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

Dr. Rajesh Bagai joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in August 2013.  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.

Dr. Bostanci joined Ironwood Women’s Centers in September 2017. Dr. Zeynep Bostanci specializes in the management of benign and malignant breast diseases, as well as caring for patients who are at high risk of developing breast cancer.  Dr. Bostanci is a Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) and Breast Oncology Fellowship trained breast surgeon.  She is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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. 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.

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.

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

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. 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. 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

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. 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.

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. 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. 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

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.

Jennifer is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from Arizona State University with her Doctorate in Nursing Practice

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. 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. Garcia is a Radiation Oncologist who joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in August 2018. Dr. Garcia completed his undergraduate studies with Honors at Stanford University, where he also received a Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences, focusing on Immunology.

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. 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. 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. 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 Hematology/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.

Dr. Olyejar is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology and joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2006. He graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in analytical chemistry from the University of Northern Colorado, and then received his M.D. with honors, from the University of Colorado.

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. 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. Rajesh Bagai joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in August 2013.  He earned his medical degree at the age of 23 from Northeast Ohio Medical University, having completed the six-year honors program in medicine.

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.

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.

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

Dr. Sayeema Daudi is a fellowship trained Gynecologic Oncologist, from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo, New York. Prior to this, she attended the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Arvind Bakhru is a Gynecologic Oncologist specializing in complex pelvic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and chemotherapy for women with gynecologic cancers and pre-cancers.

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.

Marie Conn is a board certified adult-gerontology nurse practitioner. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where she acquired a dual bachelor of science degrees in Medical Dietetics and Nursing. Marie completed graduate studies at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. where she achieved her MSN degree in adult-gerontology primary care advanced nursing practice.

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. 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. 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.

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. Michael Long joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in January 2012. Dr. Long was born in New York City. He earned his medical degree at the University of Brussels, Belgium and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the New York Infirmary/NYU Medical Center.

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

Dr. Ono is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American College of Radiology and joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in 2005. He was formerly an Assistant Professor at Oregon Health and Science University and was the Medical Director at the Tuality/OHSU Cancer Center.

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.

Dr. Patsiornik joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in August 2015.

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.

Jennifer Thornton, FNP-C is originally from California. She attended Modesto Junior College, graduating with honors and received her nursing degree in 2003. She moved to Arizona in 2004 and worked as a Registered Nurse at Banner Desert Medical Center

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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.

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. Robert Yoo was trained in combined hematology and medical oncology fellowship at Karmanos Cancer Institute / Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI.

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.

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. 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.

Jennifer Thornton, FNP-C is originally from California. She attended Modesto Junior College, graduating with honors and received her nursing degree in 2003. She moved to Arizona in 2004 and worked as a Registered Nurse at Banner Desert Medical Center

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. 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. 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. Michael Lee joined Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers in August 2019. Dr. Lee completed his fellowship training in medical oncology and hematology at one of the premier cancer centers in the country at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He received his internal medicine residency training at the Yale New Haven Hospital and his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He also has a MPH degree from Columbia University.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Rakesh Bagai joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in July 2014.  He attended medical school at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center.

Arvind Bakhru is a Gynecologic Oncologist specializing in complex pelvic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and chemotherapy for women with gynecologic cancers and pre-cancers.

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. Garcia is a Radiation Oncologist who joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in August 2018. Dr. Garcia completed his undergraduate studies with Honors at Stanford University, where he also received a Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences, focusing on Immunology.

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. 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. Michael Lee joined Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers in August 2019. Dr. Lee completed his fellowship training in medical oncology and hematology at one of the premier cancer centers in the country at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He received his internal medicine residency training at the Yale New Haven Hospital and his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He also has a MPH degree from Columbia University.

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.

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. 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.**

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.

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.

Dr. Rakesh Bagai joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in July 2014.  He attended medical school at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center.

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. Bostanci joined Ironwood Women’s Centers in September 2017. Dr. Zeynep Bostanci specializes in the management of benign and malignant breast diseases, as well as caring for patients who are at high risk of developing breast cancer.  Dr. Bostanci is a Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) and Breast Oncology Fellowship trained breast surgeon.  She is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Sayeema Daudi is a fellowship trained Gynecologic Oncologist, from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo, New York. Prior to this, she attended the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Dr. Tejinder Kaur has been practicing in the west valley of Phoenix, Arizona since 1997. She joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in February 2015.

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. 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.

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. Joshua Rifkind is a board certified medical oncologist. He joined Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers in September 2017.

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