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Shalom Kalnicki, MDChairman, Department of Radiation Oncology, Montefiore Medical Center Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine 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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Roman Perez-Soler, MDChairman, Department of Oncology, Montefiore Medical Center Chief, Medical Oncology, Montefiore Medical Center Professor, Department of Medicine (Oncology), Albert Einstein College of Medicine Professor, Department of Medicine and Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Perez-Soler’s interest focuses on lung cancer and the development of inhalational therapeutics for treatment of this disease. He is a leading researcher in liposomal drug delivery with over 20 years’ experience in this area. Dr. Perez-Soler’s investigations have examined the development of liposomal platinum, anthracycline and retinoic acid antineoplastic compounds. He has received numerous awards for his accomplishments, particularly in lung cancer research, and is considered an international cancer expert in experimental cancer therapy. Areas of Expertise
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Mark Schoenberg, MDChair, Department of Urology and Division of Urologic Oncology, MECCC and Einstein, Professor of Urology Dr. Schoenberg is a leader in new therapies and advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments for all forms of bladder cancer. His research focuses on the translational validation of urinary markers for the early detection of cancer. He also concentrates on the development of regenerative medicine to improve lower urinary tract reconstruction after bladder removal surgery. Areas of Expertise
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Chandan Guha, MB, BS, PhDVice Chairman, Radiation Oncology, Montefiore Medical Center Professor, Department of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Guha is a radiation oncologist who specializes in prostate, genitourinary, liver and GI malignancies, and radiosurgery. 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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Richard V. Smith, MDVice Chairman, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Director, Head and Neck Service, Montefiore Medical Center Professor of Pathology and Surgery and Co-Director, Upper Aerodigestive Tract Research Group, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Smith's areas of expertise include Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, Robotic Head and Neck Surgery, Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery, Minimally Invasive Head and Neck Surgery. His research focus is on identifying genetic and biologic aspects of head and neck cancer which correlate with a patient’s prognosis, the goal of which is to help determine the optimal treatment for an individual patient to maximize their chance of cure and minimize treatment related side effects. Areas of Expertise
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Joseph Sparano, MD, FACP
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New York Times, Science Daily, The Wall Street Journal, WBAL-TV, ASCO Post, ASCO Post, Montefiore
Sheldon Feldman, MDChief, Division of Breast Surgery and Surgical Oncologya nd Director, Breast Cancer Services, MECCC; Professor of Clinical Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine 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 recogized leader in the develpment of innovative minimally invasive techniques to diagnose breast cancer. He has also led extensive research into the causes of breast cancer with the goal of being able to diagnose earlier and more effectively. Since 2007, he has been the principal investigator of the Breast Cancer Pesticle Study to measure pesticide and PCB levels in breast tissue and blood in 200 participants. Areas of Expertise
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Peter Shamamian, MDChief, Division of General Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center Director, Pancreas and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center Professor of Clinical Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Shamamian is a clinical specialist and researcher in pancreatic diseases. His areas of expertise include pancreatitis (acute and chronic) and pancreatic neoplasms (benign and malignant). He has a special interest in minimally-invasive and laparoscopic operative alternatives to treat these diseases. Areas of Expertise
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Fernando J. Camacho, MDDirector, Community Oncology, Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care Fernando J. Camacho, M.D., director of Community Oncology at Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care (MECCC), is an accomplished medical oncologist with more than 30 years of experience serving minority and medically underserved communities. He specializes in addressing the barriers that prevent oncology and benign hematology patients and families from accessing quality healthcare. 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 and physician engagement. Areas of Expertise
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David Geller, MDDirector, Sarcoma and Soft-Tissue Oncology Service, Montefiore Medical Center Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Assistant Professor, Pediatrics (Hematology & Oncology), Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Geller is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in musculoskeletal oncology and joint replacement, and his practice encompasses adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Geller’s research interests include surface receptor expression in osteosarcoma and potential targeted therapies for the treatment of osteosarcoma. He has developed a novel murine xenograft model for osteosarcoma for the evaluation of surgical margins in osseous tumor surgery. His research additionally includes allograft bone reconstruction techniques, resonance frequency changes during joint reconstruction and pain management in the elderly orthopaedic population. Areas of Expertise
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Alyson Moadel, PfhD
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CBS News, Women's Health Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, Einstein
Ira Braunschweig, MDClinical Program Director, Hematologic Malignancies, Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Medicine (Oncology) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Braunschweig is the Director of the Stem Cell Transplant Program and the Clinical Program Director of Hematologic Malignancies at Montefiore. Starting at Mentefiore in March 2003, Dr. Braunschweig has built the Stem Cell Transplant program into a high volume program recognized by the highest cellular therapy governing organization (Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy or FACT). His interests include the treatment of acute leukemias, lymphoma and multiple myeloma, especially using stem cell transplant as a platform for immunotherapy to treat these disorders. Areas of Expertise
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