Meet Your Sparrow Cancer Center Team

Meet Your Sparrow Cancer Center Team

Our integrated, multidisciplinary approach means every Patient is evaluated and cared for by a team managing all aspects of care from tests and treatments, to infusions, nutrition counseling, and more. Rather than making separate appointments with specialists from different practices, our Patients see a team of clinicians under one roof and in one visit. Board-certified radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, surgeons, pathologists and radiologists sit down together to determine the most effective treatment plan. You will leave that day knowing how to proceed in the fight against cancer. We are passionate about instilling hope, inspiration and confidence in our Patients. Our Patient education approach means you are involved in every aspect of your care and we arm you with the information you need to make the right treatment choices. Hope. Empowerment. Comfort. Cure.

James Herman, M.D., FRCP(C) Medical School University of Saskatchewan Internship University of Michigan Medical School Residency McGill University Fellowship University of Toronto Residency University of Toronto Board Certifications Am Brd Internal Medicine, Am Brd Radiology-Radiation Oncology, Am Brd IM-Medical Oncology James Herman, M.D., serves as the Medical Director for the Sparrow Cancer Center and Chairman of the health system s Cancer Committee. Dr. Herman holds assistant professorships at both Wayne State University and Michigan State University. A member of the Sparrow oncology team since 1983, Dr. Herman treats all cancer types and has been instrumental in developing and implementing multidisciplinary oncology clinics at Sparrow. UshaSree Chamarthy, M.D. Medical School Andhra Medical College Internship King George s Medical College Hospital Residency Rangaraya Medical College Fellowship University of Arkansas Medical Center Residency Northeastern Ohio University Board Certifications Am Brd Internal Medicine, Am Brd IM-Medical Oncology, Am Brd IM-Hematology UshaSree Chamarthy, M.D., joined Sparrow Health System in 2004 after time at the Myeloma and Transplant Institute in Little Rock, Arkansas, and four years as a Senior Staff Physician for the bone marrow transplant program at Henry Ford Health System. Dr. Chamarthy treats all cancer types and nonmalignant blood disorders, with a particular interest in malignant hematology, myeloma and breast cancer. Dr. Chamarthy is also involved in conducting clinical research and teaching.

Luciano DiCarlo, D.O. Medical School Midwestern University - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Internship Horizon Health System, Detroit Residency Cleveland Clinic Foundation/ Taussig Cancer Center Board Certifications AOA Brd Radiology - Radiation Oncology, Am Brd Radiology Luciano DiCarlo, D.O., a Sparrow Cancer Center Physician since 2001, treats all cancer types with special interest in brachytherapy, genitourinary malignancies, breast cancer, lung cancer and neurological oncology. Dr. DiCarolo s special interests include Ultrasound Guided Iodine-125 Prostate Seed Implantation, RadioImmunotherapy, 3-Dimensional Conformal/ Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and image guided treatment planning systems. Muhammad Hamdan, M.D., FACP Medical School Damascus University, Syria Residency Wayne State University Fellowship University of Texas - Southwestern Medical Center Board Certifications Am Brd Internal Medicine, Am Brd IM-Medical Oncology, Am Brd IM-Hematology Muhammad Hamdan, M.D., has a focused interest in malignant hematology and isolation of metastatic genes in lung cancer. Dr. Hamden is published in various medical journals and was the Associate Medical Director of the Great Lakes Cancer Institute before coming to the Sparrow Cancer Center in 2007. Vesna Kaluza, M.D. Medical School University of California, San Diego Internship Indiana University Residency Indiana University Fellowship University of California, Los Angeles Board Certifications Am Brd Internal Medicine, Am Brd IM-Medical Oncology, Am Brd IM-Hematology Vesna Kaluza, M.D., was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and came to the United States as an exchange student in 1992 where she went on to complete her medical training. Dr. Kaluza s research interests focus on lymphoma including work in the field of Epstein Barr virus associated lymphoproliferative disorders.

Joseph Meunier, D.O. Medical School Midwestern University - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Internship Chicago Osteopathic Hospital College Residency Chicago Osteopathic Hospital College Fellowship Pennsylvania Hospital Board Certifications AOA Brd Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Osteopath Brd Gynecologic Oncology Joseph Meunier, D.O., joined the Sparrow Cancer Center in 1999 as a staff physician and surgeon. Dr. Meunier s focus is the treatment of gynecologic malignancies, as well as the biology and pathology of gynecologic cancer. Providing comprehensive treatment for women with cervical, endometrial or ovarian cancers, treatments include the use of the davinci Surgical Robot and intraperitoneal chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancers. Gordan Srkalovic, M.D., PhD Medical School University of Sarajevo, Bosnia Internship Canton Medical Education Foundation Residency Canton Medical Education Foundation Fellowship Cleveland Clinic Foundation Board Certifications Am Brd Internal Medicine, Am Brd IM-Medical Oncology, Am Brd IM-Hematology Gordoan Srkalovic, M.D., serves as the Director of the Clinical Trials Office and is a practicing Hematology/Oncology Physician within the Sparrow Cancer Center. Dr. Srkalovic has an extensive research background with a special interest in multiple myeloma and other plasma cell malignancies and has been an active member of several major Clinical Trial Groups since 2000. Prior to Sparrow, Dr. Srkalovic served as the Associate Director of the Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellowship Program at Cleveland Clinic Foundation s Taussig Cancer Center.

Debra Batterbee, MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG Genitourinary Nurse Navigator Certification American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Debra Batterbee is a certified Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist serving as the Sparrow Cancer Center s Genitourinary Nurse Navigator where she has facilitated the development of and is responsible for the center s combined multidisciplinary High PSA and GU cancer clinics. Batterbee navigates the care and follow-up for Patients with GU cancers, elevated PSA levels, and serves as the facilitator for the local Prostate Cancer support group. Sharon Cosgrove BBA, RN, OCN Breast Patient Nurse Navigator Certification Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Sharon Cosgrove is an oncology-certified Nurse designated as a Breast Health Nurse Navigator through Educare. Cosgrove helps coordinate and provide education, information, and support to breast cancer Patients from screening through survivorship to help make their care seamless, comprehensive and continuous. She works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team at Sparrow and facilitates the WINS breast cancer support group. Kris Lindquist, PA-C Kris Lindquist has been a physician assistant with the Sparrow Cancer Center since 1993 and is involved in managing cancer related clinical trials. Beverly Sainz, PA-C Beverly Sainz, a registered nurse for 10 years, joined the Sparrow Cancer Center in 2013 as a physician assistant. Sainz s background includes emergency care, cardiology and internal medicine

Erin Posey Sattazahn, PA-C Erin Posey Sattazahn has been a physician assistant at Sparrow since 2012. She has a focus in adult and pediatric emergency medicine, surgery, and a special interest in women s health. Sattazahn is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Pamela Stave, PA-C Pamela Stave has been a practicing physician assistant since 1998 and with the Sparrow Cancer Center since 2004. She is a member of the American and Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants and the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology. Patricia Topping, PA-C Patricia Topping, a physician assistant since 1995, joined the Sparrow Cancer Center in 2011. Topping has a focus in internal medicine, oncology and cardiology and is interested in pain control and side effects of treatment. She is a member of the American and Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants. Leighanne VanSickler, PA-C Leighanne VanSickler has been a physician assistant with the Sparrow Cancer Center since 2012. VanSickler s experience includes clinical rotations in family practice, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, psychiatry and cardiology. She is a member of the American and Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants.

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