Staff

Meet the Team

A Stable, Experienced Team Built Around Collaboration

You will join a cancer care team defined by longevity, professionalism, and shared responsibility. The culture inside the cancer center is steady and collaborative, with clear communication between physicians, APPs, nursing, and operational leadership. This team has successfully maintained high-quality care through periods of growth and transition, which reflects both experience and mutual trust.

As a physician, you work alongside experienced oncology APPs and a deeply tenured nursing staff that understands the pace and complexity of cancer care. Leadership remains visible and involved, creating an environment where issues are addressed quickly and workflows stay consistent. Many team members have chosen to build long-term careers here, which translates into refined processes and dependable support.

Meet the staff.

Join an Exceptional Team That Defines Excellence Through Longevity and Collaboration

You'll become part of a cancer care team that exemplifies what's possible when talented professionals come together for a shared mission. Working alongside John Vipperman, PA-C, who provides experienced support in managing the growing patient population, you'll join a collaborative partnership that has successfully maintained exceptional care standards even during recent transitions.

What makes this team truly special isn't just their credentials—it's the palpable sense of purpose that unites everyone from the radiation therapists to the infusion nurses. As team members consistently note, "everyone is here for the right reasons", creating an atmosphere where patient care genuinely comes first and where colleagues support each other through both routine days and challenging cases. The recent success in achieving record patient volumes with locum coverage demonstrates the strength of the nursing infrastructure and the team's ability to adapt while maintaining quality, setting the stage perfectly for a permanent Oncologist to thrive.

  • John Vipperman, PA-C - Experienced oncology physician assistant providing comprehensive medical oncology support
  • Dedicated medical oncology nurse navigator who manages prior authorizations, financial assistance programs, and care coordination
  • Rotating triage nurse position ensuring consistent clinical support throughout the day
  • Infusion nursing team managing 10 chairs plus private rooms with expertise in complex chemotherapy protocols
  • Clinical supervisor for medical oncology providing administrative support and team coordination
  • Jen, the Cancer Center Director, who maintains hands-on involvement in daily operations
  • Randy, Clinical Supervisor for Radiation Oncology, a new position bringing additional administrative support
  • Annette, Radiation Oncology Nurse with seven years of experience who provides cross-coverage support
  • Jamie and additional radiation therapists who collaborate closely with medical oncology
  • Genetics program coordinator managing hereditary cancer screening and counseling
  • On-site pharmacy team integrated within the infusion center
  • Kara, Referral Coordinator, ensuring smooth patient transitions into the cancer center
  • Driver providing van transportation services within a 90-mile radius

Staff retention is a defining strength of this program. Several team members have remained in their roles for many years, which creates institutional knowledge and efficiency that physicians immediately notice. You practice in an environment where colleagues know their roles, anticipate needs, and share a common goal of delivering reliable, compassionate oncology care to the region.

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