Dr. Stephen Vara Joins Arizona Oncology’s West Valley and Biltmore Offices

Dr. Stephen Vara Joins Arizona Oncology’s West Valley and Biltmore Offices

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 21, 2012) – Arizona Oncology has announced that Stephen John Vara, M.D. has joined Arizona Oncologyand is now providing comprehensive oncology and hematology care to patients at both its West Valley and Biltmore offices. Dr. Vara provides advanced care for cancer and blood disorders as part of the Arizona Oncology practice, which treats more cancer patients than any other cancer care provider in the state of Arizona. Arizona Oncology is affiliated with The US Oncology Network, giving patients access to cutting-edge treatments, state-of-the-art technology, the latest research and clinical trials.

Dr. Vara received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo   School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He then spent a year working with patients with benign blood disorders such as sickle cell diseases and thalassemia, a type of hereditary anemia. He went on to complete a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the University of Texas at Southwestern in Dallas.

 “I believe in providing my patients with all of their options and then guiding them toward the best treatment for their disease process,” said Dr. Vara. “At Arizona Oncology, we’re able to provide our patients with integrated care that meets not only their medical needs, but their emotional and financial needs, as well. The pace of innovation is moving so rapidly in this field and we’re able to offer our patients the very latest treatment options thanks to our affiliation with The US Oncology Network.”

 Dr. Vara practices at Saguaro Cancer Center, 7200 W. Bell Rd., Building A, Glendale and at the Biltmore Medical Mall, 2222 E. Highland Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix.

 For more information or to make an appointment, call 623-487-4822.

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 About Arizona Oncology

Arizona Oncology is the largest group of medical professionals in Arizona devoted exclusively to cancer care. With more than 50 practicing physicians, we serve patients at more than 24 locations throughout Arizona, including Cottonwood, Deer Valley, Flagstaff, Glendale, Green Valley, Marana, Nogales, Oro Valley, Phoenix, Prescott Valley, Safford, Scottsdale, Sedona, Sierra Vista and Tucson. We are proud to provide comprehensive, compassionate, cancer care in a patient-focused, cost effective, community-based setting. Arizona Oncology provides patients with access to the latest treatments, state-of-the-art technology and access to cutting edge nationwide research and clinical trials. We believe it is beneficial when these therapies are provided in a community setting, close to patients' home and your support system. Our physicians are supported by talented clinical staff members who are sensitive to the needs of cancer patients and their caregivers. For more information, please visit www.ArizonaOncology.com.

 About The US Oncology Network

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncologyphysicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. Like-minded physicians are united through The Network around a common vision of expanding patient access to high-quality, integrated cancer care in communities throughout the nation. Leveraging healthcare information technology, shared best practices, refined evidence-based medicine guidelines, and quality measurements, physicians affiliated with The US Oncology Network are committed to advancing

the quality, safety, and science of cancer care to improve patient outcomes. The US OncologyNetwork is supported by McKesson Specialty Health, a division of McKesson Corporationfocusedon empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology and quality of care. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.