SquamousCellCarcinomaofSkin near Florence, SC

Biography: I became interested in medicine as a child when I realized there was a predisposition to cancer and cardiovascular disease in my family. During medical school, members of my family were diagnosed with cancer, and that is when I made it my mission to pursue a career in oncology. Today I am board-certified in medical oncology and hematology, with a focus on breast oncology. \n After practicing in upstate New York for several years, I joined Novant Health in 2017. I love working with my patients and have continued to advance my knowledge of cancer treatments through participation in our clinical research trials program. Here, I've also found a passion for teaching medical residents. One of the key lessons I try to drive home with my students is to recognize the unique needs of every cancer patient and those of his or her family. My style of practice is patient-centric, with a strong emphasis on shared decision making to achieve the best outcome possible. \n When not at work, I enjoy spending time with family. Together we enjoy biking and spending time at the beach.

Biography: For the past 12 years, I have worked as a general community hematologist and oncologist in Asheville, NC where I specialized in treating multiple myeloma. My education started in Haiti, where I was born and raised. After immigrating to the U.S. with my family, I studied chemistry at Brooklyn College, City University of New York before attending medical and graduate school at the University of Rochester. Much of my clinical education took place in New York, where I combined my passion for care with my love of research. I studied gene expression in multiple myeloma and worked on early drug development for cancer. \n Today, I continue to pursue my passion for research and patient care. I hope to advance the field of cancer therapeutics through clinical trials. I currently serve as the director of the myeloma and plasma cell disorders program for the Novant Health Weisiger Cancer Institute.

Biography: Dr. Jack Burton, MD is a Hematology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 70 years old and has been practicing for 44 years. Dr. Jack Burton, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Douglas Michaelsen, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Summerville, SC. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Douglas Michaelsen, MD is affiliated with Trident Medical Center, Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center and Colleton Medical Center.