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 Appendix Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Agranulocytosis.

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 Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, and Ependymoma.

Clayton Polowy is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Polowy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Polowy is currently accepting new patients.

Anu Batra is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Batra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix 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.

Syed Akbar is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Akbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix 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.

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

Daniel Ahn is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Ahn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Tumor. Dr. Ahn is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I like to spend time outdoors, hiking and traveling. I also enjoy reading and writing. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Colorectal Cancer.

Dr. Halbur joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2005, following his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of California at Irvine. He earned his medical degree at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Halbur has been active in cancer research and has presented his results at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting. He has also been involved in clinical trial development. Dr. Halbur lives in the East Valley and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. His hobbies include playing basketball, tennis, and golf and cheering on the Suns. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology.Supportive Cancer Care You Can Trust You can find that team at Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers. With community-based centers strategically located throughout the Metro Phoenix area, Ironwood offers advanced therapies and a multi-disciplinary approach usually associated with large academic centers – but with a personalized touch recognizing the individual needs of the patient.Studies have shown the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach in effectively treating cancer. We spare you time and worry simply by having all the doctors, therapists, and resources you need in one convenient location, eliminating the delays and miscommunication. These collaborative efforts ensure the highest standards of care. Because Ironwood is actively involved in cutting-edge research, you can also benefit from promising new treatments through participation in clinical trials. We evaluate you and develop a personalized treatment plan specifically for you to insure the best possible outcome. Dr. Halbur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Clear Cell Sarcoma.

Dr. Michael Musci joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in June 2007 as a Medical Oncologist. He comes to us from Kaiser Permanente Oncology Department in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Musci received his medical degree and PhD at the University of Iowa. After Internal Medicine Residency, Dr. Musci received fellowship training in Hematology Oncology at UCSD Medical Center in San Diego, California. Dr. Musci is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Musci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Lung Cancer.

Ramesh Ramanathan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Ramanathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Ramanathan is currently accepting new patients.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Plasmacytoma, and Lung Cancer.

Tanios Bekaii-Saab is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Bekaii-Saab is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Bekaii-Saab is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Buresh is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Buresh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Essential Thrombocythemia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Buresh is currently accepting new patients.

Pranshu Bansal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Cancer, Agranulocytosis, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia.

Manisha Chandar is an Internal Medicine provider in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Chandar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

Roopesh Kantala is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Kantala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Kantala is currently accepting new patients.

Victor Chiu is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Chiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Pulmonary Embolism, and Severe Congenital Neutropenia. Dr. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.

Rohit Sud is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Sud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Acute Mountain Sickness, Thrombocytopenia, and Essential Thrombocythemia. Dr. Sud is currently accepting new patients.

Jasleen Khanuja is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Khanuja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Khanuja is currently accepting new patients.