. Dr. Garcia 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

. Dr. Singal 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 Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Benjamin Scharfstein, MD, finds his greatest joy in witnessing the positive outcomes his patients achieve. “I love seeing my patients return after surgery, feeling much better and ready to get back to their lives and families,” he says. Inspired by his grandfather, an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scharfstein grew up in Johnson City and is thrilled to practice medicine and raise his family in the Appalachian Highlands. He has a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and community spirit of the region. Outside of his work, Dr. Scharfstein stays active in his church and enjoys spending time outdoors. Dr. Scharfstein 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 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

. Dr. Hazin 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 Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

. Dr. El 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, Lung Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Messerschmidt 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

. Dr. Shao 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 Thrombocytopenia, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

Anthony Palazzo, MD, is a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Palazzo is committed to excellent patient care, and in his time off enjoys spending time with his family and getting plenty of exercise. Dr. Palazzo 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

"Growing up, Tyler Greenfield, MD, loved watching his father, a small-town general practitioner, treat patients. He knew medicine was the life he wanted for himself one day. ""I was drawn to surgery because of my love for human anatomy,"" Dr. Greenfield says. ""I especially enjoy the physiology of the heart and lungs and performing surgical procedures to treat conditions that affect them."" He believes the doctor-patient relationship is enhanced by open communication. ""My job is to help patients get better,"" he says. ""By listening, I learn what is important to know about them and their health.""". Dr. Greenfield 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

Dr. Yonette Paul’s passion to work in the field of hematology/oncology was ignited during her first job. She was working in the lab for a hematology/oncology practice when she felt the pull to be on the front lines in the field as a physician. It was not long before she quit her job and headed to medical school in Jamaica, near the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, where she grew up. After earning medical degrees in medicine and surgery, she traveled to the U.S. to further her studies in hematology/oncology. Dr. Paul completed an internal medicine residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., and a fellowship in hematology/oncology at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. “Throughout my training, my eye was on the goal of specializing in hematology/oncology,” she says. Now that she has realized her dream, she says what she most enjoys about her work is the interaction with her patients. “One thing I want my patients to know is that when we are together they are the most important person in the room,” she says. “I want them to know we will be a team from diagnosis all the way through treatment. I will be there to support them. I want to learn from them, and I hope they will learn from me.” Keeping patients engaged in their treatment is one of Dr. Paul’s main goals. “I want them to let me know what they want as an outcome, not just wait for me to tell them what to do. I find that listening to them is the best way to find out what they want for themselves,” she says. Moving to the Appalachian Highlands region with her husband to join Ballad Health Cancer Care in Kingsport was a welcome relief from the hustle-bustle of larger cities, she says. “I fell in love with th[e beauty here. People are friendly and welcoming. And, when I look out my window and see the mountains, I’m reminded of home.”. Dr. Paul 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 Thrombocytopenia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

. Dr. Chakraborty 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 Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Paige Furrow, MD, believes in treating every patient “the way you or your family would want to be treated.” Originally from Horsepasture, Virginia, she was drawn to medicine after volunteering at a free clinic where she says she fell in love with helping people. Dr. Furrow enjoys getting to know her patients and listening to their stories, always striving to understand where they’re coming from. Dr. Furrow enjoys living and working in the Appalachian Highlands, where the outdoor activities, mountains and people feel like home. When she’s not in the operating room, you’ll likely find her outside, training for triathlons or volunteering in the community. Dr. Furrow 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, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

. Dr. Jaishankar 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 Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

. Dr. Shipstone 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 Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Colorectal Cancer, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Thrombocytopenia.

. Dr. Ebeo 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Matthew Gestaut is a Radiation Oncologist in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Gestaut 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 Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

. Dr. Nakhoul 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 Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

. Dr. Dasilva 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), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

"G. Darby Pope, MD, FACS, developed an interest in medicine during his childhood while living overseas as the son of Christian missionaries. For him, medicine became a way to demonstrate God's love and compassion by helping those in need at their most vulnerable moments. ""The grace of God gave me the skill and opportunity to become a doctor,"" Dr. Pope says. ""I became a surgeon because I loved helping eliminate problems in patients' lives and seeing them return to a full life."" When Dr. Pope is not working, he enjoys coaching and playing sports, staying active in his church, and exploring the Appalachian Highlands with his wife and their 7 children.". Dr. Pope 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, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

. Dr. Bakshi 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.