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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Agranulocytosis.

M Firas is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Firas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Atypical Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Raed Alalawi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Alalawi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

Clayton Polowy is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Polowy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. 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.

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 Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, and Ependymoma.

Max Staggs is a Radiologist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Staggs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Herniated Disk, and Vertigo.

Joseph Alia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Alia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Alia is currently accepting new patients.

Elise Donnelly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Donnelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Gavin Slethaug is a Radiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Slethaug is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Visceromegaly, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Thomas Shellenberger is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shellenberger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Thyroid Nodule, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Shellenberger is currently accepting new patients.

Amita Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Asthma, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

David Mickus is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Mickus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4. Dr. Mickus is currently accepting new patients.

Aureliano Cifuentes is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Cifuentes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Cifuentes is currently accepting new patients.

Enrique Cifuentes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Cifuentes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Cifuentes is currently accepting new patients.

Rashda Kaif is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Kaif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Kaif is currently accepting new patients.

Sufia Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Herpetic Stomatitis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

Zaheer Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Erica Yang is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Yang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

Stephen Shinault is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Shinault is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Baker Cyst.