Hematology and Oncology Directory

Division Leadership

Randall F. Holcombe, M.D., MBA

Professor of Medicine and Division Chief, Hematology and Oncology • Director, University of Vermont Cancer Center

randall.holcombe@med.uvm.edu

Chris E. Holmes, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology • Deputy Division Chief, Hematology and Oncology

chris.holmes@med.uvm.edu

Clinical Faculty

Diego Adrianzen Herrera, M.D., M.S.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology • Associate Director of Inclusive Excellence, University of Vermont Cancer Center

dadrianz@med.uvm.edu

Steven Ades, M.D., M.Sc.

Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology • Medical Director, University of Vermont Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office

steven.ades@med.uvm.edu

Maura Barry, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology • Associate Director, Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program

molly.barry@uvmhealth.org

Mary Cushman, M.D., M.Sc.

University Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology; University Distinguished Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine • Medical Director, Thrombosis and Hemostasis Program, UVM, Hematologist, UVM Health Network

mary.cushman@med.uvm.edu

Sarah Gillett, M.D., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology • Medical Oncologist, UVM Health Network

sarah.gillett@uvmhealth.org

Mansour Gergi, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology • Hematologist and Medical Oncologist, UVM Health Network

mansour.gergi@med.uvm.edu

James N. Gerson, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division Hematology and Oncology • Director, Cellular Therapy Program, University of Vermont Cancer Center

james.gerson@uvmhealth.org

Marc S. Greenblatt, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Division Hematology and Oncology • Co-Director, Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program, University of Vermont Cancer Center

marc.greenblatt@uvmhealth.org

Sakshi Jasra, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology • Course Director, Professionalism, Communication, and Reflection, Larner College of Medicine

sakshi.jasra@med.uvm.edu

Peter S. Kaufman, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology • Director, Sponsored Clinical Research, University of Vermont Cancer Center

peter.kaufman@uvmhealth.org

Farrah B. Khan, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology • Chair, Lung Transdisciplinary Team, UVM Cancer Center

farrah.khan@uvmhealth.org

Kara Landry, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology • Co-Director, Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program

kara.landry@med.uvm.edu

Karlyn Martin, M.D., M.S.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology • Hematologist, UVM Health Network

karlyn.martin@med.uvm.edu

Jacqueline Poston, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology

jacqueline.poston@uvmhealth.org

Hibba tul Rehman., M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology

hibba.rehman@uvmhealth.org

Rohit Singh, M.B., B.S.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology • Medical Oncologist, UVM Health Network

rohit.singh@uvmhealth.org

Julian R. Sprague, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology • Director, Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology, UVM Health Network

julian.sprague@uvmhealth.org

Alissa Thomas, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurological Sciences • Neurology Residency Program Director

alissa.thomas@uvmhealth.org

Christa Varnadoe, DNP, AGNP-C, OCN, CCRP

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology • Administrative Director, Clinical Trials Office, University of Vermont Cancer Center

christa.varnadoe@med.uvm.edu

Neil A. Zakai, M.D., M.Sc.

Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology • Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Research Faculty

Emily Hallgren, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology Division • Deputy Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement, University of Vermont Cancer Center

emily.hallgren@med.uvm.edu

Debora Kamin Mukaz, Ph.D, M.S.,

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology

debora.kamin-mukaz@med.uvm.edu

Scott Langevin, Ph.D., MHA, CT(ASCP)

Associate Professor of Medicine and Carpenter Cancer Research Scholar, Division of Hematology and Oncology • Associate Director of Community Outreach & Engagement University of Vermont Cancer Center

scott.langevin@med.uvm.edu

Katie Queen, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology • Deputy Associate Director for Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination, University of Vermont Cancer Center

katelyn.queen@med.uvm.edu

Tracy Smith, PhD

Faculty Scientist and Protocol Writer

tracy.smith@med.uvm.edu

Kate Tracy, Ph.D.

Senior Associate Dean for Research • Director of Research for UVM Health Network

Network Faculty

Jose M. Acostamadiedo, M.D.

Medical Oncologist, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Rahul Anil, M.D.

Hematologist/Oncologist, Central Vermont Medical Center • Hematologist/Oncologist, University of Vermont Medical Center - Main Campus

Asad Anwar, MD

Hematologist, Central Vermont Medical Center

Vanessa Fiorini Furtado, M.D.

Oncologist, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology

Robert E. Martell, M.D.

Medical Oncologist, UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital • Medical Oncologist, University of Vermont Medical Center - Main Campus

Wendy McKinnon, MS

Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology • Cancer Genetic Counselor, UVM Health Network

David J. Ospina, MD

Site Leader, Hematology and Oncologist, Central Vermont Medical Center

Sarah Spinette, Ph.D., M.S., CGC

Associate Educator, Hematology and Oncology • Genetics Counselor, Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program, UVM Health Network

Myrna Sanchez, M.D.

Internist and Hematologist/Oncologist, Alice Hyde Medical Center

Eric Pillemer, M.D.

Medical Oncologist, UVM Health Network

Paul Unger, M.D., FACP

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine

paul.unger@uvmhealth.org

Kevin Vest, MBA

Instructor, Hematology and Oncology • Vice President, Cancer Clinical Programs, UVM Health Network

kevin.vest@uvmhealth.org

Faculty Emeritus

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Richard Branda, M.D.

Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, Emeritus

Advanced Practice Providers

Annie Berkowitz, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Katherine Bezio, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Kristen Bond-Webster, PA

Physician Assistant

Janet Ely, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Kayla Fahle, PA

Physician Assistant

Penny Gibson, PA

Physician Assistant

Ginger Gillette-Kent, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Jessica Hansen, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Rachel Hite, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Colleen Johnston, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Jamie Kelly, PA

Physician Assistant

Martha Kirk

Physician Assistant

Michelle Machesky, PA

Physician Assistant

Kayla Napper, PA

Physician Assistant

Jessica Okrant, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Ashley Price, NP

Nurse Practioner

Rachel Rudder, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Alyssa Schlenter, PA

Physician Assistant

Becky Sokolowski, PA

Physician Assistant

Stephanie Stahl, PA

Physician Assistant

Jordan Tolstoi, PA

Physician Assistant

Isabelle Unger, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Fellows in Hematology and Medical Oncology

Ryan Thomas, M.D.

3rd Year Fellow in Hematology and Medical Oncology

Hiacao (Haze) Xu, MB, BS

3rd Year Fellow in Hematology and Medical Oncology

Ike Chidobem, MB, BS

2nd Year Fellow in Hematology and Medical Oncology

Jinah Kim, M.D.

2nd Year Fellow in Hematology and Medical Oncology

Dermot Murphy, MB, BS

1st Year Fellow in Hematology and Medical Oncology

Elsy Rivera, M.D.

1st Year Fellow in Hematology and Medical Oncology

Postdoctoral Researchers

Vinh Le, M.D.

Postdoctoral Researcher, Vermont Center for Cardiovascular and Brain Health

vinh.le@med.uvm.edu

Staff

Whitney Feininger

Administrative Support Specialist, Larner College of Medicine

whitney.feininger@med.uvm.edu (802) 656-5465

Jon French, MS MLS (ASCP) CM

Cellular Therapy Quality Coordinator, University of Vermont Health Network

jonathan.french@uvmhealth.org

Denise Russell

Hematology and Oncology Staff Assistant, University of Vermont Health Network

Mattie Pontecorvo

GME Program Administrator, Hematology and Medical Oncology and Vascular Surgery

Sierra Rose

Business Support Generalist, Vermont Center for Cardiovascular and Brain Health

Owen Nadeau, Ph.D.

Administrative and Operations Director, Vermont Center for Cardiovascular and Brain Health