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 Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Plasmacytoma, and Lung Cancer.

Dr. Woo has practiced Radiation Oncology since the late 90's. He joined ICRC in 2005 after practicing in Chandler for five years and Sun City for three. Dr. Woo completed his medical training at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. Following his internship at Tucson Hospital's Medicine Education Program, Dr. Woo finished his Radiation Oncology Residency Program at the University of Arizona, Tucson. During that time, he performed extensive laboratory research in prostate cancer. He is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology. As with our other doctors, Dr. Woo's priority is to maximize the benefits of cancer therapy by using the latest treatment approaches, while minimizing the side effects through the use of technology. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Astrocytoma, and Oligodendroglioma.

Azam Farooqui is a Hematologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Farooqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).

Joss Wertz is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Wertz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

Drew Hunter is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

Rohit Sud is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Sud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Acute Mountain Sickness, Thrombocytopenia, and Essential Thrombocythemia. Dr. Sud is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Counts is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Counts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Nodules, and Thymectomy.

Ana Sierra is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gilbert,, Arizona. Dr. Sierra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

Dr. Kalmadi joined Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers in 2008 and serves as Chief Medical Officer.  After finishing his medical schooling in India, Dr. Sujith Kalmadi completed his residency training and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He then served as academic clinical faculty at the Cleveland Clinic School of Medicine (Lerner School) in Cleveland, Ohio and subsequently at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During his tenure at these prestigious institutions, he pioneered several novel clinical research trials which have been lauded at national scientific meetings and published in peer reviewed journals. His areas of clinical and research interests include several solid tumors and hematological disorders. He currently resides in Chandler with his wife and three children, and enjoys tennis, chess and racquetball during his spare time. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Kalmadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Severe Congenital Neutropenia.

Dr. DeRoock joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2009 after completing residency in Internal Medicine followed by fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of California at Davis. He is a first-generation Panamanian-American fluent in both English and Spanish. He previously earned his medical degree at the University of Arizona. Dr. DeRoock is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. He has been active in developing clinical trials for pancreatic cancer and lymphoma, and has presented his research findings at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting as well as the Annual Pan-Pacific Lymphoma Conference. He specializes in all adult cancers and hematologic disorders.Supportive Cancer Care You Can TrustYou can find that team at Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers. With community-based centers strategically located throughout the Metro Phoenix area, Ironwood offers advanced therapies and a multi-disciplinary approach usually associated with large academic centers – but with a personalized touch recognizing the individual needs of the patient.Studies have shown the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach in effectively treating cancer. We spare you time and worry simply by having all the doctors, therapists, and resources you need in one convenient location, eliminating the delays and miscommunication. These collaborative efforts ensure the highest standards of care. Because Ironwood is actively involved in cutting-edge research, you can also benefit from promising new treatments through participation in clinical trials. Dr. Deroock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

Dr. Neel Dharia joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in January 2012. Dr. Dharia received his medical degree from Mumbai University, Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College in 1999. His residency was completed in Internal Medicine at McLaren Regional Medical Center and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Dharia was a hospitalist at several Phoenix Valley hospitals between 2003-2007 and completed a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center (affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine) in Boston, Massachusetts from 2007-2010. He came back to Arizona in 2010 and is board-certified in medical oncology. Dr. Dharia's areas of interest include GI malignancies, melanoma, breast and lung cancers.You can find that team at Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers. With community-based centers strategically located throughout the Metro Phoenix area, Ironwood offers advanced therapies and a multi-disciplinary approach usually associated with large academic centers – but with a personalized touch recognizing the individual needs of the patient.Studies have shown the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach in effectively treating cancer. We spare you time and worry simply by having all the doctors, therapists, and resources you need in one convenient location, eliminating the delays and miscommunication. These collaborative efforts ensure the highest standards of care. Because Ironwood is actively involved in cutting-edge research, you can also benefit from promising new treatments through participation in clinical trials.  At Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers we evaluate you and develop a personalized treatment plan specifically for you to insure the best possible outcome. Dr. Dharia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer.

Dr. Anita Koszyk-Szewczyk joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in July 2009, after completing her Hematology and Oncology training at Penn State University Hershey Medical Center. Dr.Szewczyk has earned her medical degree at Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum in Krakow, Poland and Honours Biology at McMaster University Hamilton, Canada. She served as Chief Fellow at Penn State University and her special interests include all forms of adult cancers and hematological disorders with special interest in Breast Cancer. She is originally from Poland and Canada. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Koszyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Jiaxin Niu is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Niu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Niu is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Maxwell is a Thoracic Surgeon in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Maxwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Iva Smolens is a Thoracic Surgeon in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Smolens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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 Mesothelioma. 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.

Syed Akbar is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Akbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Pulmonary Embolism. Dr. Akbar is currently accepting new patients.

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 Mesothelioma. 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.

Kenneth Paige is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sun Lakes, Arizona. Dr. Paige is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Paige is currently accepting new patients.