Dr. Purdy is board certified in otolaryngology and fellowship-trained in head and neck surgical oncology. His clinical interests include head and neck surgery, thyroid and parathyroid, microvascular reconstruction and transoral robotic surgery. Dr. Purdy earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in head and neck surgery and microvascular reconstruction at the University of Miami Hospital. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Association in otolaryngology.|Dr. Purdy provides care to his own community, having earned his bachelor's degree at Bucknell University. Dr. Purdy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Dr. Haugen is board certified in otolaryngology and fellowship trained in head and neck surgical oncology, microvascular reconstruction and robotic surgery. His clinical interests include many aspects of ENT, with his primary interest being in the surgical treatment and reconstruction of head and neck tumors. He attended medical school at Loma Linda University where he graduated with the distinction of Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his otolaryngology residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Haugen completed a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.|Outside of the office, Dr. Haugen has an interest in medical mission work. Dr. Haugen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Mikulicz Disease, Throat Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Kenneth Altman, MD, PhD, is chair of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery for the Geisinger Neuroscience Institute and a professor at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.|Dr. Altman earned a doctorate in biomedical engineering and his medical degree from Duke University. He completed a residency in Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in Laryngology & Care of the Professional Voice at Vanderbilt University.|Dr. Altman is a board certified, nationally known authority on laryngology, care of the professional voice, cough and dysphagia. He has published articles and chapters in over 140 peer-reviewed journals and books, edited 2 books and delivered presentations at more than 260 conferences and courses. Dr. Altman is secretary/treasurer of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and past president of the American Laryngological Association (ALA). He is also a fellow of the ALA, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American College of Surgeons, the American Rhinologic Society and the Triological Society.|Dr. Altman’s research interests include pre-malignant vocal fold disease, chronic cough and dysphagia in the presence of neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Altman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

Thomas Kennedy is an Otolaryngologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kennedy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Rajiv Panikkar, MD, is the chair of the Geisinger Cancer Institute.|Dr. Panikkar was raised in Bloomsburg, Pa. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital, where he served as chief medical resident. His hematology/oncology fellowship was at Temple University Hospital/Fox Chase Cancer Center. He is board certified in hematology and oncology, and he practices as a medical oncologist.|Dr. Panikkar came to Geisinger in 2008 as a medical oncologist at Geisinger Medical Center. As chair of the Geisinger Cancer Institute, he currently leads 11 hematology/oncology, 6 radiation oncology and 4 palliative medicine sites across Pennsylvania. He is the principal investigator for Geisinger’s National Cancer Institute Community Research Program, a collaborative network designed to conduct oncology clinical trials and generate new knowledge through cancer care delivery research.|“The Geisinger Cancer Institute has an amazing opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-focused care close to home. We are expanding clinical trial opportunities and providing new medications and new technology to our communities. Our commitment to a team approach allows us to bring highly trained physicians together who are focused on the patient. Working at Geisinger is special — it has given me the opportunity to care for families I grew up with. I am excited about the growth of comprehensive services for the patients in our region."". Dr. Panikkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Arterial Embolism, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

Dr. Lindemann is a board-certified specialist in otolaryngology. His clinical interests include allergy, rhinosinusitis, and thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Dr. Lindemann earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Lindemann is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Lindemann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Thyroidectomy.

Dr. Greene is a board-certified specialist in otolaryngology - head & neck surgery. His clinical interests include ear, nose, throat, head and neck disorders of both adults and children; ear diseases, hearing loss, snoring, sleep apnea, nasal & sinus diseases, hoarseness/vocal cord disorders, airway disorders, and neck masses. Dr. Greene attended Wake Forest University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Greene is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery.|In his free time, Dr. Greene enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren, as well as reading the Bible. Dr. Greene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Mastoiditis, Ruptured Eardrum, Meniere Disease, Otitis, and Gastrostomy.

Heath Mackley, MD, is a radiation oncologist. Dr. Mackley provides compassionate cancer care for children and adults, helping them manage their symptoms and understand their treatment options. Patients in his care receive radiation therapy.|Dr. Mackley is the chair for radiation oncology for Geisinger. He specializes in treating a variety of conditions, including sarcomas, lymphomas, pediatric cancers, breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, kidney or bladder cancer and gastrointestinal (GI) cancer.|Dr. Mackley has a clinical interest in stereotactic radiosurgery.|Board-certified in radiation oncology, Dr. Mackley earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency in radiation oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.|A husband and father of four, Dr. Mackley is active in the Boy Scouts of America and his local church. As a resident of central Pennsylvania, he is committed to serving his community by giving the best care he possibly can.|In 2007, Dr. Mackley received the Radiological Society of North America’s Resident/Fellow Research Award to recognize his superior research efforts as a resident.|He has published several papers and participated in many research projects. He is an advisory board member for the journal Applied Radiation Oncology and has served as a reviewer for 10 other journals.|Dr. Mackley is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, American Medical Association and American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is vice chair and a trustee of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and has served as president of the Dauphin County Medical Society. Dr. Mackley is an investigator in the cancer therapy evaluation group of the National Cancer Institute and the Children’s Oncology Group. He is a fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology and a member of Penn State College of Medicine’s mentoring academy.|In his free time, Dr. Mackley enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and camping. When he’s not outside, he can be found rooting for the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Football Team and the Penn State Nittany Lions.|Video: more from Dr. Heath Mackley, M.D. Dr. Mackley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Anal Cancer.

Jennifer Rager is an Otolaryngologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Otitis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Rager is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Alite is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in the lung, prostate and pediatric malignancies. His clinical interests include stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy, prostate and gynecologic brachytherapy. His research interests include clinical innovation, patient-reported outcomes and stereotactic radiotherapy. Dr. Alite attended Drexel University, where he earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Loyola University Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology in radiation oncology. Dr. Alite is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

James Bland is an Otolaryngologist in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, Otitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Bland is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Corona is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in hematology. She earned her medical degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana School of Medicine, Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. She then moved to the United States to complete her residency at Reading Hospital and Medical Center and her fellowship in hematology and oncology at Drexel University. Dr. Corona is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in hematology and medical oncology. She speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Corona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Appendix Cancer.

Dr. O’Brien is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician. His clinical interests include lung cancer, lymphoma, general hematology, and gastrointestinal malignancies, especially colon cancer. Dr. O'Brien attended Georgetown University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He completed a fellowship in medical oncology at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. O'Brien is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and medical oncology. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).