October 3, 2012 (Athens) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—continues to grow and expand its services with the addition of Ranjana Bhargava, M.D. Dr. Bhargava is board certified in internal medicine and board eligible in oncology and hematology. She will practice at the GCS Athens office.
“We are happy to welcome a highly esteemed colleague as Dr. Bhargava to the Athens office,” said Dr. Al Soltan, president and CEO of GCS. “Her presence in Athens offers the community extended access to excellent cancer care.”
Dr. Bhargava received her medical degree from M. S. Ramaiah Medical College in Bangalore, India. She completed her residency at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. She was awarded the Best Teacher Award during her residency at the University of South Carolina, where she also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Bhargava completed a fellowship in oncology and hematology at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center in Baltimore, MD. Breast cancer, colon cancer, and benign hematology are among her special interests and specialties. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Bhargava is driven by her desire to deliver compassionate care to patients. “As a young girl, I witnessed the impact that my grandmother’s breast cancer diagnosis had on her and our family and was motivated to make a difference in the field of oncology. It gives me great satisfaction to be a part of my patient’s lives and to be able to share their happiness and sorrows.” Dr. Bhargava said.
Georgia Cancer Specialists is a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S. and a leader in advanced cancer treatment and research. The practice supports more than 200,000 patient visits each year. GCS offers community-based medical oncology and hematology services and is the first private oncology practice to also provide a full range of support services for patients in Georgia, including wellness counseling and home health coordination. The GCS research department, whose focus is bringing targeted cancer therapy to communities, is the first in Georgia to offer Phase I clinical trials, the most novel cancer therapies available. GCS has 29 offices, 45 physicians, and more than 500 support staff members located in Metro Atlanta, North and Central Georgia. Georgia Cancer Specialists can be found on the web at www.gacancer.com GCS is The Cancer Answer.
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