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Justin P. Favaro, MD, PhD

Undergraduate
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Internship and Residency
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, TX
Fellowship Training – Hematology/Oncology
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Board Certifications
Medical Oncology
Hematology
A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Favaro received his MD and Ph.D. from The Medical University of South Carolina following an eight-year dual degree program. He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society during his time in medical school. He completed his internal medicine training at the University of Texas, Southwestern in Dallas, TX, and his fellowship training in Medical Oncology and Hematology at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Favaro is board certified in both Medical Oncology and Hematology.
Dr. Favaro’s research experience includes basic science work in viral replication and tumor cell growth, as well as clinical research, focused on the development of new treatment for cancer. He has written a Ph.D. dissertation, co-authored a book on pharmacology, and been an author on multiple publications in peer-reviewed medical journals. Dr. Favaro is a principal investigator on several clinical trials currently open in his practice.
Charlotte Magazine has named Dr. Favaro one of the Top Doctors in Hematology/Oncology. His professional interests include clinical care of patients with cancer and blood disorders. He has served on multiple advisory boards as well as served as a discussant in continuing medical education videos for Research to Practice. He also develops and participants in continuing medical education programs and serves as expert witness in medical malpractice cases.
Dr. Favaro believes that physician-owned practices are best suited to offer patient-oriented, efficient care. Physician autonomy improves the value of the care delivered and leads to greater patient satisfaction.
Outside of the clinical setting, Dr. Favaro has a strong interest in health care policy. He has served on the board of Community Oncology Alliance and has lobbied in Washington, DC on behalf of community oncology. Dr. Favaro led in the development of the first local chapter of the Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) and he has served as president of the North Carolina Oncology Association. Dr. Favaro has spoken at support group meetings for patients with colon cancer and multiple myeloma and has participated in local fundraising races for cancer.
Dr. Favaro is married with two children and enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with his family.
Nasfat J. Shehadeh, M.D.

Medical School
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Irbid, Jordan
Internship
Zarka Teaching Hospital
Zarka, Jordan
Internal Medicine Residency
Wayne State University
Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, Michigan
Fellowship Training – Hematology and Oncology
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Wayne State University
Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, Michigan
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Jennifer L. Dallas, MD

Undergraduate
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA
Internship and Residency
University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL
Fellowship Training – Hematology/Oncology
University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL
Fellowship Training – Hematology/Oncology
University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL
Board Certifications
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Internal Medicine
Quote: “As an ambassador of healthcare in my field of cancer and blood disorders, I advocate for all my patients. My goal is to involve patients, their family members, and loved ones in the decision-making process to determine the best course of action for each individual while prioritizing their values and optimizing outcomes.”
Dr. Dallas has over a decade of experience in Hematology and Oncology. She is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine. In addition to general oncology and blood disorders, her clinical interests include thoracic, colorectal, and brain cancers. Dr. Dallas has been voted TOP DOCTOR 2022 as a medical oncologist by Charlotte Magazine.
Her passion for oncology and hematology stems from the journey with her mother through several cancer diagnoses. A Georgia native, she graduated from the Medical College of Georgia and completed an internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Florida. In 2015, she moved to Charlotte where she and two other oncologists pioneered the hospital’s first cancer care clinic at Novant Health.
Dr. Dallas and her husband, who is a physician in neonatology, and two daughters enjoy the outdoors. She delights in running, and she loves dogs, especially her two rescue Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Hadley M. Spencer, FNP-C

Nursing School:
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Nurse Practitioner Program:
Francis Marion University, Florence, SC
Certifications:
Family Certified Nurse Practitioner
A native South Carolinian, Hadley obtained her BSN from Clemson University and then her nurse practitioner education at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC.
She previously worked Urgent Care and Family Medicine in SC, as well as a summer Medical Mission trip to Romania in 2012 to treat patients at 10 medical clinics in various villages. When she’s not caring for patients, Hadley enjoys the outdoors, hiking, reading and spending time with her family.
Hadley will be working with our oncologists through patient care in chemo teaches, follow-up intervals, disease management, and survivorship summaries.
Brooke A. Davis, FNP-C, OCN

Nursing School:
Queens University, Charlotte, NC
Nurse Practitioner Program:
George Washington University
Certifications:
Oncology Certified Nurse
Family Certified Nurse Practitioner
Brooke relocated to Charlotte from Pennsylvania after obtaining her Bachelor of Science from the University of Pittsburgh, and then her BSN from Queens University in Charlotte.
Once in Charlotte, she worked as an oncology nurse and obtained her certification, OCN, Oncology Certified Nurse and joined Oncology Specialists of Charlotte as first a chemo nurse, and then advanced to the position of lead chemo nurse for several years. Brooke took a sabbatical from her nursing career to raise a family and study for her nurse practitioner education at George Washington University. She and her husband have a daughter, son, and a dog Furry.
She has trained in internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, and OB/GYN to fulfill her educational rotations in managing acute and chronic disease states in outpatient settings.
Brooke will be working with our oncologists through patient care in chemo teaches, follow-up intervals, disease management, and survivorship summaries.
Amy G. Kemmerlin, FNP-C

Nursing School
University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
Nurse Practitioner Program
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Certifications
Family Certified Nurse Practitioner
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