Justin Davanzo, MD

Dr. Wagner specializes in the surgical treatment of digestive and complex abdominal tumors, including esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, liver, colorectal, and appendix cancers. He cares for patients with metastatic cancer, including liver and peritoneal metastases, as well as patients with rare tumor types such as sarcoma and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Wagner serves as the director of Complex General Surgical Oncology at Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, and completed surgical and pathology residencies at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, New York. He completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Wagner is certified both by the American Board of Surgery and by the American Board of Pathology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology. He prioritizes patient-centered, individualized care planning in his clinical practice, and emphasizes minimally invasive approaches, including robotic surgery whenever possible. Dr. Wagner strives to make innovative treatment options available to patients with complex cancers through translational research and clinical trials.

Dr. Matthew Straka is an otolaryngologist who provides highly specialized care for conditions of the ear, nose, and throat. He diagnoses and treats ear infections, seasonal allergies, hearing loss, nasal disorders, sinusitis, voice and swallowing disorders, vertigo, and head and neck cancers. Dr. Straka has expertise in performing endoscopic sinus surgery and skull base surgery. Dr. Straka earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and he completed a residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also completed a Master of Science in neurobiology and physiology from Northwestern University. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Straka is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, American Rhinologic Society, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and Allegheny County Medical Society.

Christine R. Delfino, MS, CCC-SLP, MPH Christine R. Delfino, MS, CCC-SLP, MPH, is a senior speech-language pathologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, voice disorders, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and cognitive-communication disorders. She provides expert care for patients with neurological disorders impacting swallow function, speech, voice, cognition, and communication, with a focus on empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care. Her clinical interests include dysphagia diagnosis, evidence-based practice, and leading goals of care conversations related to dysphagia management. She is skilled in performing specialized procedures such as Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS). Christine earned her Bachelor of Arts from Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont, her Master of Science from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, and her Master of Public Health from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has additional training in FEES and pharyngeal management. She holds the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence and is a member of ASHA and the American Public Health Association. Christine R. Delfino welcomes patients ages 15 and older.