Dr. Catherine Chodkiewicz

Philosophy of care | Effective medical care begins with a deep understanding of each patient’s circumstances and needs. The physician-patient relationship is foundational and must be a two-way dialogue built on trust and respect. I prioritize learning what truly matters to you and your family. I offer treatment recommendations and options that align with your values, preferences and goals. While my clinical focus is on blood disorders and blood cancers, listening carefully and tailoring care to patients is the heart of everything I do. I provide guidance and recommendations, but the decisions ultimately belong to you, the patient. I strongly believe in a team-based approach, where collaboration and communication yield the best outcomes. | Why I entered medicine | When I started college, medicine was the farthest thing from my mind; I was an economics major and took the MCAT on a whim. To my surprise, I scored far better than expected for someone without a science background, and that led me to medical school. Looking back, I can’t imagine doing anything else. Medicine – and caring for patients – has become my true passion. My path into the field was unconventional but led me exactly where I was meant to be. Practicing hematology and oncology isn’t just a career for me – it’s the only thing I can see myself doing. | Community involvement | As a part of cancer center leadership, I participate in local events and charities for patients with cancer and blood diseases, including speaking to the leukemia/lymphoma society. I am particularly fond of events centered around running for cancer charities. | Personal interests | Running is a personal passion of mine – second only to medicine and my family. Dr. Lash is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Lynch is a board-eligible and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in medical oncology. He attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and his fellowship in medical oncology at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Lynch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Frank Beardell, MD, is a board-certified hematologist/oncologist who treats patients with anemia, bleeding disorders, clotting disorders and benign white and red blood cell disorders. Hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, sickle cell disease and platelet disorders are just a few of the conditions he treats, and his specialties include iron-deficiency anemia, immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, autoimmune hemolytic anemia and coagulation disorders.|The patients he sees and the people he works with inspire Dr. Beardell to come to work each day. “The ability to make people feel better is the thing I love most about my job,” he says.|A native of Dunmore, Pa., Dr. Beardell earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Medical Center of Delaware and went on to complete two fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University — one in hematology/oncology and one in bone marrow transplantation.|A man of numerous professional accomplishments, Dr. Beardell is especially proud of his work as the medical director of the Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant Program at Christiana Care Health System in Wilmington, Del., from 2003 to 2022. In fact, he was named 2012’s Man of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Delaware Chapter for service to patients and families battling cancers of the blood.|In his spare time, Dr. Beardell enjoys skiing, cycling and sailing, as well as spending time with his family. Dr. Beardell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.