The 20 Best HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

Anthony DeSalvo, MD, believes the best care comes from both science and compassion, especially during life's most difficult moments. He chose to specialize in oncology because it's rapidly advancing field that allows him to support patients when they need it most. After an internal medicine rotation, he explored several career paths but felt a strong connection to oncology and the opportunity it provides to make a meaningful difference. Originally from upstate New York, Dr. DeSalvo first came to the Appalachian Highlands to attend Virginia Tech and fell in love with the region. He was drawn back by the honesty and faith of the people here. In his free time, he enjoys restoring his pre-Civil War farmhouse, hiking and swimming. Dr. Desalvo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Desalvo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

. Dr. Prill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Hodgkin Lymphoma. Dr. Prill is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Shruti Tiwari is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Tiwari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Intraductal Papilloma.

Anne Favret is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Favret is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.

Sharon Goble is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Goble is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Dr. Goble is currently accepting new patients.

James Khatcheressian is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Khatcheressian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Khatcheressian is currently accepting new patients.

Maura Hagan is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Hagan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Hagan is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Nicole Laslett is a specialty care physician board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology. She joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 2015. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Laslett served as a physician at Christiana Care Oncology Hematology at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute in Newark, DE, where she was also a Core Faculty member. Additionally, she held academic appointments as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at both Thomas Jefferson University and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Laslett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

Leanelle Goldstein is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Lonika Majithia is currently the Medical Director of Brachytherapy and Director of Educational Programs at Radiation Oncology Associates, and is board certified in radiation oncology. She joined Radiation Oncology Associates in 2016. Her clinical interests include gynecologic, breast, CNS, GI, thoracic and hematologic malignancies. Dr. Majithia is experienced with multiple radiotherapy techniques including volumetric modulated arc therapies (VMAT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy, Gamma Knife and CyberKnife Radiosurgery, intra-operative radiotherapy (IORT), eye plaque brachytherapy, and prostate and gynecologic brachytherapy, including High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy. Dr. Majithia grew up in Albuquerque, NM. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Mexico with dual bachelor’s degrees in biology and physics. She was awarded the UNM Merit Scholarship and actively participated in physics and basic science research. She completed her medical training at the University of New Mexico where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her preliminary medicine internship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI and her radiation oncology residency at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. She served as Chief Resident during her last year of residency and remained active in academic pursuits including research and medical education. During her residency, she presented multiple abstracts and presentations at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meetings and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meetings. She has published book chapters, written retrospective review articles, and assisted in the development of a phase I clinical trial in hematologic malignancies. During her residency, she also completed a master’s degree in medical sciences. Dr. Majithia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Cervical Cancer.

Daniel Chong is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Chong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Breast Cancer.

Christina Brzezniak is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Brzezniak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Lung Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Alina Huang is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Pulmonary Embolism.

Chao Yin is a Hematologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Yin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Idiopathic Neutropenia, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Mather Chair, Radiation Oncology Department Chair and System Division Chief, Inova Radiation Oncology Inova Schar CancerDr. Ashish Chawla is a specialty care physician board certified in radiation oncology at Radiation Oncology Associates, which he joined in 2011.He received his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University, graduating with honors in biology. He received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia in 1998, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his radiation oncology training at Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital in 2003. There, he won awards for scholarly research as a radiation oncology resident. He has published several peer-reviewed articles related to breast, prostate and gastrointestinal cancer management.Prior to joining Radiation Oncology Associates, he served as a radiation oncologist at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. There, he helped lead innovative clinical research as the principal investigator for breast cancer protocols with the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group. He also helped lead the cancer center’s stereotactic radiosurgery program and served as cancer liaison for the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. He led numerous studies involving partial breast irradiation as well as prostate, central nervous system, and head and neck cancer investigations.Dr. Chawla’s clinical interests include the multidisciplinary management of breast cancer and prostate cancer patients, and he is the Director of the Partial Breast Irradiation Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital. He has expertise in the use of stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy for tumors of the brain, spine and lung. Additional areas of clinical interest include gastrointestinal, lung, head and neck, and brain tumors.Dr. Chawla has been listed in Washingtonian magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, and U.S. News and World Report as “Top Doctor” for radiation oncology in the Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia areas. Dr. Chawla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Hernan Vargas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Giant Mammary Hamartoma.

Stephanie Akbari is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Akbari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Dr. Jennifer Matro is a specialty care physician board certified in medical oncology who specializes in the treatment of all types of breast cancer. She joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 2008. Before joining Inova, she served on the faculty as a breast oncologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Most recently, she served as an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine and Clinical Service Chief in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Matro offers compassionate, multidisciplinary care to provide her patients with the most appropriate and advanced treatment. Throughout her career, she has focused on treating all types of invasive breast cancer, with expertise and interest in metastatic breast cancer and the unique needs of young women, pregnant women, and athletes diagnosed with breast cancer. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Matro has taught medical students, residents and fellows. She also lectures regionally and nationally to educate community oncologists and other practitioners about the most recent advances in breast cancer care. She is actively involved in research and clinical trials aimed at reducing the risk of breast cancer recurrence and optimizing the treatment of advanced breast cancer. Dr. Matro completed a hematology/oncology fellowship at Fox Chase Cancer Center at Temple University Hospital, where she was named chief fellow during her third year and twice earned an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) merit award. Dr. Matro completed her residency and earned her medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. In her free time, Dr. Matro enjoys spending time with her daughter and goldendoodle. She also likes running, hiking, cycling, traveling and trying new restaurants. Dr. Matro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.

Timothy Mccarthy is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Mccarthy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

Dr. Stella Hetelekidis is a specialty care physician board certified in radiation oncology. She joined Inova Health System in 1999 and has been practicing since 1993.Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Hetelekidis practiced at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA.Dr. Hetelekidis specializes in breast and gynecologic cancers. She believes in treating every patient like a family member. She helps her patients understand their diagnoses and options, and works together with the patient and her fellow physicians to develop a treatment plan. Dr. Hetelekidis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.