Medical Oncology and Hematology Services
Most medical oncologists/hematologists based in our local community have office practices at The Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center. In addition to physician consults, infusion rooms are available for the delivery of chemotherapy and other cancer fighting drugs.
Our medical oncologists are physicians that are specially trained in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer and cancer-related symptoms in adults. After completing medical school they receive at least three years of additional training to become specialists in adult internal medicine. Further fellowship training of three or more years follows with intensive training in medical oncology and hematology. Board certification in medical oncology, as well as hematology, is attained after receiving a board certification in internal medicine, successful completion of fellowship training and passage of the national independent board exams in medical oncology and hematology.
Many of our oncology providers are also certified in the specialty of hematology, which deals with the treatment of blood and bone marrow disorders. Conditions such as chronic anemia, leukemia and other bone marrow disorders fall into the specialty of hematology. Cancers of specific organs, such as breast, lung, and colon fall within the specialty of medical oncology. However, the specialties of medical oncology and hematology are very closely related and significantly overlap with the treatments of conditions such as lymphoma, multiple myloma and other related disorders, which are handled by both specialty providers. In short, both medical oncologists and hematologists have broad experience in the entire spectrum of cancers and blood disorders.
Medical oncologists and hematologists work closely with your primary
care physician as well as surgeons, radiation oncologists and nurses to
develop the best, integrated treatment plan for the individual. Medical
oncologists/hematologists use a variety of modalities: chemotherapy, hormone
therapies, immune therapies, and biologic therapies to treat, and when
possible, cure cancer. They can also offer investigational drug therapies
through participation in ongoing clinical trials and use supportive therapies
including the latest anti-emetics, colony stimulating factors, pain therapies,
and cancer preventive agents. They offer these supportive measures during
all phases of cancer treatment to maintain your well being as much as
possible.
Our medical oncologists and hematologists are first and foremost concerned
about your well-being. In addition to listening and talking with the patient
and family, these specialists will refer you to other support services
as necessary. We are proud to have these highly trained physicians be
a part of the cancer program that serves our community.
| Vandana Agarwal, M.D., F.A.C.P.
New Hope Cancer and Research Institute |
Ben Ebrahimi, M.D.
Wilshire Oncology Medical Group 8283 Grove Ave., Suite 207 |
Linda D. Bosserman, M.D., F.A.C.P. Dr. Bosserman graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1981. She completed a Fellowship in Medical Oncology at Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 1988 and was elected to a Fellowship in the American College of Physicians in 1997. Dr. Bosserman has been on staff at PVHMC since 1990. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology. Wilshire Oncology Medical Group Wilshire Oncology Medical Group |
Swarna S. Chanduri, M.D.
Inland Valley Hematology- |
| Herbert L. Duvivier, M.D.
New Hope Cancer and Research Institute |
Labib A. Hashimi, M.D.
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Richard Horns, Jr., M.D.
Wilshire Oncology Medical Group Wilshire Oncology Medical Group |
Alaa M. Latif, M.D., F.A.C.P.
1910 Royalty Dr. |
Vinod C. Patwardhan, M.D.
918 W. Foothill Blvd. #B |
Krishna G. Reddy, M.D., F.A.C.P. Dr. Reddy graduated from H.K.E. Society’s Medical College in 1969. He completed Fellowships in Hematology at Saint Michael’s Medical Center in 1977 and in Hematology and Oncology at New Jersey Medical School in 1979. Dr. Reddy has been on staff at PVHMC since 1979. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. New Hope Cancer and Research Institute |
Dr.
Agarwal graduated from Gandhi Medical College in 1981. She completed
Fellowships in Medical Oncology in 1987 and Hematology in 1988 at
USC and the Kenneth Norris, Jr. Cancer Research Institute. Dr. Agarwal
has been on staff at PVHMC since 1989. She is board certified in
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology.
Dr.
Ebrahimi graduated from Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
in 2000. He completed a Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology 2003 at
the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Ebrahimi
has been on staff at PVHMC since 2003. He is board certified in
Internal Medicine.
Dr.
Chanduri graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1977. She completed
a Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Winthrop University Hospital
in 1986. Dr. Chanduri has been on staff at PVHMC since 1987. She
is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and
Dr.
Duvivier graduated from the Tufts Medical University School of Medicine
in 1988 and the Wadsworth VA Hospital in 1991. He completed Fellowships
in Medical Oncology and Hematology at City of Hope in 1994. Dr.
Duvivier has been on staff at PVHMC since 2002. He is board certified
in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology. 
Dr.
Hashimi graduated from the College of Medicine, University of
Dr.
Horns graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School
in 1975. He completed Fellowships in Hematology in 1981 and Oncology
in 1984 at Stanford University. Dr. Horns has been on staff at PVHMC
since 1994. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology
and Medical Oncology. 
Dr.
Latif graduated from New York Medical College in 1992. He completed
Fellowships in Hematology/ Oncology at the University of Connecticut
School of Medicine in 1993 and Hematology/Oncology from UCLA School
of Medicine in 1994. Dr. Latif has been on staff at PVHMC since
1995. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.
Dr.
Patwardhan graduated from Nagpur University Medical College in 1965.
He completed a Fellowship in Oncology at the University of Alberta
in 1972. Dr. Patwardhan has been on staff at PVHMC since 1994. He
is board certified in Internal Medicine. 
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