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Biography: Dr. Paul Richards, MD is a Hematology Specialist who practices in Salem, VA. He is 72 years old and has been practicing for 46 years. Dr. Paul Richards, MD is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany.

Biography: Dr. Matthew Skelton, MD is a Hematology Specialist who practices in Roanoke, VA. He is 57 years old. Dr. Matthew Skelton, MD is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany and Lewisgale Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Suzan Merten, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Roanoke, VA. She is 64 years old and has been practicing for 37 years. Dr. Suzan Merten, MD is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits.

Biography: I am a general hematologist and oncologist practicing in rural North Carolina. \n Originally, I planned to be a primary care physician in the Midwest. However, that plan changed during medical school as I found myself drawn to patients with complex illnesses like cancer. That was also the time I discovered an additional interest in geriatrics and palliative care. My goal was, and continues to be, to care for patients throughout their illness, including providing end-of-life care. \n I enjoy the unique patient needs of practicing general hematology and oncology in a rural setting and love the fact that patients can receive world-class cancer care in their own community. \n I am interested in my patients as individuals and think beyond their cancer diagnosis. My goal is to empower my patients with knowledge through their decision-making process, helping them make the best decisions for themselves and their families. \n When I am not practicing medicine, I enjoy spending time with my husband. I look forward to meeting you and providing you care.

Biography: Dr. Giordano practiced oncology and hematology in Maine before moving to North Carolina for its warmer winters. Her interest is in helping patients who have lung cancer and patients with gastrointestinal and hematological malignancies. She leads the cancer center's weekly thoracic oncology tumor board meeting. Her interest in oncology stems from a personal goal of helping patients maintain the best quality of life possible after a life-changing diagnosis. Her hope is to make what is often a frightening diagnosis less scary. Dr. Giordano is a native of Long Island, New York, but prefers country living. She enjoys spending her free time with her four dogs, two cats and two horses.

Biography: Dr. Obiageli Ogbata has a special interest in research. Her findings have been part of national and international hematology and oncology meetings and also published in several peer reviewed journals. Her research in lung cancer earned her a merit award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology in 2012. Dr. Ogbata is passionate about her patients and believes strongly in providing excellent patient care each and every time. Her special interests are in thoracic and geriatric oncology, as well as disparities in cancer outcomes. Dr. Ogbata is the proud mother of Kathryn, Kenny and Danny. When not working, she likes to travel with family, listen to music and play or watch soccer. She coaches preschool soccer when time permits.