The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors in Arizona, US

At BBS, we put our patients first.  We are committed to treating our patients with compassion and to providing innovative and sound medical options for the treatment of our patient's neurological conditions.  As a patient of BBS, your health and well-being are important to us.  The neurosurgeons, physiatrists, hospital staff, neurological institute, and other members of our multidisciplinary team work together with one goal in mind - helping you get well. Dr. Wanebo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

Yoshie Umemura is an Oncologist and a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Umemura is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Umemura is currently accepting new patients.

Nader Sanai is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sanai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

Maciej Mrugala is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Mrugala is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

Ekokobe Fonkem is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Fonkem is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

David Brachman is a Radiation Oncologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Brachman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

Kelly Braun is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Braun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma. Dr. Braun is currently accepting new patients.

Lynn Ashby is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ashby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Ashby is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy traveling to other countries to explore different customs, visiting family and meeting new people; spending time with my children and wife cooking Italian meals; gardening and growing fruits and vegetables ( I have a large fig tree, in my yard); mentoring young students and residents; and publishing research articles. Dr. Stea is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, and Melanoma.

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. Barani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Robert Yoo is an Oncologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Yoo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.

I teach at the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels and I am a Faculty Mentor for the Societies Program at The University of Arizona College of Medicine. Societies, a professional learning community. Dr. Bishop is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, and Neuroepithelioma.

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 Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Plasmacytoma, and Lung Cancer.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family, running, and the outdoors. Dr. Garcia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), Neuroepithelioma, and Glioblastoma.

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

William Kennedy is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kennedy has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Gliosarcoma. Dr. Kennedy 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gliosarcoma.

Dr. Woo has practiced Radiation Oncology since the late 90's. He joined ICRC in 2005 after practicing in Chandler for five years and Sun City for three. Dr. Woo completed his medical training at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. Following his internship at Tucson Hospital's Medicine Education Program, Dr. Woo finished his Radiation Oncology Residency Program at the University of Arizona, Tucson. During that time, he performed extensive laboratory research in prostate cancer. He is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology. As with our other doctors, Dr. Woo's priority is to maximize the benefits of cancer therapy by using the latest treatment approaches, while minimizing the side effects through the use of technology. Dr. Woo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Oligodendroglioma, and Astrocytoma.

I like to read and spend time with family. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

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