Dr. Halbur joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2005, following his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of California at Irvine. He earned his medical degree at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Halbur has been active in cancer research and has presented his results at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting. He has also been involved in clinical trial development. Dr. Halbur lives in the East Valley and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. His hobbies include playing basketball, tennis, and golf and cheering on the Suns. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology.Supportive Cancer Care You Can Trust 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. We evaluate you and develop a personalized treatment plan specifically for you to insure the best possible outcome. Dr. Halbur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Clear Cell Sarcoma.

David Grossklaus is a Urologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Grossklaus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Carbuncle, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Grossklaus is currently accepting new patients.

Areas of expertise: laparoscopic nephrectomy, Robotic Prostatectomy, Robotic partial nephrectomy, Kidney surgery. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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 WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. 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 WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, and Ependymoma.

Matthew Steinway is a Urologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Steinway is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Carbuncle, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Steinway is currently accepting new patients.

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 WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. 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 WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. 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 WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. 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.

Joseph Mashni is a Urologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Mashni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Mashni is currently accepting new patients.

Chinedu Mmeje is a Urologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Mmeje is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Mmeje is currently accepting new patients.

Bryan Wong is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Wong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, and Clear Cell Sarcoma. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

Bernard Gburek is a Urologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Gburek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Vasectomy. Dr. Gburek is currently accepting new patients.

Isaac Bowman is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Bowman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Dr. Bowman is currently accepting new patients.

Penny Bowen is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Bowen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

Tobias Schifter is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Schifter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Schifter is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Maxfield is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Maxfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Maxfield is currently accepting new patients.

Perry Hiscok is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Hiscok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Folliculitis, Boils, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Hiscok is currently accepting new patients.

Clayton Polowy is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Polowy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Polowy 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 WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. 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.