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 Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, and Ependymoma.

Dr. Halbur joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2005, following his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of California at Irvine. He earned his medical degree at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Halbur has been active in cancer research and has presented his results at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting. He has also been involved in clinical trial development. Dr. Halbur lives in the East Valley and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. His hobbies include playing basketball, tennis, and golf and cheering on the Suns. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology.Supportive Cancer Care You Can Trust 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. We evaluate you and develop a personalized treatment plan specifically for you to insure the best possible outcome. Dr. Halbur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Clear Cell Sarcoma.

To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Ashton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Mediastinal Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

I enjoy art, cooking, music and spending time with family. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, and Clear Cell Sarcoma.

I enjoy cooking, hiking and travel. Dr. Mahmoud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Orchiectomy.

Spending as much time as possible with my wonderful wife and girls, various sports (softball, basketball, golf), crossword puzzles (NY Times particularly), sketching, fishing. Dr. Macke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy.

Samuel Day is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Day 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 Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Plasmacytoma, and Lung Cancer.

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 Mediastinal Tumor. 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.

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 Mediastinal Tumor. 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.

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

Dr. Sanjeev Gopal is a board certified specialist in Medical Oncology and Hematology.With offices in Apache Junction, Mesa and Gilbert, he is committed to providing highest level of care. Our center provides comprehensive care including Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic therapy and iron infusions. Our goal is to provide individualized care to all Blood and Cancer patientsDo not dwell in past, do not dream of future, concentrate the mind on present moment. Dr. Gopal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

Dr. Mutyala attended college at the Pennsylvania State University and earned his medical degree from Texas A&M University College of Medicine. He then completed a general surgery internship at the Medical Center of Central Georgia, Mercer University followed by his radiation oncology residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami. He completed a Brachytherapy Fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School and is board certificated in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology, with a board subspecialty certification in Brachytherapy. Prior to joining Arizona Oncology, he has held prestigious positions such as: medical director of radiation medicine at The University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, chairman of radiation oncology and associate director at Scott and White Cancer Institute and director of brachytherapy at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.In addition, Dr. Mutyala graduated from Columbia University with a Master of Public Health (MPH), has authored over 40 publications and book chapters, and lectures nationally and internationally, including for the Harvard Brachytherapy Annual Review, American Society of Radiation Oncology and American Brachytherapy Society. He has experience in IMRT, stereotactic radiosurgery, 3D conformal radiation therapy and unsealed radionuclide treatment.  He has expertise in treating a wide range of cancers, with particular expertise in gynecologic cancers, pelvic tumors, prostate cancer, breast cancer, sarcomas, skin cancers, and brachytherapy.My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, 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. Mutyala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

A native of Indiana, Dr. Lucas moved to Phoenix in 1992, establishing his practice at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center where he was the medical director of radiation oncology services prior to joining Arizona Oncology in November 2008. Dr. Lucas has extensive experience with the utilization of advanced technologies including image guided radiation therapy (IGRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and brachytherapy. He also has extensive experience with brachytherapy for the treatment of gynecologic and breast diseases, including the use of various applicators for accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI). Additional special interests include treatment of prostate, lung and colorectal tumors well as brain tumors and sarcomas.   Dr. Lucas is a published writer and speaker on various radiation topics.To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, and Cervical 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 Mediastinal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Pineda joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in August 2017.  Dr. Mario Javier Pineda is fellowship trained in Gynecologic Oncology and board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.  He is a first-generation Salvadoran-American fluent in both English and Spanish.  Dr. Pineda received his medical training at the University of Washington School Of Medicine.  While there he also obtained a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology.  He then completed an Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the Los Angeles County & University of Southern California Medical Center in 2011 where he served as Chief Resident.  Dr. Pineda finished his training with a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Northwestern University.Dr. Pineda offers women with gynecologic cancers a comprehensive approach to their care including radical pelvic and vulvar surgery, advanced minimally invasive and robotic procedures, and laser surgery.  Areas of specialty include treatment of ovarian, fallopian, primary peritoneal and uterine cancers; cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer (including pre-invasive lesions); and gestational trophoblastic disease.  He has extensive experience in chemotherapeutic and clinical trial management of patients.He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncologists, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Dr. Pineda offers women with gynecologic cancers a comprehensive approach to their care including radical pelvic and vulvar surgery, advanced minimally invasive and robotic procedures, and laser surgery.  Areas of specialty include treatment of ovarian, fallopian, primary peritoneal and uterine cancers; cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer (including pre-invasive lesions); and gestational trophoblastic disease.  He has extensive experience in chemotherapeutic and clinical trial management of patients. Dr. Pineda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Lump in the Abdomen, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Endometrial Cancer.

I enjoy ice hockey, boating, and hiking. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my sons and family. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Kresl is a nationally recognized expert in stereotactic radiosurgery and is frequently an invited lecturer at seminars throughout the world. Through his participation in Clinical Oncology Treatment Protocols, he offers the newest and most advanced forms of treatment for tumors of all disease sites. An executive board member for the CyberKnife Society, he has published extensively on radiosurgery. He is the current Medical Director of Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center and oversees their Department of Radiation Oncology as well. He was the Assistant Director for the Center for Thoracic Disease at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center and Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix until 2008. Dr. Kresl completed advanced medical educational and research training in the field of oncology as one of five National Institute of Health (NIH) supported combined MD/PhD Fellows in Graduate Medical Science training in Molecular and Immunological Tumor Cell Biology. He received his MD and PhD from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago and completed a comprehensive Radiation Oncology training program at the Mayo Clinic,Rochester, MN. Dr. Kresl has also completed advanced Clinical Radiation Oncology training in the field of Brachytherapy, GammaKnife™Stereotactic Radiosurgery and CyberKnife® Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Dr. Kresl is Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology. A distinguished fellow of the American College of Cancer Specialists,he is included in the Best Doctors in America 2011-2012 and was named among America's Top Oncologists 2010 by the Consumer's Research Council of America.To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Kresl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Dr. Puneet Bhalla is a board certified Medical Oncologist and joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in September 2006. Dr. Bhalla is a graduate of Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and Medical Oncology fellowship from William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan. His research has been published in national and international oncology meetings and he remains actively involved in research at Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers. He has been practicing in the East Valley since 2003, initially in solo practice and since 2006 as part of Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers. He also serves on the Dignity Health East Valley Board of Directors for Mercy Gilbert and Chandler Regional Hospitals.A strong patient advocate, he routinely picks up the phone to communicate with other physicians and health insurance companies on his patients behalf. He has been nominated as Top Doc in medical oncology by his peers several times in Phoenix Magazine. As an extended faculty at Midwestern University he mentors medical students during their Oncology rotations. He is well respected by his peers in the community for his expertise in solid tumors.He lives in the Phoenix area with his wife and twin daughters and dog Frodo! In his spare time, he may be seen hiking with his family, riding his road bike or camping in the AZ high country. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

Robert Yoo is an Oncologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.