Everyone really shows that they care for their cancer and hematology patients. They don’t try to push you through, take their time to answer all of your questions and make sure that you’re comfortable with the decision on your health care.”
Rebecca Haney
Dr. Favaro is possibly one of the most genuine and most knowledgeable cancer and hematology doctors I have ever met! I have a very rare blood disorder and have been taken care of with compassion and concern. His staff Mary and Christine have been kind during all of my procedures!! For the past 13 years, this group has been amazing and I highly recommend!! Thank you for everything y’all do.
Cary Toledano Ashley
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Dr. Favaro & Dr. Shehadeh
Dr. Favaro joined Oncology Specialists of Charlotte in July of 2006. Since then he’s been recognized as a top doctor in Medical Oncology and Hematology while providing clinical care to hundreds of patients with cancer and blood disorders.
He received his MD and Ph.D. from The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and completed his training at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, and fellowship training at Duke University Medical Center.
Dr. Nasfat J. Shehadeh has 17 years of experience in Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Shehadeh has authored multiple medical articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals. He has been the clinical investigator on many clinical trials and the principal investigator (PI) for trials at Novant Health and Mercy Health.
He is board-certified in Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Internal Medicine. His professional interests include clinical care of patients with cancer and blood disorders. Dr. Shehadeh has been voted one of the top oncologists in Charlotte 2019 and 2020 by Charlotte Magazine.