
Overview
Philosophy of care | Effective medical care begins with a deep understanding of each patient’s circumstances and needs. The physician-patient relationship is foundational and must be a two-way dialogue built on trust and respect. I prioritize learning what truly matters to you and your family. I offer treatment recommendations and options that align with your values, preferences and goals. While my clinical focus is on blood disorders and blood cancers, listening carefully and tailoring care to patients is the heart of everything I do. I provide guidance and recommendations, but the decisions ultimately belong to you, the patient. I strongly believe in a team-based approach, where collaboration and communication yield the best outcomes. | Why I entered medicine | When I started college, medicine was the farthest thing from my mind; I was an economics major and took the MCAT on a whim. To my surprise, I scored far better than expected for someone without a science background, and that led me to medical school. Looking back, I can’t imagine doing anything else. Medicine – and caring for patients – has become my true passion. My path into the field was unconventional but led me exactly where I was meant to be. Practicing hematology and oncology isn’t just a career for me – it’s the only thing I can see myself doing. | Community involvement | As a part of cancer center leadership, I participate in local events and charities for patients with cancer and blood diseases, including speaking to the leukemia/lymphoma society. I am particularly fond of events centered around running for cancer charities. | Personal interests | Running is a personal passion of mine – second only to medicine and my family.
Dr. Lash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 22 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 401, Allentown, PA 18103
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.
22 Clinical Trials
Atlantic Hematology Oncology
"Dr. Angela Alistar is a board-certified medical oncologist with Atlantic Hematology Oncology, Atlantic Medical Group. Dr. Alistar is Medical Director of GI Medical Oncology at Morristown Medical Center where she is also Medical Director of the phase 1 Breakthrough Treatment Center. Her research focus is related to immuno-oncology and cancer metabolism in gastrointestinal cancer such as: pancreatic tumors, cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal, esophageal, gastric cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. Her clinical research projects involve active collaborative efforts with other medical departments, such as radiation oncology and surgical oncology, as well as genomics and cancer biology.Recently, she published in Lancet Oncology the results of a Phase I clinical study in pancreatic cancer that are very promising for advancing the field for this disease. This study has shown impressive synergy of a novel agent, CPI -613 in combination with chemotherapy. She is co-leading the national multi-site, randomized study of this promising combination, as well as many other phase 1-3 clinical trials.Dr. Alistar comes to Atlantic Health System from Wake Forest School of Medicine where she had a heavy emphasis on clinical trials and clinical research. At Wake Forest, she led the GI oncology disease oriented team as a gastrointestinal medical oncology physician and researcher, bringing cutting-edge treatments to patients. She designed, secured funding for and conducted five investigator-initiated therapeutic clinical trials, with four of them being phase one. Her work involved maintenance of a sponsor-investigator investigational new drug. She is passionate about Precision Oncology and Immunotherapies and seeks to identify novel treatment strategies for her patients.Past positions at Wake Forest include being a member of the Translational Cancer Genomics Committee, the GI Tumor Board, Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, and the Hepatobiliary Oncology Committee. She is a member of several health care organizations, such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, and the American Society of Hematology, among many others. As well, she is a member and advisor for several other health care institutions. She was recently awarded the ""Danny Danielson Translational Innovation Award"" by Hoosier Cancer Research Network for her commitment to clinical research. Dr. Alistar received her medical degree from University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania and her residency at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, NJ, where she was chief resident. After her residency, she completed hematology oncology fellowship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Tisch Cancer Institute. She is affiliated with Atlantic Medical Group, and is a participating provider of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization, and sees patients at Morristown Medical Center.". Dr. Alistar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Stomach Cancer.
Temple Faculty Practice Plan Inc
Crystal Denlinger is an Oncologist and a Transplant Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Denlinger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Stomach Cancer, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
Rutgers Health-Rwj Scleroderma Program
Howard Hochster is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Hochster is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Agranulocytosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Liver Embolization.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Lash isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Lash isDistinguished. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Lash isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Lash isDistinguished. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Lash isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- MelanomaDr. Lash isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
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- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Lash isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Lash isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Acute Promyelocytic LeukemiaDr. Lash isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Lash isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Experienced
- Acquired AgranulocytosisDr. Lash isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Agranulocytosis.
- Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)Dr. Lash isExperienced. Learn about Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP).
- Acute Intermittent PorphyriaDr. Lash isExperienced. Learn about Acute Intermittent Porphyria.
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Lash isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL)Dr. Lash isExperienced. Learn about Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL).
- Acute Myelomonocytic LeukemiaDr. Lash isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia.
