BiliaryTractCancer near Charlotte, NC

Care Philosophy: Dr Chris Guidry is dual board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. He serves as a trauma surgeon, general surgeon, and surgical intensivist at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill. He grew up in Houston, Texas and graduated magna cum laude from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. Inspired with a passion to help the underserved community, he pursued his medical degree at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. There, he began his medical school training at Grady Memorial Hospital in metro Atlanta, GA, treating patients from all areas in the community. He was inducted into the national Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society during his medical school tenure.

Biography: Dr. Lee Pederson, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 58 years old. Dr. Lee Pederson, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Amar Panchal, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 45 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Amar Panchal, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital.

Biography: Some college classes are forgettable; others stick with you forever. For me, it was a genetics course that captured my interest and ultimately influenced my career path. I loved understanding how our genes make each of us who we are and how they can influence our health. Getting an overview of genetics in that class inspired me to pursue cancer research, attend medical school and eventually specialize in cancer surgery. \n Just like our genes are all unique, I know every persons health is as well. I treat each patient as I want to be treated. That starts with actively listening to their concerns. It continues with carefully considering and explaining their treatment options so they can make well-informed decisions about their health. I value patient feedback as well as feedback from other providers. I am proud to have been recognized by my peers as one of Charlottes top surgical specialists. \n Outside of work, family time is my top priority. My wife and I have two sons. Together, we love learning about other cultures and traveling whenever we get a chance.

Biography: Dr. Michael Melkonian, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Michael Melkonian, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

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. Sachin Hansalia, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 51 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Sachin Hansalia, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Hart received his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. He earned his doctor of philosophy from the Department of Pathology at Duke University Graduate School and his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Hart completed his internship in the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and his residency in radiation oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Prior to joining Wellstar, Dr. Hart worked for North Georgia Radiation Therapy where he was credentialed and on staff at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Paulding Treatment Center and Cartersville Hope Center. He is board-certified in radiology.