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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Arterial Embolism, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

Matthew A. Facktor, MD, FACS, is a general thoracic surgeon and system chair of Thoracic Surgery for the Geisinger Heart Institute. Dr. Facktor obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and his medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. He completed his general surgery residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago and his thoracic surgery fellowship at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Facktor is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and maintains memberships in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, the General Thoracic Surgical Club, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Facktor’s clinical interests include lung cancer, lung cancer screening, lung nodules, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, chest wall tumors and pleural disease. A large portion of his practice focuses upon robotic (minimally invasive) thoracic surgery, and his research interests center around the optimization of high-quality cancer care delivery. Dr. Facktor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Visceromegaly, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

Dr. Friscia specializes in coronary artery bypass (including off-pump CABG), aortic and mitral valve surgery (minimally invasive) TAVR, minimally invasive lung surgery, esophagectomy and VATS. His clinical interests include cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Friscia earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed his residency and fellowship in general and thoracic at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery in thoracic surgery and general surgery. Dr. Friscia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair.

Dr. Lynch is a board-eligible and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in medical oncology. He attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and his fellowship in medical oncology at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Lynch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Heath Mackley, MD, is a radiation oncologist. Dr. Mackley provides compassionate cancer care for children and adults, helping them manage their symptoms and understand their treatment options. Patients in his care receive radiation therapy.|Dr. Mackley is the chair for radiation oncology for Geisinger. He specializes in treating a variety of conditions, including sarcomas, lymphomas, pediatric cancers, breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, kidney or bladder cancer and gastrointestinal (GI) cancer.|Dr. Mackley has a clinical interest in stereotactic radiosurgery.|Board-certified in radiation oncology, Dr. Mackley earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency in radiation oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.|A husband and father of four, Dr. Mackley is active in the Boy Scouts of America and his local church. As a resident of central Pennsylvania, he is committed to serving his community by giving the best care he possibly can.|In 2007, Dr. Mackley received the Radiological Society of North America’s Resident/Fellow Research Award to recognize his superior research efforts as a resident.|He has published several papers and participated in many research projects. He is an advisory board member for the journal Applied Radiation Oncology and has served as a reviewer for 10 other journals.|Dr. Mackley is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, American Medical Association and American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is vice chair and a trustee of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and has served as president of the Dauphin County Medical Society. Dr. Mackley is an investigator in the cancer therapy evaluation group of the National Cancer Institute and the Children’s Oncology Group. He is a fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology and a member of Penn State College of Medicine’s mentoring academy.|In his free time, Dr. Mackley enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and camping. When he’s not outside, he can be found rooting for the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Football Team and the Penn State Nittany Lions.|Video: more from Dr. Heath Mackley, M.D. Dr. Mackley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Anal Cancer.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Essential Thrombocythemia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

"Austin Iovoli, MD, is a radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of benign and malignant conditions. Dr. Iovoli is experienced in treating a range of cancers, including prostate, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecological, head and neck, and central nervous system cancers. His expertise extends to advanced radiation therapy techniques such as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), high-dose rate brachytherapy, orthovoltage therapy, electron beam therapy and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT).|Dr. Iovoli is passionate about using radiation therapy to treat cancer and enhance the quality of life for his patients with minimal symptoms. ""I take pride in making patients feel at ease about their treatment plan and confident they are getting the best care possible,"" he says. ""It’s a privilege to care for vulnerable patients with cancer and do everything I can to improve their lives.""|His dedication was inspired by his father's victory over cancer through radiation therapy. ""The first doctor to give my father hope was his radiation oncologist,"" Dr. Iovoli recalls. ""This sparked my interest in medicine and inspired my journey to become a radiation oncologist who can provide the same compassionate care to others that was once given to my father.""|Dr. Iovoli’s commitment to excellence in medicine has been recognized with several awards, including the Roentgen Resident Research Award, the Robin M. Bannerman Memorial Research Award and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.|Originally from Upstate New York, Dr. Iovoli is rooted in central Pennsylvania after having attended Susquehanna University, where he met his wife Danielle. With their dog Leo, they take advantage of the area’s abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Dr. Iovoli is a devoted Buffalo Bills fan who also enjoys fantasy football, board games, computers, anime and traveling.". Dr. Iovoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Pancreatic Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

Dr. Devine is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include the management of severe asthma and medical education, as well as overseeing pulmonary-critical care fellowship training. Dr. Devine attended Drexel University, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center and completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the same institute. Dr. Devine is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. Dr. Devine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

James Dolezal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dolezal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Dolezal is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Penupolu is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical and research interests include exercise physiology, pulmonary rehabilitation and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Penupolu earned his medical degree from Kurnool Medical College in India. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency at Jersey City Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in critical care medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Montefiore Medical Center, and his fellowship in pulmonary disease at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Scottsdale. Dr. Penupolu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. He speaks English, Hindi and Telugu. Dr. Penupolu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Walsh is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, interventional bronchoscopy and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Walsh attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his osteopathic degree. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, where he also completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Walsh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Silicosis.

Dr. Evans is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include airways and pleural disease and the management of lung nodules. His research interests include pulmonary nodules, COPD, asthma and venous thromboembolic disease. Dr. Evans obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency and his fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Evans is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

Dr. Shoff is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. She subspecializes in cystic fibrosis. Her clinical interests include cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary hypertension and medical leadership. Dr. Shoff attended Rowan University, where she received her medical degree, and completed her residency and her fellowship in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. Dr. Shoff is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in pulmonary disease, critical care and sleep medicine. Dr. Shoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Cystic Fibrosis, Newborn Jaundice, and Lung Metastases.

Mark Lentz, MD, is an internal medicine physician who provides comprehensive care for adults. He’s passionate about supporting his patients’ long-term health and well-being through preventive care, chronic illness management and timely treatment of new or acute conditions — large or small.|With decades of experience, Dr. Lentz has developed deep clinical expertise in managing a wide range of adult health concerns, particularly chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and heart disease. He also has a special interest in helping patients manage restless legs syndrome.|Originally from Indiana, Pennsylvania, Dr. Lentz earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a recognition of his dedication to delivering the highest standard of care.|Dr. Lentz is known for his thoughtful, patient-first approach and his genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those he serves. Dr. Lentz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glutaric Acidemia Type 2.

Rajeev Gupta is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Christie is a board-certified cancer physician specializing in gynecologic oncology, breast cancer and gastrointestinal cancer. His clinical interests include gynecologic brachytherapy. His research interests include national clinical trials. Dr. Christie obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. He completed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Christie is certified by the American Board of Radiology in radiation oncology. Dr. Christie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

Dr. Alite is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in the lung, prostate and pediatric malignancies. His clinical interests include stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy, prostate and gynecologic brachytherapy. His research interests include clinical innovation, patient-reported outcomes and stereotactic radiotherapy. Dr. Alite attended Drexel University, where he earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Loyola University Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology in radiation oncology. Dr. Alite is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

Mark Guilfoose is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Guilfoose is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.