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Edward Chu, MD, MMS
Director, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Dr. Chu is an NIH-funded basic, translational, and clinical investigator, and clinical oncologist, with a long history of developing and leading phase I and phase II clinical trials, particularly for colorectal cancer and other gastroenterology cancers. His research has also focused on the molecular mechanisms underlying drug resistance. Additionally, he has studied Chinese herbal medicine and its integration with standard care with the goal of improving outcomes and reducing the toxic side effects of chemotherapy. Areas of Expertise
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![]() Shalom Kalnicki, MDChair and Associate Director, Clinical Affairs, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Dr. Kalnicki focuses on researching and implementing new technologies in the radiation treatment of cancer, with the aim of enhancing the dose to the tumor target while preserving normal tissues from radiation injury, potentially increasing tumor control and improving quality of life. His research has implications for radiation treatment planning and techniques used for most clinical situations in radiation oncology, including brain, head and neck, thoracic, upper abdominal and pelvic malignancies. Areas of Expertise
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Chandan Guha, MBBS, PhD
Associate Director, Innovation/Tech Transfer Professor of Pathology and Urology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Guha is a radiation oncologist who specializes in prostate, genitourinary, liver and GI malignancies, and radio surgery. His research interests include development of stem-cell based therapies to treat radiation-induced toxicity and prevent death in patients. Areas of Expertise
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Sheldon M. Feldman, MD
Chief, Division of Breast Surgery and Surgical Oncology and Dr. Feldman leads the breast surgery and breast surgical oncology program at Montefiore. Since 2003, he has been recognized annually as one of New York Metro Area's "Top Doctors" and since 2004, he has also been included in the annual "Guide to America's Top Surgeons." Dr. Feldman is a recognized leader in the development of innovative minimally invasive techniques to diagnose breast cancer. He also leads extensive research into the causes of breast cancer with the goal of being able to diagnose earlier and more effectively. Areas of Expertise
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![]() Fernando J. Camacho, MDDirector, Community Oncology, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Dr. Camacho, is an accomplished medical oncologist with more than 30 years of experience serving the Bronx. He specializes in addressing the barriers that prevent oncology and benign hematology patients and families from accessing quality health care. The mission of the Community Oncology program is to provide access to preventative and state of the art cancer care and research through education, community outreach, physician engagement, and he is also is fluent in Spanish. Areas of Expertise
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Alyson B. Moadel-Robblee, PhD
Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement, Clinical Professor, Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology & Population Health, Dr. Moadel-Robblee is a health psychologist who leads programs designed to help patients and their families cope with the psychological and emotional effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Her Bronx Oncology Living Daily (B.O.L.D. Living) program offers a variety of free support, educational, and mind-body workshops designed to empower and nurture cancer patients, survivors, and loved ones. Workshops feature fitness/nutrition, mind-body programs, creative arts and more. Areas of Expertise
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Balazs Halmos, MD
Associate Director, Clinical Science, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Areas of Expertise
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Amit K. Verma, MBBS
Associate Director, Translational Science, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Areas of Expertise
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Jesus D. Anampa Mesias, MD, MS
Medical Oncologist, at Montefiore and The Phase 1 Liason for Breast Oncology Dr. Anampa is a breast medical oncologist and a member of the Tumor Microenvironment and Metastasis (TMEM) research program at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, which focuses on targeting the tumor microenvironment as a mechanism to prevent the spread of breast cancer. Areas of Expertise
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Brendon M. Stiles, MD
Associate Director for Surgical Services, Montefiore Einstein Cancer CenterProfessor and Chief, Thoracic Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery at Montefiore-Einstein Dr. Stiles’ clinical focus is on the treatment of lung and esophageal cancer and on neoadjuvant immunotherapy. Taking a patient-first philosophy, Dr. Stiles provides world-class personalized care, using minimally invasive, organ-sparing techniques and targeting surgical therapy to the specific needs of the patient and his or her individual tumor.
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Nicole Nevadunsky, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health and Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health
Dr. Nicole Nevadunsky conducts translational research that enables her to deliver the highest quality care for her patients. She specializes in the prevention and treatment of gynecologic cancers. Recent clinical studies have evaluated palliative care in improving quality of life in patients with high risk primary or recurrent gynecologic malignancies; and physical activity interventions for endometrial cancer survivors. Areas of Expertise
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