Providing the best cancer care means understanding the individual needs of each
patient and working as a team to deliver compassionate, comprehensive care. Something
special happens when you combine the unique talents of individual physicians into
a patient treatment team – a team that collaborates daily to ensure patients
benefit from our combined experiences and expertise. The result ensures the highest
level of care and the best possible outcome for our patients.
The relationships we develop with our patients are a source of reassurance to them
and their families. They know that every member of their VOA team will be with them
throughout the treatment process to provide a caring, healing experience. Knowing
they are not alone helps our patients face the battle against cancer with greater
confidence.
Our cancer care team is made up of board-certified and board-eligible oncologists
and other oncology-trained clinical professionals who understand the special needs
of cancer patients and their families. With many years of experience caring for
cancer patients, our physicians, nurses, pharmacists, counselors and other specialists
work together to provide world-class, personalized cancer care.
Our cancer treatment team of 36 Medical, Gynecologic and Radiation Oncologists and
Hematologists has over 400 years of collective experience. Because we are connected
to a nationwide network of community cancer centers, we can draw from the expertise
of more than 1,000 other cancer specialists.
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
Our medical oncology team plays a major role in cancer care by managing treatment
plans and therapies, monitoring and evaluating progress, and collaborating on best
options with other caregivers. We consult with patients on their choices and any
temporary side effects they may experience during chemotherapy treatments, as well
as offer medical guidance to help patients make decisions along the way.
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Thomas A. Alberico, MD
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Mark T. Fleming, MD
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J.Christopher Paschold, MD
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Burton F. Alexander, MD
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Edward R. George, MD
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David Michael Powell, MD
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Celeste Bremer, MD
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Elizabeth Harden, MD
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Christina Prillaman, MD
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Daniel Atienza, MD
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John R. Howard, DO
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Gauri V. Radkar, DO
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Bruce W. Booth, MD
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John Kessler, MD
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Ronald J. Ruszkowski, MD
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David Z. Chang, MD
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Boon Kok, MD
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S. George Saman, MD
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Paul R. Conkling, MD
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Scott Kruger, MD
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Michael S. Steinberg, MD
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Scott J. Cross, MD
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Michael E. Lee, MD
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Alexander Su, MD
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Snehal Damle, MD
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John Q. A. Mattern, II, DO
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Valiant Tan, MD
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Michael A. Danso, MD
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Dean S. McGaughey, MD
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GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
Our gynecologic oncologists specialize in cancers of the female organs. With a unique
depth of experience and expertise, coupled with easy access to the latest treatment
options, we are able to develop and implement the best treatment plan for each patient.
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Robert C. Squatrito, MD |
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HEMATOLOGY
Our hematology team has extensive experience providing high quality patient care,
research, and leading-edge treatment of blood and bone marrow disorders; for both
cancer and non-cancer patients.
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Today, radiation therapy is quicker, safer and more precise than ever before. Our
radiation oncology team uses advanced treatment planning systems and state-of-the-art
radiation technology to deliver internal and external radiation to cancerous cells,
which helps prevent them from growing or dividing and spreading.
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Victor Archie, MD
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Michael L. Miller, DO
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Nadim Nasr, MD |
ONCOLOGY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
Oncology Physician Assistants are health care professionals licensed to practice
medicine with physician supervision. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities,
PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests,
counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions. Within
the physician-PA relationship, physician assistants exercise autonomy in medical
decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Because of the close working relationship the PAs have with physicians, PAs are
educated in the medical model designed to complement physician training.
ONCOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Oncology Nurse practitioners are advanced practice nurses who provide high-quality
healthcare services similar to those of a doctor. NPs diagnose and treat a wide
range of health problems. They have a unique approach and stress both care and cure.
Besides clinical care, NPs focus on health promotion, disease prevention, health
education, and counseling.
ONCOLOGY CLINICAL NURSING
Oncology Clinical Nurses (OCNs) possess in-depth expertise in oncology nursing and
on the human needs of people experiencing cancer. The practice of oncology clinical
nursing extends to all settings where patients receive health care, education, and
counseling for cancer prevention, screening and detection.
OCNs are adept with patient assessments, anticipating complications, monitoring
progress, interpreting clinical signs and observations, and minimizing side effects.
OCNs have well-developed technical skills in the delivery of chemotherapies, the
care of radiotherapy patients, and in the management of central venous access devices.
At VOA, OCNs know the purpose of all treatments: curative, palliative, and adjuvant.
They know the principles of staging, as well as common sites for metastatic disease.
Moreover, they believe in being there, caring holistically for all parts of the
patient.