As director of colorectal surgery, Chris Buzas, DO, specializes in treating patients with colon, rectal and anal cancers as well as inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). He also provides care for people with diverticulitis, various rectal conditions, hemorrhoids and pelvic floor disorders.|He has clinical expertise in complex re-operative colorectal surgeries as well as robotic, laparoscopic and open procedures. His advanced training includes trans-anal excisions, neurostimulation for fecal incontinence and colonoscopies.|Dr. Buzas is passionate about making a difference in his patients’ lives. “The thing I love most about my job is the ability to work alongside a great team dedicated to solving problems,” he says. “I enjoy seeing our patients out in the community, knowing we were able to help improve their quality of life.”|Dr. Buzas has a strong commitment to giving back to his community and improving access to care. He previously served as president of the Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeons as well as on the Board of Trustees for the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Buzas has also helped standardize rectal cancer care throughout the country as part of the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.|Dr. Buzas received the Teacher of the Year Award from the surgical residents at Geisinger Medical Center. He was also recognized by the Pennsylvania Medical Society as one of their Top Physicians Under 40.|When not at work, Dr. Buzas enjoys spending time with his wife and three children at their lakeside cabin in northern Pennsylvania.|Video: more from Dr. Christopher Buzas, D.O. Dr. Buzas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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

Dr. Long is a board-certified and fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon. He obtained his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed his residency at the same institute. Dr. Long completed his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Long is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Dr. Hoffman is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon. She attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where she received her medical degree as well as completed her residency. Dr. Hoffman completed her fellowship at Washington University. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Arterial Embolism, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Dr. Corona is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in hematology. She earned her medical degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana School of Medicine, Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. She then moved to the United States to complete her residency at Reading Hospital and Medical Center and her fellowship in hematology and oncology at Drexel University. Dr. Corona is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in hematology and medical oncology. She speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Corona is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Appendix Cancer.

Kenneth Krajewski is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Krajewski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Krajewski is currently accepting new patients.

Prianka Ray is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Sanaz Soltani is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Soltani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Soltani is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. O’Brien is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician. His clinical interests include lung cancer, lymphoma, general hematology, and gastrointestinal malignancies, especially colon cancer. Dr. O'Brien attended Georgetown University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He completed a fellowship in medical oncology at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. O'Brien is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and medical oncology. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).