Author: Medical Professionals Charlotte Magazine - January 2026
Taken From: Oncology Specialists of Charlotte (OSC) is excited to share that we have joined forces with Carolina Oncology Specialists (COS) of Hickory, NC. This dynamic partnership brings together two organizations deeply committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. This collaboration is all about the care we provide for patients. Effective immediately, the former OSC practice now operates under the Carolina Oncology Specialists’ name. Both groups are proud partners of OneOncology, a leading national oncology network. Driven by a shared vision, OSC + COS, leading cancer care provider groups are dedicated to the delivery of exceptional, comprehensive care. By uniting our expertise and resources, we are better positioned than ever to bring innovative treatments, expanded services and resources, and an even deeper level of compassionate, patient-focused care in our communities. We are all dedicated to this brand of oncological healthcare for the Carolinas.
Board Certified Medical Oncologists and Clinical Support Team
Oncology care with Carolina Oncology Specialists in the greater Charlotte area consists of a team of five oncologists and five nurse practitioners.
• Justin Favaro, MD, PhD
• Nasfat Shehadeh, MD
• Kaitlyn O’Keefe, DO
• Padmaja Veeramreddy, MD
More recently with the Charlotte group, they have expanded care in the communities of York and Lancaster counties with an office in Fort Mill to meet the rising demand for community-based cancer care. Patients can get care close to home.
Oncology care in the greater Hickory area consists of a team of six oncologists and 16 APPs.
A Unified Team Bringing State-of-the-Art Care Together, all Carolina Oncology Specialists’ locations now include:
• 10 medical oncologists
• 21 advanced practice providers (APPs)
• Four office locations plus hospital-based care at Novant Health, Atrium Health, Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill, Catawba Memorial, and Frye Regional. Patients benefit from convenient access to in-clinic chemotherapy, immunotherapy, injections and infusions, on-site laboratory testing, bone marrow biopsies, an in-house dispensing pharmacy, and national clinical trials.
Over the last two decades, cancer treatment has advanced dramatically—with targeted therapies offering better outcomes and fewer side effects. COS provides access to the latest FDA-approved treatments and collaborates closely with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and transplant specialists. Our clinical research partnerships include leading institutions such as Duke, UNC Health, Wake Forest, and MD Anderson.
Advanced Imaging and Supportive Services The Randolph Road office in Charlotte offers on-site CT scanning for COS patients and accepts referrals from outside physicians. This location also provides low-dose CT lung cancer screening, along with a structured follow-up program.
Both the Randolph Road and Pineville offices offer the DigniCap Scalp Cooling System, an advanced therapy designed to reduce chemotherapy-related hair loss.
Our oncologists, nurses, and team members actively engage with the community by providing education, awareness, and support at various cancer-related events. Throughout the year, our physicians also share updates in presentations on the latest treatment advances, offering hope and insight into the future of cancer care.
Expertise and Access
All COS medical oncologists are board-certified and treat the full spectrum of solid tumors, blood cancers, and blood disorders, each with disease-specific clinical interests. We maintain a 48-hour guarantee for patients with a new cancer diagnosis.
The Value of Independent Oncology Care
Carolina Oncology Specialists is the largest independent oncology group in North Carolina, delivering high-quality, value-based cancer care close to home. As an independent practice, our services are not tied to hospital facility fees, reducing overall costs and out-of-pocket expenses for patients—while maintaining (and often exceeding) the quality of hospital-based oncology care.
Our independence allows oncologists to customize treatment plans and consult with the most qualified specialists across multiple health systems. We are not restricted to staying within a specific hospital network, which benefits patients by having a broader scope of top-notch specialists across the region in any system.
Why Choose Carolina Oncology Specialists for Your Patients
• 48-hour appointments for new cancer diagnoses
• In-clinic treatments —sometimes available same day
• No hospital facility fees
• Direct, ongoing clinical communications with our attending oncologist
• Extensive network of support and specialty care
• In-network with all major insurers
• Comprehensive, personalized care for patients and their families
What this means for You and Your Patients
• Your patient’s care team remains the same. They will continue to see the providers you know and trust.
• Your patients’ experience will be enhanced. Through this collaboration, we’ll have access to expanded resources, innovative treatments, and additional support services to care for our patients.
• Our commitment to you is stronger than ever. We’ve joined forces to ensure our patients/your patients receive the very best care, while remaining an independent, physician-owned practice.
published: Jan. 16, 2026, 5:03 p.m.