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 Breast Cancer in Men. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia.

Outside of work, I try to spend more time with my wife and my two daughters, and we like to do things together as a family. I like reading, walking, hiking (but not in the Arizona summer), eating out (I can’t cook) and traveling. Dr. Khong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer in Men.

My mission, along with the St. Joseph 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. Wendt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer in Men, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

I love spending my free time with my family. We love doing puzzles, playing outdoors, biking, hiking and playing ball. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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 Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Lung 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 Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Plasmacytoma, and Lung Cancer.

Robin Obenchain is a Hematologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Obenchain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Obenchain is currently accepting new patients.

Clayton Polowy is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Polowy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. 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.

Glenn Cook is a Radiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Diverticular Disease, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

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

Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, golf, snowboarding and spending time with my family. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Nodules, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

Dr. Kellogg has practiced with Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers as a partner since 1995. He is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. Prior to joining ICRC Dr. Kellogg was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center working on the breast cancer service. While at the university, in addition to treating patients Dr. Kellogg was involved in conducting multiple clinical research studies. Dr. Kellogg was also Chief Medical Resident at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Dr Kellogg has been recognized by Phoenix Magazine as Top Doc. Dr. Kellogg is Board Certified in Internal Medicine with Specialty Board Certifications in Medical Oncology and Hematology and maintains an active practice concentrating on all types of adult cancers and blood disorders. Dr. Kellogg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, B-Cell Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Schnitzler Syndrome.

Megan Jhaver is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Jhaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Jhaver is currently accepting new patients.

Abhimanyu Ghose is a Hematologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Ghose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Ghose is currently accepting new patients.

Wishwdeep Dhillon is a Hematologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Dhillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombocytopenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Dhillon is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Hernandez is an Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and specializes in the treatment of benign and cancerous breast diseases. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. He is a board certified surgeon and has recently re-certified with the American Board of surgery for the fourth time in his career.Dr. Hernandez completed his general surgery residency at Maricopa County Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona in 1983 and practiced General Surgery and trauma surgery in the early years of his career. During the past 10 years and currently, Dr. Hernandez has dedicated his surgical practice exclusively to the practice of breast and Oncoplastic Surgery. He operates at both Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.Regularly featured in Phoenix Magazine's annual list of Top Doctors, Dr. Hernandez has been credited in the state of Arizona as being one of the earliest pioneers in the field of breast-conserving surgery, and advanced innovative techniques as Oncoplastic Surgery, Brachytherapy and Nipple-Areolar Skin-Sparing Mastectomies. He believes in comprehensive Breast Cancer care in conjunction with both Radiation and Medical Oncology.Over the years, Dr. Hernandez has served the regional medical community in various leadership roles that includes serving Chandler Regional Medical Center as the Chief of Staff, the Chairman of the Department of Surgery also as a Member of the hospital's Board of Directors. He is well respected in the medical community as a leader and a colleague.Dr. Hernandez was born in Mexico and immigrated to the USA at the age of ten. He has been a recognized asset to the community and has received two humanitarian awards from the Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona and the Fresh Start Women's Foundation. These awards honored his continued support of uninsured women in Arizona who were in need of medical/surgical care for breast disorders, including cancer care.Dr. Hernandez and his wife raised three children and are the proud grandparents of six beautiful granddaughters.Our mission is to provide the highest quality medical care in a supportive and comprehensive enviroment. We focus on each patient as an individual, taking the time to effect the best out comes. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Anita Koszyk-Szewczyk joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in July 2009, after completing her Hematology and Oncology training at Penn State University Hershey Medical Center. Dr.Szewczyk has earned her medical degree at Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum in Krakow, Poland and Honours Biology at McMaster University Hamilton, Canada. She served as Chief Fellow at Penn State University and her special interests include all forms of adult cancers and hematological disorders with special interest in Breast Cancer. She is originally from Poland and Canada. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Koszyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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 Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Severe Congenital Neutropenia.

Dr. Ho joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in September, 2017. Dr. Ho is a Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Breast Oncology Fellowship trained breast surgeon. She completed her Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, CA. During her fellowship, she also trained at the University of California, Los Angles (UCLA). This prestigious fellowship afforded Dr. Ho the opportunity to conduct cutting edge clinical research while performing innovative surgeries including: oncoplastic breast surgery, skin sparing and nipple sparing mastectomies, arm port placement for chemotherapy, cryoablation, and intraoperative radiation therapy.Dr. Ho began her journey to medicine through engineering. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree at the California Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree in Engineering at UCLA. After a successful career as a software engineer, she returned to school to complete her medical degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI where she was the President of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association.Her engineering training contributed to her attention to detail and technical precision, leading her to pursue a career in surgery. She completed her general surgery residency at the Nassau University Medical Center in New York where she conducted research focusing on patient outcomes in trauma care.She is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American College of Surgeons, the American Medical Association and the TARGIT Collaborative Group.  Dr. Ho is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.Outside of work, Dr. Ho enjoys spending time with family, travelling, outdoor activities, cooking, gardening, and water sports. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.