Sutchin Patel, MD, FACS | Urologist

Dr. George Macrinici joined Cancer Treatment Centers of America ® (CTCA), Chicago, in July 2018 as a Pain Management Specialist. At CTCA®, Dr. Macrinici focuses on pain management for patients coping with all types of cancers and pain. He treats both acute and chronic pain, and specializes in surgery-related pain management. "I am excited to work with an interdisciplinary team using a whole-person approach to pain management," says Dr. Macrinici. "At CTCA, I help patients with pain through a collaborative effort with other doctors and clinicians."

Barbara Buttin, M.D. is a gynecologic oncologist at City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago (formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of America [CTCA]). She is dedicated to caring for patients with gynecologic malignancies, including ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal and vulvar. Patient-focused care is an integral part of improving health outcomes, that's why Dr. Buttin centers her treatment on the individualized needs of the whole patient. She treats all gynecologic cancers using numerous therapies, including chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Dr. Buttin also incorporates evidence-informed supportive therapies to help combat cancer-related side effects.

Elham Abboud, MD, is a pathologist at City of Hope in Zion, Illinois, specializing in the diagnosis and staging of cancer. With a medical degree from Damascus University and extensive experience in anatomic and clinical pathology, Dr. Abboud collaborates closely with medical oncologists to personalize cancer treatment for patients. Dr. Abboud has held significant roles in the medical community, including serving as Director of the Hematology Lab at Mount Sinai Health System and as a clinical assistant professor at Rosalind Franklin University. She is an active member of several professional organizations and has contributed to various medical journals, reflecting her commitment to advancing cancer care and research. Generated from the website