Your Care at Winship
Winship Cancer Institute offers a comprehensive team of multidisciplinary specialists who treat esophageal cancer.
They include gastroenterologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists and medical oncologists. They offer state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment within the confines of a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center.
The benefits of our multidisciplinary and highly experienced teams include:
- Access to doctors and surgeons who rank among the top cancer experts in the world.
- Diagnostic specialists in endoscopic ultrasound.
- Thoracic surgeons specializing in minimally invasive treatments.
- Expertise in esophageal stenting.
- Weekly review of patient cases by the full team of experts.
- Coordinated scheduling for appointments among various specialties.
- Access to a nurse navigator to assist you throughout the treatment process.
- Access to support programs and groups for you and your caregivers.
- Availability of new treatment options through clinical trials in radiation and systemic therapy.
Request an Appointment
If you have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer, we are ready to help you. Call us at (404) 778-0032. Winship experts are available to provide a second opinion.
We understand that this is a very stressful time. We welcome your questions and requests for help. Learn what to expect on your first visit.
Diagnosing Your Cancer
Diagnosis of esophageal cancer takes into consideration many factors including risk associated with a patient’s lifestyle and pre-existing conditions.
Smoking and alcohol consumption are major risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma, a subtype of esophageal cancer that begins in the cell lining. Esophageal adenocarcinoma begins in the cells that make mucus and other fluids. The incidence has dramatically increased in recent years, especially among young men.
Watch the video for an explanation on the importance of early detection by Winship specialist Seth Force, MD.
The following tests may be used during diagnosis:
- Barium swallow: a patient drinks a liquid that contains barium. The substance coats the esophagus and x-rays are taken
- Esophagoscopy: a thin, lighted scope is inserted through the mouth or nose and down the throat into the esophagus to look for abnormal areas
- Biopsy: a biopsy is usually done during an esophagoscopy
The stage of your disease indicates how much it has spread through the layers of the wall of your esophagus and whether it has spread to other organs and lymph nodes. Early stage cancer is disease limited to the esophageal wall and the adjacent lymph nodes. Late stage cancer indicates spread to other organs like liver, lung or bone. Determining the stage of your cancer will affect your treatment plan. Your Winship care team may use one or more tests and procedures to determine the stage of your cancer including a blood test, biopsy, colonoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound and imaging tests.
Endoscopic ultrasound is a procedure that determines the stage of esophageal cancer in a patient. This method uses a high frequency ultrasound transducer to provide detailed images of esophageal mass and its relationship with the five-layered structure of the esophageal wall.
Learn About Cancer
For reliable, in-depth information about cancer symptoms, staging and diagnosis, visit CancerQuest, an educational and outreach program at Emory University.
Your Treatment Options
One or more of the following types of treatment may be used:
Surgery: Surgery is used for patients with early stage disease. Surgery options range from minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic resection or laparoscopic esophageal resection to more traditional open surgical resections. Surgery may be performed after radiation and chemotherapy in selected cases. The management of early stage esophageal cancer requires the collaboration of a specialized multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and radiologists.
Watch the video for a description of surgical options for esophageal cancer by Winship specialist Seth Force, MD.
Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy drugs kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. Chemotherapy may be used in combination with surgery or radiation to maximize the treatment. In addition to standard chemotherapy, participating in a clinical trial may be an option in certain cases. Clinical trials provide patients access to new medications that are being developed to treat esophageal cancer.
Radiation therapy: Various forms of radiotherapy including proton therapy, radiofrequency ablation, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and esophageal brachytherapy may be used as treatment for esophageal cancer.
Targeted therapies: Winship’s most promising research in treating esophageal cancer is in personalized medicine and targeted therapies. In personalized medicine, researchers identify unique characteristics of tumors that make them vulnerable to known drugs so therapy can be tailored to an individual’s cancer. In targeted therapies, investigators look for new drugs that more selectively target cancer cells with fewer side effects.
Clinical Trials
In addition to standard therapy, participating in clinical trials may be an option in certain cases. Clinical trials provide patients access to new medications that are being developed to treat esophageal cancer. Consider talking with your doctor about participating in a clinical trial at Winship.
Supportive Oncology Care
In addition to delivering the highest quality medical care, we recognize the importance of the psychological and emotional aspects of living with a cancer diagnosis and of dealing with treatment. Our supportive oncology team addresses these issues in a timely manner with additional support from counselors, nurse navigators, dietitians and social service professionals.
Your Treatment Team
- Physicians
- Physician Diagnosticians
- Nurse Navigators
- Adv Practice
- Nurses
- Support Services
- Clinical Trials
- All
Olatunji B. Alese MD
- Medical Oncologist

Olatunji B. Alese MD
- Dr. Alese specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, particularly colorectal cancer.
- Director of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0032
Ahmad H. Al-Hajj MD
- Community Oncologist

Ahmad H. Al-Hajj MD
- Dr. Al-Hajj is a community oncologist treating patients with cancer at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Karen Anderson MDiv
- Spiritual Health Provider

Karen Anderson MDiv
- Rev. Anderson provides spiritual and emotional support for oncology patients and their caregivers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.
- Chaplain and Spiritual Health Fellow, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- karen.anderson@emory.edu
- (470) 808-2581
Rebecca Arnold LCSW, OSW-C
- Social Worker

Rebecca Arnold LCSW, OSW-C
- Ms. Arnold works with patients of all cancer types providing resource referrals and counseling services.
- Social Worker, Medical Oncology, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- rebecca.arnold@emoryhealthcare.org
- (678) 843-7021
Wendy Baer MD
- Psychiatric Oncologist

Wendy Baer MD
- Dr. Baer helps patients and their families deal with the stress of receiving a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
- Director of Psychiatric Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Anna Bausum ND
- Integrative Oncology Specialist

Anna Bausum ND
- Dr. Bausum supports patients with cancer by incorporating a variety of integrative medicine tools alongside patients' conventional oncology care regimens.
- Integrative Oncology Specialist, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- integrativeoncology@emory.edu
- (404) 778-0600
Laura Brachman MD
- Palliative Care Specialist

Laura Brachman MD
- Dr. Brachman provides patients with cancer with relief from their symptoms and helps improve their quality of life throughout their journey.
- Assistant Medical Director, Outpatient Palliative and Supportive Care, Emory Healthcare
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Russell Brown LCSW
- Social Worker

Russell Brown LCSW
- Mr. Brown works with gastrointestinal, genitourinary, breast cancer, brain cancer, gynecological, aerodigestive, and sarcoma patients at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
- Social Worker, Medical Oncology, Emory University Hospital Midtown
- russell.h.brown@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 686-5191
Valerie Buckley MS, CSO, RD, LD
- Nutrition Advisor

Valerie Buckley MS, CSO, RD, LD
- A Registered Dietitian, Ms. Buckley provides cancer patients who are undergoing treatment at Winship Cancer Institute with personalized nutrition advice.
- Clinical Dietitian, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- valeriya.buckley@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0296
Catherine Caprara Braga MSN, AGACNP-BC
- Nurse Practitioner

Catherine Caprara Braga MSN, AGACNP-BC
- Ms. Caprara serves as lead nurse practitioner and co-investigator on early drug development trials in the Phase 1 Clinical Trials Unit at Winship.
- Lead Nurse Practitioner, Phase I Unit, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Hilary G. Cohen LCSW, OSW-C
- Social Worker

Hilary G. Cohen LCSW, OSW-C
- Ms. Cohen assists radiation oncology patients at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Social Worker, Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- hilary.cohen@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4627
Hannah H. Collins NP
- Nurse Practitioner

Hannah H. Collins NP
- Ms. Collins is a Nurse Practitioner for the Phase I Clinical Trial Unit at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Phase I Clinical Trials Nurse Practitioner, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Kimberly A. Curseen MD
- Supportive Oncologist

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.
- Director, Palliative Medicine Program, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Sunil W. Dutta MD
- Radiation Oncologist

Sunil W. Dutta MD
- Dr. Dutta specializes in the treatment of breast cancer and gastrointestinal cancer.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 686-2391
Frank Eady LMSW
- Social Worker

Frank Eady LMSW
- Mr. Eady assists genitourinary, gastrointestinal and surgical oncology patients treated at Winship.
- Social Worker, GI/GU Cancer and Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- frank.eady@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-5976
Felix G. Fernandez MD
- Thoracic Surgeon

Felix G. Fernandez MD
- Located at Atlanta VA Medical Center, Dr. Fernandez specializes in lung transplantation and the minimally invasive treatment of thoracic malignancies.
- Chief, Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3629
Seth D. Force MD
- Thoracic Surgeon

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.
- Surgical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3629
Heather G. Gatcombe MD
- Radiation Oncologist

Heather G. Gatcombe MD
- Dr. Gatcombe practices general radiation oncology at Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 501-6925
Olumide B. Gbolahan MBBS, MSc
- Medical Oncologist

Olumide B. Gbolahan MBBS, MSc
- Dr. Gbolahan specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, particularly biliary tract, liver and pancreatic malignancies.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0032
Jamie M. Goldman MD
- Community Oncologist

Jamie M. Goldman MD
- Dr. Goldman practices general medical oncology and hematology with a focus on treating patients with genitourinary cancer at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Valerie Henderson MSW
- Social Worker

Valerie Henderson MSW
- Ms. Henderson assists radiation oncology and medical oncology patients at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
- Social Worker, Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology, Emory University Hospital Midtown
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Elise Hitron MSN, FNP-C
- Nurse Practitioner

Elise Hitron MSN, FNP-C
- Ms. Hitron is a Nurse Practitioner in the Phase I Clinical Trial Unit at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Phase I Clinical Trials Nurse Practitioner, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Lisha Sheng Ho MPAS, PA-C
- Physician Assistant

Lisha Sheng Ho MPAS, PA-C
- Ms. Ho specializes in the care of patients with gastrointestinal cancers.
- Physician Assistant, Surgical Oncology/Colorectal Surgery, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3307
Emily M. Huskey RD, CSO, LD
- Nutrition Advisor

Emily M. Huskey RD, CSO, LD
- A Registered Dietitian, Ms. Huskey provides cancer patients who are undergoing treatment at Winship Cancer Institute with personalized nutrition advice.
- Registered Dietitian, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- emily.huskey@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4526
Jeffrey Javidfar MD
- Thoracic Surgeon

Jeffrey Javidfar MD
- Dr. Javidfar specializes in lung cancer surgery, end-stage lung disease, venovenous and venoarterial ECMO, benign lung disease surgery, and bronchial and tracheal surgery.
- Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3629
April Jones MDiv
- Spiritual Health Provider

April Jones MDiv
- Rev. Jones provides spiritual and emotional support for oncology patients and their caregivers at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
- Chaplain and Spiritual Health Fellow, Emory University Hospital Midtown
- april.dawn.jones@emory.edu
- (404) 686-2767
Sujata Kane MS, RD, PA-C
- Physician Assistant

Sujata Kane MS, RD, PA-C
- Ms. Kane works with the gastrointestinal medical oncology team at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Physician Assistant, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Sandra J. Karem LCSW
- Social Worker

Sandra J. Karem LCSW
- Ms. Karem works at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital with patients of all cancer types providing resource referrals and counseling services.
- Social Worker, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- sandra.karem@emoryhealthcare.org
- (678) 843-7826
Steven Keilin MD, FASGE
- Gastroenterologist

Steven Keilin MD, FASGE
- An attending gastroenterologist with expertise in advanced endoscopy, Dr. Keilin works with Winship's gastrointestinal teams to deliver top cancer care.
- Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3184
Ashish Khanna MD
- Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist

Ashish Khanna MD
- Dr. Khanna focuses on the identification and treatment of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and other issues resulting from cancer and related treatments.
- Director of Cancer Rehabilitation, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Onkar V. Khullar MD, MSc
- Thoracic Surgeon

Onkar V. Khullar MD, MSc
- Dr. Khullar specializes in thoracic oncology and minimally invasive thoracic surgery.
- Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 686-2515
David A. Kooby MD, FACS
- Surgical Oncologist

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.
- Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3307
Susan K. Kunihiro MD
- Palliative Care Specialist

Susan K. Kunihiro MD
- Dr. Kunihiro works to improve quality of life for patients with cancer, no matter the stage of illness - from initial diagnosis, during treatment, in remission or closer to end of life.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Jolinta Lin MD
- Radiation Oncologist

Jolinta Lin MD
- Dr. Lin practices general radiation oncology and specializes in the treatment of breast and gastrointestinal cancer.
- Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3473
Meredith Maxwell MD
- Palliative Care Specialist

Meredith Maxwell MD
- Dr. Maxwell collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team at Winship to help patients address symptoms and improve their quality of life during their journey with cancer.
- Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Joy McCall LCSW, OSW-C
- Social Worker

Joy McCall LCSW, OSW-C
- Located at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Ms. McCall works with the medical oncology teams and their patients.
- Social Worker, Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- joy.mccall@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 938-0918
Rebecca McConnell LCSW
- Social Worker

Rebecca McConnell LCSW
- Ms. McConnell works with medical oncology patients treated at Winship Cancer Institute's Clifton campus.
- Social Worker, Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- rebecca.mcconnell2@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4593
Mark McDonald MD
- Radiation Oncologist

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.
- Medical Director, Emory Proton Therapy Center
- proton-referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- 1 (833) 3PROTON (377-6866)
Neela Natarajan MD
- Community Oncologist

Neela Natarajan MD
- A board certified medical oncologist, Dr. Natarajan sees patients with cancer at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Janice M. Newsome MD, FSIR
- Interventional Radiologist

Janice M. Newsome MD, FSIR
- Dr. Newsome's clinical specialties include uterine fibroid embolization, ablative and catheter-directed treatments for cancer, among others.
- Division Director and Chief, Interventional Radiology and Image-Guided Medicine, Emory University Hospital Midtown
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4747
Sonal Oza MD
- Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist

Sonal Oza MD
- Dr. Oza is a board-certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) with fellowship training in cancer rehabilitation medicine.
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Michelle Park MD
- Palliative Care Specialist

Michelle Park MD
- Dr. Park helps improve quality of life for patients with cancer at any stage of their illness by addressing symptoms and collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team at Winship.
- Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Sandra Parker NP-C
- Nurse Practitioner

Sandra Parker NP-C
- Ms. Parker is an advanced registered nurse practitioner in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital.
- Nurse Practitioner, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- referrals@radonc.emory.org
- (678) 843-7004
Ashish B. Patel MD, MBA
- Radiation Oncologist

Ashish B. Patel MD, MBA
- Dr. Patel treats patients with gynecologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, head and neck, and thoracic malignancies, and sarcoma, and specializes in brachytherapy and stereotactic body radiotherapy.
- Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3473
Caroline Peacock DMin, LCSW, MDiv
- Spiritual Health Provider

Caroline Peacock DMin, LCSW, MDiv
- Dr. Peacock leads the Winship Spiritual Health Team in the work of offering compassionate, inclusive, supportive, evidence based care to patients, families and staff.
- Director of Spiritual Health, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- caroline.peacock@emory.edu
- (404) 778-8029
Natalie Brooke Peeples MD
- Palliative Care Specialist

Natalie Brooke Peeples MD
- A palliative care specialist, Dr. Peeples, provides care and treatments to improve quality of life for patients in any stage of their cancer journey.
- Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
M. Yawar J. Qadri MD, PhD
- Pain Management Specialist

M. Yawar J. Qadri MD, PhD
- A cancer pain management expert, Dr. Qadri collaborates with oncologists at Winship to treat patients with cancer suffering from chronic pain symptoms.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
- yawar.qadri@emory.edu
- (404) 686-2410
Margaret A. Riso MD
- Pain Management Specialist

Margaret A. Riso MD
- Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
- margaret.ann.riso@emory.edu
- (404) 686-2410
Brian S. Robinson MD, PhD
- Pathologist

Brian S. Robinson MD, PhD
- A gastrointestinal pathologist, Dr. Robinson's clinical focus is in gastrointestinal and hepatic pathology.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- bsrobin@emory.edu
- 404-727-0988
Soumon Rudra MD
- Radiation Oncologist

Soumon Rudra MD
- Dr. Rudra specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancer, and gastrointestinal cancer.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 686-2391
Maria C. Russell MD
- Surgical Oncologist

Maria C. Russell MD
- A surgical expert in the care of complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary malignancies, Dr. Russell as Chief Quality Officer collaborates with Winship leadership on tracking and improving patient services and satisfaction as well as focusing on cancer outcomes.
- Interim Chief Quality Officer, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 686-1001
Nabil F. Saba MD, FACP
- Medical Oncologist

Nabil F. Saba MD, FACP
- Dr. Saba is an internationally recognized expert in head and neck cancer.
- Co-Director, Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Program, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0278
Manu S. Sancheti MD, FACS
- Thoracic Surgeon

Manu S. Sancheti MD, FACS
- Dr. Sancheti specializes in thoracic oncology, minimally invasive robotic thoracic surgery and esophageal surgery.
- Director, Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Emory Healthcare
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-7200
Mihir M. Shah MD
- Surgical Oncologist

Mihir M. Shah MD
- A board certified surgeon, Dr. Shah specializes in the surgical management of tumors of the liver, pancreas, biliary tree, stomach, esophagus, bile duct, small bowel and retroperitoneum.
- Assistant Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3307
Vinita Singh MD, MS
- Pain Management Specialist

Vinita Singh MD, MS
- Dr. Singh collaborates with oncologists to provide state-of-the-art therapies to cancer patients suffering from pain symptoms.
- Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
- vinita.singh@emory.edu
- (404) 686-2410
Jesse A. Soodalter MD
- Palliative Care Specialist

Jesse A. Soodalter MD
- A palliative care specialist, Dr. Soodalter provides specialized outpatient medical care with a focus on relief from the symptoms and stress of cancer and other illnesses.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Charles A. Staley MD
- Surgical Oncologist

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.
- Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0210
Conor E. Steuer MD
- Medical Oncologist

Conor E. Steuer MD
- Dr. Steuer's clinical specialties include thoracic and head and neck oncology.
- Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0278
Ajay Tadepalli MD
- Community Oncologist

Ajay Tadepalli MD
- Dr. Tadepalli is a community oncologist treating cancer patients at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and The Emory Clinic at Buford.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Amol M. Takalkar MD, MS, MBA, FACNM
- Nuclear Radiologist

Amol M. Takalkar MD, MS, MBA, FACNM
- Dr. Takalkar specializes in PET/CT probes and in targeted internal radiation therapies with therapeutic radionuclides.
- Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-5364
Dallas Thompson MDiv
- Spiritual Health Provider

Dallas Thompson MDiv
- Rev. Thompson provides spiritual and emotional support for oncology patients and their caregivers at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.
- Chaplain and Spiritual Health Fellow, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital
- dallas.anne.thompson@emory.edu
- (470) 487-2457
Raymond Walker III MDiv, BCC, CCSH-RC
- Spiritual Health Provider

Raymond Walker III MDiv, BCC, CCSH-RC
- Raymond provides administrative leadership to the Winship Spiritual Health Team, supporting and assisting in their work of compassionate and inclusive care of patients, staff, and their loved ones.
- Process Improvement Specialist III, Senior Spiritual Health Clinician, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- raymond.walker@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Field F. Willingham MD, MPH
- Gastroenterologist

Field F. Willingham MD, MPH
- Dr. Willingham is a leading expert in interventional and therapeutic endoscopy, seeing patients for specialized procedures from the United States and abroad.
- Director of Endoscopy, Division of Digestive Disease, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3184
Joshua H. Winer MD
- Surgical Oncologist

Joshua H. Winer MD
- Dr. Winer's specialties include HIPEC, laparoscopic and robotic pancreas, liver, and gastric resections, and minimally invasive colon surgery.
- Associate Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3307
Nan Xiang MD
- Pain Management Specialist

Nan Xiang MD
- Dr. Xiang specializes in managing chronic pain symptoms for patients with cancer.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
- nan.xiang@emory.edu
- (404) 686-2410
Ali J. Zarrabi MD
- Palliative Oncologist

Ali J. Zarrabi MD
- Dr. Zarrabi provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care for patients living with serious illness.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Wei Zheng MD, PhD
- Pathologist

Wei Zheng MD, PhD
- Dr. Zheng specializes in gastrointestinal and hepatic pathology.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- wei.zheng@emory.edu
- (404) 778-1900