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 Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gliosarcoma.

My goal is to provide the highest quality surgical care available with an emphasis on advanced surgical procedures and technology. I believe that caring is spoken, believed and practiced. Communication is essential to our effectiveness. Dr. Runfola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Stomach Cancer, Vagotomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

Snehal Bhoola is an Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Bhoola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Bhoola is currently accepting new patients.

Penny Bowen is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Bowen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising, playing tennis and basketball, and reading a good book. Dr. Gimbel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

I enjoy cooking, hiking and travel. Dr. Mahmoud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Orchiectomy.

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

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

I enjoy relaxing with family, civic activities, long-distance running, music and sports. Dr. Shellenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Thyroid Nodule, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

Outside of caring for patients, I enjoy wheel-thrown pottery, camping, skiing and hiking. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Chondrosarcoma.

I enjoy church activities and being outdoors with family and friends. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).

I like spending time with friends, family, hiking and exploring the natural beauty of the Southwest. Dr. Nicholas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

I enjoy running, playing tennis and gardening. Dr. Niu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

I am very committed to the science of oncology, and give my patients the benefit of access to a wide variety of clinical trials that aren't available at other centers.Outside of work I love hiking, playing tennis and listening to orchestral music. I've been a nationally-certified racetrack driving instructor since 2004. Dr. Samuels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Teratocarcinosarcoma, and Olfactory Neuroblastoma.

I enjoy taking strolls in nature and yoga. Dr. Radhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Endoscopy.

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 Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Nodules, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

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 Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Lung Cancer.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Oligodendroglioma, and Astrocytoma.

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 Epithelioid Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma.