“This prestigious recognition reaffirms our practice’s commitment to excellence in providing exceptional oncology care to our patients. We especially recognize that peer recognition is the highest honor for any professional and we are very proud to have earned the trust of so many medical colleagues.” , shared President of Virginia Cancer Specialists, Dipti Patel-Donnelly, MD, a medical oncologist and Castle Connolly Top Doc since 2012 caring for patients in the Fairfax, Virginia, USAlocation.
Castle Connolly is a leading research and information resource for patients looking to find and connect with the best healthcare. They provide healthcare consumers with trusted, fully merit-based lists of the best doctors in their local communities and across the country.
Castle Connolly’s physician-led team of researchers follows a rigorous selection process to select the best doctors nationally and statewide. It is essential to conduct a solid and unbiased analysis of the doctors’ educational and professional experience before making the final selection. Following nomination from his peers, Castle Connolly’s evaluation includes significant scrutiny of medical education, training, hospital appointments and professional achievements, as well as focusing on demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills such as listening, communication, empathy and gain the trust of patients. When available, Castle Connolly also evaluates procedure volume and outcome data in its research process.
Virginia Cancer Specialists doctors recognized in 2024 are Harold Agbahiwe, MD; Stephanie Akbari, MD, FACS; Ivan Aksentijevich, MD; Christina Brzezniak, DO; Robert Christie, MD, FACP; Anne Favret, MD; John Feigert, MD; Elizabeth Feldman, MD, FACS; Mitul Gandhi, MD; Jessica Heintz, MD, FAAHPM; Sandeep J. Khandhar, MD, FACS; Geoffrey D. Moorer, MD; Jacob A. Ninan, MD; Gregorio J. Orloff, MD; Dipti Patel-Donnelly, MD; Patricia Rodriguez, MD; Amit Sarma, MD; Gregory S. Sibley, MD; Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, FACP, FASCO; Hernan Vargas, MD, FACS; and Felasfa M. Wodajo, MD.
“At Virginia Cancer Specialists, we understand the trust our patients place in us throughout their cancer journey. That’s why we continually strive to provide the highest level of care by leveraging innovative treatments, technologies, and compassionate support services,” he shared Christina Brzezniak, DO, who cares for patients in the Reston, Virginia, USA, location. “We are grateful for this recognition from Castle Connolly and our fellow physicians as it speaks to our constant pursuit of excellence. This recognition would not be possible without the tireless dedication of our exceptional team of advanced practice providers, nurse navigators and care coordinators. to the patient, programmers, and the entire staff at Virginia Cancer Specialists who go above and beyond every day to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.”
About Virginia Cancer Specialists
Virginia Cancer Specialists, Northern Virginia’s largest private oncology practice, was recognized in 2024 as the number one medical practice in Virginia with the most outstanding Castle Connolly physicians in cancer care. It has a world-class treatment team that fights cancer and blood diseases, offering access to the most up-to-date treatment protocols. clinical trialsand comprehensive care. Its comprehensive, fully staffed clinical research program also includes a research facility dedicated to Phase I clinical trials: the Virginia Cancer Specialists Research Institute, the largest of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. The practice offers medical oncology, radiation oncology, musculoskeletal tumor surgery, breast surgery, thoracic surgery, genetic counseling, palliative care, oncology nurse navigators, oncology infusion nurses, oncology pharmacists, social workers, dietitians and laboratory technicians . Virginia Cancer Specialists is part of The US Oncology Network. This collaboration unites the practice with more than 1,400 independent physicians and research and data from thousands of cancer patients in clinical trials across the country. Virginia Cancer Specialists also participates in clinical trials through US Oncology Research, which has played a role in more than 100 FDA-approved cancer therapies. For more information visit USOncology.com. For more information about Virginia Cancer Specialists, visit: VirginiaCancerSpecialists.com
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