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

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Stidd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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

At BNA, 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 BNA, 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. Garrett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Kaith Almefty is a Neurosurgery provider in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Almefty has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Almefty is currently accepting new patients.

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 Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Astrocytoma, and Oligodendroglioma.

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

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

Musical instruments such as violin, piano and guitar. Ballroom dancing, chess and puzzles. Dr. Tadipatri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

I enjoy motorcycling, running and learning history. Dr. Borghero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

I enjoy running Marathons and spending time with my family. Dr. Sue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Lung Metastases, Meningocele, Apoplexy, and Gastrostomy.

Peter Nakaji is a Neurosurgery provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Nakaji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Nakaji is currently accepting new patients.

Steve Chang is a Neurosurgery provider in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

David Fusco is a Neurosurgery provider in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Fusco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Fusco is currently accepting new patients.

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. Kaibara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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

Dr. Tsai has been practicing in Arizona since 2007 and joined Ironwood Cancer& Research Centers in 2010. She earned her MD at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed an internship at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois. She then completed her residency at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, (one of only thirty-nine NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers) where she trained with the world's leading experts in prostate cancer care.  Dr. Tsai treats all types of adult cancers.  She has extensive experience in Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation brachytherapy (APBI), HDR brachytherapy, IGRT, and IMRT. She has published numerous studies and articles in the basic sciences and radiation oncology and has been invited to give presentations on APBI at national conferences including the American Brachytherapy Society and American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology. Dr. Tsai is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma.