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 Liver Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Agranulocytosis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, and Ependymoma.

I advocate a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care that balances clinical response with maintenance of the best possible quality of life for my patients. I place strong emphasis on actively involving patients in their treatment plans and encourage the enrollment of patients into clinical trials when available. I take pride in being the patient's Quarterback and I communicate regularly with their multiple providers while keeping the patient as informed as possible. Dr. Amini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

Clayton Polowy is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Polowy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Polowy is currently accepting new patients.

Anu Batra is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Batra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Batra is currently accepting new patients.

Kiran Sekhar is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Sekhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Thyroid Nodule, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Michael Choti is a Surgical Oncologist and an Oncologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Choti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Liver Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Choti is currently accepting new patients.

Epameinondas Dogeas is a Surgical Oncologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Dogeas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Angiosarcoma of the Liver, Hemangiopericytoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Dogeas is currently accepting new patients.

My mission 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. Kohli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis.

Dr. Michael Musci joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in June 2007 as a Medical Oncologist. He comes to us from Kaiser Permanente Oncology Department in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Musci received his medical degree and PhD at the University of Iowa. After Internal Medicine Residency, Dr. Musci received fellowship training in Hematology Oncology at UCSD Medical Center in San Diego, California. Dr. Musci is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Musci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Lung Cancer.

Philip Pepple is a General Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Pepple is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pepple is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Baldwin is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Baldwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Baldwin is currently accepting new patients.

Joining Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2004, Dr. Shtivelband received his medical degree and PhD in Experimental Hematology in Russia. After Internal Medicine Residency, Dr. Shtivelband received fellowship training in Hematology and Medical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where he stayed for an additional year to participate in experimental research. Treating patients with all kinds of malignancies and benign hematological problems, Dr. Shtivelband has particular interest in developing research programs to bring the newest advances in the field of Oncology and Hematology to our community. Dr. Shtivelband also heads the Ironwood Cancer & Research Center's research program. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Shtivelband is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Plasmacytoma, and Lung Cancer.

Dr. Kellogg has practiced with Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers as a partner since 1995. He is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. Prior to joining ICRC Dr. Kellogg was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center working on the breast cancer service. While at the university, in addition to treating patients Dr. Kellogg was involved in conducting multiple clinical research studies. Dr. Kellogg was also Chief Medical Resident at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Dr Kellogg has been recognized by Phoenix Magazine as Top Doc. Dr. Kellogg is Board Certified in Internal Medicine with Specialty Board Certifications in Medical Oncology and Hematology and maintains an active practice concentrating on all types of adult cancers and blood disorders. Dr. Kellogg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, B-Cell Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Schnitzler Syndrome.

Naim Alkhouri is a Hepatologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Alkhouri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant.

Abdul Nadir is a Gastroenterologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Nadir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nadir is currently accepting new patients.

Mitesh Borad is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Borad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

Specialize in venous interventions/DVT, pulmonary embolism, prostate artery embolization, uterine artery embolization, ablation, kyphoplasty, y-90, interventional oncology, pain interventions/palliation. Dr. Dullet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Liver Cancer, Pulmonary Embolism, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Madappa Kundranda is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Kundranda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Kundranda is currently accepting new patients.

Vasileios Tsagkalidis is a Surgical Oncologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Tsagkalidis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Tsagkalidis is currently accepting new patients.