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n Novant Health Expands Cancer in research and clinical experience in lung Malaka B. Jackson, MD. Dr. Jackson
cancer, as well as head and neck cancers, completed medical school at the
Services in Charlotte with special interest in geriatric oncology
Novant Health Cancer Specialists and disparities in cancer care. University of Pennsylvania
announces the addition of three medical School of Medicine. She
oncologists — Deborah Bradley, MD, n Outpatient Substance Abuse Program then completed both her
Lilian Thomas-Harris, MD, and Obiageli Launches in Matthews residency and fellowship at
Ogbata, MD — doubling their number Novant Health Psychiatric Recovery The Children’s Hospital of
of medical oncologists. Novant Health Philadelphia. Jackson’s areas
Cancer Specialists now has three locations: and Counseling, Novant Health’s first MalakaB.Jackson,MD of interest include treating
1718 E. 4th St. in Charlotte, 1700 Matthews substance abuse intensive outpatient children with diabetes, thyroid disorders
Township Pkwy. in Matthews, and 14135 program in the Charlotte area, is accepting and concerns with growth and puberty.
Ballantyne Corporate Place in Charlotte. patients 18 and older. The program is led The clinic is at 330 Billingsley Road, Suite
For more information, call 704-316-4485 101, and can be reached at 704-316-5285.
or visit nhcancerspecialists.org. by therapist Patsy Shinn,
Dr. Bradley, after earning her medical LCSW, LCAS. Following an n Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports
degree and completing her internal medicine initial assessment, participants Medicine Opens Location in Monroe
residency from the University of Cincinnati, receive services primarily Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports
through group therapy, but also
was awarded a fellowship meet with Shinn individually Medicine has opened an office inside
in hematology/oncology at PatsyShinn,LCSW,LCAS for enhanced care. Groups are the Novant Health Monroe
the University of Michigan. small, in order to ensure a patient-centered Medical Plaza at 2000
Bradley treats all cancer and environment. The clinic is at 1401 Matthews Wellness Blvd., Suite 100.
hematology issues and has a Township Pkwy., Suite 320. Services are It is staffed by orthopedic
special interest and expertise offered Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For surgeon Larry Martin Jr.,
DeborahBradley,MD in treatment of genitourinary more information or to refer a patient to MD, who also staffs an office
cancers. She also has a special interest in Novant Health Psychiatric Recovery and
investigation of novel approaches to cancer Counseling, call 704-316-9064. LarryMartinJr.,MD in Mint Hill one day a week.
treatment through clinical trials. Call 704-316-2338.
Dr. Thomas-Harris, after graduating n OB/GYN Urgent Care Opens Offering
medical school at St. George’s University After-Hours Care for Women Dr. Martin has expertise in:
School of Medicine in Novant Health OB/GYN Urgent Care is • all pathologies around the shoulder
Grenada, completed an
internal medicine residency now open in south Charlotte in the Waverly and knee
andafellowshipinhematology/ Medical Plaza. Providers specializing in • ACL reconstruction
oncology at SUNY Upstate women’s care treat those experiencing • meniscus surgery
Medical University. Thomas- such issues as pregnancy concerns, • rotator cuff repair
LilianThomas-Harris,MD Harris treats all types of irregular bleeding or menstruation • glenoid labrum surgery
cancer, but has a special interest in treating problems, nausea and vomiting during • shoulder arthroplasty
cancers of the lung, gastrointestinal tract, pregnancy, and symptoms related to • all orthopedic and sports-related
breast and hematologic malignancies.
Dr. Ogbata attended medical school at urinary tract infections injuries
the University of Nigeria and completed and sexually transmitted • shoulder replacement surgery.
her internal medicine diseases. The clinic is at
residency at Newark Beth 11840 Southmore Drive, Save the Date!
Israel Medical Center in New Suite 100, and can be reached
Jersey. She was awarded a at 704-316-4440. Hours MCMS
fellowship in hematology/ AugustusParkerIII, MD of operation are Monday- Annual Meeting
oncology at the University Friday, 5-9 p.m., and weekends 9 a.m.-9
ObiageliOgbata,MD of Tennessee Health Science p.m. Medical Director Augustus “Gus” Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 n 6 p.m.
Center. Ogbata treats all cancer and Parker III, MD, has more than 30 years of Charlotte Country Club
hematology diseases and has a background experience in private practice.
n Novant Health Pediatric
Endocrinology Opens
Novant Health Pediatric Endocrinology
is now open and staffed by board-
certified pediatric endocrinologist,
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