teams, I am committed to providing state-of-the-art care to members, while also contributing to the broader fight against cancer through research and clinical trials.
How I thrive
Spending quality time with my family is one of my greatest joys.
My office
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Plans accepted
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Moreno Valley Medical Center Medical Office Building 2 (iris)
Contact information
- Appointments/Cancellations/Information/Messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical CollegeBoard certification
Medical Oncology
American Board of Internal MedicineMedical training
Fellowship
Hematology and Oncology
University of Oklahoma School of MedicineInternship
Internal Medicine
University of Oklahoma School of MedicineResidency
Internal Medicine
University of Oklahoma School of MedicineJoined Permanente Medical Group
2017Active license information
License number
A88711License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1902950033Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
CompletedMy hospitals
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