At Montefiore Nyack Hospital, medical oncologists, cancer surgeons and radiation oncologists partner in caring for patients with all types of cancer and blood disorders. Our physicians are board-certified and fellowship trained in oncology, providing patients with the highest level of excellence in cancer care.

In addition to physicians who are cancer experts, our team includes nurse navigators, social workers, dieticians, pharmacists, financial counselors and pastoral care representatives who are also highly experienced in caring for cancer patients.

Our multidisciplinary team meets with newly diagnosed patients to help them through the entire cancer process, from diagnosis and treatment to support and education.

Daniel C. Cole, MD, MHS, is a board-certified and fellowship trained hematologist and medical oncologist at Highland Medical, Hematology Oncology in Nyack, NY. He received his medical doctorate from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. Dr. Cole completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY and his Hematology/ Oncology Fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center’s Albert Einstein Cancer Center. Prior to his fellowship, Dr. Cole practiced internal medicine as an attending physician and Clinical Instructor at Montefiore Medical Center’s Family Care Center. He also received his Masters of Health Science in Epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, MD.

Dr. Cole has extensive research experience, has published in various academic medical journals, and received numerous awards including the American Society of Hematology Abstract Achievement Award and is a member of the American Society of Hematology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Sung Ho Lee, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist. He is the Director of Clinical Research at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, bringing cutting-edge oncology therapies to the community. Dr. Lee received his medical degree summa cum laude and completed his internship at Kyunghee University Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea. He completed his residency in internal medicine and postdoctoral training in hematology and medical oncology at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. Prior to joining Highland Medical P.C., Dr. Lee was Medical Director of The Infusion Center at Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York, NY. He was a medical oncologist and hematologist at the Mayo Clinic Care Network’s Altru Cancer Center in Grand Forks, ND. Dr. Lee is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. He is fluent in Korean.

Mathew Lonberg, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with honors in Biochemistry. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Lonberg completed his internship and residency in medicine at New York University Hospital Medical Center at Bellevue Hospital in New York. He completed a fellowship in oncology research at NYU, and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where he received awards from the Charles H. Revson Foundation Fellowship in Biomedical Research and the American Cancer Society. Dr. Lonberg is the author of many scientific articles on various oncology and hematology topics.

Aleksandra Mamorska-Dyga, MD, is a board-certified internist, medical oncologist, and hematologist. She received her medical degree from the Medical University of Silesia in Poland and completed her internal medicine residency and chief medical residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in Bronx, NY (in affiliation with Weill Cornell Medical College). She completed a hematology-oncology fellowship at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY (in affiliation with New York Medical College). Dr. Dyga was an attending physician at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY, and at Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, NY. She was an assistant professor of clinical medicine at New York Medical College Metropolitan Hospital Center. A member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American College of Physicians, Dr. Dyga has extensive research and scientific writing experience. She is fluent in Polish.

Robert March, MD, is a board-certified internist, medical oncologist and hematologist. Dr. March earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean in Montserrat, British West Indies. He completed his internship and residency in medicine at Bronx VA Medical Center at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, followed by a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at New York Medical College of Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. Dr. March is an attending physician in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Montefiore Nyack Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY. He is active in biomedical research and has published numerous articles related to his fields of hematology and oncology.

Irina Rybalova, MD, is a board-certified internist, medical oncologist, and hematologist. She earned her medical degree from Russian State Medical University in Moscow and attended an international student exchange program at Harvard Medical School in Boston. After receiving her medical degree, she was a staff physician at Botkin Teaching Hospital of Russian State Medical University. Dr. Rybalova completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, NJ. She completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Montefiore Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, and a fellowship in allogeneic bone marrow transplant at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York. Dr. Rybalova is dedicated to teaching, accomplished in research, and a published author. She is a volunteer teaching attending at Montefiore Medical Center and an assistant clinical professor at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein School of Medicine. She is on the Board of Advisors for the Rockland County section of the American Cancer Society.

Ravi S. Shah, MD, is a board-certified certified and fellowship trained physician at Highland Medical, Hematology Oncology. His board certifications include the American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology and Clinical Oncology. Dr. Shah received his medical doctorate from St. George's University in Grenada, West Indies and completed his internship, residency and fellowship at SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine in an outpatient setting for over ten years specializing in hematology and oncology. He is a member of the American Society of Hematology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Tara Shapiro, DO, FAAEM, is a board-certified and fellowship trained Palliative Care and Hospice physician at Hematology and Oncology in Nyack, NY. She received her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine with honors. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and her Osteopathic Internship at New York Methodist hospital Campus. She completed her Residency in Emergency medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

After years of experience as an Emergency Department physician, Dr. Shapiro completed a Fellowship in hospital and Palliative Care at Jamaica Hospital Center and has since been providing care to patients at Montefiore Medical Center where she is the site director for palliative and support care consult services at the Weiler Hospital site. She is a member of the American Academy of Hospital and Palliative Medicine, a fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine and had been published in various medical journals.

Claire Cummings, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC, is a highly skilled and compassionate double board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Hematology and Oncology at Highland Medical, Hematology and Oncology in Nyack, NY. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing from long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. A proud member of the American Nurses Association, Claire is dedicated to advancing the nursing profession and improving patient outcomes. With a diverse background in inpatient and outpatient care across various medical disciplines, Claire brings a wealth of experience to her practice. She is particularly passionate about providing holistic, patient-centered care, emphasizing education, support and empowerment for individuals navigating complex medical diagnoses. Her commitment to excellence extends beyond clinical care, as she actively engages in professional development and stays abreast of the latest advancements in hematology and oncology.

Jennifer A. Wagner, FNP, BC, AOCNP, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her certification from the Oncology Nursing Society in Advanced Oncology of Nurse Practitioners and is certified in managing and accessing IV devices and mixing and administering chemotherapy medication. Jennifer received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY, and completed her Master of Science in Nursing as a family nurse practitioner at Dominican College in Orangeburg, NY. She is a member of the Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State, the Oncology Nursing Society, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and Nurses Service Organization.

Ziad N. Kronfol, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Director of the Department of Surgery and Chief, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Dr. Kronfol is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon practicing at Highland Medical, Highland Surgical Associates in West Nyack, NY. Dr. Kronfol received his board certification in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery from the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, respectively. He specializes in anorectal surgical procedures, laparoscopic and robotic minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery, transanal minimally invasive surgery, endoscopy procedures, as well as general surgery. He is passionate about providing excellent surgical care to the residents of Rockland, Westchester and Bergen counties using the latest surgical techniques and technology.

Dr. Kronfol earned his medical doctorate from the American University of Beirut Medical Center in Beirut, Lebanon. He completed his General Surgery internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN and his General Surgery Residency at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in El Paso, TX. Dr. Kronfol completed his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York, NY.

He is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Kronfol has presented at many academic conferences and seminars and has several publications.

Adriana Suarez-Ligon, MD, FACS, Medical Director of The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital

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Dr. Adriana Suarez-Ligon is a board-certified and fellowship-trained breast surgeon/oncologist who cares for patients with breast cancer, benign breast conditions, and those at increased risk for developing breast cancer. She provides thorough, individualized care and believes every patient deserves clear information, compassionate guidance, and a dedicated team supporting them at each step.

Dr. Suarez-Ligon earned her medical doctorate from New Jersey Medical School and completed her general surgery residency at Rutgers University. She completed her advanced Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

As a Latina breast surgeon and native Spanish speaker, Dr. Suarez-Ligon is committed to improving communication and access to care for diverse patients and families. She is passionate about ensuring that people who often feel overlooked or lost in the medical system feel seen, heard, and supported. She takes time to explain diagnoses and treatment options in a way that makes sense, and she works closely with medical and radiation oncology, plastic surgery, genetics, radiology, and survivorship teams to provide truly comprehensive care.

Dr. Suarez-Ligon was born in the Bronx to Cuban parents and raised in Bergen County, NJ. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children. She values family, community, and creating a comforting, supportive environment for her patients.

Adrienne Fueg, MD, FACS, Trauma Medical Director, Montefiore Nyack Hospital

Dr. Fueg is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in general, breast and advanced laparoscopic surgery. She has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years and currently practices with Highland Medical Surgical Associates in West Nyack, New York. Previously, she was an attending physician at Elk Regional Medical Center in St. Mary’s, Penn., and had a private practice in the Bronx, New York. Dr. Fueg earned her medical degree from SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn. She completed her general surgery residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, New York Medical College, and Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, New York Medical College. In addition, she completed a Critical Care Fellowship at Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center. Dr. Fueg is a member of the Society of Women Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Surgeons as well as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephew, hockey, travel, exercise and sewing.

Joanne Zhung, MD, is board-certified radiation oncologist at Advanced Radiation Oncology Services at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, NY. She attended medical school at UMDNJ-Rutgers, completed her internship at Basset-Columbia Medical Center and her residency at Tufts-Brown Loyola University Medical Center.