Karen O. Cruz
Experienced in Laryngeal Cancer
Experienced in Laryngeal Cancer
1432 S Dobson Road, Suite 106, 
Mesa, AZ 

Overview

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

Graduate Institution
Ross University School Of Medicine
Specialties
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in AZ
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
Fellowships
Medical University of South Carolina
Hospital Affiliations
Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Ironwood Physicians, PC
1432 S Dobson Road, Suite 106, Mesa, AZ 85202
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Accepting New Patients
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Dr. Khanuja completed his medical degree at Christian Medical College in Ludhiana, India. His fellowship followed at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. Dr. Khanuja is a Diplomate, Subspecialty Board of Medical Oncology and Hematology and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. The Founding Member of Ironwood Cancer and Research centers the largest comprehensive private practice model with approximately one hundred providers in the Phoenix metro area.  Dr. Khanuja is a board member of the Five Rivers foundation, primarily involved in social causes and scholarships. He is also on the board of trustees with the Phoenix Art Museum.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.No one should get Cancer. At Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers we evaluate you and develop a personalized treatment plan specifically for you to insure the best possible outcome. Dr. Khanuja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

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3686 S Rome Street, 
Gilbert, AZ 
 (8.3 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Anita Koszyk-Szewczyk joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in July 2009, after completing her Hematology and Oncology training at Penn State University Hershey Medical Center. Dr.Szewczyk has earned her medical degree at Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum in Krakow, Poland and Honours Biology at McMaster University Hamilton, Canada. She served as Chief Fellow at Penn State University and her special interests include all forms of adult cancers and hematological disorders with special interest in Breast Cancer. She is originally from Poland and Canada. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Koszyk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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