Top Cancer Care Doctors of 2025

Though it touches nearly every specialty, cancer will ultimately lead the majority of patients to these specialties.

Hematology & Oncology

Physicians here must be board-certified in both hematology (blood and bone marrow diseases) and oncology (cancer), as the fields frequently overlap.

Nazish Ahmad DO*
Palo Verde Cancer Specialists
7373 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste E100
Scottsdale, 480-941-1211

Rajesh Bagai MD
Ironwood Cancer and
Research Centers
5810 W Beverly Ln
Glendale, 623-312-3000

Rakesh Bagai MD
Ironwood Cancer and
Research Centers
8880 E Desert Cove Ave
Scottsdale, 480-314-6670

John Bibb
John C Lincoln Arizona
Center for Cancer Care
9250 N 3rd St, Ste 3010
Phoenix, 623-238-7750

Tania Cortas MD
City of Hope Outpatient
Care Centers
11209 N Tatum Blvd, Ste B200
Phoenix, 480-530-4200

Tara Iyengar MD
Ironwood Cancer and
Research Centers
8880 E Desert Cove Ave
Scottsdale, 480-314-6670

Mazen Khattab MD
City of Hope Outpatient
Care Centers
2925 W Rose Garden Ln, Ste 110
Phoenix, 623-265-7215

Leslie Klein MD
Ironwood Cancer and
Research Centers
8880 E Desert Cove Ave
Scottsdale, 480-314-6670

Rajesh Kukunoor MD
Ironwood Cancer and
Research Centers
8880 E Desert Cove Ave
Scottsdale, 480-314-6670

Stephanie Lindauer MD
HonorHealth Cancer Care
10460 N 92nd St, Suite 200
Scottsdale, 855-485-4673

David Paul MD
Banner MD Anderson
Cancer Center
925 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, 602-521-3700

Allison Rosenthal DO
Mayo Clinic Arizona
5881 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-515-6296

Mahesh Seetharam MD
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-342-2000

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Certified by the American Board of Radiology, these doctors use ionizing radiation and other modalities to treat malignant and sometimes benign diseases.

Ashley Albert MD
Arizona Center for Cancer Care
10460 N 92nd St, Ste 101
Scottsdale, 480-278-8300

Aaron Ambrad MD
Ironwood Cancer and
Research Centers
8880 E Desert Cove Ave
Scottsdale, 480-314-6670

Muralidhar Murty MD
Ironwood Cancer and
Research Centers
5810 W Beverly Ln
Glendale, 623-312-3000

Justin Famoso MD
Arizona Center for Cancer Care
19646 N 27th Ave, Ste 108
Phoenix, 480-278-830

Davis Romney MD
Ironwood Cancer and
Research Centers
3686 S Rome St
Gilbert, 480-890-7705

Steven Sckolnik MD
Arizona Center for Cancer Care
10460 N 92nd St, Ste 101
Scottsdale, 480-278-8300

Terence Sio MD*
Mayo Clinic
5777 East Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-342-1262

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Trained initially as surgeons, doctors in this field receive additional training in complex surgical techniques to remove tumors. They’re certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Michael Choti MD
Banner MD Anderson
Cancer Center
2946 E Banner Gateway Dr
Gilbert, 480-256-6444

Mark Gimbel MD
Banner MD Anderson
Cancer Center
2946 E Banner Gateway Dr
Gilbert, 480-256-6444

Patrick Lorimer MD
Arizona Advanced Surgery
2945 S Dobson Rd
Mesa, 480-969-4138

Barbara Pockaj MD
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-342-2849

Rajesh Ramanathan MD
Banner MD Anderson-Boswell
10401 W Thunderbird Blvd
Sun City, 623-832-3444

Mark Runfola MD
Arizona Advanced Surgery
2945 S Dobson Rd
Mesa, 480-969-4138

Chee-Chee Stucky MD
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-342-2849

Nabil Wasif MD*
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-343-2849

Mark Runfola, M.D.

Surgical Oncology
Med School/Year Graduated: University at Buffalo, 1993
Years in Practice: 25

As a cancer specialist, what are the most common surgeries you perform?
I specialize in resections of upper gastrointestinal malignancies and melanoma – essentially, cancers of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver and gallbladder.

And some of the rarest?
Various forms of soft tissue sarcoma, which are cancers that develop in muscles, tendons, fat and other internal soft tissues. Those are relatively rare.

Has your life been touched by cancer? Does that firsthand insight inform your care?
Both of my parents suffered from cancer when I was a youth. My father passed away from cancer and my mother remains a long-term survivor of a particular disease which – at the time of her diagnosis 40 years ago – was nearly always fatal. Given my parents’ experience, I’m inspired to make a difference.

How is surgical oncology, and the art of removing tumors, most different technically from general surgery? What special skills does it require?
Malignancies often do not respect normal anatomic boundaries, rendering their removal with curative intent more challenging. With careful preparation, a surgical oncologist must anticipate an unexpected presentation of the tumor and be prepared to adapt. Patience is truly virtuous when managing complex malignancies in the operating room.

What are some of the biggest concerns patients have pre-surgery? How do you help assuage them?
Downtime from work and normal activities are always a concern. It is imperative to remain direct and honest in conversations with patients. Being a good listener with empathy has been beneficial.

You’re from Buffalo, New York! What are your favorite wing spots in Phoenix?
Valley Wings and ATL Wings at 40th Street and Thomas [Road] are my go-tos.

What hobbies and interests do you have outside medicine?
Skiing and attending ASU sporting events. Other local teams, too!

What shows are you streaming these days?
Landman and Slow Horses.

“If I wasn’t a doctor, I’d be…”
A detective or a college professor.