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 | Our Staff
"From the nursing staff to the doctors, I appreciated the consultation on what to expect as well as the care and compassion I received, not only physically, but emotionally." -- Kevin S., Cancer Care Center patient
We understand that if you or a loved one has cancer, a trusting and understanding relationship with your health care provider is an important part of the treatment process. Our staff is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of all patients and their families. Our team approach helps to ensure that patients receive the care and services they need.
All of our physicians have had extensive education and training and are board-certified in medical oncology and/or
hematology.
Our cancer care team includes:
- Medical Oncologists/Hematologists
- Specialized Surgical Oncologists
- Radiation Oncologists and Therapists
- Oncology-certified Nurses
- Clinical Laboratory Technicians
- Pathologists
- Pain Management Providers
- Genetics Counselor
- Social Workers
- Complementary Care Coordinator
- Pharmacists
- Medical Assistants
- Home Care and Hospice Caregivers
- Dietitians
- Chaplains
- Cancer Registrars
Hematology/Oncology Physicians
 Daniel Anderson, MD
Education:
University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 1997
Advanced Medical Training:
Internal Medicine Residency: Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, 1997-00; Hematology/Oncology Fellowship: University of Minnesota, 2000-03
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000; Hematology, 2003; Oncology, 2004
Professional Activities:
American Society of Hematology; American Society of Clinical Oncology
Special Medical Interests: Hematologic malignancies
Other Interests:
Guitar, biking, travel, yoga, computers and technology
 Kurt Demel, MD
Education: University of Cincinnati Hospital 1998
Advanced Medical Training: Internal Medicine Residency: Christ Hospital 2002; Radiation Oncology Residency: University of Washington Medical Center 2000; Hematology & Oncology Fellowship: Brown University - Roger Williams Medical Center 2006
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
 Randy Hurley, MD
Education:
University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison WI, 1987
Advanced Medical Training:
Internal Medicine Residency and Chief Medical Resident: University of Wisconsin, 1987-1991; Hematology/Oncology Fellowship: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1991-1995
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1990; Hematology, 1994; Oncology, 1995
Professional Activities:
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School
Other Interests:
Backpacking, canoeing, kayaking and cross-country skiing
 Gretchen Ibele, MD
Education:
University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, 1977
Advanced Medical Training:
Internal Medicine Residency: Milwaukee County General Hospital, Milwaukee, WI, 1977-1980; Hematology/Oncology Fellowship: University of Minnesota, 1981-1985
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1981; Oncology, 1985; Hematology, 1988
Professional Activities:
American Society of Clinical Oncology; American Society of Hematology; Associate Medical Director, HealthPartners Hospice of the Lakes
Other Interests:
Family, reading and running
 Jeffrry Jaffe, MD
Medical Director, Cancer Care Center
Education:
University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI, 1973
Advanced Medical Training:
Internal Medicine Internship and Residency: Maricopa County General Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, 1973-1976; Hematology/Oncology Fellowship: University of Wisconisn Center for Health Sciences, Madison, WI, 1976-1978
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1976; Hematology, 1978; Oncology, 1981
Professional Activities:
American Society of Hematology; American Society of Clinical Oncology; Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology; Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School
Other Interests:
Fishing, camping, hiking and skiing
 Balkrishna Jahagirdar, MD
Education:
Bombay University, King Edward Memorial Hospital & Seth G. S. Medical College, Bombay, India. 1995
Advanced Medical Training:
Internal Medicine Residency- University of Illinois, Chicago, IL: 1996-1999
Oncology-Hematology Fellowship- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN: 1999-2002
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine- 1999; Hematology- 2002; Oncology 2003
Professional Activities:
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School; American Society of Clinical Oncology; American Society of Hematology. Preceptor for Physician Assistant students, University of Iowa P.A. Program
Special Medical Interests:
Solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, benign hematology. Medical training / education of post-graduate medical trainees (fellows, residents), medical students, Physician Assistant students and High School students.
Other Interests:
Education of the general community to raise awareness regarding various diseases and heath-related issues.
 Colleen Morton, MD
Education:
University of the Witwatersrand Medical School, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1992
Advanced Medical Training:
Hematology/Oncology Fellowship: University of Minnesota, 1998-2003 Categorical Internal Medicine Residency: University of Minnesota, 1996-1998; Internal Medicine and General Surgery Internship: University of the Witwatersrand Medical School, 1993; Internal Medicine Registrar: University of the Witwatersrand Medical School, January 1995 to June 1996.
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999; Oncology, 2002; Hematology, 2003
Professional Activities:
American Society of Hematology; American Society of Clinical Oncology; Medical Officer, Department of Internal Medicine, 1994
Other Interests:
Classical music, piano
 Brian Rank, MD
Education:
University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, 1979
Advanced Medical Training:
Internal Medicine Internship and Residency: University of Minnesota, 1980-1982; Hematology/Oncology Fellowship: University of Minnesota, 1982-1985
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1982; Hematology, 1984; Oncology, 1987
Professional Activities:
Medical Director, HealthPartners Medical Group; Fellow, American College of Physicians; American Society of Clinical Oncology; American Society of Hematology; Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School
Other Interests:
Learning from three adolescents, family, mountaineering, scuba diving, travel and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
 Daniel Schneider, MD
Education:
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, 1991
Advanced Medical Training:
Internal Medicine Residency: Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University, Springfield, MA, 1991-1994; Hematology/Oncology Fellowship: Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 1994-1997
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1994; Oncology, 1997; Hematology, 1999
Professional Activities:
American Board of Clinical Oncology; American Society of Hematology; Primary Investigator, Minneapolis/St. Paul Cooperative Group Outreach Program
Other Interests:
Running, travel, food and spending time with my children
Radiation Oncology
 Mark Bisignani, MD
Medical Director, Radiation Therapy
Education:
University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Pittsburgh, PA, 1992
Advanced Medical Training:
Radiation Oncology Residency, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1996
Board Certification:
Radiation Oncology, American Board of Radiology, 1997
Professional Activities:
American Society of Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology; American Society of Clinical Oncology; Community Clinical Oncology Program; American Medical Association; Hennepin County Medical Society
Other Interests:
Travel, running, skiing and cooking
Genetics Counselor
Kathy Fuhrmann
Education:
BA. St. Olaf College
Advanced Medical Training:
Masters of Science, University of Minnesota 1992
Board Certification:
American Board of Genetic Counseling 1993
Professional Activities:
National Society of Genetic Counselors
Other Interests:
Family, travel, camping, hiking
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