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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia.

Amber Flaherty is a Hematologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Flaherty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL). Dr. Flaherty is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy reading, visiting with my grandkids, fishing, watching sports, and paying attention to my loving wife. Dr. Stanek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Gastric Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

I am an Arizona native and enjoy swimming and the outdoors, as well as spending time with my wife and children. I also have a special interest in improving the care of cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Ulrickson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Plasmacytoma, and Lung Cancer.

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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gliosarcoma.

I enjoy hiking, desert gardening, travel, classical music and collecting European train models. Dr. Klueppelberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Richter Syndrome.

Art house movies, travel, cooking. Dr. Badari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Dr. Michael Musci joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in June 2007 as a Medical Oncologist. He comes to us from Kaiser Permanente Oncology Department in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Musci received his medical degree and PhD at the University of Iowa. After Internal Medicine Residency, Dr. Musci received fellowship training in Hematology Oncology at UCSD Medical Center in San Diego, California. Dr. Musci is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Musci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Lung Cancer.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, B-Cell Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Schnitzler Syndrome.

Ravi Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Embolization, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

Tania Cortas is a Hematologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Cortas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Cortas is currently accepting new patients.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

Tariq Khalil is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Khalil 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Batra is currently accepting new patients.

My family likes being outdoors; hiking, biking and exploring nature. I enjoy reading SciFi, biographies and baking cookies. Dr. Nance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Porphyria, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), and Heyde Syndrome.

I love spending my free time with my family. We love doing puzzles, playing outdoors, biking, hiking and playing ball. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

I absolutely love the New York Yankees (Yes, the 2001 World Series still haunts me) and became a Buffalo Bills fan while living in Buffalo. I enjoy traveling to new destinations. I regularly take classes at Orange Theory Fitness. I love going to concerts with friends. I love country music as well as The Beatles, Elton John and Billy Joel, among many others. Dr. Faber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

Sumit Madan is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Madan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Madan is currently accepting new patients.

Margarita Kushnir is a Hematologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Kushnir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Shwartzman Phenomenon, Thrombocytopenia, and Deep Vein Thrombosis. Dr. Kushnir is currently accepting new patients.