Oncologists
Dr. Thanh Dellinger, MD, is a gynecologic oncologist with specialized training in robotic-assisted (minimally invasive) surgery for uterine and cervical cancer, which can be as effective as traditional surgery but with reduced scarring, pain and recovery time. Dr. Dellinger is also an expert in advanced cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer, which can significantly improve survival outcomes for patients. Additionally, Dr. Dellinger has specialized training in PIPAC, a novel drug delivery method for recurrent ovarian cancer patients.
A medical oncologist, Dawn Klemow-Reed, M.D., specializes in the areas of breast cancer and benign hematology. Her primary emphasis is determining therapeutic approaches to eliminate cancer cells and prevent their spread throughout the body. Based on her experience and knowledge of new breast cancer therapeutics, Dr. Klemow-Reed offers a comprehensive range of treatment options to patients. This includes both traditional and new alternatives – chemotherapy drugs, biologic agents, and hormonal therapy. Her expertise includes presenting alternatives with less toxicity than conventional chemotherapy.
Dr. Cristian Navarrete-Dechent, MD is a board certified dermatologist from Santiago, Chile. He works both in clinical practice and as a researcher with his main interests in cutaneous oncology pathogenesis, treatment, and diagnosis. To this end, he uses total body photography, dermoscopy, reflectance confocal microscopy, optical coherence tomography, and artificial intelligence. He currently works in the Department of Dermatology of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, in Santiago, Chile.
Dr. Christopher Ryan specializes in the treatment of sarcomas (rare bone and soft tissue tumors) and genitourinary cancers (kidney, bladder, prostate and testicle cancers). He strives to offer the latest treatments to his patients through clinical trials. He is inspired by his many patients who received breakthrough treatments in clinical trials before those treatments were widely available.
Dr. Theresa Medina specializes in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado Cancer Center in Aurora, CO and has experience treating extramammary Paget’s disease (EMPD) patients.
Dr. Bill Cliby is an obstetrician-gynecologist at the with Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He received his medical degree from The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont. Dr. Cliby focuses on gynecologic cancers and reconstructive surgery.
Phillip Devlin, MD, FACR is Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School and Chief of the Division of Brachytherapy in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center. He earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1991 and completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania in 1995, followed by a specialized fellowship in brachytherapy at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 1996.
Dr. Sophie Dessureault is a surgical oncologist in the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. She is a professor of oncology and surgery at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Dessureault is widely published and is a member of numerous professional organizations.
As a gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Rachel Ruskin provides specialized care for women with ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. She personalizes each patient’s treatment plan through a variety of surgical approaches, chemotherapy regimens, and targeted agents.
Dr. Joseph Ivy is dedicated to providing compassionate, effective care for female cancer patients and their families. He passionately believes that cancer care should focus on providing the best possible quality of life and chance of recovery for his patients. Dr. Ivy uses minimally invasive techniques whenever possible in his surgical practice.
Dr. Janiel Cragun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Arizona. She is fellowship-trained in the specialty of gynecology oncology. Dr. Cragun offers surgical interventions to include both radical and minimally invasive procedures. She also offers chemotherapeutic and palliative interventions.
Lance C. Pagliaro, M.D., conducts research in kidney, prostate, bladder, testicular and penile cancers. Dr. Pagliaro specializes in the medical treatment of these conditions using immuno-oncology drugs and other targeted therapies.
Dr. Silvina Pugliese, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Attending Physician at the Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center and Stanford Cancer Institute. She attended medical school at Boston University and completed her residency at Loma Linda, serving as Chief Resident in her final year. Dr. Pugliese is interested in the management of cutaneous complications associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, organ transplantation, and their impact on patient quality of life.
Dr. Sumaira Z. Aasi, M.D., is a Professor of Dermatology and Director of Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Aasi completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology at Yale University where she was on faculty and served as Associate Chief. Dr. Aasi clinical interests include management of high risk nonmelanoma skin cancers, Mohs histopathology, and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Alexander R. Miller is an experienced surgical oncologist specializing in breast cancer, skin cancer (melanoma), pancreatic and gastric cancer, as well as sarcoma. He has devoted his career to cancer research, education and treatment.
Dr. Doug McKay is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Surgery at Queen's University. Dr. McKay has been an Attending Staff member at both Kingston General Hospital and Hotel Dieu Hospital since 2010. Dr. McKay is clinically interested in the cleft lip and palate, oncological reconstruction, and plastic surgery in general.
Dr. Eloise Chapman-Davis' mission is to provide the highest standards of care in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers by incorporating the latest surgical approaches and practicing evidence based medicine. Dr. Chapman-Davis' practice promotes compassionate care with a focus on empowering women to be active participants in decision making regarding their health care.
Dr. Richard J. Cardosi, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist at Watson Clinic located in Lakeland, FL.
Dr. Hoffman is a world-renowned expert in the surgical management of gynecologic cancers and other complex gynecologic disorders. He has over 30 years of surgical experience, has published extensively on all aspects of female cancer surgery, and has lectured around the world on these subjects. Dr. Hoffman was voted by physician peers as one of the top gynecologic oncologists (Tampa Magazine, 2017).
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Mukul Gupta, MD is an accomplished researcher. He has studied treatments for lymphoma and carcinoma; his research has appeared in the American Journal of Physiology, American Pediatric Society Journal, and American Society of Clinical Oncology Journal.
Dr. Alpa M. Nick is a board certified gynecologic oncologist. Dr. Nick received her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, and completed her gynecologic oncology fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.
Dr. Mario M. Leitao, Jr., MD is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist who specializes in surgery for women with ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar, or vaginal cancer. Dr. Leitao, Jr. has a strong interest in providing minimally invasive surgical options for our patients, including both laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures. He joined the Memorial Sloan Kettering staff in 2007.
Edward Tanner, M.D., is a professor of gynecologic oncology in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the medical director for women’s health in the Johns Hopkins National Capital Region. Dr. Tanner is an internationally recognized expert in gynecologic surgery and is known for his surgical skills, compassionate bedside manner, leadership and teaching abilities.
Evan J. Lipson, M.D., is a medical oncologist at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an assistant professor of oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lipson established the Johns Hopkins Melanoma Program at Sibley in 2012 and opened the program's first clinical trial in the Washington, D.C. region in 2015. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology.
Dr. Lipson has an expertise in melanoma and treatment of patients with cutaneous malignancies, specifically regarding the use of novel immunotherapies.
Dr. Bridgette Duggan, MD is dedicated to the comprehensive care and treatment of women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers, pre-cancerous conditions and complex problems that require the specialized training and experience of a gynecologic oncologist.
Dr. Viraj Master, MD is a Professor of Urology at the Emory University School of Medicine, Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs and Quality, and Director of Clinical Research Unit. Dr. Master’s primary clinical interest is urologic oncology, in particular kidney cancer, adrenal tumors, testicular cancer, high-risk prostate cancer and penile cancers.
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