Barry Gibney, DO

Dr. John Kaczmar is a medical oncologist who specializes in caring for patients with cancers of the head and neck. He attended college at Cornell University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. He then obtained his medical degree at Columbia University Medical School in New York City, where he served as president of his class. After medical school, he undertook a residency in internal medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. There, he served as a member of the resident steering committee and attained an additional certification in health care leadership in quality. Following this, he completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, before joining the Medical University of South Carolina in 2017. There are many challenges involved in treating cancers of the head and neck. Dr. Kaczmar's research interests are focused on overcoming these challenges through the use of the body's own immune system (immunotherapy) and targeted therapies aimed at fighting head and neck cancer growth. In addition to bringing cutting-edge treatment options to patients, he has an interest in working to improve the tolerability of proven treatments so as to maximize quality of life.

Dr. Jyotika Fernandes is a Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, and the Endocrine Section Chief at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC. Dr. Fernandes completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, and the University of Texas, Houston, and her Endocrine fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the Joint Baylor and M.D. Anderson program in Houston, TX. Her clinical subspecialty is in the area of endocrine neoplasia (Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pituitary, and Adrenal) and she leads a multidisciplinary Endocrine Tumor clinic at Hollings Cancer Center that involves Head and Neck Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology. She also represents the Endocrinology division at the tumor boards to assist in management plans for these patients. She also sees general endocrinology patients with Thyroid, Adrenal, Pituitary, Parathyroid, and Bone disorders Obesity management, and Diabetes. She is also part of the MUSC Osteoporosis Center. Dr. Fernandes maintains a substantial clinical-translational research portfolio and has served as PI/ Co-PI on several clinical trials involving Pituitary, Thyroid tumors, and Diabetes. Her most recent research is focused on investigating the role of advanced glycation end products in cancer. Dr. Fernandes currently sees patients at Hollings Cancer Center, Charleston, and Health East Cooper Medical Pavilion, Mount Pleasant, SC. Appointments can be made at 843-792-9200, 843-792-9300, or 843-876-8282.

Amanda Allen Littleton, NP is an adult nurse practitioner specializing in cancer care in Charleston, SC. With expertise in hematology and oncology, she provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients, focusing on blood and lymphatic cancers. Located at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, Amanda Allen Littleton, NP is dedicated to delivering personalized and compassionate care to individuals with cancer, utilizing her knowledge and experience to support their well-being throughout their treatment journey.Generated from the website