Oncologists near Temple Terrace, FL

Biography: Dr. Noman Ashraf, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Tampa, FL. He is 45 years old. Dr. Noman Ashraf, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital and Tampa General Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Fletcheris an Associate Professor of Medicine within the Division of Hematology and Oncology. He is a Veterans Administration Advanced Career Development Awardee, American Heart Association Career Development Awardee and Florida Biomedical Research Program NIR Awardee.

Biography: Dr. Carolina Martinez, MD is a Complex General Surgical Oncology Specialist who practices in Tampa, FL. She is 38 years old. Dr. Carolina Martinez, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital and Tampa General Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Christian Cruz Pico, MD is a Complex General Surgical Oncology Specialist who practices in Tampa, FL. He is 45 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Christian Cruz Pico, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital and Tampa General Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Abigail Beard, MD is a Complex General Surgical Oncology Specialist who practices in Tampa, FL. She is 41 years old. Dr. Abigail Beard, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital and Tampa General Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr Richard Kim is a Service Chief of Medical Gastrointestinal Oncology and Senior Member in the Gastrointestinal Oncology Department at Moffitt Cancer Center. He is a Professor of Oncology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Dr Kim received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He pursued a postdoctoral fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Yale University Comprehensive Cancer Center in New Haven, CT.

Care Philosophy: Dr Jaffer received his MD degree from the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine. He then went on to complete a Neurology Residency at the same institution, serving as the Academic Chief Resident of his program. Most recently, he completed a Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship, also at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine. Dr Jaffer's clinical interest is in onco-neurological complications, especially as relates to epilepsy syndromes, myopathies, and neuropathies. He is interested in multimodal clinical research that combines the use of patient parameters with EMG/EEG findings to predict neurologic outcomes and prognosis.

Care Philosophy: Dr Chatwal earned her MD at Florida State University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Emory University School of Medicine, followed by a Hematology Oncology Fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center and the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Dr Chatwal's clinical focus is the medical oncology management of patients with genitourinary malignancies, particularly prostate cancer. Her research focus is on prostate cancer clinical trials and outcomes. Dr Chatwal also has a practical and research interest in the important issue of provider burnout.

Biography: Dr. Angela Keleher, MD is a Complex General Surgical Oncology Specialist who practices in Tampa, FL. She is 57 years old. Dr. Angela Keleher, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital and Tampa General Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr Larry Silverman to the faculty is a Clinical Assistant Member in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr Silverman received his MD degree from the University of Miami, Florida. He completed a Radiation Oncology residency at the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, where he also served as Chief Resident. He then completed a Radiation Oncology Fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida. Dr Silverman joins us from GenesisCare, Sarasota, Florida where he has worked as a Radiation Oncologist since 1998. Dr Silverman's clinical and research interest is palliative radiotherapy with a focus on the treatment of bone metastases.

Care Philosophy: Dr Wadsworth is a head and neck surgeon at Moffitt Cancer Center. He graduated from University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed an Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School followed by a Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at the University of Washington. He was an Associate Professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School and at Emory University School of Medicine, where he served as Vice Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery.

Care Philosophy: Dr Daniel Anaya is a Senior Member, Chief of GI Surgery and Head of Hepatobiliary Section in the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, at Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr Anaya is a fellowship trained Surgical Oncologist with a particular focus on the surgical treatment of patients with liver malignancies (primary and metastatic) and neuroendocrine tumors. His academic interest focus on improving the quality of cancer care and implementing models to improve the delivery of care for patients with complex cancers. He is an expert in developing academic programs that facilitate delivery of the highest quality of care, while also provide a framework to support research and innovation in the field of cancer and surgery.

Care Philosophy: At Moffitt Cancer Center, we are working tirelessly in the areas of patient care, research and education to advance one step further in fighting cancer. As a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we are committed to the health and safety of our patients and dedicated to providing expert cancer care. From enhanced quality of life to complete remission, Moffitt is Florida's top choice aiming to achieve the best outcome for each patient.

Care Philosophy: Dr Creelan earned his MD from Jefferson Medical College. He completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Thomas Jefferson University in the Department of Internal Medicine. Dr Creelan then completed a Hematology Oncology Fellowship at the University of South Florida at Moffitt Cancer Center anda Master's Degree in Clinical and Translational Research through the National Institute of Health K30-sponsored SPOR program. Dr Creelan will focus on translational and clinical research, specifically the development of new immune therapies, for the treatment of lung cancers. His research efforts aim to more effectively treat these cancers based on new insights into the biology of the disease.

Care Philosophy: Dr Heather Han is a Senior Member and Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Breast Oncology. Dr Han received her medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine in South Korea. Following her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio, she completed the medical oncology and hematology fellowship at the University of Miami. She joined the faculty at Moffitt Cancer Center in the Department of Breast Oncology in 2008. Dr Han is the principal investigator of multiple clinical trials investigating novel therapies to improve the outcomes of patients of both early and advanced-stage breast cancer.

Biography: Kaitlin Hendrix, ARNP is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Tampa, FL. Kaitlin Hendrix, ARNP is affiliated with Moffitt Cancer Center Magnolia Campus.

Biography: Kara Miller, PA-C is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Tampa, FL. Kara Miller, PA-C is affiliated with Moffitt Cancer Center Magnolia Campus.

Biography: Dr. Ji Fan is an Assistant Member in the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr. Fan received his MD degree from Hubei Medical University, China. In addition, he also received his MBA at the Miami Herbert Business School. He then completed a Transplant Surgery Fellowship at the University of Miami, Florida (2009-2012). From 2012- 2018, Dr. Fan was an Assistant Professor and Liver/GI Transplant Surgeon at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital. The Miami Transplant Institute is one of the largest and busiest in the world. Dr. Fan then completed a General Surgery Residency at HCA/University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine (2018-2023). Dr. Fan's clinical interest is the general surgery care of cancer patients using minimally invasive and robotic techniques, as well as palliative surgery for terminal cancer patients to improve their quality of life. He has over 100 peer reviewed publications with extensive research experience. His current research interests include evaluating factors that affect surgical outcomes and the economic impact of surgical procedures on patients and healthcare systems. He has been a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since 2014 and has been involved nationally in many surgical professional societies.

Biography: Dr. Satish Mahara is a Clinical Assistant Member in the Department of Satellite and Community Oncology. Dr. Maharaj received his MD degree from the University of the West Indies. He completed an Internal Medicine Residency at University of Florida Health, Jacksonville. He then completed a Hematology and Oncology Fellowship at the University of Louisville, Brown Cancer Center, Kentucky. Dr. Maharaj joins us from Texas Tech University, Paul L Foster School of Medicine, where he was an Assistant Professor and attending physician in Hematology and Oncology at the University Medical Center, El Paso. Dr. Maharaj's clinical focus is on the treatment of gastrointestinal and head and neck cancers, including oral cavity, oropharyngeal, esophageal, gastric, colorectal, liver, pancreatic, and anal cancers. His research focuses on investigating the use of various biomarkers to better classify, treat and monitor cancer and the potential adverse effects of therapy.

Care Philosophy: Dr Ankita Patel is anAssistant Member with Moffitt Medical Group in the Satellite and Community Oncology Department practicing at Tampa General Hospital and Moffitt international Plaza.Dr Patel received her MBBS degree from Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. She completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. After completing her residency, she was employed at Hospital Physician Services of Central Alabama as a Hospitalist. Dr Patel most recently completed a Hematology-Oncology Fellowship at the University of New Mexico.

Care Philosophy: Dr Sharjeel Hooda is a Clinical Instructor-Member in the Moffitt Cancer Center Department of Satellite and Community Oncology. Dr Hooda is based at Moffitt International Plaza (MIP). Dr Hooda earned his MD and MS in Clinical Research at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. He completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio where he also served as Chief Resident in Quality and Patient Safety. Dr Hooda completed a Hematology and Oncology Fellowship at the University of South Florida and Moffitt Cancer Center he also served as Chief Quality Fellow in Medicine.

Care Philosophy: Dr Hatem Soliman is a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer in The Center for Women's Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. He treats women with all stages of breast cancer, from early disease to locally advanced, as well as metastatic breast cancers. Dr Soliman is a member of the Experimental Therapeutics Program at Moffitt and participates in research on novel drug discoveries. His interest in cancer research dates back to his undergraduate studies in genetics at the University of Georgia, where he won the prestigious Howard Hughes Summer Research Grant.

Care Philosophy: Dr Andrew (Andy) Brohl is a medical oncologist and physician-scientist. His clinical interest is in the care of patients with a diagnosis of sarcoma or a cutaneous (skin) malignancy, including melanoma. Dr Brohl's laboratory research focuses on the utilization of genomics and other high-throughput technologies to learn more about rare cancers and for clinically translational applications. Examples of his current projects include genomic analysis of rare cancer subtypes, identification of drug targets from -omics datatypes, application of genomics for personalized cancer therapy, and development of non-invasive molecular profiling technology.

Care Philosophy: At Tampa General Medical Group, we are committed to partnering with our patients to help them achieve their best health possible. We strive to provide high-quality, personalized, cost-effective care to our patients by listening to their medical concerns and encouraging their involvement in important decisions. Our board-certified internal medicine and family medicine physicians and pediatricians take pride in focusing on improved health through prevention and evidence-based care. Our goal is to empower our patients to advocate for their health.

Care Philosophy: Ahmad Tarhini, MD, PhD is an internationally recognized physician and leading researcher in Melanoma, Skin Cancers and Immuno-Oncology. Dr Tarhini is a Tenured Senior Member in the Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Departments of Cutaneous Oncology and Immunology. Dr Tarhini also serves as the Director of Cutaneous Clinical and Translational Research and leader of the Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Translational Science Program. He is Professor of Oncologic Sciences at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Dr Tarhini also serves as Chair, Scientific Committee, Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN) and Chair, ORIEN ImmunoOncology Research Subcommittee.

Biography: Dr. Timothy Nywening, MD is a Complex General Surgical Oncology Specialist who practices in Tampa, FL. He is 42 years old. Dr. Timothy Nywening, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital and Tampa General Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Victoria Rizk is a board-certified medical oncologist who specializes in the care and treatment of patients with breast cancer. Prior to joining Tampa General, Dr. Rizk worked as a medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, where she provided comprehensive care, support and education for patients with breast cancer. Additionally, she was an instructor in medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. Rizk graduated from an accelerated, six-year B.A./M.D. program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She then completed Internal Medicine Residency at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at the University of South Florida/Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Skilled in clinical research, Dr. Rizk is credited with several peer-reviewed publications, abstracts and presentations. Dr. Rizk has memberships with the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the European Society for Medical Oncology, the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association.

Care Philosophy: Dr Richard Levine is the Medical Director at Moffitt International Plaza (MIP). Dr Levine received his MD and MS in Pharmacology from Indiana University. He completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and a medical oncology fellowship at the National Cancer Institute, Medical Branch. He joins Moffitt from Space Coast Cancer Center, where he served as President and founder. Dr Levine was the Chairman of the Cancer Committee and Tumor Board of Parrish Medical Center and Cape Canaveral Hospital for 25 years.

Care Philosophy: Alberto A Chiappori, MD currently serves as Senior Member of Oncology and Medicine for the Thoracic Oncology Program at the H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. He has been a member of the Thoracic Oncology Program at Moffitt since 2001. Dr Chiappori received his MD from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru. After graduation, he completed his residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. He then went on to finish his fellowship and senior fellowship in medical oncology-hematology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr Chiappori has been Board Certified in Medical Oncology since 1997.