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Biography: Dr. Sejal Kuthiala is board certified in medical oncology and practices at the Cancer Specialists of North Florida Southside and Baptist South locations. She began practicing medicine in 2006 when she joined the CSNF family. Her Honors and Awards include Dean?s List at UNC Chapel Hill, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Golden Key National Honor Society and Zeta Tau Alpha Achievement Award. At Cancer Specialists of North Florida, Dr. Kuthiala likes the comprehensive approach to treatment. She has over 11 years of clinical research experience in network, industry and cooperative trials. Her areas of interest include breast and colon cancers. Born in Maryland, she grew up in Charlotte, NC, and has always appreciated the relationship that doctors establish with patients and their families. ``In hematology/oncology, you get to become a part of your patient?s family,`` she says. She is encouraged as she looks to the future of cancer treatment, with molecular profiling and personalized treatment. ``These advances are pacing the future for a more directed, specific treatment for our patients,`` she says. ``It?s rewarding to work with patients and see them able to spend more time with their loved ones,`` she adds. Dr. Kuthiala says she enjoys most the patients, people, and the family environment while working at Cancer Specialists of North Florida. Outside of work, Dr. Kuthiala enjoys spending time with her children and family, reading, and cooking.

Care Philosophy: Irfan Ahmed, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist. He earned his medical degree at the University of Mysore. Dr Ahmed also has a Master of Science degree in Speech and Hearing from the Central Institute for the Deaf in St. Louis. He completed a residency in internal medicine at UPMC McKeesport, and another in radiation oncology at the University of South Florida.

Biography: Interests Thoracic oncology including lung cancer, mesothelioma, thymoma, thymic carcinoma Immunotherapy Target therapy Novel investigational therapy in thoracic cancers Translational research in developing novel treatment approaches for thoracic cancers

Care Philosophy: Great patient care requires that you care about your patient.

Biography: Conditions treated Brain tumor Spinal cord tumor Interests Neuro-oncology

Care Philosophy: Dr. Ernesto Ayala is medical oncologist in the Department of Blood and Marrow Transplant at Moffitt Cancer Center and an assistant professor of oncology at the University of South Florida. Dr. Ayala's research interests include non-Hodgkin lymphoma, bone marrow transplant for non-Hodgkin, Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia and graft-versus-host disease. Dr. Ayala is an active member of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Biography: Dr. Talha Badar, MD is a Hematology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 125 years old. Dr. Talha Badar, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Experienced Breast Medical Oncologist at Mayo Clinic

Biography: Dr. Matthew Robertson, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 61 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Matthew Robertson, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Naseri is board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the co-director of the North Florida Sinus Center®, based in Jacksonville, Florida. He completed his surgical training in the department of otolaryngology-head & neck surgery at Emory University. He then completed a fellowship at the University of Toronto specializing in Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery, with a focus on open and minimally invasive approaches in the treatment of benign & malignant tumors involving nose/sinuses and the anterior skull base. Dr. Naseri has a lifelong commitment to providing and maintaining excellence in his clinical & surgical practice. To do so, he offers care that incorporates the latest in evidence-based research, clinical and surgical concepts and techniques, along with using the state-of-the-art equipment in diagnosing and treating his patients.

Biography: Dr. Yujie Zhao, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. She is 52 years old. Dr. Yujie Zhao, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.