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, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

Henry Luedy is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Luedy 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

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.

Raed Alalawi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Alalawi 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 Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

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.

Syed Akbar is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Akbar 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 Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Pulmonary Embolism. Dr. Akbar is currently accepting new patients.

Anu Batra is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Batra 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 Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Batra 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, Gliosarcoma, and Ependymoma.

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 Agranulocytosis.

Mahmoud Mahafzah is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Mahafzah 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 Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Mahafzah is currently accepting new patients.

Suleiman Ali is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Ali 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Coccidioidomycosis.

Iva Smolens is a Thoracic Surgeon in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Smolens 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Todd Erickson is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Erickson 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 Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.

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. Solsi is the President and Founder of Premier Cardiovascular Center (PCC). The company was founded in December 2009 and began operating in January 2010. He has been practicing in the valley for past 19 years.Prior practice includes service at Arizona Heart Institute – East Valley in Mesa, Sacaton, Phoenix, Chandler and Casa Grande from 1997 to 2009 as an invasive cardiologist.Dr. Solsi is Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine and Internal Medicine. He completed his Cardiology fellowship at Brooklyn Hospital Medical Center at New York University in New York (1997).He received his medical degree from Mysore Medical College in Mysore, India and he completed his internal medicine residency at Brooklyn Hospital Medical Center where he was chief resident during his final year.Dr. Solsi is Board certified and licensed in Nuclear Medicine and has certification to read CT Angiography.He is member and fellow of the American College of Cardiology and has published several articles on various cardiovascular topics. Currently he provides services at Chandler, Maricopa and Casa Grande.My goal is to provide the patient with excellent healthcare they need and deserve after explaining to them any issues pertaining to their cardiovascular care and treatment. I strive to make sure patients understand their heart realted issues and provide education for them to improve their health. As the CEO and founder of the organization, it is our mission that all our employees and providers follow the same goals and philosophy for all our patients. Dr. Solsi 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 Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Hypertension.

Dr. John R. Tretter is board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography and level 2 CT Angiography. Dr. Tretter received his medical degree from Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, México. He completed his internal medicine residency at Harbor Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland in 1989 and completed his cardiology fellowship at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Tretter is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography. He practiced with the Slocum-Dickson Medical group in upstate New York for nearly 20 years.In 2009 he traded snowboarding on the slopes of upstate New York for mountain biking in the beautiful Arizona desert terrain to join Premier Cardiovascular Center (PCC). He has extensive experience in various cardiovascular diseases and provides services at our Casa Grande location and Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, where he serves as the Chief of Cardiology. Dr. Tretter 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 Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.

Jed Bayasi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Bayasi 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Coccidioidomycosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bayasi is currently accepting new patients.

To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Ashton 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Mediastinal Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Chirag Patel is a Thoracic Surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.