SquamousCellCarcinomaofSkin near Camden, SC

Biography: I became interested in medicine as a child when I realized there was a predisposition to cancer and cardiovascular disease in my family. During medical school, members of my family were diagnosed with cancer, and that is when I made it my mission to pursue a career in oncology. Today I am board-certified in medical oncology and hematology, with a focus on breast oncology. \n After practicing in upstate New York for several years, I joined Novant Health in 2017. I love working with my patients and have continued to advance my knowledge of cancer treatments through participation in our clinical research trials program. Here, I've also found a passion for teaching medical residents. One of the key lessons I try to drive home with my students is to recognize the unique needs of every cancer patient and those of his or her family. My style of practice is patient-centric, with a strong emphasis on shared decision making to achieve the best outcome possible. \n When not at work, I enjoy spending time with family. Together we enjoy biking and spending time at the beach.

Biography: Dr. Margaret Brady is board certified in internal medicine and board eligible in hematology and oncology. She's part of the Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Lowcountry Hematology & Oncology team. Dr. Brady earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, where she also completed an internal medicine residency and a hematology and oncology fellowship. She's board certified in internal medicine and board eligible in hematology and oncology.Dr. Brady's father is a doctor, so she considered a career in medicine from an early age. While conducting clinical cancer research in college, she found it exciting to see a team of experts come together to determine the best care plan for each patient. For Dr. Brady, that team approach is a part of what makes working in oncology special. She's also interested in the advances in cancer care that are happening every day, but above all, she loves building relationships with her patients.During her time off, she spends time with family and friends. She enjoys going to movies and experiencing Charleston restaurants with her husband. In addition, she likes the outdoors, cooking, yoga, exercise, reading and diving into a great TV series.

Biography: Dr. Kalinsky completed his undergraduate degree at Emory University and earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He completed his residency at Vanderbilt University in internal medicine. Dr. Kalinsky completed his fellowship in geriatric medicine at Vanderbilt and in hematology and oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. He is board certified in both hematology and oncology as well as internal and geriatric medicine.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Bertsch is a board-certified surgery who values a personalized, integrative approach to surgery as well as collaboration with the patient's full health care team.