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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia.

Dr. Roberts has been treating patients in Arizona for over 20 years and is board certified in medical oncology and hematology. Dr. Roberts is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Internal Medicine, and American Society of Clinical Oncologists. He provides advanced high-quality compassionate cancer care in a community setting.  Dr. Roberts has a special interest in treating patients with lung, breast, colon, prostate, and hematologic malignancies. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Internal Medicine, and American Society of Clinical Oncologists. Dr. Roberts has been recognized as a top doctor in PHOENIX magazine and a super doctor in Phoenix, and has been recognized by the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). He received a teaching excellence award from St. Joseph's hospital and has received numerous other nationally recognized physician awards. Dr. Roberts has extensive experience in research, serving as the principal investigator in more than 100 studies. He was a founding member of the Arizona Institute of Breast Health as well as the Center for Thoracic Disease.To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Follicular Lymphoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Tania Cortas is a Hematologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Cortas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Cortas is currently accepting new patients.

Jose Carrazco is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Carrazco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, and Common Cold. Dr. Carrazco 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gliosarcoma.

I enjoy ice hockey, boating, and hiking. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my sons and family. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Robert Yoo is an Oncologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma. Dr. Yoo 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 Dehydration. 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.

James Steiner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Steiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Romanita Nica is a Nephrologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Nica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis.

Kaleem Aslam is an Internal Medicine provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Aslam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Low Sodium Level.

Suzan Buxton is an Internal Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Buxton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Buxton is currently accepting new patients.

James Corcoran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Corcoran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Insomnia, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity. Dr. Corcoran is currently accepting new patients.

Greg Alaestante is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Alaestante is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. His top areas of expertise are Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Pneumonia, Necrosis, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Prashant Kolar is a Nephrologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Kolar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and Analgesic Nephropathy. Dr. Kolar is currently accepting new patients.

Thihalolipavan Sayalolipavan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sayalolipavan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

Rakesh Bagai is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Bagai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis. Dr. Bagai is currently accepting new patients.

Rajesh Kukunoor is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Kukunoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dehydration. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Severe Congenital Neutropenia. Dr. Kukunoor is currently accepting new patients.