Biology was always my favorite subject. I was fascinated by the human body and the complex and extraordinary way that God created us. I also felt the need to help people and relieve suffering. Medicine felt like the right path for me. The reason I chose Oncology is that even though people believe it to be a depressing field, I believe it is a rewarding field. I get to help people and make a real difference in their lives. It is one of the few specialties that allows you to get to know your patients and their families well because you are seeing them on a routine basis. I am a people perWhat I want my patients to know about me:I want my patients to know that I don't like to give up and I keep challenging myself to do better. I am constantly reading and learning which is why I am board certified in four fields of medicine (internal medicine, hematology, oncology, hospice and palliative care). I strive to do the best possible for my patients, who I see as individuals and friends rather than customers. I am married with 3 wonderful children. Something interesting about me is that I speak Aramaic. It is one of the oldest spoken languages and the language of Jesus Christ. What I do when I'm not seeing patients:I love spending time with my family. I enjoy playing with my kids, attending their sporting events, and swimming. I like nature, which is why I decided to move from NJ/NY to the Lebanon area so that I can enjoy the open space, fresh air and hiking. My family and I love to travel in our free time. I also enjoy reading and watching football. Dr. Alnoor is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Essential Thrombocythemia.

Karla Ludwig is a Hematologist in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ludwig is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Schnitzler Syndrome.

Ruben Perez is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Perez is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Jonathan Bernstein is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bernstein is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), Hemophilia A, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

"I didn't always know I wanted a career in medicine, but I loved science. After working in another field for over a decade, I realized I wanted a career where I could make a difference. As a plumber's daughter, I thought I might become a surgeon because I enjoy working with my hands, but during medical school I found a connection to people living with cancer and completed my training in oncology/hematology.What I want my patients to know about me:There can be a lot of ""waiting"" in cancer care - waiting for test results, waiting for insurance approvals. I know how impatient I am to have these answers, so I can only imagine how stressful it is to be the patient. But know that I will work hard as your advocate and ally and will be there with you every step of the way.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:My time away from work is spent with my husband and our dog, taking advantage of Pennsylvania's beauty by hiking, kayaking, and anything outdoors. We love to travel, to try new foods and experience different cultures. I also enjoy working on my car. I was raised in Bloomsburg and still make it to the fair most years!". Dr. Spengler is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

David Claxton is an Internal Medicine provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Claxton is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Monika Joshi is an Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Joshi is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Chandra Belani is an Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Belani is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Cristina Truica is an Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Truica is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

Sinisa Dovat is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dovat is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Adult T-Cell Leukemia, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

Victor Risch is an Oncologist in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Risch is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Throat Cancer.

Suhail Ali is a Hematologist in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ali is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

Joshua Shipley, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in hematology, medical oncology, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC Lititz, UPMC Hanover, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Harrisburg. Dr. Shipley received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency program and fellowship program at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Shipley is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

Nelson Yee is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yee is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Joshua Kesterson, MD, is a fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist and medical director of the gynecologic oncology program at UPMC in Central Pa. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri and completed his residency in obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health at the University of Louisville, followed by his fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.Dr. Kesterson’s clinical interests include gynecologic oncology such as ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer, immunotherapy, and HPV, and his research interests include quality improvement, ovarian cancer, and endometrial carcinoma. He is a member of the Society for Gynecologic Oncologists, the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Kesterson is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

Allan Lipton is an Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lipton is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Bone Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, and Prostate Cancer.

Li Liu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

William Ehmann is a Hematologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ehmann is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Baldeep Wirk is a Hematologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wirk is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

Monali Vasekar is a Hematologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vasekar is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

Seema Naik is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Naik is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Burkitt Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Salah Almokadem is an Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Almokadem is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

Shin Mineishi is an Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mineishi is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Aplastic Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Peter Cygan is a Hematologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cygan is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemophilia A, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Heyde Syndrome, Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Kevin Rakszawski is a Hematologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rakszawski is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.