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Board-certified medical oncologist Ronak Rakesh Shah, DO, joins the physician team
CASA GRANDE, Ariz., Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community oncology practice Cancer and Blood Specialists of Arizona (CBSA), a partner practice of American Oncology Network (AON) (OTCQX: AONC), is pleased to welcome Board-certified medical oncologist Ronak Rakesh Shah, DO, to its physician care team. Dr. Shah is now accepting patients at the Casa Grande clinic.
Dr. Shah is a Board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his residency at McLaren Macomb Hospital, and completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Larkin Community Hospital, an affiliate of Nova Southeastern University in Hialeah, Florida.
“I am excited to join the physician team at Cancer and Blood Specialists of Arizona,” said Dr. Shah. “CBSA is known for providing innovative and exceptional patient-centered care – the kind that I pride myself on delivering – and I can’t wait to collaborate with the like-minded team.”
The Cancer and Blood Specialists of Arizona team now includes two medical oncologists, a radiation oncologist, a general surgeon, and three advanced practice providers across two Arizona locations. The practice is committed to providing the community with innovative cancer care that is delivered holistically based on research and evidence-based medicine. CBSA cancer patients have access to a diverse range of services for diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, survivorship, and patient support that are close to home, eliminating the need to travel long distances to receive care.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Shah to Cancer and Blood Specialists of Arizona,” said Carlos E. Arce-Lara, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist at CBSA. “He is extraordinarily knowledgeable and committed to delivering top-notch patient-first care, which will further enhance our ability to offer an exceptional patient experience here in Arizona. We are thrilled to have him join our Cancer and Blood Specialists of Arizona team.”
“On behalf of AON, I am pleased to welcome Dr. Shah to Cancer and Blood Specialists of Arizona, and the network,” said Stephen “Fred” Divers, MD, AON’s chief medical officer. “Dr. Shah’s background is impressive, and I am confident that our patients – and our team – will benefit immensely from his expertise and commitment to providing quality, patient-centered care in a community-based setting.”
For more information about AON, visit AONcology.com. For more information about Cancer and Blood Specialists of Arizona visit cancerbloodspecialistsaz.com.