Dr. Blansfield is a board-certified, fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in surgical oncology. His clinical interests include pancreatic surgery, melanoma, endocrine surgery, esophageal cancer and minimally invasive surgery. His research interests include pancreatic cancer, melanoma and outcomes research. Dr. Blansfield earned his medical degree from Georgetown University. He completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the National Institutes of Health Center for Cancer Research. Dr. Blansfield is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Blansfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

Dr. Vadakara is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in bone marrow transplantation. Dr. Vadakara obtained his medical degree from Medical College Thiruvananthapuram. He completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital and his fellowship in hematology and oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Dr. Vadakara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in hematology and medical oncology. Dr. Vadakara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Essential Thrombocythemia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Dr. Ramdin is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in medical oncology and hematology. She attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she earned her medical degree. She completed her residency at Roger Williams Medical Center, and completed her fellowship in hematology/oncology at Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Ramdin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramdin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

Dr. Confer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Dr. Confer attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency, a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology, and a fellowship in advanced therapeutic endoscopy at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Confer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Confer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Rajiv Panikkar, MD, is the chair of the Geisinger Cancer Institute.|Dr. Panikkar was raised in Bloomsburg, Pa. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital, where he served as chief medical resident. His hematology/oncology fellowship was at Temple University Hospital/Fox Chase Cancer Center. He is board certified in hematology and oncology, and he practices as a medical oncologist.|Dr. Panikkar came to Geisinger in 2008 as a medical oncologist at Geisinger Medical Center. As chair of the Geisinger Cancer Institute, he currently leads 11 hematology/oncology, 6 radiation oncology and 4 palliative medicine sites across Pennsylvania. He is the principal investigator for Geisinger’s National Cancer Institute Community Research Program, a collaborative network designed to conduct oncology clinical trials and generate new knowledge through cancer care delivery research.|“The Geisinger Cancer Institute has an amazing opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-focused care close to home. We are expanding clinical trial opportunities and providing new medications and new technology to our communities. Our commitment to a team approach allows us to bring highly trained physicians together who are focused on the patient. Working at Geisinger is special — it has given me the opportunity to care for families I grew up with. I am excited about the growth of comprehensive services for the patients in our region."". Dr. Panikkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Arterial Embolism, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

Dr. Long is a board-certified and fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon. He obtained his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed his residency at the same institute. Dr. Long completed his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Dr. Frederick is a board-certified and fellowship-trained radiologist. He attended Drexel University, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, and his fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Frederick is certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Frederick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Visceromegaly, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

Dr. Collins is a board-certified radiologist. He earned his medical degree from Marshall University, and completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Collins is certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Gastric Bypass.

Dr. Ashok “Ash” Bhanushali is a board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologist. He attended Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Mumbai University, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Hospital and his fellowship in cardiovascular interventional radiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University. He speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi and Marathi. Dr. Bhanushali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Visceromegaly, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

Kai Wang is a Radiologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, PEPCK 1 Deficiency, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Hepatectomy.

Suresh Chamarthi is a Radiologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chamarthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.

Brandon Bachert is a Radiologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bachert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Boils, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Pleurisy.

Kenneth Krajewski is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Krajewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Krajewski is currently accepting new patients.

Arash Rahimi-Ardabily is a General Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rahimi-Ardabily is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

Tossapol Kerdsirichairat is a Gastroenterologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kerdsirichairat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy.

Tana Shaffer is a Radiologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Lung Nodules.

Thomas Hood, MD, practices family medicine at Geisinger 65 Forward Health Center in Shamokin, Pa. His clinical interests and services include preventive care, cryotherapy, trigger finger injections and joint injections.|After completing his undergraduate studies in biology at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Dr. Hood earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Hood is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in family medicine. Before 65 Forward, he worked for nearly 22 years at the Geisinger Kulpmont Clinic, where, as site lead, he designed projects to improve patient care and served as a mentor to young providers. He was also the clinic’s liaison with Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital.|Joining 65 Forward will allow Dr. Hood to focus on keeping older area residents healthy. “I hope to continue serving the local community and provide the best care possible,” he says.|Video: more from Dr. Thomas Hood, M.D. Dr. Hood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Dr. Howell Harte is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. Her clinical interests include pediatrics and adult preventive care. Dr. Howell Harte attended The Pennsylvania State University, where she received her medical degree, and completed her residency at Lancaster General Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Harte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Vertebral Artery Dissection, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Cerebral Palsy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Dr. Corona is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in hematology. She earned her medical degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana School of Medicine, Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. She then moved to the United States to complete her residency at Reading Hospital and Medical Center and her fellowship in hematology and oncology at Drexel University. Dr. Corona is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in hematology and medical oncology. She speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Corona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Appendix Cancer.

Dr. O’Brien is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician. His clinical interests include lung cancer, lymphoma, general hematology, and gastrointestinal malignancies, especially colon cancer. Dr. O'Brien attended Georgetown University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He completed a fellowship in medical oncology at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. O'Brien is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and medical oncology. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).