I enjoy running, playing tennis and gardening. Dr. Niu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

I love spending my free time with my family. We love doing puzzles, playing outdoors, biking, hiking and playing ball. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Joining Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2004, Dr. Shtivelband received his medical degree and PhD in Experimental Hematology in Russia. After Internal Medicine Residency, Dr. Shtivelband received fellowship training in Hematology and Medical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where he stayed for an additional year to participate in experimental research. Treating patients with all kinds of malignancies and benign hematological problems, Dr. Shtivelband has particular interest in developing research programs to bring the newest advances in the field of Oncology and Hematology to our community. Dr. Shtivelband also heads the Ironwood Cancer & Research Center's research program. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Shtivelband is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Plasmacytoma, and Lung Cancer.

Lina Anthony is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Anthony is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Coccidioidomycosis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Seyed Javadpoor is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Javadpoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Javadpoor is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Cherington joined Ironwood Cancer &  Research Centers in July 2016 after completing his fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Mayo clinic.  An Arizona native, he earned undergraduate degrees in Biology and Spanish at Arizona State University prior to attending the University of Arizona for his medical doctorate.  Dr. Cherington has presented research at ASCO and ASH and authored several research articles. However, what he values most is receiving the Gold Humanism Award, which recognizes him as possessing the personal characteristics that colleagues themselves would look for in a physician for themselves or their family members. Early in his youth, Dr. Cherington developed a passion to fight cancer when a childhood friend was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor.  His friend's cancer was aggressive, and her life was ultimately lost, but her tumor cells were donated to research new therapies. Years later, Dr. Cherington spent time at Barrow Neurological Institute investigating cell lines that most likely included his friend's saved cells. The fire that was ignited as a child was further fueled when Dr. Cherington's step-sister lost her life to cancer as a young adult. Today, in each new patient, Dr. Cherington sees a friend or family member who deserves the utmost compassion and expertise that modern medicine has to offer.Outside of work, Dr. Cherington enjoys hiking, exploring Arizona, sports, and spending time with his three children, his dog, and his beautiful wife.  Together, they are passionate about continually moving toward adopting lifestyle factors to prevent or slow cancer.  Dr. Cherington promotes using healthful lifestyle changes in conjunction with the best cancer treatment modern medicine has to offer to continually work towards a cure. Dr. Cherington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gliosarcoma.

Dr. Ortiz Cruz joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Center in September 2014, after completing her hematology and medical oncology fellowship at the University of South Carolina in Charleston. She completed two years of research at the National Cancer Institute | National Institutes of Health in Bethesda Maryland where she was involved with clinical research in radiation oncology in addition to work with medical oncology. Dr. Ortiz Cruz also completed an internal medicineresidency training program at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix. She has published several articles in scientific journals and presented at various meetings. Dr. Cruz's specializes in solid tumor and hematologic disorders with a special interest in breast, colon cancer and lymphoma. Dr. Cruz's goal is to deliver the best care available for her patients by providing personalized treatment planning in conjunction with cutting-edge therapy.Dr. Cruz's personal goal is to deliver the best care available for her patients with the understanding that personalized treatment planning in conjunction with utilizing cutting-edge therapy is the best means to achieve this goal. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia.

Amber Flaherty is a Hematologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Flaherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL). Dr. Flaherty is currently accepting new patients.

Chi Zhang is a Radiation Oncologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Zhang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

Tobias Schifter is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Schifter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

Steven Maxfield is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Maxfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Neal Junck is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Junck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Lung Nodules.

Penny Bowen is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Bowen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

Spencer Clark is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

M Firas is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Firas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Atypical Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Richard Sherry is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Sherry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids.

Steven Farber is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Farber has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Farber is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy hiking, squash and hockey. Dr. Kundranda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

I enjoy church activities and being outdoors with family and friends. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).

I enjoy running, family time, playing with my Jack Russell Terriers, cooking, reading and mountain jeep rides. Ms. Amado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, and Lung Cancer.