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Christine Saraceni, DO, MS

Medical Oncologist

Breast

"She is so dedicated to her patients and her kind, friendly and professional manner are always present! I highly recommend her. She’s is amazing!"

Christine Saraceni, DO, MS attended medical school at Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. She graduated in the class of 2009. She also obtained a Masters degree in microbiology at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and graduated in 2004.She completed her osteopathic internship at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida and graduated in the class of 2010. She did her internal medicine residency and hematology oncology fellowship training at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA where she served as the Chief Hematology Oncology fellow. She is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology.

She joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in August 2016 where she specializes in breast malignancies and hematologic disorders. She values medical education and continues to mentor medical students and residents in her clinic and is currently a preceptor for Midwestern school of medicine. She is research oriented and has published multiple articles in peer- reviewed journals and has presented at national and regional professional meetings. She is at present an investigator in research trials.

She is married and enjoys spending her free time doing competitive cycling and snowboarding. She has also been a captain of women’s cycling racing teams. She is dedicated to improving health and to supporting each of her patients journey with cancer with a personalized, patient- focused approach. She also strives to bring the latest advancements in delivery of cancer care and therapeutics to each of her patients. She has been selected by her professional peers as a Top Doc in PHOENIX Magazine.

Present Title & Subspecialties

Title

Medical Oncology & Hematology

Subspecialties

Breast

Education & Training

Medical School

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University Glendale, AZ

Fellowships

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Cancers Treated
Certifications & Professional Memberships

  • Board Certified in Hematology & Medical Oncology
  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association

Publications

Almajan A, Parveen P, Saraceni C. Primary angiosarcoma of the aorta in association with an endurant stent graft. J Case Rep Images Oncology 2021; 7:100075Z10AA2021

 

Saraceni C, Agostino N, and Gheith S. Primary dural lymphoblastic B-cell lymphoma: a rare subtype of aggressive dural lymphoma. Journal of Hematopathology, DOI: 10.1007/s12308-015-0257-0, August 2015

 

Saraceni C, Li PM, Gainor J, Stopyra JA, and Friedman E. Cystic Brain Metastases in NSCLC Harboring the EML4-ALK Translocation after Treatment with Crizotinib.  – Journal of Thoracic Oncology, Vol 10, No 7, July 2015

 

Agostino N, Saraceni C, Kincaid H, Wenjing S, Nevala WK, Markovic S, and Nair S. A prospective evaluation of the role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the immune system in stage III/IV melanoma. SpringerPlus 2015; 4(186), 10.1186/s40064-015-0951-5, PMID: 25932372

 

Saraceni C, Agostino N, Weiss M, Harris K, and Nair S. Clinical characteristics and treatment-related biomarkers associated with response to high-dose interleukin-2 in metastatic melanoma and renal cell carcinoma: retrospective analysis of an academic community hospital’s experience. SpringerPlus 2015; 4(118), DOI: 10.1186/s40064-015-0890-1, PMID: 25815245

 

Kotkiewicz A, Saraceni C, Bellucci K, and Gupta R. Co-presentation of CVID and sweet’s syndrome: A case report and review of the literature. Cutis Vol. 101 No. 6, June 2018

 

Saraceni C and Schwed D. Pneumococcal sepsis-induced purpura fulminans in an asplenic adult patient without DIC. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences 2013; Dec; 346(6): 514 – 516. PMID: 24185261

 

Saraceni C, Agostino N, Cornfield DB, and Gupta R. Plasmablastic lymphoma of the maxillary sinus in an HIV-negative patient: A case report and literature review. SpringerPlus 2013; 2 (142), DOI: 10.1186/2193 – 1801 – 2 – 142, PMID – 23667804.

 

Perilli G, Saraceni C, Daniels M, and Ahmad A. Diabetic ketoacidosis: a review and update. Current Emergency and Hospital Medicine Reports. 2012; 1 (1), DOI: 10.1007/s40138 – 012 – 0001 – 3.

 

Saraceni C, Ashman JB, and Harrop JS. Extracranial radiosurgery: applications in the management of benign intradural spinal neoplasms. Neurosurgical Review 2009; Apr 32(2): 133 – 141, PMID: 19184147

 

Saraceni C and Harrop JS. Extramedullary meningioma: chronicles of contemporary neurosurgical diagnosis and management. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery 2009, Apr; 111(3): 221 – 226. PMID: 19101080

 

Saraceni C and Broderick TL. Effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 and long acting analogues on cardiovascular and metabolic function. Drugs in R&D. 2007; 8(3): 145 – 153. PMID: 17472410

 

Saraceni C and Broderick TL. Cardiac and metabolic consequences of aerobic exercise training in experimental diabetes. Current Diabetes Reviews. 2007; Feb 3(1): 75 – 84. PMID: 18220658

 

Saraceni C. Quantitative real-time PCR novel molecular diagnostic services for fungal characterization. Building Services Management, February 2005: 11 – 15.

Honors & Awards

PHOENIX Magazine Top Doctor award 2020

Mark Young, MD Award in Quality Improvement 2012 – 2013

Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association Scholarship, 2007

Master of Science Clinical Microbiology Alumni Scholarship, Thomas Jefferson
University, 2002

Invited speaker Cancer Care and Prevention Symposium 2025, May 3, 2025, Scottsdale, AZ, Advances in Metastatic Breast Cancer 2025

Invited speaker Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) 103rd annual convention, “Anticoagulation”, with second lecture on “Endocrine Therapy, Breast Cancer Risk Reduction”, Glendale, AZ, March 7, 2025

Conference Co-Chair, Best of Hematology and Breast Cancer, 2025, Phoenix, Binaytara Foundation, Scottsdale, AZ, Jan 10, 2025 to Jan 11, 2025, Session Chair: Updates in Management of Breast Cancer, Session Chair: Tumor Board Style Case-Based Discussion: Breast Cancer

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Location

Goodyear

1710 N 159th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395

HOURS:

MONDAY- FRIDAY

8AM-5PM

Contact
623-312-3020
623-487-6747
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