City of Hope's Blood Cancer Program in Atlanta, GA, has expertise in diagnosing and treating hematology oncology using sophisticated technologies and therapies delivered through a personalized approach to meet your needs. Blood cancers differ from other types of cancer because they develop in the body's blood cells and may not form tumors. A hematologist oncologist will work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan designed specifically for your type of cancer.

As a surgical oncologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Katherine Poruk believes in the Mother Standard of care, the patient-centered hospital philosophy. Growing up, Dr. Poruk always knew she wanted to be a doctor, especially after her father passed away from pancreatic cancer when she was 16. During his treatment, she observed few treatment options and no options for whole-person care. This experience led Dr. Poruk to want to become an oncologist. Having been a caregiver to a patient with cancer, she knows what patients and their families are going through and she connects with them on a personal level.

Dr. Herbert Duvivier joined Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Atlanta, Georgia, in September 2020. As a hematologist and medical oncologist, Dr. Duvivier has extensive clinical experience in the management of solid organ tumors and hematological malignancies. He works closely with patients from the beginning to the end of care, managing their cancer treatment. Dr. Duvivier puts his patients and their families first and foremost. He fully supports the Mother Standard of care at CTCAÂ, the organizationâs desire to provide a patient-centered approach to cancer treatment. Working with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, Dr. Duvivier is committed to helping patients aggressively fight cancer and manage their quality of life.

Dr. Patricia Rich is welcoming her patients at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), Atlanta, with smiles and hugs and caring for them as if they were members of her own family. As a Medical Oncologist at CTCA Atlanta, Dr. Rich focuses primarily on treating lung cancer and head and neck cancer, but also treats other solid tumors as well as sarcomas, melanoma and some breast and prostate cancers. She takes time to sit with her patients, listening to their concerns, answering their questions and encouraging them to maintain hope and optimism. She also empowers her patients and their families, involving them in the decision-making process when recommending treatments. "I believe that if patients learn about their cancer diagnosis, their treatment options and anything their treatment involves, including side effects, they will have more hope and be better equipped to manage their cancer journey," Dr. Rich says.

Dr. Sankar Srinivasan joined Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Atlanta, Georgia, in January 2022. He is an experienced medical oncologist, and is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. At CTCA, Dr. Srinivasan treats patients diagnosed with a variety of cancer types and stages. Dr. Srinivasan was drawn to CTCA because of the patient-centered approach to care. "I believe patients should be active and knowledgeable participants in the treatment decision-making process," says Dr. Srinivasan. "Working together with other doctors and supportive care clinicians, all under one roof, we develop an integrative treatment plan tailored to each individual. This helps provide seamless care and improve quality of life throughout the treatment journey."

Dr. Ruchi Garg serves as the National Program Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). Dr. Garg brings more than 15 years of oncology experience to CTCAÂ, joining the national cancer care network in May 2021. She will be working directly with patients at the hospital near Atlanta, Georgia. Board certified in Gynecologic Oncology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Garg is dedicated to the treatment of gynecologic malignancies. She works closely with all gynecologic cancer types, including ovarian, cervical, uterine, vulvar and gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. Dr. Garg uses evidence-based medicine and personalized treatment options to meet the needs of each unique patient.

Dr. Ahmad Hammad joined Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) Atlanta in August 2021. As a medical oncologist, Dr. Hammad evaluates and treats patients with various types and stages of cancer, with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers, breast cancer and thoracic cancers. He works alongside a team of doctors, clinicians and nurses dedicated to helping patients aggressively fight cancer and manage their quality of life.