My research interests include: CSF-1 and its role in neoplastic progression and metastasis of ovarian cancer; the role of RNA binding proteins and miRNAs in regulation of CSF-1 expression. Androgens and neoplastic transformation of normal ovarian surface epithelium. and the c-fms proto-oncogene and breast cancer invasiveness and bone metastasis; mechanism of regulation of c-fms expression novel c-fms RNA binding proteins and miRNAs. Dr. Chambers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Oophorectomy.

Dr. Hernandez is an Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and specializes in the treatment of benign and cancerous breast diseases. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. He is a board certified surgeon and has recently re-certified with the American Board of surgery for the fourth time in his career.Dr. Hernandez completed his general surgery residency at Maricopa County Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona in 1983 and practiced General Surgery and trauma surgery in the early years of his career. During the past 10 years and currently, Dr. Hernandez has dedicated his surgical practice exclusively to the practice of breast and Oncoplastic Surgery. He operates at both Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.Regularly featured in Phoenix Magazine's annual list of Top Doctors, Dr. Hernandez has been credited in the state of Arizona as being one of the earliest pioneers in the field of breast-conserving surgery, and advanced innovative techniques as Oncoplastic Surgery, Brachytherapy and Nipple-Areolar Skin-Sparing Mastectomies. He believes in comprehensive Breast Cancer care in conjunction with both Radiation and Medical Oncology.Over the years, Dr. Hernandez has served the regional medical community in various leadership roles that includes serving Chandler Regional Medical Center as the Chief of Staff, the Chairman of the Department of Surgery also as a Member of the hospital's Board of Directors. He is well respected in the medical community as a leader and a colleague.Dr. Hernandez was born in Mexico and immigrated to the USA at the age of ten. He has been a recognized asset to the community and has received two humanitarian awards from the Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona and the Fresh Start Women's Foundation. These awards honored his continued support of uninsured women in Arizona who were in need of medical/surgical care for breast disorders, including cancer care.Dr. Hernandez and his wife raised three children and are the proud grandparents of six beautiful granddaughters.Our mission is to provide the highest quality medical care in a supportive and comprehensive enviroment. We focus on each patient as an individual, taking the time to effect the best out comes. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Ho joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in September, 2017. Dr. Ho is a Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Breast Oncology Fellowship trained breast surgeon. She completed her Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, CA. During her fellowship, she also trained at the University of California, Los Angles (UCLA). This prestigious fellowship afforded Dr. Ho the opportunity to conduct cutting edge clinical research while performing innovative surgeries including: oncoplastic breast surgery, skin sparing and nipple sparing mastectomies, arm port placement for chemotherapy, cryoablation, and intraoperative radiation therapy.Dr. Ho began her journey to medicine through engineering. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree at the California Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree in Engineering at UCLA. After a successful career as a software engineer, she returned to school to complete her medical degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI where she was the President of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association.Her engineering training contributed to her attention to detail and technical precision, leading her to pursue a career in surgery. She completed her general surgery residency at the Nassau University Medical Center in New York where she conducted research focusing on patient outcomes in trauma care.She is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American College of Surgeons, the American Medical Association and the TARGIT Collaborative Group.  Dr. Ho is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.Outside of work, Dr. Ho enjoys spending time with family, travelling, outdoor activities, cooking, gardening, and water sports. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Pineda joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in August 2017.  Dr. Mario Javier Pineda is fellowship trained in Gynecologic Oncology and board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.  He is a first-generation Salvadoran-American fluent in both English and Spanish.  Dr. Pineda received his medical training at the University of Washington School Of Medicine.  While there he also obtained a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology.  He then completed an Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the Los Angeles County & University of Southern California Medical Center in 2011 where he served as Chief Resident.  Dr. Pineda finished his training with a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Northwestern University.Dr. Pineda offers women with gynecologic cancers a comprehensive approach to their care including radical pelvic and vulvar surgery, advanced minimally invasive and robotic procedures, and laser surgery.  Areas of specialty include treatment of ovarian, fallopian, primary peritoneal and uterine cancers; cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer (including pre-invasive lesions); and gestational trophoblastic disease.  He has extensive experience in chemotherapeutic and clinical trial management of patients.He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncologists, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Dr. Pineda offers women with gynecologic cancers a comprehensive approach to their care including radical pelvic and vulvar surgery, advanced minimally invasive and robotic procedures, and laser surgery.  Areas of specialty include treatment of ovarian, fallopian, primary peritoneal and uterine cancers; cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer (including pre-invasive lesions); and gestational trophoblastic disease.  He has extensive experience in chemotherapeutic and clinical trial management of patients. Dr. Pineda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Lump in the Abdomen, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Endometrial Cancer.

Dr. Champagne's interests are focused on the treatment of all types of breast disease, with an emphasis on the treatment of breast cancer.  Her practice includes core biopsies, surgical biopsies, lymph node dissections, lumpectomies, mastectomies, sentinel node procedures, venous access for chemotherapy, and partial breast radiation catheter placement. Dr. Champagne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

I have a woman-centered philosophy for breast disease. I want to treat my patients in the manner I would want to be treated. Dr. O'neill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Fibroadenoma, Breast Lump, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy.

There are many types of breast disease and cancer; some more serious than others. Each must be identified and treated uniquely. Healing involves the body, mind and spirit of the patient.  All must be addressed to produce the best outcomesInsuring positive results require an integrated association of physicians, medical care providers, friends and communityWe advocate healthy living as a significant contributor to disease prevention and cureWe respect a patient's desire to include alternative therapies in their treatment and healing processWe are committed to remaining at the forefront of medical procedures, technology and medicines, in the treatment and cure of breast cancer and disease.Our patients expect and deserve excellent care.  It is our ambition to exceed that expectation. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

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 Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia.

John Farley, MD, COL(Ret), is a board certified gynecologic oncologist in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with Dignity Health Medical Group. He is part of the Comprehensive Cancer Center and is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology with a subspecialty certification in Gynecologic Oncology.Dr. Farley's expertise includes clinical trial design, new drug development, and treatment of complex gynecologic malignancies. He is a member of the Gynecologic Oncology Group, American Association of Cancer Research, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, American Society of Clinical Oncology and is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologist. Additionally, Dr. Farley is a highly decorated Colonel in the Army, awarded the Bronze Star Medal in 2005 and Meritorious Service Medal in 2006. Dr. Farley received his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy. He then received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He subsequently completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.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. Farley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Lymphadenectomy, and Hysterectomy.

I enjoy volunteer work, teaching, art, photography, illustration, running, tennis, vegetarian cooking and vegan baking. Dr. Rosso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Dr. Cortesi is an Arizona native, born and raised in Wickenburg. After graduating Cum Laude from Arizona State University she studied at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She completed her surgical training at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix. Dr. Cortesi is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She specializes in the treatment of breast disease and breast cancer, she has over 22 years of surgical experience.  Dr. Cortesi also performs laparoscopic surgery on hernias and gallbladders, as well as other general surgery procedures.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. Cortesi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

My goal is to provide the highest quality surgical care available with an emphasis on advanced techniques. Patient care is the core value of my practice. Dr. Reitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

I enjoy traveling and cycling. Dr. Swart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

Research interest in the management of breast cancer, survivorship, and genetic risk assessment of cancer. Dr. Chimeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

Dr. Dalton earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina. She then completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology here in Phoenix. After finishing fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, she returned to Phoenix, where she specializes in the medical and surgical care of women with ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, and other gynecologic malignancies.My mission, along with Arizona Oncology, 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. Dalton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Lump in the Abdomen.

Mazen Khattab is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Khattab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Khattab is currently accepting new patients.

My clinical interests are in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers such as endometrial and ovarian cancers as well as rare reproductive cancers. Dr. Cragun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hysterectomy.

I enjoy going to the park with my kids, cooking, Pilates and indoor rowing. Dr. Aydi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

John Davis is a General Surgeon in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Subareolar Abscess, and Giant Mammary Hamartoma. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Kate Preston is a General Surgeon in Flagstaff, Arizona. Dr. Preston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.