Syed Ali Akbar, MD

Lydia Fennessy, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in hematology and medical oncology. She has a clinical focus on the care and treatment of patients with breast cancer, colon cancer, melanoma, and benign hematologic conditions. Lydia earned both her Bachelor of Science in Health Science and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates. Lydia is passionate about patient education, ensuring her patients feel informed and supported throughout their care journey. She welcomes patients ages 18 and older.

The Richard G. Laube Cancer Center, Allegheny Center for Digestive Health in Kittanning, PA, offers a comprehensive range of cancer services, including diagnosis and treatment for various types of cancer such as bladder, bone and soft tissue sarcoma, brain, breast, cervical, colon, esophageal, eye, head and neck, leukemia, lymphoma, liver, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, rectal, skin, stomach, thyroid, and uterine cancer. With a dedicated team of experienced physicians and state-of-the-art facilities, the center provides quality care and reassurance to patients, following an integrated care model. They also offer support services, clinical trials, and expedited care options, ensuring that patients receive the best possible treatment and support throughout their cancer journey.Generated from the website

Dr. Nakayama is a gynecologic oncologist who specializes in treating women who have ovarian, cervical, uterine, endometrial, and vulvar cancers. He has expertise in performing minimally Invasive and robot-assisted surgeries, and his research activities include inherited gynecologic cancers. After earning his medical degree from John A. Burns School of Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii, Dr. Nakayama completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. He then completed a gynecologic oncology fellowship at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Dr. Nakayama holds several positions with NRG Oncology, a National Cancer Institute National Clinical Trials Network, including with the NRG Ovarian Cancer Core Committee and the NRG Ancillary Data Committee. He is also a member of Via Oncology and is involved in the development, funding, and implementation of a prospective randomized trial on intraoperative slipping.He welcomes patients 18 and older, and sees patients at West Penn Hospital.