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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Agranulocytosis.

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 Subacute Combined Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, and Ependymoma.

Elise Donnelly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Donnelly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Maressa Alejandro is an internal medicine physician specializing in preventative and medical care for adults and seniors. She earned her medical degree at Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and has been in practice for more than 20 years.She completed her internal medicine internship, residency, and fellowship, as well as additional fellowship training in geriatrics and primary care at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in New York City. Dr. Alejandro is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and licensed in multiple states, including Arizona. She has earned many honors and awards throughout her career and is a member of the American Medical Association.Dr. Alejandro has expertise in treating coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes, underactive and over-active thyroid disease, asthma, bronchitis, and autoimmune diseases, among other conditions. She specializes in the unique health needs of the elderly, including chronic diseases, nutritional problems, skin ailments, cognitive loss, memory impairment, adverse effects of medications, immobility, and balance issues.Whether it’s a complex medical issue with multiple comorbidities or a simple well-check exam, Dr. Alejandro treats her patients with kindness, respect, and compassion. She speaks Spanish. Dr. Alejandro is participating with Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Cigna, among others, and is currently accepting new patients at Fusion Medical Care!. Dr. Alejandro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Malignant Otitis Externa, Silent Thyroiditis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Kathyayini Konuru is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Konuru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Konuru is currently accepting new patients.

Nathan Hatfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Hatfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Subacute Combined Degeneration, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Hatfield is currently accepting new patients.

Jerrelle Copeland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Copeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Copeland is currently accepting new patients.

Daryn Mcclure is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Mcclure is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mcclure is currently accepting new patients.

Sufia Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Herpetic Stomatitis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Page is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Page is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Page is currently accepting new patients.

Syed Akbar is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Akbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Pulmonary Embolism. Dr. Akbar is currently accepting new patients.

Anu Batra is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Batra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Batra is currently accepting new patients.

David Bruce is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Bruce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Bruce is currently accepting new patients.

Gerald Shockey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Shockey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, High Cholesterol, Shingles, and Hypertension. Dr. Shockey is currently accepting new patients.

Stacey Sullivan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Carrington is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Carrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, High Cholesterol, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Joseph Mawyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Mawyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

Sandra Levitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Levitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Peripheral Neuropathy, Vertigo, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Levitt is currently accepting new patients.

Zaheer Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Shilpa Bhatnagar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Bhatnagar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Melasma, Membranous Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Bhatnagar is currently accepting new patients.