Li Ding, MD

Welcome to Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Hematology Oncology - Canton (formerly IHA Hematology Oncology at St. Joe's Canton). We are a group of highly-specialized physicians and clinicians trained to care for patients with blood disorders and cancer. Our mission is to provide comprehensive and cutting-edge treatment in a professional and compassionate environment. Our patients benefit from accurate diagnosis, innovative treatment options and highly-coordinated care. We continue to make valuable strides into improving patient care through cancer research and our physicians actively participate as investigators in Trinity Health Hospital’s cancer research program. The Michigan Cancer Research Consortium, which is designated by the National Cancer Institute as one of only 50 Community Clinical Oncology Programs in the United States, allows patients access to the latest treatment protocols. Patients can access our services in one of five locations – Ann Arbor, Brighton, Canton, Chelsea and Livonia. Our services include hematology and medical oncology. Hematology is a medical specialty that encompasses the science of blood, blood-producing organs and blood disorders. This specialty focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood and blood-borne diseases. Medical Oncology involves the use of chemical agents to stop the growth of cancer cells.

A gynecologic cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. You might wonder how cancer in your reproductive organs will affect your health, fertility, and vitality. Youll get answers to your questions and the best available treatments from our team. Our specialists have decades of experience diagnosing and treating cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancer. From testing to treatments and through your recovery, you receive care from our skilled team. Our gynecologic cancer experts offer the latest therapies, so you have the best possible outcome. Our gynecologic oncology team includes every specialist you need, including medical, radiation and surgical oncologists. You have a team of experts on your side who work together to customize your treatment plan.Our nurse navigators make life a little easier for you during treatment by coordinating the services you need. We help make appointments for tests and therapies, answer questions and lend a caring ear. We also connect you with supportive care services that promote holistic healing. Learn more about our supportive care services for cancer. We coordinate every detail of your care so you can focus on getting better. Your nurse navigator calls you before your first appointment and gathers information about your health history. If you need additional tests, we arrange them for you.For most women with gynecologic cancer, treatment includes surgery. Our surgeons perform the latest procedures and offer specialized therapies to help you make a complete recovery. We use sophisticated minimally invasive techniques to remove cancer through small incisions, so you heal faster. Tiny cameras and technologies like robotic-assisted surgery enable us to treat cancer with maximum precision.Our whole-person approach to care includes services to help you feel your best during and after treatment. You can work with specialists who listen and support, including social workers, spiritual care advisors and counselors.

Dr. Alfaraj is board certified internal medicine/medical oncology. Dr. Alfaraj also graduated from Jordan University of Science & Technology in 2007.