Areas of expertise: laparoscopic nephrectomy, Robotic Prostatectomy, Robotic partial nephrectomy, Kidney surgery. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Robin Obenchain is a Hematologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Obenchain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Obenchain is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy art, cooking, music and spending time with family. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

Abhimanyu Ghose is a Hematologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Ghose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Ghose is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Manuel Eisenberg is a fellowship-trained urologist in the treatment of the urologic cancers including cancer of the prostate, kidney, testicles, and bladder. He is fully versed in advanced robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical techniques allowing him to offer the optimal individualized treatment approach on a patient-by-patient basis. Dr. Eisenberg has spent his career helping patients through the difficult time of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. He seeks to make sure every patient understands their disease and the treatment options available to them. In doing so, he ensures that every person can make a truly educated decision on what treatment best suits his or her individual needs. Dr. Eisenberg has worked side-by-side with the leaders in the field of urologic cancer surgery as well as Radiation and Medical Oncology. Along with his colleagues at the Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, he believes in a multidisciplinary approach to give all patients the optimal treatments based on the stage of their disease and their personal preferences.  In addition to his emphasis on urologic cancers, Dr. Eisenberg is fully trained in general urology and offers the latest treatments in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), kidney stone disease, urinary problems, hypogonadism (low testosterone), erectile dysfunction, hematuria (blood in the urine), and urinary incontinence (leakage of urine).  Dr. Eisenberg graduated as a Regents Scholar from the University of California, Berkeley and then attended the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical school honor society. He completed his internship in general surgery at the University of Southern California/Los Angeles County Medical Center, and his Urology training at the USC Institute of Urology. Dr. Eisenberg then completed a 2-year Society of Urologic Oncologist (SUO) accredited fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Eisenberg has published over 20 scientific journal articles, several book chapters, and presented at numerous conferences across the country.Ironwood Urology is committed to providing the highest quality patient care in a compassionate, safe and patient-focused manner.In addition, our care is fully integrated with your primary care physician. In doing so, we maintain ongoing communication with your personal physician(s) to ensure you are receiving the best care possible.Using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, Ironwood Urology specially trained urological surgeons offer hope to those suffering from any urological condition, from the simplest problem to the most complex.We believe that our education and missions serve to enhance excellence in patient care and distinguish us for the quality outcomes we provide. Dr. Eisenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Cystectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Dr. Simoncini is a full service general urologist that is board certified and is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Surgeons. He treats all types of urinary problems.Dr. Simoncini is a full service general urologist that is board certified and is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Surgeons. Dr. Simoncini treats all types of male and female urologic problems, however our emphasis remains Robotic Assisted Urologic Cancer Surgery, HIFU High Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer. Dr. Simoncini is recognized as a top Genitourinary Prosthetic surgeon including penile implants and artificial sphincters. He remains dedicated to our in office surgical program where minimally invasive treatments for BPH such as Urolift and Botox for Overactive Bladder are performed.Dr. Simoncini also performs Saline TURP and Greenlight laser surgery for BPH in our surgical center. He performs minimally invasive kidney stone surgery via our longstanding affiliation with AKSM We also provide full service urological cancer treatment including Radiation Therapy and Medical Oncology via our partnership with Ironwood Cancer and Research.Dr. Simoncini is an associate professor at Midwestern University Osteopathic Medical College where he has trained multiple medical students.Dr. Simoncini is a cancer survivor and understands the cancer treatment as a physician, of course, but also as a patient. Dr. Simoncini has appeared on numerous episodes of Caring For Arizona on Channel 3 in Phoenix. Dr. Simoncini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Varicocele, Scrotal Swelling, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

Amber Flaherty is a Hematologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Flaherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. 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.

Namir Shaba is a Urologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Shaba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Frequent or Urgent Urination, Epididymitis, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Shaba is currently accepting new patients.

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 Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gliosarcoma.

Joseph Alia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Alia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Alia is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. DeRoock joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2009 after completing residency in Internal Medicine followed by fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of California at Davis. He is a first-generation Panamanian-American fluent in both English and Spanish. He previously earned his medical degree at the University of Arizona. Dr. DeRoock is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. He has been active in developing clinical trials for pancreatic cancer and lymphoma, and has presented his research findings at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting as well as the Annual Pan-Pacific Lymphoma Conference. He specializes in all adult cancers and hematologic disorders.Supportive Cancer Care You Can TrustYou can find that team at Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers. With community-based centers strategically located throughout the Metro Phoenix area, Ironwood offers advanced therapies and a multi-disciplinary approach usually associated with large academic centers – but with a personalized touch recognizing the individual needs of the patient.Studies have shown the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach in effectively treating cancer. We spare you time and worry simply by having all the doctors, therapists, and resources you need in one convenient location, eliminating the delays and miscommunication. These collaborative efforts ensure the highest standards of care. Because Ironwood is actively involved in cutting-edge research, you can also benefit from promising new treatments through participation in clinical trials. Dr. Deroock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

Dr. Kalmadi joined Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers in 2008 and serves as Chief Medical Officer.  After finishing his medical schooling in India, Dr. Sujith Kalmadi completed his residency training and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He then served as academic clinical faculty at the Cleveland Clinic School of Medicine (Lerner School) in Cleveland, Ohio and subsequently at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During his tenure at these prestigious institutions, he pioneered several novel clinical research trials which have been lauded at national scientific meetings and published in peer reviewed journals. His areas of clinical and research interests include several solid tumors and hematological disorders. He currently resides in Chandler with his wife and three children, and enjoys tennis, chess and racquetball during his spare time. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Kalmadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Severe Congenital Neutropenia.

Dr. Sumeet Mendonca joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in January 2012. On completion of her training in Hematology/Medical Oncology at St Elizabeth Medical Center, Tufts University, Boston, Dr. Sumeet Kumar Mendonca joined Desert Oncology Associates in 2008, now part of Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers. Being part of an expatriate family she received a global educational imprint in places like India, Singapore and Nigeria. On completion of Medical School in MGM, Mumbai University, India she dedicated two years to research in the field of Cancer Immunotherapy at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Her work was very well received and resulted in a number of publications in several peer reviewed journals. Dr Mendonca is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology and treats all forms of adult cancers with a key interest in solid tumors, including breast cancer. She has been a prominent advocate for the promotion of women's health, focusing on prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Mendonca's special interests are in delivering individualized care in a comprehensive and compassionate manner. Dr. Mendonca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia.

Dr. Anita Koszyk-Szewczyk joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in July 2009, after completing her Hematology and Oncology training at Penn State University Hershey Medical Center. Dr.Szewczyk has earned her medical degree at Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum in Krakow, Poland and Honours Biology at McMaster University Hamilton, Canada. She served as Chief Fellow at Penn State University and her special interests include all forms of adult cancers and hematological disorders with special interest in Breast Cancer. She is originally from Poland and Canada. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Koszyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Neel Dharia joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in January 2012. Dr. Dharia received his medical degree from Mumbai University, Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College in 1999. His residency was completed in Internal Medicine at McLaren Regional Medical Center and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Dharia was a hospitalist at several Phoenix Valley hospitals between 2003-2007 and completed a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center (affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine) in Boston, Massachusetts from 2007-2010. He came back to Arizona in 2010 and is board-certified in medical oncology. Dr. Dharia's areas of interest include GI malignancies, melanoma, breast and lung cancers.You can find that team at Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers. With community-based centers strategically located throughout the Metro Phoenix area, Ironwood offers advanced therapies and a multi-disciplinary approach usually associated with large academic centers – but with a personalized touch recognizing the individual needs of the patient.Studies have shown the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach in effectively treating cancer. We spare you time and worry simply by having all the doctors, therapists, and resources you need in one convenient location, eliminating the delays and miscommunication. These collaborative efforts ensure the highest standards of care. Because Ironwood is actively involved in cutting-edge research, you can also benefit from promising new treatments through participation in clinical trials.  At Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers we evaluate you and develop a personalized treatment plan specifically for you to insure the best possible outcome. Dr. Dharia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

I enjoy spending time outdoors with my wife, two young daughters, and dogs. I also enjoy cooking/baking, as well as reading on history (ancient mostly). Dr. Bowman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

I enjoy cooking, hiking and travel. Dr. Mahmoud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Orchiectomy.

When I have free time, I enjoy spending time with my family. I also like cooking, reading non-fiction, improving my golf handicap and playing with our dogs. Dr. Mashni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Ironwood Urology is committed to providing the highest quality patient care in a compassionate, safe and patient-focused manner.In addition, our care is fully integrated with your primary care physician. In doing so, we maintain ongoing communication with your personal physician(s) to ensure you are receiving the best care possible. Using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, Ironwood Urology specially trained urological surgeons offer hope to those suffering from any urological condition, from the simplest problem to the most complex.We believe that our education and missions serve to enhance excellence in patient care and distinguish us for the quality outcomes we provide. Dr. Bigelow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Carbuncle, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

Azam Farooqui is a Hematologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Farooqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).