BiliaryTractCancer near San Marcos, TX

Care Philosophy: Dr. Albino strives to combine high quality cancer technology with compassionate patient care. He realizes each patient is different and looks to serve their needs during their cancer journey

Biography: It is a special privilege to care for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. I am deeply affected by the courage and resilience my patients demonstrate daily, which continually drives me to seek the best treatment options possible. I strive to provide state-of-the-art oncology care with genuine compassion and concern for the well being of my patients. I attended medical school at Harvard University and completed residency training at Duke University Medical Center, where I served as chief resident and later on faculty as an Assistant Professor. I have received numerous awards and research grants from national institutions, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Radiological Society of North America. I currently serve on a national expert panel for radiation oncology and am involved in a variety of clinical trials in oncology. I have many peer-reviewed publications in oncology. I am Board-Certified in Radiation Oncology.

Care Philosophy: To provide excellent, evidence-based care for each patient we serve, while advancing cancer care for tomorrow.

Care Philosophy: We care for your Health!

Care Philosophy: I always try to treat a patient as if he or she is a member of my family. In fact I'll often say If you were my sister... or If you were my uncle... this is what I would recommend we do for you.

Care Philosophy: Personalized visits and treatment plans with a team dedicated to highest quality of cancer care.

Care Philosophy: We are steadfast in our commitment to our core mission: to bring hope and a better quality of life to our patients. Every patient who entrusts their care to us is unique, and every fight, critical.

Biography: A native Texan, Dr. Marisa Sandera graduated summa cum laude from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. She went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. After that, Dr. Sandera completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Texas A&M's Scott & White Clinic in Temple, TX, where she was appointed chief resident in internal medicine. After completing her fellowship training in medical oncology at Scott & White, she joined the START Center for Cancer Care's team of caring, dedicated specialists. Dr. Sandera sees patients at both the Boerne and Sonterra locations. She sees all tumor types (as well as cases of benign hematology) with special interest in breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, and genitourinary malignancies, such as renal cell and prostate cancer. The Boerne clinic is a full-service office that offers chemotherapy, radiation, as well as office visits for those who do not wish to travel into San Antonio. Dr. Sandera sees new and returning patients at both office locations.

Care Philosophy: We are highly trained clinicians dedicated to providing high quality care through a patient centered approach using advanced technology.

Biography: Dr. Amanda Bucheit is board certified in oncology and hematology and is currently practicing with the START Center at their Sonterra location. A native of Boone, Iowa, Dr. Bucheit received a bachelor's degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. After working in molecular research at the Mayo Clinic, she went on to earn her medical degree at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. She completed her residency training in internal medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This was followed by fellowship training in hematology and oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. While at MD Anderson, Dr. Bucheit worked extensively with faculty in the Melanoma Medical Oncology Department and published several first-author papers in the field. She was the recipient of the Humanities Award, which is awarded to a third-year fellow who demonstrates outstanding clinical skills and compassionate care. Dr. Bucheit treats all cancer types, but has a special interest in melanoma, lung cancer and gastrointestinal malignancies.