Meet Our Experts

Sagar Lonial, MD, FACP

Internationally recognized as a leading authority in multiple myeloma treatment and research, Dr. Lonial collaborates with leadership as Chief Medical Officer to coordinate and enhance clinical services and patient care throughout Winship.

Suresh S. Ramalingam, MD, FACP, FASCO

As Executive Director, Dr. Ramalingam leads the growth and development of cancer research, clinical care, and education at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

Rebecca Pentz, PhD

Dr. Pentz works directly with innovative oncology researchers to develop and design cutting edge ethical research.

Bradley C. Carthon, MD, PhD

As part of the genitourinary oncology team, Dr. Carthon treats patients with prostate, bladder, and renal cancers and other genitourinary malignancies.

Shreyas S. Joshi, MD, MPH

Dr. Joshi specializes in the surgical treatment of urologic cancers primarily involving the bladder, kidney and prostate.

William G. Blum, MD

Dr. Blum specializes in bone marrow transplantation and treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other myeloid malignancies.

Jonathan L. Kaufman, MD

Dr. Kaufman's practice includes treating multiple myeloma and amyloidosis patients at Emory University Hospital.

Amelia A. Langston, MD

A bone marrow transplant specialist, Dr. Langston treats patients with leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome and other blood cancers.

Edmund K. Waller, MD, PhD, FACP

Dr. Waller specializes in bone marrow transplants for acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative neoplasms, lymphoma, aplastic anemia, sickle cell disease and in the management of graft-versus-host disease.

Kimberly Hoang, MD

Dr. Hoang specializes in the neurosurgical treatment of patients with brain and spinal cord tumors.

Hui-Kuo Shu, MD, PhD, FASTRO

As a physician and scientist, Dr. Shu specializes in the treatment of brain and spine tumors.

Edjah K. Nduom, MD, FAANS

Dr. Nduom's clinical specialty is the surgical management of brain and spinal cord tumors.

Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS

Dr. Kalinsky treats patients diagnosed with breast cancer at Winship Cancer Institute Clifton campus and Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown.

Jane Lowe Meisel, MD

Dr. Meisel is passionate about women's health, and specializes in treating patients with breast and gynecologic malignancies.

Mylin A. Torres, MD

A breast cancer expert and researcher, Dr. Torres is part of the multidisciplinary team at the Glenn Family Breast Center at Winship Cancer Institute.

Mary S. Newell, MD, FACR

Dr. Newell has been instrumental in implementing magnetic resonance imaging for breast biopsy in addition to the conventional biopsy methods.

Lawrence Boise, PhD

Dr. Boise leads and coordinates research education, training, and mentorship activities at the cancer center as well as cultivates additional cancer-specific educational opportunities across the spectrum of learners.

Adam Marcus, PhD

As Deputy Director, Dr. Marcus leads the integration of the research, clinical, and educational components within Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

Anant Mandawat, MD

Dr. Mandawat is an expert in the early detection, prevention, and treatment of cardiac diseases in patients with cancer.

Susan C. Modesitt, MD, FACOG, FACS

Dr. Modesitt specializes in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies and leads the gynecologic oncology program at Winship Cancer Institute.

Namita Khanna, MD, MSPH

Dr. Khanna collaborates with Winship's gynecologic cancer teams to deliver top care to patients with ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers.

R. Donald Harvey, PharmD, BCOP, FCCP, FHOPA, FASCO

At Winship Cancer Institute, Dr. Harvey serves as director of the Phase I Clinical Trials Unit, and as medical director of the Clinical Trials Office.

Edmund K. Waller, MD, PhD, FACP

Dr. Waller specializes in bone marrow transplants for acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative neoplasms, lymphoma, aplastic anemia, sickle cell disease and in the management of graft-versus-host disease.

Glen Charles Balch, MD, MBA, FACS

Dr. Balch specializes in the surgical management of colon and rectal malignancies.

Charles A. Staley, MD

A leading expert in the care of colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal malignancies, Dr. Staley leads the surgical oncology team at Winship.

Christine Stanislaw, MS, CGC

Ms. Stanislaw provides genetic counseling, including risk assessment and test coordination, for individuals concerned about the possibility of hereditary cancer susceptibility.

Mark W. El-Deiry, MD, FACS

Dr. El-Deiry specializes in upper aerodigestive tract, skin cancer of head and neck, and complex microvascular reconstruction.

Nabil F. Saba, MD, FACP

Dr. Saba is an internationally recognized expert in head and neck cancer.

Jonathon B. Cohen, MD, MS

Dr. Cohen's clinical focus is on the treatment of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, where he manages both newly diagnosed patients as well as those requiring stem cell transplantation and treatment for relapsed disease.

Madhav V. Dhodapkar, MBBS

An internationally recognized immunobiologist, Dr. Dhodapkar is working to harness the properties of the immune system to detect, prevent and treat cancer, with a particular focus on multiple myeloma.

Gregory B. Lesinski, PhD, MPH

Dr. Lesinski provides oversight and direction for the development and growth of Winship's basic scientific activities across the cancer center’s four research programs.

Suresh S. Ramalingam, MD, FACP, FASCO

As Executive Director, Dr. Ramalingam leads the growth and development of cancer research, clinical care, and education at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

Edmund K. Waller, MD, PhD, FACP

Dr. Waller specializes in bone marrow transplants for acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative neoplasms, lymphoma, aplastic anemia, sickle cell disease and in the management of graft-versus-host disease.

Viraj Master, MD, PhD, FACS

Dr. Master is a renowned national expert in the surgical treatment of kidney cancer particularly a complex variety that extends into the main blood vessels and the heart.

William G. Blum, MD

Dr. Blum specializes in bone marrow transplantation and treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other myeloid malignancies.

Amelia A. Langston, MD

A bone marrow transplant specialist, Dr. Langston treats patients with leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome and other blood cancers.

Shishir K. Maithel , MD, FACS

Dr. Maithel is a board certified surgeon and surgical oncologist with special interest in hepatobiliary malignancies such as liver cancer as well as cancer of the pancreas, stomach, colon, and small intestine.

Suresh S. Ramalingam, MD, FACP, FASCO

As Executive Director, Dr. Ramalingam leads the growth and development of cancer research, clinical care, and education at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

Ticiana Leal, MD

Dr. Leal specializes in the care of patients with lung cancer, mesothelioma and thymic malignancies.

Seth D. Force, MD

Dr. Force has a national reputation as an outstanding thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on outcomes in lung transplantation and thoracic diseases.

Jonathon B. Cohen, MD, MS

Dr. Cohen's clinical focus is on the treatment of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, where he manages both newly diagnosed patients as well as those requiring stem cell transplantation and treatment for relapsed disease.

Amelia A. Langston, MD

A bone marrow transplant specialist, Dr. Langston treats patients with leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome and other blood cancers.

Keith Delman, MD, FACS

Dr. Delman specializes in the minimally-invasive surgical treatment of melanoma and complex cutaneous oncology.

David H. Lawson, MD

Dr. Lawson's leads a program that incorporates the best of basic and clinical science with the goal of improving the care of patients with melanoma.

Michael C. Lowe, MD, MA

Dr. Lowe specializes in the treatment of cutaneous malignancies including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and Merkel cell carcinoma.

Madhav V. Dhodapkar, MBBS

An internationally recognized immunobiologist, Dr. Dhodapkar is working to harness the properties of the immune system to detect, prevent and treat cancer, with a particular focus on multiple myeloma.

Sagar Lonial, MD, FACP

Internationally recognized as a leading authority in multiple myeloma treatment and research, Dr. Lonial collaborates with leadership as Chief Medical Officer to coordinate and enhance clinical services and patient care throughout Winship.

Dong Moon Shin, MD, FACP, FAAAS

As a medical oncologist, Dr. Shin is sought after for the treatment of head and neck cancer and thyroid cancer.

Lily Yang, MD, PhD

Dr. Yang is a translational cancer researcher who leads programs on the development of novel cancer imaging and targeted therapeutic agents.

Tiffany Barrett, MS, RD, CSO, LD

Ms. Barrett leads the nutritional services team at all Winship locations providing personalized nutrition advice to patients who are undergoing cancer treatment.

Omer Kucuk, MD

A medical oncologist with a major interest in nutrition and cancer prevention, Dr. Kucuk mainly treats patients with prostate, bladder and kidney cancer.

Hans E. Grossniklaus, MD, MBA

Dr. Grossniklaus specializes in the treatment of diseases and cancers of the eye, specifically uveal melanoma, and retinal and conjunctival tumors.

Susan C. Modesitt, MD, FACOG, FACS

Dr. Modesitt specializes in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies and leads the gynecologic oncology program at Winship Cancer Institute.

Namita Khanna, MD, MSPH

Dr. Khanna collaborates with Winship's gynecologic cancer teams to deliver top care to patients with ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers.

Kimberly A. Curseen, MD

Board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, Dr. Curseen is the primary provider for the Supportive Oncology Clinic at Winship.

Tammie E. Quest, MD

A nationally recognized expert in palliative care in the emergency setting, Dr. Quest is the Director of the Emory Palliative Care Center for Emory's Woodruff Health Sciences Center.

Kenneth Cardona, MD, FACS

Dr. Cardona is a board certified surgeon and surgical oncologist who specializes in the management of retroperitoneal sarcomas and soft tissue sarcomas, and in the treatment of complex gastrointestinal malignancies.

David A. Kooby, MD, FACS

Dr. Kooby is involved in multicenter clinical research and is an international leader in minimally invasive pancreatic, liver and biliary tract surgery.

Mehmet Asim Bilen, MD

Dr. Bilen is actively involved in clinical research and patient care in the area of genitourinary cancers.

Martin G. Sanda, MD

An internationally recognized prostate cancer surgeon, Dr. Sanda is an expert in robotic prostatectomy and robotic cystectomy.

Mark McDonald, MD

Dr. McDonald specializes in the treatment of head and neck, gastrointestinal and lung cancers, skull base tumors, and tumors of the brain and spine, as well as proton therapy.

Bree Eaton, MD

Dr. Eaton specializes in the treatment of brain and spine tumors, sarcomas and pediatric malignancies, with a particular focus in the use of proton therapy.

Wendy Baer, MD

Dr. Baer helps patients and their families deal with the stress of receiving a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.

Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil

Dr. Jagsi is internationally recognized for her research in both breast cancer and bioethics.

Kenneth Cardona, MD, FACS

Dr. Cardona is a board certified surgeon and surgical oncologist who specializes in the management of retroperitoneal sarcomas and soft tissue sarcomas, and in the treatment of complex gastrointestinal malignancies.

Deborah Watkins Bruner, RN, PhD, FAAN

Dr. Bruner is an internationally renowned researcher and clinical trialist with a focus on patient reported outcomes (PROs), symptom management, and comparative effectiveness of radiotherapy modalities.

Akanksha Mehta, MD

Dr. Mehta specializes in men's health and cancer survivorship care, including the preservation and treatment of fertility and sexual function.

Michelle C. Kegler, DrPH, MPH

Dr. Kegler is a recognized expert in community participatory research with over 25 years experience designing, implementing and evaluating community-based health promotion programs.