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3624 W Anthem Way suite C-100,
Phoenix, AZ 85086
623-312-3000
623-312-3060
Dr. Elisa Tso Bomgaars is a board-certified Medical Oncologist and joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in October 2013. She graduated with honors from an accelerated program through the University of the Philippines, College of Medicine, which allowed her to finish medical school two years earlier than normal
13055 W. McDowell Rd. Ste G-112 Avondale, AZ 85392
623-312-3020
623-487-6747
Amber is a bilingual (Spanish/English) board-certified Nurse Practitioner who was born and raised in Arizona. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University followed by her Master of Science in Nursing from University of Phoenix.
Dr. Rajesh Bagai joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in August 2013. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology & Hematology He earned his medical degree at the age of 23 from Northeast Ohio Medical University, having completed the six-year honors program in medicine.
Amber was born and raised in Arizona and has worked as an oncology nurse since 2011. She received her Bachelors and Masters of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner from Grand Canyon University.
Scott is originally from the Philadelphia area and completed his training receiving his Master’s Degree in PA Sciences at Saint Francis University, Pennsylvania in 2004. After completing PA school, Scott moved to Phoenix Arizona where he started his career working in Radiation and Medical Oncology.
Dr. John (Ziyang) Liu joined Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers in August 2020. He is fellowship-trained in Hematology & Medical Oncology and board-certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Liu is a first-generation Chinese-American fluent in both English and Chinese. He earned his medical degree from the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico Health System. Following residency, Dr. Liu went on to complete a fellowship in Hematology-Oncology at the University of Florida.
Dr. Murali Murty is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist and joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in November 2014. He has practiced general radiation oncology and stereotactic radiosurgery in Phoenix/Scottsdale, and Indianapolis.
Dr. Nabong joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2003. He is originally from the Philippines, where he received his medical training at the University of East Ramon Magsaysay.
Dr. Christine Saraceni joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in August 2016. She attended medical school at Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her Osteopathic Internship at Northside Hospital and her Internal Medicine residency and Hematology Oncology fellowship training at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA where she served as the Chief hematology oncology fellow.
Dr. Darshil Shah joined Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers in July 2017. He is Board Certified in Hematology & Medical Oncology.
Bettina (Tina) is a Nurse Practitioner for Ironwood Radiation Oncology Department in our Glendale location. She attended St. Vincent School of Nursing, Toledo, Ohio to become an RN. She has a Bachelor Science of Nursing from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. At the University of Toledo, she completed her Family Nurse Practitioner education. She worked at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio for 30 years; 22 of these years were in Radiation Oncology.
1637 E. Monument Plaza Circle, Suite 1 Casa Grande, AZ 85122
480-890-7705
480-398-8095
Dr. Trebska offers her patients both breast conserving oncoplastic surgeries as well as total mastectomies. In cooperation with plastic surgeons she will ensure the best cosmetic and oncologic outcome for her patients. When axillary dissection is required, she performs reverse axillary mapping to decrease the risk of lymphedema.
Dr. DeRoock joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2009 after completing a residency in Internal Medicine followed by a 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.
Nicole is a board certified adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. She grew up in central New Jersey and moved to Gilbert in 2011. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in Public Health and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Arizona. Prior to joining Ironwood, she worked as an operating room circulating nurse as well as on a cardiac telemetry unit.
Dr. Pineda joined Ironwood Women’s Centers in August 2017. Dr. Mario Javier Pineda is fellowship trained in Gynecologic Oncology and board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a first-generation Salvadoran-American fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Sud joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in January 2012. After finishing his medical school in India, Dr. Sud completed his residency training at the Lincoln Medical Center, an affiliate of the Cornell University in New York, NY
695 S. Dobson Rd Chandler, AZ 85224
480-821-2838
480-821-9444
Dr. Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2021. She has been blessed with a multicultural and multinational upbringing, which has greatly influenced her everyday interactions, her cultural competency, and her work. She was born in Nigeria, and lived there with her family until the age of 8, after which she moved to Texas. Subsequently she spent 3 years in an international boarding school in England. Dr. Okolo- Taku completed her undergraduate degree at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and after college moved to Spain for a little over 1 year.
Jennifer was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina where her family still resides. She first obtained her Associates Degree in Nursing in 2000 at Trident Technical College in Charleston. She has since held many positions taking care of oncology patients as an RN.
Dr. Puneet Bhalla is a board-certified Medical Oncologist and joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in September 2006. Dr. Bhalla is a graduate of Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and Medical Oncology fellowship from William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan.
Dr. Gross is board certified in radiation oncology. He received a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in biology with chemistry minor from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He earned his medical doctorate from the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Azam Farooquim, MD joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in August 2020. He obtained his medical degree from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois and completed his Internal Medicine training at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Following residency, he completed his fellowship in Hematology & Medical Oncology at Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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.
The Founding Member of Ironwood Cancer and Research centers the largest comprehensive private practice model with approximately one hundred providers in the Phoenix metro area.
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
Jenny received her Master’s Degree in Science of Nursing from Grand Canyon University. She is board certified by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
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
Dr. Tsai has been practicing in Arizona since 2007 and joined Ironwood Cancer& Research Centers in 2010. She earned her MD at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed an internship at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois.
Dr. Woo has practiced Radiation Oncology since the late ’90s. He joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2005 after practicing in Chandler for five years and Sun City for three. Dr. Woo completed his medical training at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, IL.
685 S. Dobson Rd. Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-2838
Dr. Laura Champagne is a board certified General Surgeon who has been in clinical practice since 2004. Her professional interests are focused on the treatment of all types of breast disease with an emphasis on the treatment of breast cancer.
Dr. Hernandez is an Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and specializes in the treatment of benign and cancerous breast diseases. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
Dr. Kellogg has practiced with Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers as a partner since 1995. He is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals.
Megan Lorenz, FNP was raised in Tempe, Arizona. Since childhood, providing healthcare has been a personal goal of hers. She attended nursing school at Mesa Community College, graduating in 2001. After deciding to further her career, she attended Grand Canyon University, earning her Masters of Science in Nursing in 2014.
Dr. Heidi Rula joined Ironwood in 2018 to launch the Integrative Oncology program. She is board certified in family medicine and fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Rula has been a practicing physician in the Phoenix area for approximately 20 years and has been recognized by her colleagues as one of Phoenix’s “Top Doctors” on multiple occasions. ** Integrative Oncology appointments can only be scheduled for established patients at this time.**
Joining Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2004, Dr. Shtivelband received his medical degree and PhD in Experimental Hematology in Russia
3686 S. Rome St.
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 890-7705
Jennifer is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from Arizona State University with her Doctorate in Nursing Practice
Dr. Cashman joined Ironwood Women’s Centers in July 2016. Dr. Carrie Cashman is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in breast surgical oncology and the treatment of both benign and malignant breast diseases.
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. Ho joined Ironwood Women’s Centers in September 2017. Dr. Ho is a board certified fellowship trained breast surgeon. She completed her Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, CA.
Dr. Mantripragada joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in March 2018. He earned his medical degree from Rangaraya Medical College. He has a Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Environmental Health from Western Kentucky University.
Dr. Sumeet Mendonca joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in January 2012. On completion of her training in 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.
Davis A. Romney, MD joined Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers in December of 2013 after serving as the director of the East Valley Center of Arizona Oncology Services in Mesa for the last 4 years.
5810 W. Beverly Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 312-3000
(623) 312-3060
Dr. Aaron Ambrad is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist and joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in November of 2006. He is a first-generation Colombian-American fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Balandin joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in September 2014. He received his medical degree in the Ukraine. He also was awarded a prestigious scholarship sponsored by the US Government and was studying at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he graduated from an MPH program.
Dr. James Ewing is board-certified in Medical Oncology and in Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine and his undergraduate degree from Occidental College in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Tejinder Kaur has been practicing in the west valley of Phoenix, Arizona since 1997. She joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in February 2015.
Dr. Kukunoor received his post-graduate training at North Oakland Medical Centers in Pontiac, Michigan; Wayne State University in Detroit; and the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. Before coming to Southwest Hematology Oncology, now Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, he spent two years as an Oncology Hospitalist at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Dr. Patrick Miller is a board certified Radiation Oncologist and joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in February 2015. He has practiced in central Phoenix at J.C. Lincoln Hospital and in the west valley at Boswell and Del Webb since 1996.
Ryan is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and board-certified Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner. He completed his Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 1996 at Emory University and completed his Masters of Science in Nursing in 2003 at Georgia State University.
Cathy is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. She has a BA in Nursing from Wright State University and a Master of Nursing from the University of California at Los Angeles.
Dr. Joshua Rifkind is a board certified medical oncologist. He joined Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers in September 2017.
Keegan originally pursued a Bachelor’s in Social Work at Western Kentucky University in 2001. She then decided that becoming a nurse would more closely align with her goals of caring for the community and obtained her Associates in Nursing at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dr. Amikar Sehdev is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist who has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. He received his medical degree from the Government Medical College and Hospital in Chandigarh, India where he was a National Merit Scholarship recipient.
Zabita Singh, MD joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in April 2019. She attended medical school at UCLA, completed Internal Medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles, and finished a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Harbor-UCLA
Dr. Vaidya joined Ironwood Women’s Centers in July 2016. Dr. Rashmi Pradhan Vaidya who is double Board Certified in Surgery having trained in both India (2000) and the US (2009) has been practicing exclusively breast surgical oncology since completing her Breast Surgery Fellowship from the Cleveland Clinic in 2009.
6111 E. Arbor Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
480-981-1326
480-981-1445
Dr. Tam Nguyen is a board certified Radiation Oncologist and joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in July of 2021. He had previously practiced in Show Low and Las Vegas where he was voted Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctors for 2014-2018. He is also past Clinical Assistant Professor at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and an investigator of the Gynecological Oncology Group.
Dr. Chandar specializes in all areas of adult cancers and hematologic disorders with a special interest in the areas of breast, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal oncology. She believes in the importance of communication with patients and their families, to ensure there is a clear understanding of a patient’s diagnosis and the available treatment options. Her focus is on providing an individualized approach to Oncology care, personalizing care to the needs of each patient.
Dr. Pranshu Bansal is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology. He attended medical school in New Delhi, India at Safdarjung Hospital which is one of the largest tertiary care centers in Asia. After that he moved to the USA and worked as a bench researcher in oncology, the rapid pace of drug development in oncology made him develop a strong interest in clinical cancer care. To pursue his passion in oncology he underwent further training in Internal medicine at the University of Missouri and a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Dr. Ronik Bhangoo is a Radiation Oncologist and joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in January 2022. Dr. Bhangoo believes in providing high quality, compassionate, and patient-centered cancer care to patients in their own community. He collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary cancer care team to provide patients a comprehensive but individualized approach to treating cancer.
Dr. Monique Chang joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in August 2006. Dr. Chang is a board-certified medical oncologist who has special interests in all areas of care related to breast cancer, gynecologic cancers, and geriatric oncology.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Dr. Eden earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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. Kantala is a board certified Hematologist and Medical Oncologist who joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2009. Dr. Kantala earned his medical degree from the Mahatma Gandhi Medical College in India.
Dr. Michael Musci joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in June 2007 as a Medical Oncologist. He comes to us from Kaiser Permanente Oncology Department in Walnut Creek, California
Jasiya was born in Hyderabad, India and grew up in Albuquerque, NM. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of New Mexico. As a work-study student, she worked in UNM Cancer Research, where she developed her interest in cancer research.
1432 S. Dobson Rd. St. 106
Mesa, AZ 85202
480-969-3637
480-969-6568
Dr. Anu Batra joined Ironwood Cancer and Research Center in 2021. She brings in over 10 years of expertise in treating patients with cancer and blood disorders in their communities. Dr. Batra earned her medical degree from the prestigious Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi, India. She finished her residency in New York and completed advanced training in Hematology and Medical Oncology from Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Center at the University of Arkansas, Little rock. She also completed certificate of training in clinical and translational science in oncology at University of Arkansas.
Karissa Alkhafi RN, BSN, AG ACNP-BC, started her nursing profession at the University of Arizona in 2009. She has spent over 10 years focused on the care and treatment of critically ill patients with 5 of those years specializing in diseases process, treatment protocols, and medication management in adults with oncology/hematology diagnosis.
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.
Alex is originally from Seoul, Korea, where his father served in the U.S. Army. He grew up in the Midwest and attended Kansas State University, obtaining a degree in Mathematics. He then attended Fort Hays State University earning his Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. He later attended Chamberlain College of Nursing to earn his Master’s of Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Dr. Polowy joined Desert Oncology in 2004 and has been practicing with Ironwood Cancer Research Centers since their merger in 2012. He earned his medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
11209 N Tatum Blvd #260
Phoenix, AZ 85028
602-494-6800
602-494-6803
Dr. Chan treats both benign and malignant breast conditions and focuses on a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach to caring for each patient as a whole individual. Her training in breast surgery enables her to offer patients comprehensive breast cancer care in collaboration with Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Plastic Surgery. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Association for Academic Surgery, American Society of Breast Surgeons, and Society of Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Jasleen Khanuja joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in January 2020. She obtained her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and completed her internal medicine training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Khanuja practices in all areas of adult cancers and hematologic disorders. She is board certified in medical oncology and hematology, and is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, as well as the American Society of Hematology.
Dr. Tara Iyengar joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in March 2013. Dr. Iyengar is a published researcher and board certified in hematology and oncology. This expertise strengthens Dr. Iyengar’s ability to plan the optimal treatment course.
Dr. Leslie Klein joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2015. She is board certified in Oncology and Hematology. She completed medical school at University of Nebraska, internal medicine residency at Harbor-UCLA, and hematology/oncology fellowship at UC Irvine.
Dr. Boo Ghee Low joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in March 2013. Dr. Low graduated from the University of Madras and pursued his medical education at the Stanley Medical College.
Jack is originally from Boston, MA where he attended Boston College for his undergraduate degrees in Biology, Political Science and French and then attended the University of MA – Graduate School of Nursing.
Dr. Jason Salganick joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in May 2013. Dr. Salganick was born on the Mexican Border in Chula Vista, California into a bilingual home.
21321 E Ocotillo Road, suite #102
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
8880 E. Desert Cove Ave.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 314-6670
480-257-1997
Dr. Rakesh Bagai joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in July 2014. He is board certified in Hematology & Medical Oncology. He attended medical school at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center.
Dr. Patricia Lynn Clark joined Ironwood Women’s Centers in July 2016. She is a board-certified general surgeon with a passion for treating breast cancer and for using oncoplastic surgery to improve outcomes.
Marianne Mildenberger, MD has trained and worked in Canada and the United States. She completed medical school at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where clinical rotations ranged from those found in a cosmopolitan city to the experience of health care delivery in a remote community on the northern BC coast.Dr. Mildenberger began her Radiation Oncology career at the British Columbia Cancer Agency. She immigrated to the United States with her family and has lived and cared for patients in the greater Phoenix area for more than two decades. Along the way, she became a US citizen. Dr. Mildenberger brings to Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, deep clinical experience in Radiation Oncology and the personal perspective of a cancer patient.
Amy was born and raised in Minnesota and has worked as an oncology registered nurse since 2001. She received her Masters of Science of Nursing/Family Practice Nurse Practitioner degree in 2009.
3501 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 347 Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-314-6670
14810 N. Del Webb Blvd. Unit 3
Sun City, AZ 85351
