Sheikh A. Ali
Advanced in Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal

Dr. Sheikh A. Ali

Hematology | Oncology
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Hematology Oncology-Pocono
181 E Brown Street, 
East Stroudsburg, PA 

Advanced in Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Hematology Oncology-Pocono
181 E Brown Street, 
East Stroudsburg, PA 
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Overview

Philosophy of care | Having been on the receiving end of multiple cancer diagnoses within my own family as I grew up, I strongly believe my patients and their families have the right to an honest discussion about their disease process. I personally make every effort to explain things in a simple yet detailed way, so patients understand their disease, goals of care and treatment plan. I want to be a trusted partner in helping them deal with their diagnosis, and make every effort to treat each patient as I would a family member. | Why I entered medicine | My family suffers from a genetic syndrome that predisposes them to developing cancer. Having grown up watching and helping most of the people I love deal with cancer, I decided to study medicine and do what I could to improve treatment and help others live their best possible lives with this disease. After medical school, I did basic science research at Johns Hopkins University, followed by residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Pittsburgh, all to become the best oncologist I could be. | Community involvement | I am involved in organizations and charities that improve the lives and treatment of cancer patients. I also help provide free specialized remote care and expert opinion to international patients in collaboration with their local health care providers. I enjoy community events to educate people on targeted therapies and their success in making cancer a chronic disease. I also enjoy giving talks on how oncology is evolving and how cancer today often means patients living full lives while being treated for their disease. | Personal interests | Outside of work, I love to spend time with my family and our two dogs. Together we enjoy cooking, traveling, trying new cuisines and being outdoors. I also enjoy hunting and fishing.

Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Aga Khan University Medical School, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 1998
Residency
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA- 2004
Specialties
Hematology
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in ME
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA- 2007
Hospital Affiliations
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono
St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu
Gender
Male

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Locations

LVH Hematology Oncology-Pocono
181 E Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Call: 570-422-1700

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ali has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Pancreatic Cancer

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.


5 Clinical Trials

A Phase II/III Study of Peri-Operative Nivolumab and Ipilimumab in Patients With Locoregional Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
A Phase II/III Study of Peri-Operative Nivolumab and Ipilimumab in Patients With Locoregional Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: December 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug, Procedure, Radiation
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Combined Modality Therapy (CMT) in High Risk Anal Cancer
A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Combined Modality Therapy (CMT) in High Risk Anal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Other
Study Drug: Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Trial of Standard Chemotherapy Alone or Combined With Atezolizumab as Adjuvant Therapy for Patients With Stage III Colon Cancer and Deficient DNA Mismatch Repair
Randomized Trial of Standard Chemotherapy Alone or Combined With Atezolizumab as Adjuvant Therapy for Patients With Stage III Colon Cancer and Deficient DNA Mismatch Repair
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, 5-Fluorouracil, Leucovorin, Oxaliplatin
Study Phase: Phase 3
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic dMMR/MSI-H Immuno-Therapy (COMMIT) Study: A Randomized Phase III Study of mFOLFOX6/Bevacizumab/Atezolizumab Combination Versus Single Agent Atezolizumab in the First-Line Treatment of Patients With Deficient DNA Mismatch Repair (dMMR)/Microsatellite Instability-High (MSI-H) Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic dMMR/MSI-H Immuno-Therapy (COMMIT) Study: A Randomized Phase III Study of mFOLFOX6/Bevacizumab/Atezolizumab Combination Versus Single Agent Atezolizumab in the First-Line Treatment of Patients With Deficient DNA Mismatch Repair (dMMR)/Microsatellite Instability-High (MSI-H) Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 3
Preoperative Extended Chemotherapy vs. Chemotherapy Plus Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Borderline Resectable Adenocarcinoma of the Head of the Pancreas
Preoperative Extended Chemotherapy vs. Chemotherapy Plus Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Borderline Resectable Adenocarcinoma of the Head of the Pancreas
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: May 24, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Radiation
Study Drugs: mFOLFIRINOX, FOLFOX
Study Phase: Phase 2
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2 Total Publications

The hedgehog pathway in breast cancer.
The hedgehog pathway in breast cancer.
Journal: Chinese journal of cancer research = Chung-kuo yen cheng yen chiu
Published: September 25, 2012
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