Hematologists near Dayton, OH

Biography: Dr. Patel is a graduate of Pramukh Swami Medical College in Karamsad, India. He completed his residency at University of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Patel completed a fellowship in hematology-oncology at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Dr. Patel is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology. He is a member of a number of professional organizations including American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and American Society of Hematology.

Biography: Dr. Sabagh is a graduate of Zagazig, University School of Medicine in Benha, Egypt. He completed his residency at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. He completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at The Ohio State University James Cancer Research Institute in Columbus, OH. Dr. Sabagh is board certified in medical oncology and hematology. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Dayton Clinical Oncology Program, and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer. Dr. Sabagh has been treating patients and teaching medical students as an Associate Clinical Professor at Wright Sate University Boonshoft School of Medicine for more than twenty years.

Biography: Jhansi L Koduri, MD is a graduate of Rangaraya Medical School in Kakinada, India. She completed her internal medicine residency at Wright State University in Dayton, OH where she also completed her hematology/oncology fellowship. Dr. Koduri is board certified in hematology, medical oncology, and palliative care and hospice. She is the recipient of many awards including The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Man and Woman of the Year Woman of the Year in Dayton in 2019 and Bravo Community Model in Dayton in 2018. Dr. Koduri has been a board member for many local organizations including, but not limited to the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation, Montgomery County Medical Society, Miami valley Area Physicians of Indian Origin, Pink Ribbon Girls and For the love of Children. She is an associate professor of internal medicine at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. She is compassionate and caring, serving Greater Dayton Community Area since 1998 with special interest in breast cancer care.

Biography: Dr. Haluschak graduated medical school from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, CA. He completed his residency at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. Dr. Haluschak completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland in Cleveland, OH where he also completed the G. Britenham Fellowship, a post-doctorate research fellowship, through the Department of Health and Human Service. Dr. Haluschak is board certified in medical oncology and hematology. He is a member of the Montgomery County Medical Society, Ohio State Medical Association, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Haluschak has more than 30 years of experience as a medical oncologist and has a special interest in genitourinary oncology as well as research and clinical trials

Biography: Dr. Jeffreys is a graduate St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. She completed her residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI where she also completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology. Dr. Jeffreys is board certified in medical oncology and hematology. She is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American College of Physicians.

Biography: Dr. See is a graduate of Wright State University School of Medicine where he also completed his residency and his fellowship in hematology-oncology. Dr. See is board certified in internal medicine, oncology, and hematology. Heis a member of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and American Society of Hematology. Dr. See was recently recognized as one of Dayton Magazine's Best Docs in 2022.

Biography: Satheesh Kathula, MD is a graduate of Siddhartha Medical College in Vijayawada, India. He completed his internal medicine residency at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Dr. Kathula is board certified in medical oncology and hematology and is a Diplomate of American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. He is a clinical professor of medicine at Wright State University and is the President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). He graduated from Harvard University with Global Healthcare Leaders Program and is certified in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare from Stanford University. Dr. Kathula has been very active in the community for more than 2 decades and served on numerous local and national boards. He has won several awards locally and nationally including Man of the Year award- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2018, The Lifetime Achievement Award by the President of United States, and The Inspirational Achiever of 2024 by RAYWA Foundation New York. Dr. Kathula conceptualized and organized Global Healthcare Summit in New Delhi, India to reduce the burden of cancer and heart attacks in 2024. Dr. Kathula has been treating cancer patients for more than 22 years and has a special interest in lung cancer, blood cancers, and GI cancers.

Biography: Nancy Hampton-Jones,DNP,APRN, AOCNS, AGCNS-BC earned herBachelor of Science in Nursing from Miami University in Oxford, OHandMaster of Science in Nursing from Wright State University in Dayton, OH.She earned herDoctor of Nursing Practice in Health System Leadership from Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, OH. Nancy has workedin oncology for many years, assessing and treating patients with cancer. Prior to joining the Premier Blood & Cancer Center team she worked as an Advance Practice Provider Manager and Surgical Neuro-Oncology Coordinator at the Clinical Neuroscience Institute, where shealso managed the operations at the infusion center.

Biography: Manish Sheth, MD is a graduate of Pramukhswami Medical College, Sardar Patel University in Karamsad, India. He completed residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He completed a fellowship in hematology oncology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Sheth is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medical Oncology and Hematology.

Biography: Meghan Reddick, PA, received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Kettering College in Kettering, OH. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Advanced Imaging, from the same institution. She is board certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Meghan has continuously worked in oncology since graduation in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has completed over 70 hours of additional education in palliative care from the California State University Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care. She is a member of National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Ohio Association of Physician Assistants (OAPA), and the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). Meghan has dedicated her career to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients with cancer, including medical oncology, malignant hematology, and benign hematology. Her experience extends to managing cancer-related pain, treatment-related side effects, and blood disorders. Meghan's goal in patient care is to present complicated conditions and treatments in a way that is clear and understandable to the patient and their loved ones to empower them to be confident in their care plans and the tough decisions they make along the way. Meghan truly feels privileged that she is trusted to take care of people at what may be the most vulnerable point in their lives. Oncology requires a lifetime of learning, both clinical and in life--and she feels patients have been the best teachers of the latter. Beyond her professional pursuits, Meghan enjoys baking, knitting, and cultivating a native plant garden. She also finds joy in the everyday adventures of cat and kid wrangling.

Biography: MichaelGilles, CNS received his Master of Science in Nursing in 2014 and his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2009, both from Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Michael is certified as an adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist by the American NursesCredentialing Center. He has been a registered nurse since 2009.

Biography: Jehad Al-Masri, MD, MSc, is a graduate of Damascus University-Faculty of Medicine in Damascus, Syria. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional - Augusta University/University of Georgia (AU/UGA) in Athens, GA. He went on to complete a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Al-Masri is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He continued his education with a Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Science from Mayo Graduate School in Rochester, MN, where he also served as Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Evidence-based Practice Center at Mayo Clinic. Committed to staying at the forefront of his field, Dr. Al-Masri has authored over 40 publications in prestigious journals, including JAMA Oncology and Blood. Read his publications. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and a member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Syrian American Medical Society. Dr. Al-Masri is a hematologist-oncologist with a deep commitment to providing compassionate care. Driven by a passion for both the art and science of medicine, he specializes in malignant hematology, including multiple myeloma, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs), and leukemias including Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). Dr. Al-Masri believes every patient deserves access to the latest advancements in treatment. He finds profound meaning in building strong relationships with patients and their families, guiding them through complex diagnoses with empathy and expertise. He approaches hematology as an art, dedicated to educating patients about their blood system and empowering them in their care. Outside of medicine, Dr. Al-Masri enjoys an active life with his family, including table tennis, pickleball, and hiking.

Biography: Glenda Updyke, PA, received her Master of Science in Medical Sciences with an emphasis in Surgery from Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi, WV in 2002. She received her Physician Assistant Studies from Kettering College in Kettering, OH in 1998. She had the opportunity to work in Transplant Surgery at Johns Hopkins, Thoracic Surgery at The Ohio State University and in Radiation Oncology and Infectious Diseases. Glenda is board certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants. Glenda has a special interest in oncology. At a young age, she recognized the importance of unconditional love and compassion for patients due to her grandmother's diagnosis of cancer. Glenda approaches her patients with the same dignity and respect that her grandmother was given. Glenda sees her patients as family and is dedicated to meeting their and their family's needs to the best of her ability. Outside of her professional life, Glenda enjoys the study theology and the life of Jesus Christ and is a quilter. She adores her goldendoodle, Finley, and is an avid OSU football fan. Since graduation from PA school in 1998, Glenda has had the opportunity to go on multiple medical missions' trips to Honduras and Dominican Republic. The appreciation from these precious people is humbling and gratifying.

Biography: Rick Foreman, CNPearned hisMaster of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in 2015,his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2010, and his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 1993, allfrom Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Rick is board certified as an Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. He has been a registered nurse since 2010.