Oncologists near Wheat Ridge, CO

Biography: Dr. Young relocated to Denver in 2005 after completing a two-year surgical oncology fellowship at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, California. His prior education and training was via general surgery residency at Michigan State University/Grand Rapids, a medical degree at the University of North Dakota, and an undergraduate BA at Concordia College in Moorehead, Minnesota.Dr. Youngs interests include all areas of surgical oncology with emphasis on esophageal, hepatobiliary, gastro-intestinal, melanoma, and sarcomatous disease. He has written, published,and presented nationally and internationally on the surgical treatment of various oncologic diseases. He has conducted basic science research in the field of oncology. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

Care Philosophy: Dr. Read is committed to partnering with her patients, providing education and research-based evidence for treatment options to help patients and their loved ones make informed decisions about goals of care and treatment plans. Her comprehensive, individualized treatment plans are provided in an accepting and non-judgmental environment, delivering the highest quality of care regardless of race, ethnicity, religious or cultural beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or political affiliations.

Care Philosophy: I am proud to provide patients with state-of-the-art care in a compassionate setting.

Care Philosophy: I provide my patients with a compassionate whole person approach to care.

Care Philosophy: I believe that great healthcare is both innovative and collaborative. My goal is to empower patients by providing them with the greatest innovations in medicine and technology. I am committed to providing state-of-the-art medical care with compassionate support and at the same time encourage both patients and their families to actively participate in decision-making during the road to recovery.?

Care Philosophy: I am committed to providing compassionate, informed care for my patients with cancer and blood disorders.This starts with ensuring they have a clear understanding of their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options,and clinical trial opportunities. By helping clarify each patient's values, goals, and preferences, we can thenformulate and execute a personalized treatment plan together.People often meet me during one of the most difficult times of their life, and it is a privilege to be entrustedwith your care.

Care Philosophy: To put oneself in the place of a cancer patient and his or her family is more than a matter of empathy. For me, it forms my philosophy of cancer care. With every patient, I ask myself the simple question, How would I treat my wife, mom, dad, or anyone else I care deeply for? As a cancer specialist, there is no greater honor, no greater vote of confidence, than to have a patient who is at their most frightened and most vulnerable state put his or her trust in me to care for them. It represents an opportunity to do the best work and to make the best effort. As your cancer doctor, I take a pledge that I will take the time to listen to you, answer your questions, keep you informed about your care every step along the way, and provide you with state-of-the-art treatments, promising the greatest likelihood of a successful outcome. I strongly believe there is always hope and once you choose hope, anything is possible. ?

Care Philosophy: I provide compassionate, state-of-the-art care for breast cancer patients.??

Care Philosophy: Hello humankindness.It's more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It's the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It's in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients. Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit Health is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself.

Care Philosophy: At Rocky Mountain Pediatric Hematology / Oncology, Dr. van Doorninck believes patients and their families not only receive the highest quality of care but also a personalized approach with a high degree of physician access. ?I'm a parent myself,`` he says, ``and I try to imagine what it would be like to have a child with a life-threatening illness. Ready access to my child's physician would be important. I try to treat people the way I myself would like to be treated.?

Care Philosophy: I make cutting-edge treatment available to my patients by offering by offering them clinical trials as well as proven therapy. I educate my patients about their diagnosis and treatment options so they can play an active part in fighting their cancer. I work closely with experts from the fields of surgery, radiation oncology, nutrition, exercise rehabilitation, nursing, and social work to give patients the best treatment available while optimizing their quality of life.?

Care Philosophy: I seek to provide excellent, compassionate care to my patients. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is helping patients understand their medical condition and the treatments available to them.?

Care Philosophy: I believe that the role of physicians is to educate patients and to help them make the best decisions possible regarding their own care. The idea that physicians know best and should dictate treatment to patients is archaic. Instead, physicians serve as teachers by educating patients about their diseases and their treatment options and helping patients select the best treatment for their situation. I focus my clinical practice on patients with cancers of the blood (lymphomas, leukemias, and myeloma). I emphasize to patients the importance of participating in clinical trials whenever possible both to ensure that they are receiving the most up-to-date, cutting-edge treatments for their diseases and to help advance the field of oncology. ??

Care Philosophy: I am dedicated to delivering personalized care to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. I offer a tailored therapeutic approach based on each patient's specific tumor biology and side-effect profile, which yields better treatment response and tolerability. I integrate the latest advances in science into patient care. I take care of my patients as a whole person, including not only their physical health, but also emotional health, and in some patients, reproductive health during their treatment with chemotherapy and endocrine therapy.

Care Philosophy: Research proves that patient outcomes are better when the patient is involved with their care, which is why I strive to engage with my patients and respect their preferences. I want to ensure they understand the disease, their diagnosis, treatment options (including clinical trials), and the goals of their treatment. I tailor treatments based on disease state and biology and coordinate patient care with other physicians and medical personnel (like social workers and genetic counselors) so the patient has seamless care.

Care Philosophy: Im passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care to women with breast cancer with a special focus on young women. I pride myself in being an educator and an advocate for my patients. I believe that at the center of excellent cancer care, is the understanding that patients are more than a diagnosis but rather a whole person. I believe that the therapies and treatments of the future are essential for my patients to have access to today. This is why Im proud to be a leader in advancing cancer care through clinical research.??

Care Philosophy: Dr. Nallapareddy takes a collaborative approach in patient care, taking the time to listen and getting to know her patients and their families as well as educating them on different treatment options, because she believes better outcomes are achieved when patients understand and embrace their care.

Care Philosophy: When caring for individuals with cancer and blood disorders, the main focus tends to be on the treatment. However, it is equally important to address their emotional and spiritual needs. Giving patients, as well as their family members and friends, the time and education required to help navigate them through the experience is just as important. Paying close attention to ones overall needs and well-being is my main priority when treating all patients.?

Care Philosophy: I enjoy working with new patients and getting to know them and their families. Patients are faced with many difficult decisions, so I try to guide them in assessing their treatment options.

Care Philosophy: When I was little, my dad (who is a physician) took my brother and I on hospital rounds. I think based on that experience -at the ripe age of 6- I announced to my parents that I was going to be a doctor. Throughout high school and undergrad, he took me to the local Tumor Board meeting. I thought the entire aspect of oncology was fascinating but wasn't sure I would be able to support patients with potential for such intense grief and loss. I then chose a medical oncologist as my clinical preceptor during the first two years of medical school. I fell in love with the patients and the relationship he the oncologist was able to develop with the patient and their families.Once I was in internal medicine residency at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, I was able to rotate on the BMT service and again things clicked. I was a matched for fellowship in Denver and decided to enjoy seasons as well as the fantastic life Colorado has to offer. As a physician specializing in blood cancers and blood/marrow transplant, I have the opportunity to offer patients potential cures from their cancer or live with their disease and not die from it. I love participating in research, but being with patients is what drives me. I'm so fortunate to have found CBCI where I can do both. I've been on both sides of cancer as my mother passed from acute leukemia and I strive to be the doctor she and my family needed blending medical expertise and matching that with patient goals and quality of life.I believe that patients place an amazing amount of trust in their oncologist to guide them through their treatments. My goal is to earn that trust being not only a doctor, but a teacher as well. I work to ensure my patients understand their disease and treatments. I strive to ensure I understand a patient's goals and fears and help guide treatment decisions that honor those values.

Care Philosophy: My philosophy is to present patients with their various treatment options and let them choose what therapy they wish to receive. I also want to show empathy, compassion and caring for my patient. I believe Cancer is a journey that often includes family and friends. We at RMCC help you travel this journey hand in hand , supporting your unique medical and personal needs at every step of the way.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Matous' practice philosophy is that it is an honor and privilege to care for patients with blood cancers, and to make available to them the most up to date, innovated and appropriate treatment while respecting their individuality and dignity.

Care Philosophy: I treat all my patients as if they were members of my own family. I dedicate time to listening to their health needs, life circumstances and future goals. I then collaborate with their teamincluding the patient, family and other specialists to create a customized care plan that incorporates the most appropriate, efficient and effective treatments.

Biography: Henning Schade, MD is an Assistant Member Physician at the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute and part of the Plasma Cell and Lymphoid Disease Groups. Dr. Schade completed his Bone Marrow Transplant Fellowship Program at CBCI in 2017 and joined immediately afterward. Dr. Schade is board certified in Internal Medicine and Oncology and has focused his training in Bone Marrow Transplantation and Malignant Hematology.Dr. Schade was born and raised in Hesse, Germany. He stayed in his hometown near Frankfurt/Main until completion of high school when he decided to join a Catholic church group for a mandatory civilian service. Henning has been dedicated to patient care since he started working with patients and elderly with special needs during this period of civilian service. This inspired him to join nursing school for a 3-year training to become licensed nurse.Soon after he finished nursing school in 1998, he signed up for medical school training. He continued to work as a part-time nurse during this time. After finishing med school in 2006 he joined UK-S-H in Kiel, Germany to initiate training as an internal medicine resident and BMT trainee at the bone marrow transplantation center at MSH Kiel. He stayed there until 2010 when he decided to move to the US to continue training as a physician. Dr. Schade then finished a residency in internal medicine in 2014 at MUSC in Charleston South Carolina. He then joined University of Colorado/Anschutz for a Hematology/Oncology Fellowship. After completion in 2016, he joined Colorado Blood Cancer Institute for dedicated BMT fellowship year.Dr. Schade has published several scientific articles, abstracts and posters at ASCO, ASH and EBMT, including his doctoral thesis about second allogeneic stem cell transplantation in patients with relapsed hematologic malignancy. During his time as an internal medicine resident at MUSC he worked in Dr. Yubin Kang™s lab on Multiple Myeloma cell lines and became interested in translational research. During his fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the University of Colorado he worked in Brent Palmer's lab and studied PD-1 expression on CD4+ T cells and CMV+ T cells after allogenic stem cell transplantation. The results were published in BBMT in 08/2016. These findings were the fundamental basis for his upcoming research projects.Dr. Schade's research interest is primarily in the treatment of plasma cell and lymphoid diseases. He is the primary investigator for several clinical studies that investigate novel treatment options for patients with Multiple Myeloma and Hodgkin lymphoma. He also has a strong research interest in immune reconstitution after autologous and allogenic stem cell transplantation and has published his research in journals such as BBMT. At The Colorado Blood Cancer Institute he developed an investigator initiated a phase 1 protocol for patients with chemotherapy-refractory AML/MDS using GVHD prophylaxis with posttransplant cyclophosphamide followed by PD-1 inhibition with Nivolumab for consolidation. This protocol now offers a potentially curative treatment option for patients that otherwise would not meet criteria to undergo allogenic stem cell transplantation.Dr. Schade loves to bake all kinds of goodies including sourdough bread, bagels and New York style pizza. He also loves to go fishing with his kids. He loves the outdoors and can be found in the mountains hiking and skiing with his family. Dr. Schade is an enthusiastic fan of the Denver Nuggets and he of course is a big fan of European soccer.

Care Philosophy: I believe in the human element of medicine. Patients deserve a partner in care. To that end, I am dedicated to open communication with each patient so that together we can establish a relationship built on trust and work together toward the best outcome possible.

Care Philosophy: I have experienced cancer firsthandfirst, as a teen when my father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Shortly after, I was diagnosed with acute leukemia. These experiences are what brought me to this career and are what drive my passion for treating my patients. It also gives me unique insight into and empathy for what my patients and their families are experiencing, which adds an additional layer to my care.

Care Philosophy: Our goal is to help improve access to clinical trials here in Colorado, so that patients don't have to travel far from home to get access to the most promising new treatments.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Weight and his team take pride in helping patients and their families understand the disease process so that they may make informed decisions that fit their personal goals.

Biography: Dr. Christopher Jones, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Thornton, CO. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Christopher Jones, MD is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge.