The 20 Best Appendix Cancer Doctors near Scottsdale, AZ

I enjoy golf, tennis and spending time with family. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Neel Dharia joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in January 2012. Dr. Dharia received his medical degree from Mumbai University, Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College in 1999. His residency was completed in Internal Medicine at McLaren Regional Medical Center and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Dharia was a hospitalist at several Phoenix Valley hospitals between 2003-2007 and completed a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center (affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine) in Boston, Massachusetts from 2007-2010. He came back to Arizona in 2010 and is board-certified in medical oncology. Dr. Dharia's areas of interest include GI malignancies, melanoma, breast and lung cancers.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.  At Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers we evaluate you and develop a personalized treatment plan specifically for you to insure the best possible outcome. Dr. Dharia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

Vamsee Torri is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Torri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Dr. Torri is currently accepting new patients.

Makardhwaj Shrivastava is a Hematologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shrivastava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Shrivastava is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Ahn is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Phoenix, 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.

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.

Erkut Borazanci is an Oncologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Borazanci 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, Pancreatoblastoma, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

Ramesh Ramanathan is an Oncologist in Scottsdale, 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.

Booghee Low is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Low is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and B-Cell Lymphoma.

Clayton Polowy is 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.

Tanios Bekaii is an Oncologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bekaii 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.

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, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

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.

Dr. Pineda joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in August 2017.  Dr. Mario Javier Pineda is fellowship trained in Gynecologic Oncology and board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.  He is a first-generation Salvadoran-American fluent in both English and Spanish.  Dr. Pineda received his medical training at the University of Washington School Of Medicine.  While there he also obtained a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology.  He then completed an Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the Los Angeles County & University of Southern California Medical Center in 2011 where he served as Chief Resident.  Dr. Pineda finished his training with a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Northwestern University.Dr. Pineda offers women with gynecologic cancers a comprehensive approach to their care including radical pelvic and vulvar surgery, advanced minimally invasive and robotic procedures, and laser surgery.  Areas of specialty include treatment of ovarian, fallopian, primary peritoneal and uterine cancers; cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer (including pre-invasive lesions); and gestational trophoblastic disease.  He has extensive experience in chemotherapeutic and clinical trial management of patients.He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncologists, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Dr. Pineda offers women with gynecologic cancers a comprehensive approach to their care including radical pelvic and vulvar surgery, advanced minimally invasive and robotic procedures, and laser surgery.  Areas of specialty include treatment of ovarian, fallopian, primary peritoneal and uterine cancers; cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer (including pre-invasive lesions); and gestational trophoblastic disease.  He has extensive experience in chemotherapeutic and clinical trial management of patients. Dr. Pineda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Lump in the Abdomen, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Endometrial Cancer.

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.

Dr. Kalmadi joined Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers in 2008 and serves as Chief Medical Officer.  After finishing his medical schooling in India, Dr. Sujith Kalmadi completed his residency training and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He then served as academic clinical faculty at the Cleveland Clinic School of Medicine (Lerner School) in Cleveland, Ohio and subsequently at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During his tenure at these prestigious institutions, he pioneered several novel clinical research trials which have been lauded at national scientific meetings and published in peer reviewed journals. His areas of clinical and research interests include several solid tumors and hematological disorders. He currently resides in Chandler with his wife and three children, and enjoys tennis, chess and racquetball during his spare time. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Kalmadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Severe Congenital Neutropenia.

Dr. Puneet Bhalla is a board certified Medical Oncologist and joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in September 2006. Dr. Bhalla is a graduate of Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and Medical Oncology fellowship from William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan. His research has been published in national and international oncology meetings and he remains actively involved in research at Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers. He has been practicing in the East Valley since 2003, initially in solo practice and since 2006 as part of Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers. He also serves on the Dignity Health East Valley Board of Directors for Mercy Gilbert and Chandler Regional Hospitals.A strong patient advocate, he routinely picks up the phone to communicate with other physicians and health insurance companies on his patients behalf. He has been nominated as Top Doc in medical oncology by his peers several times in Phoenix Magazine. As an extended faculty at Midwestern University he mentors medical students during their Oncology rotations. He is well respected by his peers in the community for his expertise in solid tumors.He lives in the Phoenix area with his wife and twin daughters and dog Frodo! In his spare time, he may be seen hiking with his family, riding his road bike or camping in the AZ high country. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

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, Glioblastoma, and Gliosarcoma.