Best Hematology Specialists in Portsmouth, NH

Dr. Can (pronounced "John") Ilyas came to the U.S. after graduating from medical school and completing a pathology residency training program in Turkey. He did an Internal Medicine Residency at NY Methodist Hospital, and became interested in Oncology during a rotation at Memorial Sloan Kettering. This led to a Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Ilyas joined New England Cancer Specialists in 2008, and is on staff at Southern Maine Health Care and Maine Medical Center. He is a member of ASCO and ASH. He feels incredibly privileged to be treating his patients and helping them during a difficult time in their lives. Dr. Ilyas is a strong believer in personalized care. As he notes, "Patients typically have so many treatment options for any given type of cancer. I try to guide them through this maze of options and educate them and their families to make sure that they understand the potential risks and benefits of one treatment versus another." Dr. Ilyas lives in Kennebunk with his wife and two daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, playing tennis and traveling.

Dr. Patrick Boland, MD is a Hematology Specialist who practices in Westbrook, ME. He is 35 years old. Dr. Patrick Boland, MD is affiliated with Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Devon L. Evans MD ?EducationJefferson Medical College?ResidencyBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center?Board-CertifiedInternal Medicine, Oncology, Hematology ?FellowshipHematology/Oncology, Brown University School of Medicine Dr. Devon Evans grew up in rural Massachusetts and went to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He did his Residency at Beth Israel Deaconess in Boston, and his Fellowship at Brown University Medical Center in Rhode Island. He explored other areas of the country through locum tenens' positions in Martha's Vineyard, Gresham, OR and Kealakekua, HI before coming to New England Cancer Specialists in 2007.Dr. Evans is board certified in hematology and oncology, with interests in lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, and brain tumors. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society for NeuroOncology, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He states "I became an oncologist with the hope of providing comfort and strength to those made vulnerable by a challenging disease. I am amazed every day by my patients as they fight to live their lives in spite of their cancer, and refuse to let it define them. Their courage remains my inspiration."Dr. Evans lives in Cape Elizabeth with his wife and three daughters. His outside interests center on enjoying the wonderful outdoor attractions of Maine with his family: skiing in the winter, and running, swimming and boating during the summer.

Devon L. Evans MD ?EducationJefferson Medical College?ResidencyBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center?Board-CertifiedInternal Medicine, Oncology, Hematology ?FellowshipHematology/Oncology, Brown University School of Medicine Dr. Devon Evans grew up in rural Massachusetts and went to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He did his Residency at Beth Israel Deaconess in Boston, and his Fellowship at Brown University Medical Center in Rhode Island. He explored other areas of the country through locum tenens' positions in Martha's Vineyard, Gresham, OR and Kealakekua, HI before coming to New England Cancer Specialists in 2007.Dr. Evans is board certified in hematology and oncology, with interests in lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, and brain tumors. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society for NeuroOncology, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He states "I became an oncologist with the hope of providing comfort and strength to those made vulnerable by a challenging disease. I am amazed every day by my patients as they fight to live their lives in spite of their cancer, and refuse to let it define them. Their courage remains my inspiration."Dr. Evans lives in Cape Elizabeth with his wife and three daughters. His outside interests center on enjoying the wonderful outdoor attractions of Maine with his family: skiing in the winter, and running, swimming and boating during the summer.