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Our Locations:

Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Downtown)
910 West Fifth Avenue, Suite 700
Spokane, WA 99204
TEL: (509) 838-2531
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Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Valley)
12410 East Sinto Avenue, Suite 101
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
TEL: (509) 755-6515
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Breast Health Center
12410 East Sinto Avenue, Suite 101
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
TEL: (509) 755-6515
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About Us

The Rockwood Cancer Treatment Centers provide comprehensive and personalized cancer treatment. A team of specialists, advanced medical and surgical treatment options and coordinated access to appropriate clinical trials combine to provide a total patient care experience.  Many of our providers are also surgeons specializing in hematology, urology, breast, colon and lung diseases.

Our Services

This is just an example of the services we offer.

• PET/CT for cancer diagnosis
• Chemo therapy
• LINAC radiation therapy
• In-office laser treatment for small bladder cancers
• Green light laser procedures
• da Vinci® robotic surgery for prostate cancer
• Laparoscopic surgery for kidney cancer
• Second opinion service
• Multi-disciplinary tumor boards
• Patient and family education classes
• Financial counseling
• Psychological and emotional support groups for families and   individuals
• Breast Cancer specialty care Center

This integrated, multidisciplinary approach for patients and their families provides a collective best course of treatment for each patient.

For more information about PET/CT scans please visit www.rockwoodclinicpetct.com

Meet Our Staff:

 

Breast Surgical Oncologists
Deborah Martinez, M.D.
Heidi Richardson, M.D.
Renu Sinha, M.D., FACS

Medical Oncologists
Kawal Dinsa Chester, M.D.
Kirk Lund, M.D.
Corliss Newman, M.D.
Jay Wittenkeller, M.D.
Johanna Bruning, ARNP
Jeanne Robinson, ARNP,M.N.

Radiation Oncologists
Frank Lamm, M.D.

Radiologists
Jeffrey Ager, M.D.
Kyle Colvin, M.D.
William Dubiel, M.D.
Robert Farner, M.D.
Daniel Fullmer, M.D.
Thomas Richardson, M.D.

Surgical Oncologists
Gregory LaValle, M.D

Surgical Urologists
Louis Koncz, P.AS.-C
Giju Nair, M.D.
Brad Nelson, M.D., Pharm.D.
J. Craig Whiting, M.D., CPE

 
Deborah Martinez, M.D.

Deborah Martinez, M.D.
Specialties: General Surgery, Hematology / Oncology Medical
School: University of Colorado, Denver, CO
Specialty Training: Research Fellowship – Pediatric surgery/oncology, Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH Fellowship – Surgical oncology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Internship/Residency – General surgery, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Other Education: B.A., University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Boards/Certifications: American Board of Surgery
Special Interests: Tumor Progression and Metastasis, Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Prevention, Breast Cancer Genomics and Proteomics
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2008
Location: Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Valley) (509) 755-6515
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Heidi Richardson, M.D.

Heidi Richardson, M.D.
Specialties: Hematology / Oncology, General Surgery
School: University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
Specialty Training: Fellowship - General Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Residency — General Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Internship/Residency — General Surgery, University of California-Davis, Sacramento, CA
Other Education: B.S., Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Boards/Certifications: Board eligible
Organizations/Affiliations: American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons
Special Interests: Breast Surgery
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2008
Locations:
Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Downtown) (509) 838-2531
Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Valley) (509) 755-6515
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Renu Sinha, M.D., FACS.

Renu Sinha, M.D., FACS.
Specialties: General Surgery, Vein Institute
School: Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Specialty Training: Fellowship - General Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Residency — General Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Internship/Residency — General Surgery, University of California-Davis, Sacramento, CA
Other Education: B.S., Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Boards/Certifications: Subspecialty General Surgery, American Board of Surgery; Subspecialty Surgical Critical Care, American Board of Surgery
Organizations/Affiliations: American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American College of Phlebology, Washington State Medical Association, Spokane County Medical Society
Special Interests: Breast and Thyroid Cancer Surgery, Varicose Vein Disorders
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2007
Location: Rockwood Vein Care Center (509) 928-6454
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Kawal Dinsa Chester, M.D.

Kawal Dinsa Chester, M.D.
Specialties: Hematology / Oncology
School: University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Specialty Training: Fellowship — Medical Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY Residency — Internal Medicine, St. Thomas Hospital, Akron, OH
Other Education: B.M., University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Boards/Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Medical Oncology
Special Interests: Breast Surgery
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2007
Location: Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Valley) (509) 755-6515
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Kirk Lund, M.D.

Kirk Lund, M.D.
Specialties: Hematology / Oncology
School: University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
Specialty Training: Fellowship — Hematology/Oncology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake Lake, UT; Internship/Residency — Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, CA
Other Education: B.M., University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Boards/Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Medical Oncology
Organizations/Affiliations: American Board of Hematology
Special Interests: Breast Surgery
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 1996
Locations:
Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Downtown) (509) 838-2531
Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Valley) (509) 755-6515
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Corliss Newman, M.D.

Corliss Newman, M.D.
Specialties: Hematology / Oncology
School: University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Specialty Training: Fellowship — Hematology/Oncology, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY; Residency — Internal Medicine, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
Other Education: B.S., University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Boards/Certifications: Subspecialty, Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine; Subspecialty, Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Organizations/Affiliations: American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, Washington State Medical Association, Spokane County Medical Society
Special Interests: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Blood Disorders, Gastrointestinal Cancers
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2008
Locations:
Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Downtown) (509) 838-2531
Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Valley) (509) 755-6515
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Jay Wittenkeller, M.D.

Jay Wittenkeller, M.D.
Specialties: Hematology / Oncology
School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL
Specialty Training: Fellowship — Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI; Internship/Residency — Internal Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI
Other Education: B.A., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Boards/Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Medical Oncology
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 1996
Locations:
Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Downtown) (509) 838-2531
Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Valley) (509) 755-6515
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Johanna Bruning, ARNP

Johanna Bruning, ARNP
Specialties: Hematology / Oncology
School: BSN, Carroll College, Helena, MT; MSN, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
Certification: Washington Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner Certification Idaho Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse Certification, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Other Education: B.S., Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Boards/Certifications: Board eligible
Organizations/Affiliations: American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons
Special Interests: Breast Surgery
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 20078
Location: Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Valley) (509) 755-6515
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Jeanne Robison, ARNP, M.N.

Jeanne Robison, ARNP, M.N.
Specialties: Hematology / Oncology
School: BSN, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; MSN, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Advanced Training: Specialty in Oncology and Geriatrics Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Certifications: National Certification and Geriatrics Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; Adult Nurse Practitioner Board Certification, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Organizations/Affiliations: Oncology Nursing Society
Special Interests: Breast Cancer, Palliative Care, High Risk Breast Cancer Clinic
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 1996
Locations:
Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Downtown) (509) 838-2531
Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Valley) (509) 755-6515
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Frank Lamm, M.D.

Frank Lamm, M.D.
Specialties: Hematology / Oncology
School: Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA
Specialty Training: Residency — Radiation Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Internship — Internal Medicine, Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Other Education: B.S. Gannon University, Erie, PA
Boards/Certifications: American Board of Radiology, Subspecialty Radiation Oncology
Organizations/Affiliations: Fellow, American College of Radiation Oncology Yellowstone Medical Society, Montana Medical Association, American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Special Interests: Breast Surgery
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2007
Location: Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Valley) (509) 755-6515
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Jeffrey Ager, M.D.

Jeffrey Ager, M.D.
Specialties: Imaging / Radiology
School: St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Specialty Training: Fellowship — Body Imaging, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Residency — Diagnostic Radiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA; Internship - Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Other Education: B.A., Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Boards/Certifications: American Board of Radiology
Special Interests: CT, Ultrasound, MRI
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 1993
Location: Rockwood Main Clinic (509) 838-2531
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Kyle Colvin, M.D.

Kyle Colvin, M.D.
Specialties: Imaging / Radiology
School: St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Specialty Training: Residency — Radiology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA Internship - Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
Other Education:B.S., Brigham Young University, Provo UT
Boards/Certifications:American Board of Radiology
Special Interests: General Diagnostic Radiology
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2002
Location: Rockwood Main Clinic (509) 838-2531
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William Dubiel, M.D.

William Dubiel, M.D.
Specialties: Imaging / Radiology
School: University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, MD
Specialty Training: Residency — Diagnostic Radiology, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Pontiac, MI
Other Education: B.S. Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Boards/Certifications: American Board of Radiology
Organizations/Affiliations: Washington State Medical Association, American Roentgen Ray Society
Special Interests: Imaging-guided Needle Procedures, Musculoskeletal MRI, Neurological MRI, Oncological Imaging
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2002
Location: Rockwood Main Clinic (509) 838-2531
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Robert Farner, M.D.

Robert Farner, M.D.
Specialties: Imaging / Radiology
School: Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL
Specialty Training: Residency — Diagnostic Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, IA
Other Education: B.A., Wartburg College, Waverly, IA
Boards/Certifications: American Board of Radiology
Organizations/Affiliations: American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons
Special Interests: MRI Coronal STIR Screening of Metastatic Disease
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 1989
Location: Rockwood Main Clinic (509) 838-2531
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Daniel Fullmer, M.D.

Daniel Fullmer, M.D.
Specialties: Imaging / Radiology
School: University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
Specialty Training:Fellowship – Body/Neurology MRI, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX;
Residency – Mallinckrodt Institute of Medical Radiology, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO;
Internship – Baptist Medical Center, Goppert Family Care Center, Kansas City, MO
Other Education: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Boards/Certifications: American Board of Radiology
Organizations/Affiliations: American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons
Special Interests: Oncologic Imaging, Including Breast MRI and PET
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2008
Location: Rockwood Main Clinic (509) 838-2531
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Thomas Richardson, M.D.

Thomas Richardson, M.D.
Specialties: Imaging / Radiology
School: University of Colorado, Denver, CO
Specialty Training: Fellowship — CT and Ultrasound, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; Residency - Diagnostic Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Other Education: B.S., Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Boards/Certifications: American Board of Radiology
Special Interests: CT, Ultrasound, MRI
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2008
Location: Rockwood Main Clinic (509) 838-2531
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Gregory LaValle, M.D.

Gregory LaValle, M.D.
Specialties: Hematology / Oncology, General Surgery
School: University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
Specialty Training: Fellowships — Research, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY; Surgical Oncology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Internship/Residency — General Surgery, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Other Education: University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Boards/Certifications: American Board of Surgery
Organizations/Affiliations: Spokane County Medical Society
Special Interests: Gastrointestinal Malignancies, Hepatobiliary Malignancies, Melanoma
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2008
Locations:
Rockwood Outpatient Surgery Center (509) 838-2531
Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Downtown) (509) 838-2531
Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center (Valley) (509) 755-6515
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Louis Koncz, P.A.-C

Louis Koncz, P.A.-C
Specialties: Urology, Research
School: LPN, Loma Linda School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA; Utah Physicians Assistant Program, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Advanced Training: Urodynamic Procedures Training, Duke University, Durham, NC
Other Education: B.S., Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Boards/Certifications: American Urological Association, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Special Recognition in Surgery and Primary Care, American Board of Urologic Allied Health Professionals
Special Interests: Erectile Dysfunction
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 1992
Locations:
Rockwood Urology Center (509) 838-2531
Rockwood Research Center (509) 744-1720
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Giju Nair, M.D.

Giju Nair, M.D.
Specialties: Urology
School: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Roostown, OH
Specialty Training: Internship/Residency — Urology, Akron General Medical Center/Hospital, Akron, OH
Other Education: B.S., University of Akron, Akron, OH
Boards/Certifications: American Board of Urology
Organizations/Affiliations: American Urological Association and North Central Section Member, Benton Franklin County Medical Society, Washington State Medical Society
Special Interests: Urologic Cancer, Incontinence, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2007
Location: Rockwood Urology Center (509) 838-2531
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Brad Nelson, M.D., Pharm.D.

Brad Nelson, M.D., Pharm.D.
Specialties: Urology
School: UUniversity of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Specialty Training: Residency — Urology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN Internship — General Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Other Education: Pharm.D., Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
Certifications: DaVinci Robotic Prostatectomy, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Organizations/Affiliations: American Assoiciation of Clinic Urologists, American Urologic Association, Western Section, American Urologic Association, Endourology Society, Northwest Urologic Society, Spokane County Medical Society, Washington State Medical Society
Special Interests: DaVinci Robotic Prostatectomy, Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery, Urologic Oncology, Female Urology, Adult and Pediatric Urology
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2006
Location: Rockwood Urology Center (509) 838-2531
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J. Craig Whiting, M.D., CPE

J. Craig Whiting, M.D., CPE
Specialties: Urology, Research
School: University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Specialty Training: Residency — Surgery, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ; Urology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Other Education: B.S., Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Boards/Certifications: American Board of Urology, Certified Physician Executive
Organizations/Affiliations: American Urological Association, Western Section of the American Urology Association, Northwest Urology Association, Washington State Urological Society, American College of Physician Executives
Special Interests: Adult and Pediatric Urology, Urologic Oncology
Joined Rockwood Clinic: 2001
Locations:
Rockwood Urology Center (509) 838-2531
Rockwood Research Center (509) 744-1720
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