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AHN Cancer Institute Leadership

At the AHN Cancer Institute, we have teams of cancer specialists ready to provide the most effective treatments should you or someone close to you ever need it. Each team, and it’s leader, meet regularly to discuss and confirm the right combination of therapies for a patient.
David Bartlett, MD

David Bartlett, MD

System Chair, AHN Cancer Institute
Warren Swegal, MD

Warren Swegal, MD

Chairperson, Head and Neck Cancer
Howard Edington, MD

Howard Edington, MD

Chairperson, Melanoma and Skin Cancer
Lisa Ercolano, MD

Lisa Ercolano, MD

Chairperson/Moderator, Sarcoma
Kirsten Newhams, MD, MPH

Kirsten Newhams, MD, MPH

Chairperson, Esophageal & Gastric Cancer
Suzanne Coopey, MD

Suzanne Coopey, MD

Chairperson, Breast Cancer
Thomas Krivak, MD

Thomas Krivak, MD

Chairperson, Gynecologic Oncology
John Lister, MD

John Lister, MD

Chairperson, Hematologic and Cellular Therapy
Shifeng Mao, MD, Ph.D

Shifeng Mao, MD, Ph.D

Chairperson, Urologic Oncology
James McCormick, DO

James McCormick, DO

Chairperson/Moderator, Colon and Rectal Cancer
Dulabh Monga, MD

Dulabh Monga, MD

Chairperson, Pancreas Cancer
Lorenzo Machado, MD

Lorenzo Machado, MD

Chairperson, Liver Cancer
Ariel Lopez-Chavez, MD

Ariel Lopez-Chavez, MD

Chairperson, Lung & Pleural Cancer
Patrick Wagner, MD

Patrick Wagner, MD

Chairperson,
Molecular, Metastatic, and Rare Cancer 
John Herbst, DO

John Herbst, DO

Chairperson,
Neurological Cancer

Partners in your fight against cancer

Each type of cancer is different, which is why the AHN Cancer Institute has dedicated care teams. The experienced oncologists, radiation specialists, and surgeons on your cancer team meet regularly to develop and monitor a treatment plan that’s right for you. This team also collaborates cross-functionally — with specialists from radiology, dermatology, and other AHN institutes — to ensure you’re receiving comprehensive care. They are the partners you want in your fight against cancer.

As you learn more about your cancer, how it’s diagnosed, and the treatment options available, be sure to also review the expertise of your specific cancer leadership team.

Contact us

Call the Hope Line at (412) 578-HOPE (412) 578-4673 to connect with a nurse navigator or schedule an appointment.