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Biography: Dr. Cigler received her undergraduate degree from Harvard College, and her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. She also holds a Master's degree in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at the Dana-Farber Harvard Cancer Center. Dr Cigler joined the Cornell faculty in August 2007 as a medical oncologist and clinical investigator at the Weill Cornell Breast Center.

Biography: After receiving her BS in Biology at the University of North Texas, Dr. Evelyn Taiwo obtained her MD at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Following her residency at Boston University Medical Center, she completed a three-year fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Prior to joining Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Taiwo served as Assistant Professor of Medicine at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn from July 2011-2019, and as Attending Physician and Site Director for the Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program at Kings County Hospital. While at Kings County Hospital, she served in a leadership role as Director of the Breast Cancer Clinic, overseeing the operations, research activities, clinical care delivery, and education. As a researcher, Dr. Taiwo has contributed to a number of studies on cancer presentation in urban and minority patient populations.

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Care Philosophy: Dr. Pierro is a board-certified pediatric hematologist/oncologist. She completed medical school at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine followed by residency and chief residency in Pediatrics here at Staten Island University Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at NYU Langone Health and remained on their faculty before returning to Staten Island University Hospital. Her research in relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia was supported by Young Investigator grants from both the St. Baldrick s and Alex s Lemonade Stand Foundations. She is an active member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Oncology, and the American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology as well as a mentee in the Young Investigators Program in the Children s Oncology Group.Dr. Pierro provides clinical evaluations and treatments for a wide variety of hematologic and oncologic problems in patients spanning the newborn period through 21 years of age. She specializes in the care of patients with leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumors as well as a variety of non-cancerous blood disorders such as anemia, low white blood cell counts, low platelet counts, bleeding disorders, clotting disorders and sickle cell disease.As a native Staten Islander, Dr. Pierro is particularly proud to serve her community. She appreciates the hardships families face when their child requires treatment for cancer or a serious blood disorder and strives to provide quality, patient- and family- focused care close to home.

Biography: Dr. John Mascarenhas, MD is a Hematology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 52 years old. Dr. John Mascarenhas, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital.

Biography: Imo J. Akpan, M.D. graduated from Swarthmore College with a B.A. in Chemistry. Prior to enrolling in medical school she was involved in iron biology research at the Children's Hospital Boston where she helped to describe a mouse-model for anemia of inflammation by studying the role of hepcidin in iron homeostasis. Dr. Akpan received her medical degree from The University of Illinois (UIC) at Chicago College of Medicine and received "The Michael and Kate Brny Research Award" for research supported by the American Society of Hematology and the UIC Craig Research Award. Dr. Akpan then enrolled in the Physician-Scientist Training Program at Northwestern University/McGaw Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois where she did her residency in internal medicine and her fellowship in Hematology/Oncology. Subsequently, she did an Advanced Hematology/Oncology Research fellowship as a K12 Physician Scientist Scholar at The University of Chicago Medical Center where she also worked as a Clinical Instructor. Dr. Akpan's clinical and research expertise spans several blood disorders, including anemia (any type of anemia in addition to auto immune hemolytic anemia), iron disorders (high iron levels and iron deficiency), sickle cell disease, thalassemia, PNH, platelet disorders including ITP, high hemoglobin, high platelet, white blood cell disorders and, bleeding and clotting disorders including Anti phospholipid antibody syndrome. Dr. Akpan provides consultation for patients with complex bleeding or clotting issues undergoing surgeries and blood disorders in patients with a history of bariatric surgery. She works closely with her pregnant patients and works closely with obstetricians and other members of the inter-disciplinary team. Dr. Akpan co-leads the Women's clinic for blood disorders at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, a dedicated clinic for women experiencing blood disorders including heavy menstrual bleeding, thrombocytopenia in pregnancy, anemia in pregnancy, blood clots and anticoagulation management during pregnancy, among others. Dr. Akpan is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society, and the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. She has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, and has spoken at clinical and research conferences across the country. Dr. Akpan is an avid runner and was inducted into the Swarthmore College Garnet Athletics Hall of Fame for Track and Field in 2013.

Biography: Dr. Rachel Levenbach specializes in Medical Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Levenbach was born and raised in New Jersey. She received her medical degree from Temple University Medical School. She completed her residency at Temple University Hospital in Internal Medicine and conducted her fellowship training at Fox Chase Cancer Center/Temple University Hospital in Medical Oncology and Hematology. During her residency and fellowship she was involved in clinical research in the areas of Breast Cancer and Gynecological Malignancies. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American society of Hematology. Dr. Levenbach is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology. Specific honors and awards include:Charles Kravitz award for academic excellence, warmth, humility, and genuine commitment to patient care (2008). I. W. Ginsberg Award for special enthusiasm and talent as an educator (2010-2011). Medical Education: Temple University School of Medicine Residency: Temple University Hosptial Fellowship: Fox Chase Cancer Center/Temple University Hospital Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology Specializations: Hematology/Medical Oncology Research Interests: Cancer therapeutics Memberships: American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology Languages Spoken: English