Donald Brooks, MD

Stefanie Schluender, MD earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY before completing her internship and residency in general surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She completed her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She is board certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.

Dr. Schluender has been named Top Doctor in Tucson Lifestyle magazine, as well as Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctors, and Exceptional Women in Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Schluender specializes in minimally invasive/robotic assisted procedures for benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. She also treats benign conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rectal prolapse, and colon polyps.

Cybil Corning, MD earned her medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, DC before completing her internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. She completed her residency in colon and rectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, FL. She is board certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.

Dr. Corning has been named Top Doctor in Tucson Lifestyle magazine, as well as Exceptional Women in Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and is a member of the American Association Physician Leaders. Dr. Corning specializes in minimally invasive/robotic assisted procedures for benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. She also treats benign anorectal disease including hemorrhoids, anal fistula, fecal incontinence, and anal dysplasia.

Peter Lee, MD, FACS earned his medical degree from Columbia University in New York, where he participated in the NIH Summer Research Fellowship. He completed his residency and internship in general surgery at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN before completing his colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Rutgers University in New Jersey. He is board certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.

Dr. Lee treats cancer of the colon, rectum, and anus. He specializes in minimally invasive or robotic-assisted procedures for benign and malignant diseases in those areas, as well as surgery for inflammatory bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. He also treats benign anorectal disease, including hemorrhoids, anal fistula, fecal incontinence, and anal dysplasia.

Before joining the Colorectal Surgical Specialists at Arizona Oncology, Dr. Lee practiced as a colon and rectal surgeon at Northwell Physician Partners in Huntington, NY, and OhioHealth Physician Group and Central Ohio Colon and Rectal Center, Inc. in Columbus, OH. He served on the teaching staff for colon and rectal surgery residents at Grant Medical Center and Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Dr. Lee has been published in several medical publications, including Movement Disorders, Protein Science, The Biochemical Journal, and the American Journal of Pathology. He has presented to the New Jersey Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Academic Surgical Congress. Dr. Lee was named an American College of Surgeons Fellow in 2016 and is also a current member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Sarah Kilic, MD attended Wesleyan University for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in molecular biology and biochemistry. She went on to receive her medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School before completing an internship in internal medicine and a residency in radiation oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.

As a general radiation oncologist, Dr. Kilic is experienced in treating cancer in every part of the body. She has a particular interest in treating brain, breast, and gynecologic tumors. Dr. Kilic specializes in advanced image-guided external beam radiation therapy techniques, including stereotactic body radiation therapy/stereotactic radiosurgery and intensity-modulated radiation therapy, as well as high-dose-rate gynecologic brachytherapy.

Dr. Kilic is passionate about scientific research and advancements in radiation oncology. She has authored over 30 publications in various medical journals, including JCO Oncology Practice and the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. She has also published several book chapters and presented her research at multiple oncology conferences, including the American Society of Radiation Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meetings.

Hayden Ansinelli, MD, MSc is a radiation oncologist at Arizona Oncology’s Orange Grove location. He attended Miami University in Oxford, OH where he earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and health followed by a master’s degree in exercise and health science. He then went on to complete medical school at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington, WV before completing a transitional year residency at the University of Central Florida/HCA Healthcare Consortium in Ocala, FL. He then completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, AZ. Passionate about brachytherapy, he is one of the first residents to complete the American Brachytherapy Society’s 300-in-10 Fellowship in Houston, TX.

Dr. Ansinelli treats a variety of malignancies, with a focus on genitourinary and head and neck cancers. He specializes in gynecologic and prostate brachytherapy.

While attending medical school, Dr. Ansinelli was recognized as the head of the medical student tutoring program and also worked as a research assistant at the McKown Translational Genomic Research Institute. His research has been published in numerous journals, including Advances in Radiation Oncology, the European Journal of Applied Physiology, and the Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy. He most recently presented his work at the American Brachytherapy Society Meetings in 2022 and 2023. He also continues to be involved in resident and medical student education, mentoring numerous local students and resident physicians.

Susan Gabbard, MSN, FNP-C, RNFA is a family nurse practitioner and registered nurse first assistant who practices at Colorectal Surgical Specialists. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Arizona College of Nursing and her Master of Science degree in nursing from the College of Nursing at Grand Canyon University. Susan is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Susan has 25 years of experience working in healthcare, and pursued nursing out of a desire to provide the best care possible to patients experiencing a difficult time in their lives. She began her career as a nurse’s aide before becoming a registered nurse and, later, a nurse practitioner. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings with patients of all ages, and now specializes in treating colorectal cancer and other colorectal diseases. Susan is trained to assist in robotic surgery and laparoscopic surgery.

Roscoe Chan, MD, DABR, FRCPC, ACU is a board-certified radiation oncologist and a certified medical acupuncturist. Dr. Chan received his medical degree from the University of Hong Kong and completed a residency in radiation oncology at the University of Western Ontario. He completed additional postgraduate training at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA and Temple University in Johnston, PA. Dr. Chan is certified by both the American Board of Radiology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Prior to joining the team at Arizona Oncology, Dr. Chan served as the medical director of radiation oncology at the CHRISTUS Cancer Treatment Center in Shreveport, LA and the director of the Radiation Oncology Center in Dodge City, KS. He also held the position of assistant professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. Dr. Chan specializes in brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy.

Dr. Chan has been published in several medical publications, including the International Journal of Radiation Oncology - Biology - Physics and Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. He is an active member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.

Jillian O’Donnell, MD earned her medical degree from McGovern Medical School before completing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She also completed her gynecologic oncology fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. O’Donnell treats gynecological cancers, including ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and other cancers of the female reproductive tract. She specializes in the comprehensive surgical management of gynecological cancers, including both open and minimally invasive or robotic surgeries.

During her residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dr. O’Donnell was a member of the Medical Student Education Committee, where she organized and participated in educational activities for third-year medical students. She also served as chair of the Ethics Committee, where she organized educational activities related to ethical issues in obstetrics and gynecology. She received the UAB resident research award for best abstract in 2016 and best presentation in 2019. During her fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. O’Donnell received the award for best research project by a fellow in 2022. The same year, she received the Golden Tarheel, which is awarded by medical students to fellows and faculty in the UNC medical system for dedication and excellence in medical student education.

Dr. O’Donnell is committed to contributing to the wider community of gynecological oncologists. In December 2020, she was invited to speak for the International Gynecologic Cancer Society Project ECHO Virtual Tumor Board in Danang, Vietnam, presenting “BRCA Mutations for the Gynecologic Oncologist.” She presented “Surgical Management of Vulvar Cancer” to the same group in June 2021. She is a current member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology.

Neil D’Souza, MD, received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine after completing the Rice University – Baylor College of Medicine Medical Scholar combined BA/MD program. He completed his internship in internal medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio before completing his residency in radiation oncology at UT Health San Antonio – MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr.  D’Souza has a special interest in treating breast, prostate, bladder, lung, head and neck, brain, skin, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic cancers, as well as lymphomas. He also works with palliative therapy for all forms of cancer. He specializes in stereotactic radiosurgery, fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy, intracranially stereotactic body radiation therapy for primary and metastatic disease, and gynecologic brachytherapy.

Dr. D’Souza is an active member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the American College of Radiation Oncology, the Radiologic Society of North America, and the Catholic Medical Association.

Basel Shoua, MD, earned his medical degree at the University of Aleppo, Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of California Los Angeles, Kern Medical Center, where he also served as chief resident. Dr. Shoua completed his fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Arizona in Tucson and served as chief hematology and oncology fellow.

In 2022, he received the Arizona Clinical Oncology Society Outstanding Fellow Award. He specializes in bone marrow biopsy and intrathecal chemotherapy. He has a special interest in lung, GI, and breast malignancy as well as benign and malignant hematology.

Casandra Liggins, MD specializes in gynecologic cancer and surveillance of women at high risk for gynecologic malignancy. Dr. Liggins earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center before completing her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Liggins earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center before completing her internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Liggins received her training in cancer genetics at City of Hope in their Intensive Course in Genomic Cancer Risk Assessment. She is a current member of the City of Hope's Clinical Cancer Genomics Community of Practice, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Liggins is experienced with in-office procedures including colposcopy, vulvar, vaginal, cervical, and endometrial biopsies, and IUD insertion, as well as operative procedures including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, laparotomy, and robotic modalities.

Outside of work, Dr. Liggins resides in Arizona with her husband and daughter. She enjoys being outdoors, reading, cooking, and spending time with extended family in the area.

Jennifer O’Neill, MD, FACS is a breast surgeon with Arizona Oncology. Board certified in general surgery, Dr. O’Neill specializes in breast conservation surgery for breast cancer with an emphasis on cosmetic results, mastectomies, with or without nipple sparing, inoffice core biopsies, SAVI device placement to allow accelerated partial breast irradiation, and benign breast disease, including granulomatous mastitis genetic testing with referrals for further counseling when appropriate. Dr. O’Neill earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee before completing her internship in general surgery at the University of Illinois. She then went on to serve as Chief Surgical Resident and complete her residency at Michigan State University Integrated Residency Program. She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and a fellow at the American College of Surgeons.

Outside of work, Dr. O’Neill is an adventurer. She is passionate about photography and brings her camera everywhere, from camping to hiking and underwater scuba diving. Her traveling goal is to reach and know every National Park and byway. Her family grounds her, and she loves spending time with her boys and daughter-in-law.

Shobhana Talukdar, MD earned her medical degree at the Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam, India before completing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Henry Ford Health System in Michigan. She completed her fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and her fellowship in surgical critical care from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

She specializes in all areas of gynecological cancer such as ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal, and other cancers of the female reproductive organs.

Sarah Plummer, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CRNFA, RN earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Missouri – Kansas City in Kansas City, MO before completing her Master of Science in Nursing in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program. She completed additional training to first assist in the operating room and in anorectal manometry testing. She is a board-certified FNP-C and CRNFA.

Sarah Plummer specializes in patients with a variety of colon issues, including surgical treatment of Inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, anal fistula, anal fissures, anal dysplasia, hemorrhoids, pelvic floor disorders, fecal incontinence, and benign anorectal disease. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Jennifer Ford, FNP-BC earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from American Public University Systems in Charles Town, WV before finishing her master’s in nursing at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed additional training to first assist in the operating room as an RNFA and is a board-certified FNP-BC.

Jennifer Ford specializes in patients with a variety of colon issues, including surgical treatment of Inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, anal fistula, anal fissures, anal dysplasia, hemorrhoids, pelvic floor disorders, fecal incontinence, and benign anorectal disease. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Delmer A. Montoya, MD is a medical oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of all types of cancer. Dr. Montoya earned his medical degree at the Universidad Católica de Honduras, graduating cum laude. He completed his internship and his residency in internal medicine at the Canton Medical Education Foundation, where he also served as chief resident and clinical instructor. Dr. Montoya also completed a fellowship in hospice and palliative care at MD Anderson Cancer Center, as well as a fellowship in medical oncology at the University of South Alabama.

Dr. Montoya specializes in a variety of cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy. He is experienced with bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, the management and maintenance of indwelling venous access catheters, and therapeutic phlebotomy.

Dr. Montoya is committed to education and research in medical oncology. In 2017, he was recognized with the Excellence in Teaching Award at the Canton Medical Education Foundation, and he later served on the Graduate Medical Education Committee at the University of South Alabama. He has been published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Suresh Mukkamala, MD earned his medical degree at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education before completing his internship and residency in internal medicine at Easton Hospital in Easton, PA. He completed his fellowship in hematology and oncology at Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, LA. His areas of interest include breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancy, and lung cancer, as well as general hematology and oncology.

Allan V. Espinosa, MD is board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine. Dr. Espinosa earned his medical degree from the Universidad Americana, Nicaragua, and then went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at the Ohio State University Medical Center. He finished his fellowship in oncology/hematology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Espinosa also worked as a post-doctoral researcher on thyroid cancer at Ohio State University. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Espinosa specializes in general oncology with a special interest in endocrine malignancies. He was awarded the Excellence in Continuity Clinic Care Resident Award, as well as the Resident Teaching Award and the Humanism Award. He is a member of the ASCO and the ASH.

Dr. Susannah Cooper is board certified in both medical oncology and hematology and has been practicing since 2011. As a graduate of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, she spent the early part of her career as a military physician. She had a distinguished military career as a hematologist/oncologist, caring for active-duty military members, retirees, and their dependents. During her career in the Air Force, she served in multiple roles including the director of the oncology clinical trial program at Wright-Patterson Medical Center, member of the Cancer Care Committee, medical student site director, and key clinical faculty member for the fellowship training program at San Antonio Military Medical center. She reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and received the Meritorious Service Medal as part of her deployment to Afghanistan in support of the NATO-led Medical Training Advisory Group. After leaving the military, Dr. Cooper practiced as a general hematologist/oncologist in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas and Knoxville, TN.

Dr. Hendershott is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist who also completed a research fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center where she was named the Chief Academic Fellow. Previously she was an assistant professor of surgery and assistant residency program director at Cooper University Hospital where she was an award-winning educator. She then worked as an attending surgeon at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Dr. Hendershott has multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at national surgical conferences. She is board certified, is a Fellow with the American College of Surgeons, has fellowship training in breast surgical oncology from Maimonides Medical Center, and has 15 years of experience specializing in the care of breast patients.

Dr. Hendershott specializes in the surgical management of genetic, familial, and triple-negative breast cancers and has a special interest in invasive lobular cancers. She has additional training in the performance of oncoplastic techniques to maximize cosmetic outcomes in breast conservation surgery. In addition to nipple-sparing mastectomies, she offers "aesthetically flat" mastectomy scars using complex closures and performs Goldilocks procedures in women desiring breast mounds without formal reconstruction. 

Dr. Bajaj finished both his residency and fellowship at the University of Arizona. He served as a co-chief fellow in his last year of fellowship, taking responsibility for junior fellows' education at the program. During this time, he also focused his training on hematology with special interest in blood and bone marrow disorders. His clinical interests include: acute and chronic leukemias, myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative neoplasms, plasma cell dyscrasias, multiple myeloma, as well as a variety of benign hematologic issues, such as bleeding and clotting disorders, anemias and immune thrombocytopenic purpura. 

Dr. Bajaj also treats patients with genitourinary tract cancers, brain tumors such as glioblastoma, head and neck cancers, and skin cancers including melanoma.

Dr. Rebecca Viscusi is a breast surgical oncologist who has been practicing medicine since 2005. Specializing in surgical care for breast cancer patients, she was the first surgeon in the Tucson area to utilize radar localization to target cancer during a lumpectomy.¹ She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and certified in ultrasound through the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Dr. Viscusi has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals and has delivered conferences, scholarly presentations, and seminars on the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and general medical education. She has served as a reviewer for the Annals of Surgical Oncology and the Journal of Surgery.

Highly involved in service and outreach, Dr. Viscusi has been a member of the Susan G. Komen board, Tucson Society of Women Physicians and the Tucson Surgical Society. She served as a faculty advisor for the Association of Women Surgeons.

Prior to joining Arizona Oncology in 2019, Dr. Viscusi served as associate professor of surgery for the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Section of Surgical Oncology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. In addition, Dr. Viscusi is very involved in medical education and served as the director of the Medical Student Surgery Clerkship while at the University of Arizona.

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Dr. Aisha Ahmed has been in practice for 10+ years, treating cancer patients, teaching, and participating as a Clinical Investigator in clinical trials. She treats and evaluates ALL cancer types with a special interest in breast cancer.

Dr. Ahmed has extensive experience and expertise in treating breast cancer. She previously practiced in Western Canada and contributed to provincial Breast Cancer Clinical Guidelines. She served as Chair of the Breast Cancer Disease Site committee at the Allan Blair Cancer Center, SCA. In addition, she served as the lead Breast Oncologist at Ascension Medical Group.

Dr Ahmed is also interested in teaching. She served as a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Canada.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Ahmed is highly involved in cancer research.  She has served as a Principle Investigator for several practice changing clinical trials conducted by the National Cancer Institute and Canadian Cancer Trial Group (CCTG) for breast cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer.  She has also worked as principal investigator of industry sponsored clinical trials.

Dr. Sreekanth Vasireddy has been practicing medical oncology since 2010. His areas of research and interest include breast cancer and pancreatic cancer along with general medical oncology. He practiced with the Ochsner health system in Baton Rouge, Louisiana before moving to Tucson in 2019 to join Arizona Oncology. He provides comprehensive and personalized cancer care to his patients by working with an excellent multidisciplinary team. He works closely with the team of experts at Arizona Oncology to develop the best treatment plan individualized to each patient while incorporating all the relevant insights from the latest research findings.

Dr. Vasireddy previously served as the chairman of the pharmacy and therapeutics committee at Ochsner Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A dedicated volunteer, he has taken an active part in community medicine outreach programs for medically underserved areas, HIV prevention awareness programs, breastfeeding awareness programs, and cancer screening and prevention programs over the years.

Dr. Patel was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and moved to Arizona in 2000. He completed his general surgery internship and urologic surgery training at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, obtaining recognition from the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons as the 2019 Outstanding Minimally Invasive Surgeon.

Dr. Patel graduated magna cum laude with honors from the University of Arizona and obtained his medical degree from The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.

During his time at Emory, Dr. Patel received advanced surgical training in all aspects of urology, including open and minimally invasive surgery, all urologic cancers, advanced robotic surgery (prostate, kidney, ureter, and bladder), cryoablation, brachytherapy, stone disease, vasectomy, male and female urinary issues, urological trauma, erectile dysfunction, prosthetic surgery, and infertility. Dr. Patel has also published book chapters, papers in peer-reviewed medical journals, and has presented at several national urology conferences.

Dr. Patel strives to provide the highest quality care for his patients, focusing on the importance of an open line of communication and treating each patient as he would his own family.

Dr. Ley is a breast surgical oncologist who has practiced in the Tucson community since 2006. She provides compassionate and personalized care for each patient, working with Arizona Oncology’s team of breast specialists in medical and radiation oncology, and genetics. Together they develop a comprehensive treatment plan based on the latest research tailored to the individual.

Dr. Ley specializes in surgical care for breast cancer, those at high risk for breast cancer, and benign breast conditions. She utilizes minimally invasive surgical techniques including axillary node preserving procedures and nipple sparing mastectomies. She practices oncoplastic breast surgery to optimize the surgical outcomes for her patients.

Dr. Ley previously served as director of breast surgery and associate professor of surgery at the University of Arizona. She also serves as medical director of TMC’s Breast Health Program. 

Dr. Langerak’s expertise includes multiple myeloma, lymphoma, breast, pancreatic, stomach, colon, lung, kidney, ovarian, uterine, testicular, bladder, and prostate cancers, as well as benign hematological problems. He received his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in biology. He received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine as well as a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Arizona Cancer Center. Dr. Langerak is board certified in hematology and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, and the American College of Physicians. Additionally, he is co-author of a handbook entitled "Chemotherapy Regimens and Cancer Care".

Dr. Martin completed his general surgery internship and urology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he served the final year as chief resident of urology. During training, he maintained an interest in research, presenting projects across the nation and publishing in multiple peer-reviewed medical journals, including the Journal of Urology. His clinical interests include robotic surgery, urologic oncology, BPH, kidney stone disease, prosthetic surgery, incontinence, and vasectomy. He is excited to stay in Arizona as a member of the Affiliated Urologists team.

In his spare time, Dr. Martin enjoys playing and coaching sports, participating in alpine and water sports, traveling, and playing the guitar and piano. He holds a black belt in martial arts and loves deep sea fishing.

Dr. Lipson completed a general surgery internship at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, after which he served two years as a battalion surgeon and regimental surgeon with the First Marine Division. He completed his urology residency at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia, and then served as a staff urologist at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton until his release from active duty in 1998.

Following three years of practice in Southern California, Dr. Lipson moved to the Phoenix Valley in 2001. His style of high quality, compassionate care with attention to the patient’s needs resulted in his being named a PHOENIX Magazine Top Doc in 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2016, as selected by his peers. He has established himself as a local thought leader in the treatment of benign and malignant prostate disease. Additionally, his urologic interests include management of stone disease, testosterone supplementation, and vasectomy.

Dr. Lipson is board certified by the American Board of Urology. He is an active member of the American Urologic Association, the Society of Government Service Urologists, the Phoenix Urologic Society, and the National Organization of American Mohalim.

After graduating from the University of Alexandria, Dr. Abdelaziz completed his internal medicine residency in Baltimore, MD. During his residency, he participated in brain cancer research at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He finished his combined hematology and medical oncology fellowship at Karmanos Cancer Institute/Wayne State University. During his fellowship, he published in the field of kidney cancer. He has a special interest in lung cancer and breast cancer.

Dr. Westmacott is originally from Tulsa, OK. After enlisting and serving in the Navy for four years, he attended the University of Oklahoma for undergraduate and medical school. He received a BS in Chemical Engineering, in 1982, and an MD degree, in 1986, from the University of Oklahoma.

He subsequently completed a residency in Urology, at the University of Colorado, in 1991. He worked as a urologist for Kaiser Permanente in Denver, CO, from 1991 to 2000. He re-trained in Radiation Oncology at the University of Arizona, from 2000–2004. 

Dr. Westmacott is board certified, in both Urology and Radiation Oncology, although he no longer practices Urology. He is a Radiation Oncologist at Arizona Oncology’s Craycroft office in Tucson.

He takes care of patients with all types of cancer, and has a particular interest in genitourinary cancers given his Urology background.

Dr. Art completed his general surgery internship and urology residency at Kansas University in Kansas City. He continued ongoing research in prostate cancer during his training at the university and was selected as the chief resident for his exceptional clinical and leadership skills. After completing his residency, Dr. Art practiced in Tennessee for several years before returning to his hometown to serve as chief of urology at St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington.

Dr. Art credits his early experience as a child watching his father fight kidney cancer as the driving force that led him into urology. He has expertise in urologic oncology with an emphasis on robotics and laparoscopy, benign disorders of the prostate, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie's disease, stone disease, and incontinence.

His outside interests include spending time with his wonderful wife, Melissa, and their two young children, Madison and James. Dr. Art is an avid fisherman and recreational shooter. When he's not working or spending time with his family, Dr. Art is a rabid college sports fan, most notably for his beloved Kentucky Wildcats.

Dr. Stephen H. Ponas was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan Honors Program in 1984 with a degree in chemistry. He received his MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1988. He did two years of general surgery training at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis from 1988-1990. He completed his urologic surgery training at Washington University in 1994. His practice includes general adult urology with particular interests in urologic oncology including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, endourology, stone diseases, and female urology.

Dr. Jaffee received his bachelor’s degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1993. After graduating from McGill magna cum laude, Dr. Jaffee received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in New York. During his time at Albany Medical College, Dr. Jaffee was involved in medical research for diseases affecting the prostate at the Leahy Clinic in Massachusetts. It was that experience, combined with the influence of his father who was also a urologist, that convinced him to become a urologist as well.

“I saw how passionate my father was about caring for people and how meticulous he was as a surgeon; he combined his love of science, medicine, and people," said Dr. Jaffee. "He found his work to be profoundly satisfying, and I am fortunate enough to have followed in his footsteps.”

Dr. Jaffee completed his surgical internship and urology residency at SUNY Stony Brook. Following the completion of his training, Dr. Jaffee practiced urology in a diverse academic setting for 10 years in Providence, Rhode Island. He also gave lectures and mentored the medical students at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Jaffee's role as a faculty member at Brown University Medical Center required training the residents in urology as well as the fellows in urogynecology.

Dr. Jaffee is proud to have been selected as one of Rhode Island Magazine's Top Docs. He is proficient in the treatment of diseases affecting the prostate, bladder, kidney, and genitourinary system. He has additional expertise in issues relating to female pelvic organs and incontinence. In his spare time, Dr. Jaffee enjoys playing tennis, hiking, or unwinding with a good book.

He considers himself extremely lucky to be married to a physician who can help him solve all of life's mysteries, whether they be work or home-related. Together they have four wonderful children and a friendly miniature schnauzer.

As a leader in the field of robotic urological surgery, Dr. Borhan has one of the largest case series in the state of Arizona with regional and national draw, and has served as a robotic surgery instructor, training other surgeons in robotic and advanced laparoscopic techniques throughout the West Coast. He is well known for his practice philosophy emphasizing integrity and compassion, providing patients with unparalleled access and communication, leading to excellent outcomes.

Serving patients in both his Scottsdale and Phoenix offices, Dr. Borhan continues to provide top of the line care to men and women in the Phoenix Valley in areas of cancer treatment (prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular), prostate enlargement and disease, stone disease, female and male incontinence, hormonal therapy and fertility, nutrition and preventative health, and state-of-the-art vasectomies. His practice continues to be on the leading edge of the field, recently performing two new surgical techniques including bladder Botox injections for patients with neurogenic bladders, and Firefly fluorescence imaging used to make the robotic surgery less invasive and more precise. Both of these techniques were the first in the Valley. He currently is a clinical assistant professor at the Arizona campus of Creighton University, lecturing, educating, and serving as a mentor for medical students. He also serves as an instructor for a Minimally Invasive Gynecological Fellowship and additionally teaches surgical, internal medicine, and family practice residents as part of their curriculum. Dr. Borhan places an emphasis on education with frequent community seminars and setting up free men’s health screenings for Valley patients.

As an expert in Men's Health and Preventative Health, he serves as a medical consultant for local and national news, including CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox News, PBS and 3TV, KTAR-radio, and print media. He is considered a medical expert providing opinions on current medical issues, medical breakthroughs, policy, health, and wellness. He has been featured on multiple panels representing expert opinion on a wide array of topics including men's health and prostate cancer in a joint effort between the Arizona Department of Health Services and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Since moving to the Valley, he has become an avid climber and can be found at the top of Camelback Mountain most weekends working out with his two German shepherds; he balances his busy schedule with yoga, swimming, and training for triathlons. He supports multiple charities and causes including the Phoenix Heart Ball, Best Buddies AZ, and Night for Life.

Dr. Cooper earned his medical doctorate from Wake Forest University School of Medicine while on scholarship with the U.S. Navy. After completing his surgical internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Dr. Cooper provided much-needed medical support for the U.S. Marine Corps Infantry out of Camp Pendleton for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

After eight months in Fallujah, Iraq, as a battalion surgeon, he was injured in the line of duty, distinguishing himself as the first U.S. Navy physician awarded the Purple Heart in nearly 30 years. Following his service with the Marine Corps, he completed his urology residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego, one of the largest military medical centers in the world. After graduating from his residency program, Dr. Cooper was transferred to Naval Hospital Jacksonville in Florida. He served as chief of urology at Naval Hospital Jacksonville before returning to his home in the Southwest as a member of the Affiliated Urologists team.

Dr. Cooper is an experienced robotic surgeon, having established the robotic urology program at Naval Hospital Jacksonville and Orange Park Medical Center in North Florida. Additionally, he has an extensive background in general urology, genitourinary cancers, stone disease, prostatic enlargement, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, infertility, vasectomy reversal, and prosthetic surgery.

Dr. Cooper is a diplomat of the American Board of Urology and an assistant professor of surgery at the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences.

Dr. Cooper is a compassionate and well-rounded physician who takes pride in patient care. He enjoys spending time with his family and staying active by playing softball, golfing, hiking, and going scuba diving. Dr. Cooper is an avid philanthropist and enjoys giving back to his community through healthcare outreach and charitable organizations. Additionally, he continues to serve the U.S. Military in the Naval Reserves.

Shamudheen M. Rafiyath, MD earned his medical degree from Trivandrum Medical College in India before completing his internship in internal medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital in Queens, NY. Dr. Rafiyath went on to complete his fellowship in hematology and oncology at New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY and his internal medicine residency at the Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ. He is board certified in medical oncology and hematology.

Dr. Rafiyath specializes in breast, lung, skin, and head and neck as well as gastrointestinal cancer, genitourinary cancer, and blood malignanices. He is part of several professional affiliations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. He is fluent in English, Malayalam, and familiar with Hindi and Tamil.

Dr. Manda’s areas of expertise are gastrointestinal cancers, which include colorectal, pancreatic, biliary, hepatocellular, gastric and esophageal cancers. He has a focused interest in the field of GI malignancies that includes detection and treatment of colorectal and other gastrointestinal neoplasms.  

Malignant hematology is another area of special interest to Dr. Manda, and he is a member of the US oncology hematology committee. He is actively involved in both hematology and GI clinical trials through the US Oncology Network Research program. 

Dr. Manda believes in a multidisciplinary approach for holistic patient care that includes integrated services such as working with a radiation oncologist, the patient's primary care doctor or specialist, diagnostic imaging, clinical research, genetic counseling, in-house lab work, social worker assistance, nurse navigation, patient support groups, nutrition counseling, and programs for survivorship. 

After completing his undergraduate studies in physics at Arizona State University, Dr. Vonk graduated with honors, with a focus in medical physics. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison. Following graduation from medical school, Dr. Vonk completed a transitional internship at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Arizona where he served as chief resident.

Dr. Vonk's primary focus is to compassionately deliver evidence-based care that is patient-centered. He has a particular interest in the implementation of advancing radiation technologies including intensity modulation, stereotactic ablative therapy, and functional imaging for target delineation.

When outside of the clinic, Dr. Vonk spends his time hiking and camping in the beautiful desert and mountains of Tucson with his wife and three young boys.

Dr. Swart earned her medical degree from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago in 2003. She also earned a PhD in Tumor Cell Biology from Northwestern University in the combined MD/PhD program. She went on to complete both her residency in internal medicine and her fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Arizona. In 2006, Dr. Swart was appointed assistant professor in the section of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Arizona, where she focused on treating breast cancer and researching circulating tumor cells in breast cancer. 

Dr. Swart joined Arizona Oncology in January of 2011. She treats a variety of malignancies in women with a specialty in breast cancer. She also directs the practice’s high-risk breast cancer clinic. In 2016, she developed a survivorship program and clinic. Currently, she leads our Tucson division’s breast cancer clinical trials program.

Dr. Lewis is a full member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She specializes in the treatment of gynecologic cancers including endometrial, cervical, ovarian, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. Dr. Lewis is an accomplished robotic surgeon, providing state of the art surgical techniques for the treatment and staging of endometrial cancer. She actively enrolls patients in clinical trials, offering hope for a better outcome with each patient.

Dr. Lewis has practiced in Tucson since 2006. She resides with her husband, a fighter pilot with the Arizona National Guard, and their three sons. Her other interests include running, traveling and enjoying the outdoors.

Dr. Mack is board certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology. Additionally, he is credentialed to perform Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and prostate seed implants on RTOG/NRG protocols. He is also highly experienced in placing SpaceOar for diminishing radiation dose to the rectum during the delivery of treatment with IMRT, Seed implant, and SBRT, having handled hundreds of cases.

Dr. Mack performed rotations in gynecologic oncology and head and neck cancer at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. After completing his residency, he has maintained a private practice with strong emphasis in treating prostate cancer, head and neck cancer, and breast cancer, using the ever-changing technology of radiation oncology. Dr. Mack is trained in stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT/SABR) for lung cancer using his new state-of-the-art equipment. He also performs Hippocampal Sparing Whole Brain IMRT that can potentially diminish long term side effects.

He is involved in ongoing practice improvement with participation on a national radiation technology committee and has been an active participant in research within the US Oncology network. He also served as a principal investigator for a trial involving prostate cancer patients.

Dr. Mack received an American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology research fellowship and a Radiological Society of North American research and education fellowship to fund a dedicated research year during which he investigated the mechanisms of how prostate cancer invades the human body. Selected by his peers as one of the best doctors in America every year since 2010, Dr. Mack serves on the editorial advisory board for CURE Magazine, a national award-winning publication for cancer patients and survivors.

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