I advocate a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care that balances clinical response with maintenance of the best possible quality of life for my patients. I place strong emphasis on actively involving patients in their treatment plans and encourage the enrollment of patients into clinical trials when available. I take pride in being the patient's Quarterback and I communicate regularly with their multiple providers while keeping the patient as informed as possible. Dr. Amini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

My goal is to provide the highest quality surgical care available with an emphasis on advanced surgical procedures and technology. I believe that caring is spoken, believed and practiced. Communication is essential to our effectiveness. Dr. Runfola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Stomach Cancer, Vagotomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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 Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Astrocytoma, and Oligodendroglioma.

Dr. Tsai has been practicing in Arizona since 2007 and joined Ironwood Cancer& Research Centers in 2010. She earned her MD at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed an internship at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois. She then completed her residency at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, (one of only thirty-nine NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers) where she trained with the world's leading experts in prostate cancer care.  Dr. Tsai treats all types of adult cancers.  She has extensive experience in Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation brachytherapy (APBI), HDR brachytherapy, IGRT, and IMRT. She has published numerous studies and articles in the basic sciences and radiation oncology and has been invited to give presentations on APBI at national conferences including the American Brachytherapy Society and American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology. Dr. Tsai is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma.

Dr. Kellogg has practiced with Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers as a partner since 1995. He is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. Prior to joining ICRC Dr. Kellogg was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center working on the breast cancer service. While at the university, in addition to treating patients Dr. Kellogg was involved in conducting multiple clinical research studies. Dr. Kellogg was also Chief Medical Resident at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Dr Kellogg has been recognized by Phoenix Magazine as Top Doc. Dr. Kellogg is Board Certified in Internal Medicine with Specialty Board Certifications in Medical Oncology and Hematology and maintains an active practice concentrating on all types of adult cancers and blood disorders. Dr. Kellogg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, B-Cell Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Schnitzler Syndrome.

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

Fade Mahmoud is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Mahmoud is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Orchiectomy.

Philip Pepple is a General Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Pepple is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pepple is currently accepting new patients.

Isaac Bowman is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Bowman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Dr. Bowman is currently accepting new patients.

Jasleen Khanuja is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Khanuja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Khanuja is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Gross is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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

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 Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Acute Mountain Sickness, Thrombocytopenia, and Essential Thrombocythemia. Dr. Sud is currently accepting new patients.

Ramesh Ramanathan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Ramanathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Ramanathan is currently accepting new patients.

Hermina Fernandes is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Fernandes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Fernandes is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie Wang is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Coleman is a Radiologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Folliculitis, Boils, and Ureterocele. Dr. Coleman 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, and Ependymoma.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Severe Congenital Neutropenia.

Abhimanyu Ghose is a Hematologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Ghose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenchymoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Ghose is currently accepting new patients.