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Center for Gynecologic Oncology Team

Joyce Varughese
Director

Joyce Varughese

MD, FACOG

Medical Director, Center for Gynecologic Oncology

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Emily Chen

Emily Chen

MD

Hematology Oncology Specialists

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Ajay Choudhri

Ajay Choudhri

MD

Medical Director, Capital Health Department of Radiology

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Carolyn Gaukler

Carolyn Gaukler

MD

Director, Supportive Care

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Mona Saleh

Mona Saleh

MD

Gynecologic Oncologist

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Nikhil Thaker

Nikhil Thaker

MD, MHA, MBA, PMP, CMQ, FABS, DABR, FAMIA

Medical Director, Stereotactic Radiosurgery

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Sarah Crowley

Sarah Crowley

MS, RD, CSO

Oncology Nutritionist

Saadia Kazmi

Saadia Kazmi

MD

Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator

Lauren Kriegel

Lauren Kriegel

LCSW, OSW-C

Oncology Social Worker

Emily Parisi

Emily Parisi

BSN, RN

GYN Oncology Nurse Navigator

Claire Westerfield

Claire Westerfield

BSN, RN

Surgical Team Registered Nurse

Taryn Whitehead

Taryn Whitehead

MSN, APN, AGPCNP-BC

Nurse Practioner

Matthew Marx

Matthew Marx

DNP

Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner