Overview
"Philosophy of care | As a medical oncologist, I try to empower my patients as much as possible – I will give you information, make recommendations, and encourage you to make informed decisions. Many of my patients initially (with newly-diagnosed cancer) have significant internal chaos. Providing information and orientation is often very calming – it is like shining a flashlight in a dark cave, so that one can see what is there, and understand everything better. When I meet you for the first time, sometimes the most important thing that I can do is to restore order to that internal chaos. | Why I entered medicine | I grew up with significant allergies, asthma and eczema during a time when there were no bronchodilators, and allergies were poorly understood. Due to sparse knowledge, I was constantly exposed to allergens from dogs, cats, feather pillows, etc. Due to sparse medical remedies (only prednisone available at that time), I was seemingly always ill. This engendered a desire to become a doctor and somehow exert some control. I was also interested in working in a field that would enable me to serve people in need. Medical oncology interested me in particular, because its research questions closely aligned with my research interests in graduate school. | Community involvement | In the past, I was a volunteer for WOAR (Women Organized Against Rape) in Philadelphia, and acted as a rape crisis counselor at one of the designated intake ERs in the city. I also participated in developing a Safe Touch program in the Philadelphia school system. As a WOAR volunteer, I conducted workshops with parents and teachers about teaching Safe Touch to children, in order to help children recognize sexual abuse and feel empowered to report it. | Personal interests | My favorite thing in the whole world now is to spend time with my (grown) children and other family members. In a ""previous life"", I used to enjoy tent camping, ballroom dancing, playing the piano, crocheting, and reading (Sci Fi books).".
Dr. Austin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
Her clinical research consists of participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3788 Hecktown Rd, Suite 210, Easton, PA 18045
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Carol G. Simon Cancer Center
Dr. Michael Scola is a board-certified, fellowship-trained hematologist oncologist practicing at Atlantic Hematology Oncology located at Morristown Medical Center. For the past 20 years, Dr. Scola has maintained a broad-based clinical practice, with a focus on benign and malignant hematology. He is currently director of the new Atlantic Thrombosis Center, designed to investigate and manage patients with a variety of bleeding and clotting disorders. Dr. Scola is a skilled and compassionate physician. His postdoctoral training includes a fellowship in hematology oncology from Boston University Medical Center, where he received the Outstanding Fellow award and the Chiefs’ Hematology Award for clinical excellence. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. A teacher and mentor, Dr. Scola served many years as course director of pathophysiology at Northeastern University, Boston, and is actively involved in instructing residents at Morristown Medical Center. He is also involved in clinical research; has worked within the industry as a consultant, lecturer and advisor; and has authored articles and book chapters. Dr. Scola’s education includes a year spent abroad in Florence, Italy, and an intensive post-training program in clinical research at the Harvard School of Public Health. He serves on the boards of the Cancer Hope Network, and the Cancer Support Community of Central New Jersey. Dr. Scola is a member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis. Dr. Scola is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Abramson Cancer Center Perelman 4th Floor West
Selina Luger is a Hematologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luger is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Luger is currently accepting new patients.
Penn Hematology/Oncology Bucks County
John Youssef is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Youssef is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), and Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Dr. Youssef is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Austin isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Austin isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Austin isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Austin isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Colorectal CancerDr. Austin isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Austin isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Austin isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Austin isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
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- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.