I enjoy bike riding, hiking and visiting national parks. Dr. Warneke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Mesenchymoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

Abhijeet Kumar is an Oncologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Gallbladder Removal, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

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 Fibrosarcoma. 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 Fibrosarcoma. 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 Fibrosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

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. Willmott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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 Fibrosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Stomach Cancer, Vagotomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Severe Congenital Neutropenia.

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

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 Fibrosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

Mahesh Seetharam is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Seetharam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Melanoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Seetharam is currently accepting new patients.

Krista Goulding is an Orthopedics provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Goulding is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Jonathan Ashman is a Radiation Oncologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Ashman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Anal Cancer, and Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma. Dr. Ashman is currently accepting new patients.

Kristopher Cummings is a Radiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

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 Fibrosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Thyroid Nodule, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling around the world experiencing new cultures and environments. I also enjoy yoga, trying new foods, and a good joke that makes me laugh. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma.

Abhimanyu Ghose is a Hematologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Ghose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosarcoma. 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.

Dr. Patel is a radiation oncologist at the Dignity Health Cancer Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. He is board-certified in radiation oncology and has clinical expertise in brachytherapy. Dr. Patel received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and subsequently his residency in radiation oncology at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. He then completed his fellowship in brachytherapy at the University of California, Los Angeles under the guidance of one of the pioneers of prostate high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy. During his fellowship, he had extensive training in brachytherapy for prostate, skin, gynecologic, and sarcomatous cancers.Dr. Patel aims to educate his patients regarding their diagnosis and guide them in making a treatment decision after carefully reviewing the risks and benefits of each option.  He has special expertise in the management of prostate and skin cancers, and is able to provide individualized treatment approaches within a context of evidence-based medicine.   For prostate cancer, Dr. Patel offers external radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and high-dose-rate brachytherapy all in combination with hydrogel placement in order to reduce rectal toxicity. For skin cancer, Dr. Patel offers external radiation therapy as well as custom skin mold high-dose-rate brachytherapy which can significantly shorten treatments and reduce dose to surrounding tissues. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Stomach Cancer.

Dr. DeRoock joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2009 after completing residency in Internal Medicine followed by fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of California at Davis. He is a first-generation Panamanian-American fluent in both English and Spanish. He previously earned his medical degree at the University of Arizona. Dr. DeRoock is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. He has been active in developing clinical trials for pancreatic cancer and lymphoma, and has presented his research findings at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting as well as the Annual Pan-Pacific Lymphoma Conference. He specializes in all adult cancers and hematologic disorders.Supportive Cancer Care You Can TrustYou 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. Dr. Deroock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

Providing cancer care and education to underserved populations. Dr. Erdrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.